article_snippet: It might be one of the most prestigious events on the racing calendar but some of the arrivals at Cheltenham Festival today appeared to have dressed for the club rather than the parade ring.
article_snippet: Whatever the colour, the vast majority appeared cheerful as the vast majority arrived to see the action on day one of what is one of the most prestigious events on the British racing calendar.
article_snippet: Racegoers dressed in their best arrive for a day out at the races on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival .
article_snippet: Going for gold in the style stakes: Racegoers are all smiles as their arrive for a sunny day out at the Cheltenham Festival .
article_snippet: Family day out: Cheltenham has long been a family favourite, although groups of friends are a common sight on the racecourse .
article_snippet: Sunny day: Sunglasses proved an essential accessory as racegoers enjoyed sunny weather on day one of the Cheltenham Festival .
article_snippet: Enjoying day one of the Cheltenham Festival: Many of the gentlemen arriving at Cheltenham chose bright colours, whether yellow or blue and green tartan (centre)
article_snippet: Bustling: The bright sunshine brought punters flocking to Cheltenham on the first day of racing action .
article_snippet: The scene at Cheltenham Racecourse today, as action on day one of the Cheltenham Festival got underway .
highlights_snippet: Racegoers were a colourful sight as Racegoers arrived at the Gloucestershire racecourse, with many opting for brights .
  