As one of the highlights of the British sporting calendar, the Cheltenham Festival has the country’s best photographers jostling to capture the drama and glory of National Hunt racing’s flagship festival.
Punters, racing aficionados and a host of celebrities have donned their glad rags and descended upon the Gloucestershire town to catch a glimpse of the sporting drama.
Harry Redknapp and Sir Alex Ferguson have horses in the running and they are bound to be joined by other recognisable faces from sport, politics and the arts.
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Jordan Pickford was one of the 57,000 horse racing fans who took to Prestbury Park for the opening day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Some of the first punters enter the Cheltenham gates and bask in glorious sunshine. (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Zara and Mike Tindall ensured there was a Royal presence at Prestbury Park. (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Champion Hurdle winner Lossiemouth greets owner Rich Ricci with winning jockey Paul Townend in the winner’s enclosure. (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Connections of National Hunt Challenge Cup, including trainer Nicky Henderson, celebrate Holloway Queen’s victory. (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Owner JP McManus had two winners on his 75th birthday.
Willie Mullins and Nicky Henderson had two winners each on the opening day of the Festival. (Image Credit: Getty Images)
