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Cheltenham Festival 2026 restores Ladies Day, branding it as a celebration of glamour and glory.
The Jockey Club says the aim is to attract more women and girls to racing.
Rachael Blackmore is appointed head of Ladies Day.
Prices are being kept affordable with a reduced pint and new prosecco option.
A new undercover bar area, the Retreat, supports non-hospitality attendees.
Pricing and value are emphasized over simply selling more pints.
Cheltenham is positioned as the Olympics of jump racing with broader audience goals.
Tasked with broadening appeal, organizers reference a history of inclusivity in Cheltenham style.
The festival anticipates a strong female audience among racegoers.
The return includes fashion and social elements alongside racing.

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Ruby Walsh says his four daughters could form a new racing dynasty if they choose to pursue it, following in the footsteps of Rachael Blackmore.
Walsh notes Isabelle already shows interest in becoming a jockey as the family emphasizes riding ponies and horses.
He would not stop them and would offer help if any daughter chooses racing, citing his own career and guidance.
Walsh cautions that following Rachael Blackmore’s path isn’t easy and requires fearlessness about falling.
He described his post-retirement role as a chauffeur to his daughters, supporting their sports and pony days.
Walsh emphasizes family routines include ponies, hockey, football, athletics, and piano.
Rachael Blackmore is highlighted as a unique figure in breaking racing barriers, according to Walsh.
Walsh recalls Blackmore’s fearless attitude toward falling, setting her apart in racing history.
He underscores that racing requires love for the sport and personal drive to reach the top.

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Cheltenham Ladies Day returns with a bang as crowds gather for a festive show of style and sport.
Buckingham Palace involvement: HRH Camilla meets racing star Rachael Blackmore in the parade ring.
Blackmore has become the festival’s face of Ladies Day to boost female fans at Cheltenham.
Attendance rose by about 10.5% from last year with 33% of the crowd being women.
Festival attendees could win prizes worth £10,000 at the style awards and enjoy free bubbly.
"It’s incredible, amazing" says Blackmore, describing the festival atmosphere.
Cheltenham marks a shift back to an inclusive festival celebrating women’s roles in racing.
Queen Camilla and other royals drew notable attention at the event.
Aamilah Aswat, the first Black woman to win a jump race in Britain at Kempton, also attended.
Camilla’s patronage of the Jockey Club links the royal visit to charitable causes.

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