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Blustery conditions kicked off day three at the festival [PA Media]
Day three of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival began with racegoers having to cope with strong winds as they arrived at the course.
The day has been branded "St Patrick's Thursday" with a strong Irish theme and the punters' focus on the much-anticipated Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle.
Organisers will be hoping for a quieter day after the death of a second horse at this year's event and a racism row threatened to overshadow the racing itself.
Meanwhile former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has been speaking about his hopes for his horse Jukebox Man in the Gold Cup on Friday.
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Irish racing fans were once again a large part of the crowd [PA Media]
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The weather has not dampened the spirits of these ticket holders [PA Media]
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Wind and rain welcomed racegoers to the course at the start of day three [PA Media]
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There was time for a roll in the sand for one horse before the action began [PA Media]
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Horses from Willie Mullins' stable on the gallops before day three [PA Media]
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