Racegoers arrive for third day of the Cheltenham Festival despite coronavirus fears

Keeping the fashion stakes high! Racegoers in vibrant colours turn heads as they arrive for the third day of the Cheltenham Festival despite coronavirus fears

  • Cheltenham Festival continues today with thousands of more spectators arriving to take in the action 
  • The four-day meet, which culminates with the Gold Cup tomorrow, is going ahead despite coronavirus fears
  • Royals including Princess Anne, Zara and Mike Tindall and the Duchess of Cornwall have attended this week

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Racegoers dressed to the nines have turned out in force for the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.  

Glamorous women turned heads in vibrant colours and standout coats as they arrived at Cheltenham Racecourse this morning. 

Thousands are expected to attend the event once again, despite ongoing fears about the potential threat of coronavirus. 

One racegoer stood out from the crowd with her peacock hat

Head turners: Racegoers finished off their stunning ensembles with beautiful hats for day three at Cheltenham

Off to the races! Racegoers arrive wearing St Patrick's Day themed hats during day three of the Cheltenham Festival

Off to the races! Racegoers arrive wearing St Patrick’s Day themed hats during day three of the Cheltenham Festival

Yesterday afternoon the World Health Organisation officially declared the outbreak a pandemic and the number of confirmed cases in the UK rising to 458 – an increase of 85 in a single day. 

 But there was no sign of the fun slowing down at Cheltenham, with stars including Vogue Williams and Charlotte Hawkins among those who arrived to take in the action.

 

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