Cheers to Cheltenham! Glamorous racegoers in fur-trimmed coats and statement hats celebrate their wins and raise mini bottles of champagne to Gold Cup Day
Glamorous racegoers wearing flashy headdresses, fur coats and hip-covering outfits were seen celebrating their wins and upping their drinks in the run-up to the festival’s finale, Gold Cup Day.
Jolly revelers not only had a good time but also looked determined to go all out for the final day of the annual event.
Alongside the classic spectator attire, including fur-trimmed coats, tweed suits and plenty of flashy hats, there were plenty of racing fans determined to get themselves noticed in the style races.
On the last day of the four-day racing match, which started in 1860, spectators took on bright and bold colors in a sea of tweed and plaid.
Zara Tindall was in charge of the royal family on Friday; The 44-year-old, who also attended earlier this week, cut a sleek figure in a dark red jacket and brown leather boots. Princess Anne’s daughter was accompanied by her husband Mike Tindall.
Also attending the ceremony were Queen Elizabeth’s eldest grandson Peter Philipps and his fiancée Harriet Spearling, who cut a stylish figure in a £2,550 Winchester Jacket Dress from Suzannah London.
That’s that Friday feeling! It’s Gold Cup day at Cheltenham – and enthusiastic revelers were determined to pull out all the stops, donning dapper suits and high heels to witness the festival’s spectacular grand finale.
We are stepping into the weekend! A dazzling racer wearing a stylish shade of blue was caught cheering
Cheers! This dazzling trio of attendees looked lively on Friday afternoon.
There was also a healthy turnout of famous faces on Friday, including former Love Island star Gemma Owen, Made in Chelsea alum Georgia Toffolo and former model Jodie Kidd.
Cotswolds style star Jade Holland Cooper took a break from running multi-million pound luxury fashion empire Holland Cooper to observe the races and arrive with Tommy Fury.
Cooper looked every inch the style star at every opportunity this week; He attracted attention with his floor-length tweeds, dark-toned plaid and flashy hats.
Eye-catching coats, elegant knee-high boots and perfect hats have become part of her image and the style inspiration behind her brand’s rural-urban aesthetic.
And Friday was also about fashion for the casual racing set; The event witnessed revelers turning up in all manner of headgear; This includes a man who arrives wearing an oversized, Russian-style fur hat.
While some bundled up to protect themselves from the March cold, others took a different approach and opened their legs for the busy day of racing events.
Run over three miles and two and a half miles, the Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious events on the jump racing calendar.
This year’s festival featured a dazzling array of displays and saw the return of Women’s Day.
Hairy! One participant protected himself from the cool March temperatures with a long coat
Bottom up! Race participants clinked miniature Moet champagne bottles as they watched the sports action unfold
Hats abounded on Friday, with one attendee opting for an extravagant Russian-inspired fur piece
Despite the March cold, a woman bravely took to the slides on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival
A racer put on a dazzling show with his longtail, white jacket and contrasting red accessories
Today was a Royal Family affair with Zara and Mike Tindall in attendance, Harriet Spearling and Peter Phillips
Woman in red! A glamorous racing fan opted for a bright red suit for the final day of the sporting event
Jodie Kidd was all smiles as she smiled at photographers on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival
A tweed-clad racer at Cheltenham Racecourse on the fourth day of the festival
Former Love Island star Gemma Owen looked chic in a bold red suit on the final day of the event
Mary and Belles Berry were all smiles as they arrived at Cheltenham Racecourse on a sunny day
Former Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo went for a more casual look in jeans on final day
London-based designer Joshua Scacheri wore a suit and boots to Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday
Television presenter Laura Whitmore looked elegant in a houndstooth coat on the final day of the event
Renamed ‘Festival Wednesday’ in 2020 and rebranded as ‘Wednesday Style’ in 2025.
But now, the decades-old title has made a triumphant comeback, inviting female attendees to come in their best attire.
Gold Cup Day features a jam-packed day of events with seven races, including the largest, the Boodles Gold Cup.
Jockey Club The website says: ‘Gold Cup Day is the grand finale where legends are created and dreams come true. Nothing feels like tension in the air as the iconic Cheltenham Gold Cup race, which crowns the greatest champions in show jumping history, approaches.
‘The risks are at their highest today. The roar of the crowd, the power of the horses and the intensity of the races all come together to create an unforgettable show.
‘With a host of other top-level races including the JCB Triumph Hurdle and the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, Gold Cup Day is a relentless parade of world-class action.’
