Overview
- Zara Tindall and her 12-year-old daughter, Mia, appeared at Aintree on Friday for Ladies Day, wearing coordinated suits as they joined Mike Tindall and family friend Dolly Maude.
- Aintree confirmed that Gold Dancer, winner of the second race on Friday, was pulled up after the line and died despite immediate veterinary treatment.
- Organisers expect more than 150,000 attendees across the three-day festival, with about £250 million forecast in wagers for the Grand National weekend and the main race due Saturday.
- Day one crowds topped 28,000, up 22% year over year, and Ladies Day typically draws more than 45,000 to the Liverpool racecourse.
- Princess Anne attended Thursday’s opening day in a burnt‑orange coat, while coverage also highlighted Mia’s rare public outing as a non‑titled royal who is 19th in line to the throne.