Cheltenham Festival revellers get on the Guinness early to celebrate St Patrick’s Day as celebs descend on the famous course

Mar 16, 2017

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL revellers have been getting on the Guinness early to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

Day three at the racecourse has seen fans celebrate the patron saint of Ireland… a day early.

The Guinness was in full flow for St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham Festival — The Guinness was in full flow for St Patrick’s Day at Cheltenham Festival

But that fact didn’t stop fans donning the famous green and downing pints of the black stuff at Cheltenham.

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Racegoers seemed in good spirits ahead of what is expected to be another exciting day at the festival.

Even the celebs were out in force, with Royal Family members Princess Anne and Zara Tindall just two on display in Cheltenham.

Many fans donned green from head-to-toe to celebrate 'Paddy's Day' — Many fans donned green from head-to-toe to celebrate ‘Paddy’s Day’

The Guinness Village opened early doors on day three at Cheltenham

Princess Anne was spotted arriving for the third day of the Cheltenham Festival

Revellers made the most of St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham with a pint of the black stuff — Revellers made the most of St Patrick’s Day at Cheltenham with a pint of the black stuff

Some revellers went to the extreme to celebrate St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham — Some revellers went to the extreme to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Cheltenham

Fans were getting into the St Patrick's day spirit on day three at Cheltenham — Fans were getting into the St Patrick’s day spirit on day three at Cheltenham

Lizzie Kelly is the first female jockey to ride in the Gold Cup for over 30 years

Zara Tindall looks tense during a race on day three at Cheltenham

The tension turns to jubilation shortly after for the Tindalls

Elsewhere former footballers Chris Kamara and Lee Hendrie were also spotted at the famous racecourse for the third day of action.

Carol Vorderman was another famous face to strut her stuff around Cheltenham on St Patrick’s Thursday, along with golf star Lee Westwood and Victoria Pendleton.

The first race of the day in Gloucestershire kicks-off at 1.30pm with the JLT Novices’ Chase.

Victoria Pendleton was seen doing the rounds on day three at the festival

Fans at Cheltenham were guzzling Guinness to celebrate St Patrick's Day — Fans at Cheltenham were guzzling Guinness to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Zara Tindall was another member of the Royal Family attending day three

Former footballer Chris Kamara was spotted once again at the festival

Chris Kamara was later egged on to down a pint in one... which he did — Chris Kamara was later egged on to down a pint in one… which he did

Day three at Cheltenham has already seen plenty of excitement

Another ex-football star Lee Hendrie was also in attendance at Cheltenham

That race is the curtain-raiser for a packed seven-race schedule, with the action continuing until 5.30pm at the earliest.

The day’s highlight will start at 2.50pm, with the Ryanair Chase, with Un De Sceaux the hot favourite.

Carol Vorderman was all smiles on St Patrick's Thursday at Cheltenham — Carol Vorderman was all smiles on St Patrick’s Thursday at Cheltenham

Day three at Cheltenham Festival is St Patrick's Thursday, with fans making the most of the day, donning the famous green from head-to-toe — Day three at Cheltenham Festival is St Patrick’s Thursday, with fans making the most of the day, donning the famous green from head-to-toe

Of course it wasn't all Guinness as others preferred to pop the Moet — Of course it wasn’t all Guinness as others preferred to pop the Moet

Golfer Lee Westwood was also on show on day three at Cheltenham Festival

Ruby Walsh celebrates winning the JLT Novices' Chase on Yorkhill — Ruby Walsh celebrates winning the JLT Novices’ Chase on Yorkhill

Princess Anne cheers on during the JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham — Princess Anne cheers on during the JLT Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham

Racegoers get into the spirit during day three at Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham fans were in good spirits on day three at the festival

Lizzie Kelly was the first female jockey to ride in the Cheltenham Gold Cup for over 30 years

Ian Wright presents the trophy to owner Andrea Wylie for The Sun Bets Stayers Hurdle Race

John Motson wearing his famous sheepskin coat was in attendance with wine glass in hand

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