The first day of the Ladbrokes Festival of Racing kicked off at Down Royal today.

As they watched the action on the track, racegoers wrapped up warm and donned their finest outfits for the occasion.

Niamh McDonald and Roisin Murphy on Day 1 of Ladbrokes Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse. Image: Press Eye

Emma and Anne Fortnum on Day 1 of Ladbrokes Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse. Image: Press Eye

Treble winning jockey Sam Ewing celebrates his treble success on the opening day at the Down Royal Festival of Racing with his parents Warren and Debbie Ewing. Image: Pacemaker

Stephen and Sharon Traynor. Image: Press Eye

Mark and Nicola Hull. Image: Press Eye

Dianne Hunter and Ryan Smith. Image: Press Eye

Richard Behan, Leanne Doyle and James Monaghan from Jigsaw Financial. Image: Press Eye

Brian and Jackie Graham along with Margaret and Alan Campbell. Image: Press Eye