Irish Examiner view: Putting on the style

Jade Holland Cooper, Julian Dunkerton and Idris Elba ahead of day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Picture: PA Photo

Behavioural psychologists and sociologists have much to mull over from the Cheltenham Festival without being obliged to count the number of Irish winners on multiple fingers.

On the one hand there has been controversy about the relaxation of the dress code at Prestbury Park with the customary hat and brogue, tie and tweed set being put on the back foot by racegoers turning out in trainers, jeans, and hoodies.