Hundreds of thousands of spectators have been enjoying the action at Cheltenham Racecourse this weekend
Four jockeys approaching or jumping over a hurdle at Cheltenham racecourse. All the riders have kit and helmets on and their horses are brown. A large stand full of spectators can be seen in the distance behind them.
Thousands of spectators have gathered for an action-packed annual equestrian event.
The November Meeting, which began at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire on Friday, has also attracted the stars, including Olympic equestrian and royal Zara Tindall and actor Stanley Tucci.
A memorial bench to the late author Dame Jilly Cooper was also unveiled at the site, which was her favourite racecourse. Some of her family and members of the cast of TV drama Rivals cast attended the ceremony on Friday.
Four people stood in a line being photographed at Cheltenham Racecourse. There are two men and two women in the group. They have their arms around each other and are smiling, looking to the side at a camera.
Braving the weather: Racegoers were not put off by the cold as they dressed up for the event.
A jockey riding a brown horse at Cheltenham Racecourse. The horse is landing after jumping over a hurdle - its back legs are still in the air, but its front legs are back on the ground. The jockey can be seen leaning forward and holding onto the reins.
A woman pictured sitting on a bench at Cheltenham Racecourse. She has long brown hair and is wearing a brown fur coat and brown hat. She is looking to the side and smiling while in conversation with someone else
Good spirits: Away from the races, spectators were pictured socialising and enjoying a drink outside at the event
Celebrating success: Richie McLernon waved to the crowd after he was victorious with horse Passing Diamond in the Paddy Power Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices' Chase
A group of five people - including two children - walking along at Cheltenham Racecourse. All but one of the children are smiling at the camera. A little girl is waving at it.
Fun for all the family: As well as the races, the event offered circus shows, arts and crafts activities and food stalls
Silhouettes of spectators watching a race at Cheltenham Racecourse. A crowd can be seen in the distance towards the field, as well as a group of jockeys on horse back.
Iconic: The racecourse is known around the world for its impressive hilly backdrop.
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Jilly Cooper in a green tweed jacket sitting in her garden smiling. She has a gold horse brooch on her lapel.
A man with brown hair in a grey coat is looking directly into the camera. Behind him are white railings and the green grass of Cheltenham Racecourse. There are hills in the background and the sky is blue with some clouds.
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.
