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FANCY frocks, towering heels and unmissable hats, it can only mean one thing - Cheltenham Festival is back.

Day three of the racing bonanza has kicked off in style today and many glamorous attendees are celebrating St Patrick's Day wearing bold, green ensembles.

Cheltenham Festival is back for the third day and revellers are pulling out all the stops with their glam looks
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Cheltenham Festival is back for the third day and revellers are pulling out all the stops with their glam looksCredit: Splash
Many guests are celebrating St Patrick's Day in style and have opted to wear green
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Many guests are celebrating St Patrick's Day in style and have opted to wear greenCredit: Inpho
A woman with a shamrock tattoo on her ankle paid tribute to the Irish celebration wearing a green mini dress
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A woman with a shamrock tattoo on her ankle paid tribute to the Irish celebration wearing a green mini dressCredit: PA
Daring dresses and thigh-high boots appear to be the dress code for many on day three
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Daring dresses and thigh-high boots appear to be the dress code for many on day threeCredit: Rex
This Cheltenham attendee braved a cut-out dress for the bonanza
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This Cheltenham attendee braved a cut-out dress for the bonanzaCredit: Rex
ITV's horse racing presenter Francesca Cumani looked sensational in a mint green coat with matching hat
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ITV's horse racing presenter Francesca Cumani looked sensational in a mint green coat with matching hatCredit: Splash
Guests appeared in high spirits as the sun shone down on the Gloucester-based racecourse
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Guests appeared in high spirits as the sun shone down on the Gloucester-based racecourseCredit: Inpho
Even Zara and Mike Tindall have followed the green theme
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Even Zara and Mike Tindall have followed the green themeCredit: PA

The Cheltenham Festival is expected to attract 250,000 revellers this week, as racegoers are welcomed back for the first time since 2020.

Women have arrived at the Gloucester-based racecourse dressed in their finery and enjoying bottles of champagne in the sun.

Although the dress code differs depending on the stand, attendees from all ticket bands are making a statement with their wardrobe choices.

Racegoers certainly aren’t holding back with their headwear, with numerous people donning show-stopping hats or fascinators adorned with feathers.

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Guests have been joined by royalty as Zara Tindall and husband Mike arrived for their third day dressed in green.

Cheltenham Festival 2022 is running over four days - from Tuesday to Friday - at Prestbury Park Racecourse, also known as Cheltenham Racecourse.

Yesterday was Ladies Day, and even the rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of attendees.

Racegoers will watch seven events each day from 1.30pm to 5.30pm, with the entire festival showcasing 28 races in total.

Most of the races can be viewed on ITV One, with coverage starting from 12.40pm each day.

SunSport has you covered here for all the runners and riders, with our race-by-race schedule, TV and streaming guide.

This is the first time crowds have been allowed back to the Cheltenham Festival since the 2020 meeting when the coronavirus pandemic kicked in.

A total of 68,506 people showed up on day one, and Georgia Toffolo enjoyed 'beginner's luck' as she won a stunning £37,500 on a bet at Cheltenham.

The Made in Chelsea star, who was cheering on in the stands, put down £5,000 on the first race of the 2022 Festival.

Toff took to Twitter to share her betting slip and sheer delight.

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The 27-year-old wrote: "OH MY GOD beginners luck," followed by a laughing emoji.

She then added: "Bloody hell can’t believe it. Generous donation incoming to both the @BritishRedCross and @decappeal."

This woman took a classy approach to the green theme, wearing a headpiece adorned with peacock feathers
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This woman took a classy approach to the green theme, wearing a headpiece adorned with peacock feathersCredit: PA
Novelty hats and glasses were popular choices today
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Novelty hats and glasses were popular choices todayCredit: Sportsfile
Some people have taken the St Patrick's theme to the next level in bold suits
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Some people have taken the St Patrick's theme to the next level in bold suitsCredit: PA
Short skirts and knee-high boots appear to be all the rage at Cheltenham this year
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Short skirts and knee-high boots appear to be all the rage at Cheltenham this yearCredit: PA
A chic racegoer sporting green for St Patrick’s Day
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A chic racegoer sporting green for St Patrick’s DayCredit: PA
Denis Courtney toasts with a pint in the Guinness village
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Denis Courtney toasts with a pint in the Guinness villageCredit: Paul Edwards The Sun
Joe Smith, left, and Joe Gill came as leprechauns
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Joe Smith, left, and Joe Gill came as leprechaunsCredit: Sportsfile
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