Horse racing fans will see major changes to the Cheltenham Festival this year.
The second day of the annual horse racing event is known as Ladies Day, where attendees, celebrities and members of the royal family showcase high fashion.
But it has now been renamed Fashion Wednesday and is open to both men and women.
The day will also see a “Slow Fashion” awards ceremony, instead of the “Best Dressed” awards in previous years.
spokesperson for the organization gloucestershire The racecourse said: “This year we have renamed the second day of the festival to Fashion Wednesday to celebrate ‘Fast Horses, Slow Fashion’ and encourage racegoers to make more sustainable fashion choices, showcase their unique personal style and share the stories behind Stories about their wonderful outfits with friends, family and social media.
“This includes re-wearing clothes they already have in their wardrobe, buying timeless pieces to wear again and again, and buying from retailers that specialize in second-hand clothes.”
Paddy Brennan rides Highland Hunter (right) on Tuesday. Image: PA
The horse Highland Hunter died on the first day of the festival on Tuesday after falling during the third race.
Fergal O’Brien, who trains the horse, wrote on X: “Not sure if we will be tweeting again after this today.
“Absolutely devastating. Thank you for the information we have received and the information we are about to receive #RIPHighlandHunter.”
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The 11-year-old competed for the first time in January 2018.
According to Animal Aid, 75 horses have died in Cheltenham since 2000.
Queen Camilla was a high-profile attendee on Ladies Day last year. Image: PA
It comes after the Jockey Club, which runs Cheltenham and other races, announced a overhauling its long-standing dress code last year.
Chief executive Nevin Truesdale said in a statement at the time that enforcing a dress code seemed “quite outdated”.
He added: “Of course, this doesn’t mean we don’t encourage people to dress up at games if they want to. It’s about giving people the choice and opportunity to dress in the way they feel most comfortable and confident. “.
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