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.
70,000 racegoers are expected at Prestbury Park for today's big race, the Gold Cup (15:20 GMT).
Somerset trainer Paul Nicholls is hoping for his fifth win with Silviniaco Conti who is favourite.
£150million has already been bet over the four day festival.
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