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Glamorous racegoers dress up in their finest for day two of Dante Festival in York

Bright colours and summer floral were some of the popular styles

GLAMOROUS racegoers dressed up in their finest gowns for day two of the Dante Festival in York.

Bright colours and summer floral were some of the popular styles for women who made the most of the sunshine.

Glamorous racegoers dressed up in their finest for day two of Dante Festival in York
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Glamorous racegoers dressed up in their finest for day two of Dante Festival in YorkCredit: PA:Press Association
Bright and bold colours appeared to be a popular choice for women
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Bright and bold colours appeared to be a popular choice for womenCredit: PA:Press Association
One female racegoer opted for a white dress which was decorated with red poppies
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One female racegoer opted for a white dress which was decorated with red poppiesCredit: PA:Press Association
Another lady wowed the crowds in bright blue
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Another lady wowed the crowds in bright blueCredit: PA:Press Association
One racegoer turned up to the second day of the festival in a tartan number
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One racegoer turned up to the second day of the festival in a tartan numberCredit: PA:Press Association
One women turned up in a white dress which had intricate lace detailing
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One women turned up in a white dress which had intricate lace detailingCredit: PA:Press Association
White appeared to be a popular colour choice
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White appeared to be a popular colour choiceCredit: PA:Press Association
The festival attracted people of all ages - with one youngster pictured taking in all the racing action
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The festival attracted people of all ages - with one youngster pictured taking in all the racing actionCredit: PA:Press Association

The festival marks the start of the 2017 season at York Racecourse and lasts for three days.

One female racegoer opted for a white dress which was decorated with red poppies.

She completed her look with a red jacket.

While another wowed the crowds in a bright blue ensemble.

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Prize money over the three days of the Dante Festival has risen for the sixth year in succession, increasing by £45,000 again this year to £1.2m.

The Betfred Dante, the race that gives the Festival its name by honouring the last Yorkshire trained winner of the Derby back in 1945, took place on Thursday.

Prize money over the three days of the Dante Festival has risen for the sixth year in succession
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Prize money over the three days of the Dante Festival has risen for the sixth year in successionCredit: PA:Press Association
This year the winner will scoop a cool £1.2m
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This year the winner will scoop a cool £1.2mCredit: PA:Press Association
The festival marks the start of the 2017 season at York Racecourse and lasts for three days
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The festival marks the start of the 2017 season at York Racecourse and lasts for three daysCredit: PA:Press Association
One lady puts on her sunglasses as the sun came out at the festival
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One lady puts on her sunglasses as the sun came out at the festivalCredit: PA:Press Association
Floral patterns also appeared to be a popular fashion choice
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Floral patterns also appeared to be a popular fashion choiceCredit: PA:Press Association

In April, punters basked in the sunshine at Aintree for the Grand National.

One For Arthur powered home to win the race from Cause of Causes followed by Saint Are and favourite Blaklion.

The fallers included Vicente, Cocktails At Dawn, More Of That, The Young Master, Measureofmydreams and Ucello Conti.

Definitely Red and Shantou Flyer did not finish.

Bookies were given a pasting at Aintree after 14/1 shot One For Arthur romped home.

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