Cheltenham Festival 2026: Georgia Toffolo and Other Revellers Dazzle in Stunning Outfits on Day One!

EYE-popping hats, tweed skirts and champagne flowing – Cheltenham Festival is back with a bang.

Excited racing fans have arrived in style to kick off this year’s four-day event and have been joined by some very famous faces, including and Zara Tindall.

Georgia Toffolo got the celebrations underway with a pint of Guinness at the world-famous racing meetCredit: Paul Edwards Mike and Zara Tindall looked characteristically smart as they arrived for the first day of the festivalCredit: PA Jade Holland-Cooper was dressed head to tie in her own brand for the festivitiesCredit: Sportsfile Cheltenham guests have not disappointed with their eye-catching headpieces at the racecourseCredit: i-Images Guests appeared in high spirits as they snapped selfies and posed for photos upon arrivalCredit: Splash Knee-high boots were all the rage among fashion lovers at CheltenhamCredit: Splash Stylish ladies arrived dressed to the nines to watching the thrilling racesCredit: Splash

Around 250,000 Cheltenham fans are expected to flock to the famous for the world-class racing extravaganza.

While tweed is typically the fabric of choice at Cheltenham, some racegoers have opted to add some eye-catching accessories.

Many attendees have grabbed attention for their feather-adorned hats or thigh-high boots.

While many are busy sipping champagne and placing bets, there has been an opportunity for some celeb-spotting too.

Cheltenham regular turned heads in a red two-piece Chanel suit with a black furry Jonny Beardsall Millinery hat finishing off the look.

The Made in Chelsea star, , told her followers on Instagram: “Finally my favourite week of the year has arrived.

“I’m thrilled that Cheltenham is back. I’ve been up since dawn when the birds started singing. I’m so excited, get me on the course! Absolutely nothing beats that first day feeling.”

Meanwhile, royalty is also in the house with Mike and Zara Tindall in attendance.

Zara, who is a Fairfax & Favor ambassador, looked sensational in the brand’s £435 Regina High Heeled Boots.

Day one of the festival is known as Champion Day, ending with Gold Cup day on Friday March 13.

Tomorrow is Ladies today, which was previously rebranded as , followed by St Patrick’s Day on Thursday.

This smartly-dressed couple looked chic as they arrived for Champion DayCredit: Getty Racegoers didn’t disappoint with their stylish headwear and smart ensemblesCredit: PA

The awards panel now features a ‘slow fashion’ awards ceremony, which includes vintage outfits, or those put together from shops or online resellers.

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, has hosted racing since 1815 and is one of the highlights in the racing calendar.

Traditionally racegoers have donned formal dress for the experience, but rules were relaxed by The Jockey Club in 2023.

They to make racing more “accessible and inclusive”, with guests encouraged to wear whatever they feel “comfortable and confident in.”

While suits and formal dresses were commonplace in the past, now jeans, trainers and even tracksuits are permitted.

The Jockey Club has said the old dress code had been “rather outdated in the 21st Century”, and wants spectators to be comfortable in the changeable British .

While some groups even opt for fancy dress, offensive clothing of any kind and replica sports shirts are still banned.

Famous faces and will both be at the Festival again as their horses aim for Cheltenham glory.

One horse we won’t be seeing this year is Sir Gino – after fracturing his pelvis at Cheltenham’s Trials Day in January.

‘ Galopin Des Champs is back at the festival for Friday’s Gold Cup, after being in the showpiece race by Inothewayurthinkin last year.

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