Cheltenham on course for green invasion as patriotism drives punters

And they’re off.

Cheltenham on course for green invasion as patriotism drives punters

The traditional Irish pilgrimage to Cheltenham is already under way with hotels near the famous race course reporting “full house” signs ahead of the race festival.

The racing proper begins tomorrow and runs through until Friday, but already Irish fans have begun descending on the Gloucestershire town, with the hordes expected to begin arriving today.

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