Coleen Rooney left husband Wayne at home on Thursday as she arrived for the first day of racing at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool.
The Grand National isn't until Saturday but Coleen looked keen to celebrate her 28th birthday by watching the day's action, with seven races scheduled to place.
The WAG led the way as Liverpool's female racegoers came out in force, despite Ladies' Day not taking place until Friday.
Out in force: Coleen Rooney (left), wife of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, and racegoer Amy Barkley (right) arrive at Aintree
Happy days: Coleen (second from right) laughs as she enjoys Thursday's racing with friends
Looking good: Ladies in matching uniforms get ready for the first race at Aintree
Well prepared: A racegoer protects herself from the rain with an umbrella before the first race
Perfect start: Guitar Pete (centre), ridden by Paul Carberry, takes the lead to win the Injured Jockeys Fund 50th Anniversary Juvenile Hurdle
Out in front: Guitar Pete jumps the last fence at Aintree on his way to victory
Dressed to impress: Racegoer Kelly Deans (left) poses for the cameras as another makes her way to the track
Liverpool legends Mark Lawrenson and Ronnie Whelan were also spotted together, with both surely hoping that their chosen horses can replicate the club's impressive form.
More than 40,000 spectators are expected through the gates of Aintree on day one as the Crabbie’s Grand National Festival gets under starter’s orders.
The world’s most famous steeplechase, Saturday’s Grand National itself, will be the richest of all time with a £1million prize fund provided by sponsors Crabbies.
They have taken over the sponsorship mantle with an initial three-year deal and are part of the Merseyside-based Halewood International drinks empire, whose founder John Halewood owned 2004 winner Amberleigh House.
This year’s event is the 167th running of the race and John Baker, regional director of the Jockey Club North West, said it is shaping up to be one of the best ever.
Legends: Former Liverpool players Ronnie Whelan (left) and Mark Lawrenson (right) arrive at Aintree
Too strong: Silviniaco Conti (right), ridden by Noel Fehily, on his way to winning the Betfred Bowl Steeple Chase
Day out: Two racegoers find a good position to watch Thursday's races, which include the Fox Hunters' Chase
Centre of attention: Fehily and Silviniaco Conti take the applause from the crowd after their victory
Having a ball: Racegoer Kelly Deans looks like she's having fun before the first race gets underway
Getting busy: Around 40,000 spectators are expected to watch Thursday's action
All smiles: Former Everton forward Graham Stuart (left) gets some attention after arriving at Aintree
‘We have really strong entries in every race across the three days and seven Grade One races on the cards so everyone who attends is going to be treated to the best our sport can offer,’ he said.
‘Add to that forecasts of good weather going into the festival and the great musical entertainment on offer and Aintree is going to be the place to be.’
More than 150,000 spectators are expected over the three day festival which is tuned into by over 500million viewers worldwide.
Ready to go: Channel 4 presenter Gina Bryce shows off her Aintree hat before starting to broadcast
Pretty in pink: One racegoer whips it up (left) as another makes her way to the track on Thursday afternoon
Ladies' man: Racegoer George Karofylis (centre) leads (from left to right) Lauren Ross, Chloe Barkley, Lynn Barkley and Amy Barkley through the racecourse's grounds
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