Aintree Grand National meeting: day two - in pictures

Racegoers pose with the soldiers who guard the winners' trophies at the beginning of Ladies' Day Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Ladies deliberate over the runners Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

A cascade of debris flies from the fence as Made in Taipan, ridden by Robbie Power, lags behind the field Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

A replica National fence makes for a photo opportunity Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Applying make-up between races Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Ruby Walsh rides Master Minded to victory at 9-2 in the John Smith's Melling Chase Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

A gentleman takes a moment in the sun to check the listings Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Horse guards on foot Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

In the Topham Chase, Alfa Beat, ridden by Adrian Heskin puts a leg into the open ditch ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

... and comes crashing through the fence ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

... sending Heskin over the handlebars ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

... and tumbling to the turf Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

As the horse falls with him, Heskin keeps a firm grip on the reins ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

.. and assumes the position as the pack pass over him Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Race over, Adrian waits in a cab to be taken back to the weighing room Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Doc Martens boots and a bottle of wine make for an unusual pairing of accessories Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Punters queue to place their bets Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

An outbreak of impromptu dancing Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Quito De La Roque, with Davy Russell on board, battles ahead of Sarando after the final fence, winning the John Smith's Mildmay Novice Chase at 3-1 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

As the crowd subsides, a sea of empty glasses reveals itself Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian