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Glorious Goodwood racegoers dress to the nines as they hit day one of the festival – and gun cops are on hand to keep crowds safe

The racing event is set to last for the week and is billed as one of the highlights of the flat season

RACEGOERS ramped up the glam as they hit day one of Goodwood festival today.

Glamourous racing fans were joined by armed police, who were on hand to keep the crowds safe over the five days.

Women put on their best hats and colourful dresses as they arrived for day one of the festival
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Women put on their best hats and colourful dresses as they arrived for day one of the festivalCredit: Rex Features
Security was tight as armed police patrolled the grounds
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Security was tight as armed police patrolled the groundsCredit: Rex Features
A happy racegoer looks elegant in orange and cream on the first day of Glorious Goodwood
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A happy racegoer looks elegant in orange and cream on the first day of Glorious GoodwoodCredit: David Hartley
Hats, high heels and glamorous dresses are the order of the day as lads and lasses head to the bar and place bets
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 Hats, high heels and glamorous dresses are the order of the day as lads and lasses head to the bar and place betsCredit: Rex Features
This racegoer looks elegant in her grey ensemble and striking hat
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This racegoer looks elegant in her grey ensemble and striking hatCredit: Rex Features

Today’s sunshine saw fashion conscious racegoers show off their dresses, jumpsuits and suits as they took to the stands at Glorious Goodwood.

Women took to the course in their finest frocks and hats while the men looked sharp in suits as they all arrived for a day of gambling on the horses.

The racing event is set to last for the week and is billed as one of the highlights of the flat season.

Wednesday will see Ladies Day with today’a highlight the newest Group 1, the Qatar Goodwood Cup worth £500,000.

Security was tight as armed police patrolled the grounds in the Sussex countryside.

Guests are told to “express themselves” with organisers saying: “Goodwood is about dressing up but expressing yourself at the same time; it's smart but never stuffy - take the joy of fashion and run with it.”

Glorious Goodwood tips day one – Templegate’s racing tips for all of ITV’s races at Goodwood on Tuesday, August 1

Wednesday will see Ladies Day, as women dressed in their best outfits will flock to the racecourse
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Wednesday will see Ladies Day, as women dressed in their best outfits will flock to the racecourseCredit: Rex Features
This elegant couple were pictured enjoying their day at the races
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This elegant couple were pictured enjoying their day at the racesCredit: PA:Press Association
Sgt Rachel Brannan of the Yorkshire Regiment cheers on Stradivarius to victory in the Qatar Goodwood Cup Stakes on the opening day of the Glorious Goodwood Festival
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Sgt Rachel Brannan of the Yorkshire Regiment cheers on Stradivarius to victory in the Qatar Goodwood Cup Stakes on the opening day of the Glorious Goodwood FestivalCredit: David Hartley

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Organisers add: "With its position as one of the largest race meetings in the world, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is a spectacle that has to be experienced. Elegant fashion combined with some of the greatest races in the world create a festival week like no other."

But they do warn: “Bare chests and fancy dress are not allowed in any enclosure. Gentlemen are also discouraged from wearing shorts and sleeveless tops in the Gordon Enclosure.”

Glorious Goodwood 2017 – Matt Chapman’s tips for day one shown live on ITV this Tuesday, August 1

 

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