The Festival 2014 was my first time at Cheltenham. A tremendous experience for all the right reasons. Attending the opening Tuesday must surly count as one of THE racing highlights I’ve attended so far. Over 55.000 at the track and this natural amphitheatre bathed in sunshine; the roar of the crows when the horses jumped off for the first race – it’s what this sport is all about.

Enjoy this gallery of images from the 2014 Festival, from Tuesday and Wednesday. Click on the images to view in full size. All photos ©Florian Christoph.