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CHELTENHAM Festival is back in full swing and glamorous racegoers are pulling out all the stops for Ladies Day today.

While it has been raining, the weather has certainly not dampened the spirits of the stylish attendees who have descended on the Gloucestershire racecourse for the second day of racing.

Cheltenham Festival racegoers have arrived for Ladies Day in some rather eye-catching ensembles
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Cheltenham Festival racegoers have arrived for Ladies Day in some rather eye-catching ensemblesCredit: Splash
Lystra Adams looked red-carpet ready as she beamed at Cheltenham
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Lystra Adams looked red-carpet ready as she beamed at CheltenhamCredit: Splash
Some people have been bracing the elements in mini dresses
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Some people have been bracing the elements in mini dressesCredit: James Whatling
Rain has not stopped the order of the day, with women bringing their fashion A-games for the racing event
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Rain has not stopped the order of the day, with women bringing their fashion A-games for the racing eventCredit: Splash
Guests were joined by royalty as Zara Tindall and husband Mike arrived at the event dressed in navy
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Guests were joined by royalty as Zara Tindall and husband Mike arrived at the event dressed in navyCredit: Splash
Georgia Toffolo looked beautiful in beige at the prestigious event
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Georgia Toffolo looked beautiful in beige at the prestigious event
This Cheltenham fan was pretty in pink, wowing in a vibrant suit
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This Cheltenham fan was pretty in pink, wowing in a vibrant suitCredit: SWNS

Guests are dressed to the nines in towering heels and some VERY flamboyant hats - with many protecting their ensembles with umbrellas.

The Cheltenham Festival is expected to attract 250,000 revellers this week, as racegoers are welcomed back for the first time since 2020.

Posing in their finery, women have been spotted enjoying champagne as they soak up the atmosphere.

Although the dress code differs depending on the stand, attendees from all ticket bands are making a statement with their wardrobe choices.

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Flirty frocks and outlandish headwear are clearly all the rage at the racing bonanza, with fascinators adorned with flowers and feathers being paraded.

Guests were joined by royalty as Zara Tindall and husband Mike arrived at the event dressed in navy.

Sadly Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has had to pull out of her visit today, after recently recovering from Covid.

Cheltenham Festival 2022 is running over four days - from yesterday to Friday March 18 - at Prestbury Park Racecourse, also known as Cheltenham Racecourse.

Racegoers will watch seven events each day from 1.30pm to 5.30pm, with the entire festival showcasing 28 races in total.

Most of the races can be viewed on ITV One, with coverage starting from 12.40pm each day.

SunSport has you covered here for all the runners and riders, with our race-by-race schedule, TV and streaming guide.

The first day of this year's Cheltenham festival was absolutely packed yesterday.

That was the first time crowds have been allowed back since the 2020 meeting when the coronavirus pandemic kicked in.

A total of 68,506 people showed up as we are trying to return to normality.

Georgia Toffolo's 'beginner's luck' won her a stunning £37,500 on a bet at Cheltenham - and then she promised a 'generous donation' to charity.

The Made in Chelsea star, who was cheering on in the stands, put down £5,000 on the first race of the 2022 Festival.

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Toff took to Twitter to share her betting slip and sheer delight.

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The 27-year-old wrote: "OH MY GOD beginners luck," followed by a laughing emoji.

She then added: "Bloody hell can’t believe it. Generous donation incoming to both the @BritishRedCross and @decappeal."

Smiling pals make a statement in bold dresses with matching headwear
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Smiling pals make a statement in bold dresses with matching headwearCredit: Reuters
This woman donned her fanciest headpiece for the occasion, and certainly stood out from the crowd
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This woman donned her fanciest headpiece for the occasion, and certainly stood out from the crowdCredit: SWNS
Ladies Day racegoers put their best fashion feet forwards for the Wednesday meet
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Ladies Day racegoers put their best fashion feet forwards for the Wednesday meetCredit: PA
Princess Anne attends the second day of the Cheltenham Festival wearing green
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Princess Anne attends the second day of the Cheltenham Festival wearing greenCredit: James Whatling
Guests have been seen protecting their outfits from the rain
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Guests have been seen protecting their outfits from the rainCredit: Splash
This reveller had her vibrant outfit protected from the elements by an umbrella
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This reveller had her vibrant outfit protected from the elements by an umbrellaCredit: Splash
These stylish women certainly stood out from the crowd with their fancy headwear
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These stylish women certainly stood out from the crowd with their fancy headwearCredit: PA
Yesterday Georgia Toffolo attended Cheltenham and won a stunning £37,500 on a bet
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Yesterday Georgia Toffolo attended Cheltenham and won a stunning £37,500 on a bet
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