John McCririck gives his tips at Grand National Ladies Day Ladies day at Aintree is traditionally an excuse for high-society women to show off the latest fashions - especially in headwear. It also seems to be an excuse for British horse-racing pundit John McCririck to show off his unique way with women. The 71-year-old, whose attitudes to women have drawn criticism in the past, seemed quite at home moving among the crowds and having his photo taken, flirting with many of them and telling one girl who asked for any tips that "hers were lovely." Ladies day is held as part of the Grand National event at Aintree race course. The Grand National itself is held on Saturday April 14.