THE most glamorous race-goers in the country are under starter's orders for the John Smith's Grand National's annual Style competition.

This year's meeting takes place between April 8 and 10, and organisers are urging people to start thinking about their glad rags and handbags now.

Style spotters will select the most chic people throughout days one and two of the meeting to go forward into the competition, with Liverpool Style icon Coleen Rooney announcing the overall winner on Saturday ahead of the prestigious Grand National race.

International fashion designer Jeff Banks will be among those on the look-out for race Replica Dolce Gabbana Handbags course glamour.

He said: "Race-goers love nothing more than planning an outfit and pulling out all the stops for a glamorous day out at the races.

"It's amazing the effort a lot of people go to at Aintree every year, and we get so many fabulous entrants that it makes it difficult to select just one.

sexy lingerie "I think the enthusiasm with which people embrace the contest proves what many of us have said for years: the ladies at the Grand National are among the most fashion-conscious women."

The winner will bag a selection of top prizes including a Kia Venga car worth pounds 12,000, a 10-day all-inclusive Almond Resorts holiday to Barbados for two people, and star treatment at a photo shoot at a top London studio.

They will also receive VIP entry to the races on Grand National Day.

There will also be a selection of spot prizes awarded on Thursday, including a stunning Boodles Raindance diamond ring worth pounds 7,500 and a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes from Cricket owner Justine Mills.

The Style 2010 in association with Matalan contest will see entrants take to the catwalk in a specially created style enclosure on the Friday in front of a panel of judges.

The Post's own fashionista, Emma Johnson, has the tough job of being a judge this year.

Prizes are also on offer for those who pre-register for the Style contest, go to and for more information.