In pictures: Day one of the Cheltenham Festival

All the colour and action from the first day of the Cheltenham Festival as Willie Mullins’ Lossiemouth maintained her unbeaten record, winning the Champion Hurdle. Horses from Gordon Elliott's stable on the gallops before day one of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire Laura Lawless from Skerries arrives at the Cheltenham Racecourse Station ahead of the races. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho Racegoers on day one of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Racegoers on day one of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Photograph: Andrew...