Police hail Ladies Day a success
No arrests on second day of Aintree Festival
The second day of the Aintree Festival has been another success with no arrests on the course. A good-natured crowd attended Ladies Day today (Friday, April 8) and throughout the day there have been no arrests inside the course. Superintendent Dave Charnock, the event commander, said: "Ladies Day always attracts big crowds and is a significant event in the Merseyside calendar. Today was another enjoyable and safe day out for thousands of people who came from far and wide to experience what Aintree and Merseyside has to offer, and our officers enjoyed engaging with race-goers. "Tomorrow is another big day and large crowds are again expected. I would repeat my advice to race goers that they should arrive in plenty of time to pass through security and not bring large bags or too many items as this can slow the process down. "I would also like to remind people to take advantage of the public transport services available. There are road closures in place and parking is limited so, where possible, people are advised to avoid bringing their own vehicles. "We look forward to another great day and ask race-goers to help ensure that their day is memorable for all the right reasons by behaving and drinking responsibly, as the vast majority of people have done today."