CHELTENHAM punters are already packing out the Guinness Village as the latest day of the Festival kicks off this afternoon.
Festival-goers are getting merry and in the spirit of things, as they celebrate St Patrick’s Day at The Jockey Club.
The Guinness Village was packed out by 11am
Merry punters celebrate St Paddy’s Day at The Jockey Club
Fans got into the spirit of things
As usual, everyone is getting dressed up in their smartest gear on what is set to be a considerably drier day than yesterday at the course.
But there is distinctly more green to be spotted in the crowd, with punters celebrating St Paddy himself.
Gallons of booze will be consumed by fans around the club, as they take in what is set to be a fantastic day of action.
The Guinness Village was already packed out by 11am, with revellers eager to enjoy their day out to the max.
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Those in their best green gear will be eager to take home a tidy profit by backing the right runners and riders this afternoon.
The day’s action gets underway at 1:30 with the Turners Novices’ Chase, in which Bob Olinger is the hot favourite.
Following on will be the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at 2:10, with the Gordon Elliott-trained Sire Du Berlais heavily backed.
The Ryanair Chase follows at 2:50, before the big one at 3:30 features horses trained by the likes of Willie Mullins, Nicky Henderson, Gavin Cromwell and more facing off in the Stayers’ Hurdle.
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Punters got kitted out in their best green clobber
Fans grin as they enter The Jockey Club
Revellers got into the spirit of things bright and early
Following the big one, the day will continue with the Plate Handicap Chase.
This will be followed by the Ryanair Mare Novices’ Hurdle at 4:50, with No2 Love Envoi the favourite.
Finally at 5:30 is the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase.
Punters will be hoping to be jumping for joy by the end of the day
Fans will be hoping for the luck of the Irish
Fans have got the memo about wearing green gear
