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In the frame: The last day of Cheltenham Festival

Tess De La MareWest of England
News imagePA Media A row of four women stand in the cheering in the stands at Cheltenham Racecourse. They wear heavy coats and sunglasses. PA Media
Punters turned out in force for the last day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Friday 13th proved lucky for some as excited punters filled up Cheltenham Racecourse for the final day of its famous festival.

Layers were the order of the day as racegoers braved a chilly few hours in the stands, with many opting to don their beer jackets as well.

Gaelic Warrior and jockey Paul Townend left the competition in the dust in the race's most anticipated event, the Gold Cup.

And for those sharper at spotting famous faces than form on the field, there were celebrities aplenty as well as the odd royal in attendance.

News imageThe Jockey Club/PA Jockey Paul Townend sits astride Gaelic Warrior with his arms raised in celebration in the moments after winning the coveted Gold Cup. Gaelic Worrier is a bay thoroughbred, while Townend wears white silks with fluorescent green dots. The Jockey Club/PA

Record breaker: Jockey Paul Townend celebrates netting an historic fifth Gold Cup win with Gaelic Warrior. The pair cruised to victory eight lengths ahead of the field.

News imagePA Media Two young men pose for a photo among a crowd of people outside a Guinness tent. One wears a gold jacket at tie with black glasses with the words "RIP ME" and "My stag" written on the lenses. The second wears a black jacket and tie and black glasses with the words "Jack's Stag" on the lenses. PA Media

No tweed here: This punter was making the most of his last days as a bachelor in a gold jacket and tie - and seemingly plenty of liquid refreshments.

News imagePA A crowd of people in jackets and hats looking in one direction. One man is grimacing as he carries a woman in a white cape-style jacket on his shoulders.PA

Brute strength: This woman had no intention of missing the action, and luckily found someone willing to offer her a shoulder ride.

News imageAction Images/Reuters Jockey Patrick Mullins shakes hands with former football manager Alex Ferguson. Mullins wears black and white silks with red sleeves and a red hat, while Ferguson wears a grey overcoat. Another horse and other punters are visible in the background.Action Images/Reuters

Fergie time: There were no wins this year for former Manchester United and racehorse owner Alex Ferguson, but he took the time to congratulate jockey Patrick Mullins after he won the JCB Triumph Hurdle riding Apolon De Charnie.

News imagePA Princess Anne and Sir Tim Lawrence walk with Cheltenham Racecourse chief executive Guy Lavender. Several other men in dark overcoats are in the background. Anne wears a long cream anorak over a pink pea coat, a brown fur hat, and holds a handbag and an umbrella. The men wear dark coats and hats. PA

Dressed for the weather: Princess Anne was taking no chances of a chill, sporting not one but two coats, as well as a snug hat and an umbrella - just in case. She was joined by her husband Sir Tim Lawrence on a walk around the site with Cheltenham chief executive Guy Lavender.

News imagePA Media A woman in a wheelchair in a pink puffer jacket, white woolly hat and beige slacks is pushed by a man in a green jacket. He leans down to inspect the wheel, and is helped by Zara Tindall in a red headband, burgundy overcoat and black dress and boots. Other punters are visible behind them.PA Media

Royal assistance: Zara Tindall stops to help two racegoers having difficulty with a wheelchair in a crowd of punters.

News imageReuters A row of seven thoroughbreds and their jockeys in colourful silks line up at the start of a race. The crowd and the white railings of the track are visible behind them.Reuters

Raring to go: The runners and riders line up before the start of the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.

News imagePA Media Jeremy Clarkson strolls arm in arm with his partner Lisa Hogan. Clarkson wears a brown overcoat, checked shirt and red ties. Hogan wears a black jacket, white silk shirt and a baker boy hat.PA Media

Gentleman farmer: Taking a break from toiling on the land, Jeremy Clarkson enjoys a day out with partner Lisa Hogan.

News imagePA Media A young woman wears a tweed hat, jacket and full-length tweed skirt, white shirt and red tie. She holds the hand of a man in a matching tweed overcoat, tweed jacket, red tie and white shirt. PA Media

A friend in tweed: This couple fully committed to the classic racegoer look.

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