Punters rocking up to the Cheltenham Festival and Grand National all suited and booted could now be a thing of the past following a groundbreaking move by the authorities.
On Thursday morning, The Jockey Club confirmed that formal dress codes will no longer be in place at any of its 15 racecourses. The drastic measure forms part of an initiative to make the sport more "accessible and inclusive" to racegoers.
Traditionally, punters have been restricted to watching races in certain enclosures based on their choice of outfit. But following an extensive review of dress codes, and a survey conducted with spectators, the changes will be implemented with immediate effect.
