Famous Liverpool sporting stars including Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush and Natasha Jonas came together at an event to mark the countdown to this year's Grand National.
With the Aintree festival now just seven weeks away, more than 250 celebrities, local figures and racing’s elite come together for the annual Weights Lunch in the city's stunning St George's Hall. Racing legends Sir AP McCoy and Rachael Blackmore – who was the first ever female to win the race in 2022 onboard Minella Times - were among the guests who arrived to be greeted by 2012 Grand National winner Neptune Collonges.
The now 22-year-old was also joined by the Park Palace Ponies, who had walked from their base on Mill Street in Dingle to the city centre reception to welcome attendees.
