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In pictures: And they’re off at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival…

Here’s how Centenary Day looked on a day when banker Hurricane Fly failed to cash.

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THOUSANDS OF IRISH racing fans were present as the first went off at lunchtime today at Prestbury Park. And there’s still three full days of top class racing to come.

Here’s how Centenary Day looked on a day when banker Hurricane Fly failed to cash.

In pictures: And they’re off at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival…
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    Race goers check form over a pint of Guinness

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    Zara Philips ponders a flutter.

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    Punters watch the parade of stars before the start of the first race.

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    Ruby Walsh salutes the crowd after Quevega won the OLBG Mares' Hurdle.

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    General view of punters at the races.

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    Racegoers watch The William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle Race.

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    This punter keeps a close eye on proceedings.

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    General view of the JLT Specialty Handicap Steeple Chase.

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    Runners and riders in the Glenfarclas Handicap Steele Chase.

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    Rock on Ruby ridden by Noel Fehily on their way to victory .

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    The JLT Specialty Handicap Chase on Centenary Day.

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    Jockey Denis O'Reagan waits in the parade ring before racing on the opening day of the Festival.

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    Balthazar King ridden by Richard Johnson wins the Glenfarclas Handicap Steele Chase.

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    Jockey Noel Fehily celebrates a win with Rock On Ruby in the Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy.
  • Race goers check form over a pint of Guinness
  • Zara Philips ponders a flutter.
  • Punters watch the parade of stars before the start of the first race.
  • Ruby Walsh salutes the crowd after Quevega won the OLBG Mares' Hurdle.
  • General view of punters at the races.
  • Racegoers watch The William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle Race.
  • This punter keeps a close eye on proceedings.
  • General view of the JLT Specialty Handicap Steeple Chase.
  • Runners and riders in the Glenfarclas Handicap Steele Chase.
  • Rock on Ruby ridden by Noel Fehily on their way to victory .
  • The JLT Specialty Handicap Chase on Centenary Day.
  • Jockey Denis O'Reagan waits in the parade ring before racing on the opening day of the Festival.
  • Balthazar King ridden by Richard Johnson wins the Glenfarclas Handicap Steele Chase.
  • Jockey Noel Fehily celebrates a win with Rock On Ruby in the Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy.

Pics: Dan Sheridan/Inpho; PA images

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