THE famous Grand National meeting at Aintree might have been held behind closed doors this year, but that didn't stop some Northwich ladies dressing up and enjoying the spectacle.

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With the Friday of the three day meeting famously better known as Ladies Day, residents at Daneside Care Home donned their hats and fascinators marked the occasion in truly glamorous style.

Rachael Blackmore made history in the big race itself, when she became the first female jockey in the history of the Grand National to land the spoils on Minella Times.

Northwich Guardian: The residents at Daneside Court care home enjoyed a Ladies Day at the races.

For the ladies of Daneside, the day was about following a tradition that dates back as long ago as 1823, with a poem about Royal Ascot.

The residents even got creative, with many of them making their own fascinators before they settled down to watch history maker Rachael do her thing.

A spokesman for Daneside said: "The residents were so delighted to get creative and choose flowers as they designed their own headpieces.

"Everyone was eager to show them off to fellow residents and care colleagues too.

"Everyone then celebrated the afternoon by watching some horse racing.

"The residents popped open the Prosecco, which was accompanied with fresh strawberries and cream, the perfect creamy fluffy mousse with puree strawberries and whipped cream.

"Everyone said it tasted so good. "

Northwich Guardian: The residents at Daneside Court care home enjoyed a Ladies Day at the races.

The ladies enjoyed strawberries and cream, a staple for the racing crowd.

Making the fascinators and the afternoon event watching the horse racing with the refreshments was the highlight of the day.

One Resident, said: “Brilliant, another wonderful afternoon."

The spokesman added: "It was great to see all the lovely creations, I think the residents became quite competitive with each other as to who had the best fascinator.

"Seeing the smiles was just wonderful, and the twinkle in their eyes of enjoying the event.

"It made everyone feel special."