Green takes centre stage every year on St Patrick's Thursday. Credit: PA Images
Racegoers at Cheltenham have been embracing St Patrick's Thursday on the third day of the festival.
Thousands of Cheltenham Festival punters nodded to the Irish saint with their outfits on Thursday 14 March.
The four-day world-class racing event will see hundreds of thousands of people arrive in Cheltenham this week, culminating in the 100th year of the Gold Cup on Friday.
Princess Beatrice (second left) with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (left), and Zara Tindall (centre) Credit: PA imagesMade in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo Credit: PA ImagesActor James Nesbitt arriving on Day three of the festival Credit: PA Images Sir Alex Ferguson arrives on day three of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. Credit: PA ImagesSky Sports football pundit Jamie Carragher Credit: PA ImagesRacegoers in green attire on day three of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival Credit: PA Images Many of the outfits worn today celebrated St Patrick's Day. Credit: PA Images Credit: PA Images A race card program seller wearing green attire. Credit: PA Images Not everyone committed to a full green outfit - pink has also been a favourite colour this year. Credit: PA Images Racegoers on day three of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Credit: PA ImagesSt Patrick's Day was also an excuse to coordinate outfits for some. Credit: PA Images
