A DAY AT THE RACES

The cream of British society dial up the equestrian style for Gold Cup Day, the spectacular finale of the Cheltenham Festival

- LAURA BENJAMIN

It's regarded as the event that kick-starts the social season.

The Cheltenham Festival traditionally attracts royalty and well-heeled stars who sport the finest of British heritage styles as they mingle with equestrian fans and this year's star-studded gathering was no different.

Last week's four-day event attracted Peter Phillips and his fiancee, Harriet Sperling, the supermodel Jodie Kidd, the actress Celia Imrie, the actor Danny Dyer and the fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper, as well as the TV star Dame Mary Berry.