Cheltenham to cap festival attendances in 2023  

The move is aimed at improving the spectator experience. 

AND THEY'RE OFF: A general view of the crowds during day three of the Cheltenham Festival.

Spectator capacity at Cheltenham will be capped at 68,500 people per day for the four days of the 2023 Festival in a move to enhance the experience of racegoers attending, the Jockey Club has announced.

This year's Festival attracted a record aggregate attendance of 280,627, including record individual attendances for both Thursday (73,754) and Friday (73,875).