Glamorous racegoers arrive at the second day of the Cheltenham Festival
It won’t rain on their (fashion) parade! Glamorous racegoers refuse to let the wet weather dampen their spirits as they arrive at Cheltenham Festival’s Ladies Day in vibrant coats and elaborate headgear
Sheltering under umbrellas, attendees arriving at the Gloucestershire racecourse opted for glamorous outfitsA highlight of the British racing calendar, the four-day meet is welcoming punters for the first time since 2020The famous festival was one of the last major sporting events to be held with spectators before lockdown
<!–
<!–
<!–<!–
<!–
(function (src, d, tag){
var s = d.createElement(tag), prev = d.getElementsByTagName(tag)[0];
s.src = src;
prev.parentNode.insertBefore(s, prev);
}(“https://www.dailymail.co.uk/static/gunther/1.17.0/async_bundle- -.js”, document, “script”));
<!–
DM.loadCSS(“https://www.dailymail.co.uk/static/gunther/gunther-2159/video_bundle- -.css”);
<!–
The rain might have been falling but that wasn’t enough to prevent racegoers from pulling out all the sartorial stops as the second day of the Cheltenham Festival got underway.
Sheltering under umbrellas, attendees arriving at the Gloucestershire racecourse for Ladies Day opted for a dazzling array of dresses, colourful coats and over-the-top headgear.
A highlight of the British racing calendar, the high-spirited event is welcoming punters for the first time since 2020 after the pandemic forced organisers to hold last year’s event behind closed doors.
The famous festival was one of the last major sporting events to be held with spectators before lockdown in March 2020. It was accused of being a Covid super-spreader event, with a number of famous faces including Andrew Parker Bowles, comedian Lee Mack and footballer Charlie Austin all contracting the virus.
Over the next four days, as many as 250,000 horse racing enthusiasts are set to descend on the course.
Glamorous female racegoers didn’t let the rainy weather conditions stop them from putting their best fashion foot forward as they arrived for Ladies’ Day
Lovely bubbly! A group of women show off their glasses filled with champagne as they enjoy a drink at the races today
Sheltering under umbrellas, attendees arriving at the Gloucestershire racecourse opt for a dazzling array of dresses, colourful coats and over-the-top headgear
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lystra Adams showcases her very glitzy nails as she arrives at day two of the Cheltenham Festival
Luckily, most revellers had come prepared with umbrellas, turning the racecourse into a sea of bright colour as the brollies were unfurled.
Beneath them were racegoers dressed in an array of colourful ensembles, with some braving the downpour in bare legs and high heels while trying desperately to keep their elaborate outfits dry.
Despite the downpours, most of the men and women arriving for the second day of racing action managed to look cheerful. And not to be outdone, men also put their best fashion foot forward in stylish suits.
Unsurprisingly, hats were the focus of many female racegoers’ outfits, with flowers, feathers and beading on display at the racecourse.
In a nod to the previously sunny weather, many donned frocks in vibrant hues of pinks and yellows, while some opted for softer floral patterns.
It comes after the Duchess of Cornwall cancelled her visit to the Cheltenham Festival – the second time she has missed an event this week.
Forget umbrellas! Some racegoers relied on their hats and coats to keep themselves dry during the second day of racing action
Here come the boys! A group of men all wearing a similar outfit of navy trousers and check shirts arrive at the festival
Wrapping up warm: Not every racegoer opted for a flimsy get up, with some choosing to stay warm and dry instead thanks to coats and umbrellas
Fur and prints! These friends made sure their outfits complemented one another by sporting similar prints and boots
Not put off: It might have been raining but that didn’t stop many racegoers from ramping up the glamour for the outing
Having fun! Despite the downpours, most of the men and women arriving for the second day of racing action managed to look cheerful
Camilla has recently recovered from a bout of Covid but has been left with a slight cough and it is understood she is pacing herself after her illness.
The duchess was due to spend the day at the races and present the trophy to the winning owner, jockey and trainer of the Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase.
On Tuesday she visited the Irish Cultural Centre in west London with the Prince of Wales ahead of St Patrick’s Day – but she cancelled an appearance at an evening event on Monday, when she was due to meet High Commissioners and Commonwealth Secretariat staff with Charles.
They both attended the Commonwealth Day service earlier in the day.
Taking cover! One racegoer used her stylish pink blazer to cover her blonde locks when walking around the festival today
Good spirits: Cheery racegoers, dressed in similar ensembles, didn’t let the drizzly day dampen their enjoyment of the outing
Luckily, most revellers had come prepared with umbrellas, turning the racecourse into a sea of different colours as the brollies were unfurled
Clarence House confirmed the duchess would not be attending the Cheltenham Festival but declined to comment further.
Last week, the duchess revealed she has been left with a slight cough in the aftermath of the virus.
When she met a group of record-breaking charity rowers at Clarence House, she told them: ‘Well, it’s taken me three weeks and I still can’t get shot of it. Probably my voice might suddenly go and I might start coughing and spluttering.’
