Jump racing's biggest show of the year Cheltenham Festival has started with more than 230,000 punters expected at the Gloucestershire track in four days.
Around 400 horses are expected to race during the week, with about £250 million wagered on them.
Thousands of people have turned out for the for the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
63,249 racegoers attended making it a record year; the previous highest opening day crowd was 61,132 in 2002.
Meanwhile local police teams have praised visitors to the annual event.
It's Ladies Day and our team have been on the scene snapping your impressive outfits!
Pictures from the first day of the 31st Cheltenham Festival