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Glamorous racegoers braved daring hemlines and fashionable outfits today as they posed up a storm at the final day of York Races.

Bright colours seemed to be the look of the day as revellers opted for deep green and blue hues for the Ebor race, which has been the tournaments most famous race since 1843.

Clad in fascinators, sky high heels and frilly dresses, well-dressed women looked delighted to be back at the event after a two-year hiatus.  

Glamorous racegoers braved daring hemlines and fashionable outfits today as they posed up a storm at the final day of York Races

Bright colours seemed to be the look of the day as revellers opted for deep green and blue hues for the Ebor race, which has been the tournaments most famous race since 1843

The high-profile race meeting, which is formally known as Yorkshire Ebor Festival, started with the Juddmonte International on Wednesday and runs over four days, culminating today.

Over the weekend, floral frocks and sky-scraper heels were the order of the day as female spectators pulled out all of the fashion stops for Ladies Day.  

York races was cancelled last year due to the UK being in lockdown - but racegoers made the most of dressing up again, with fashion-forward revellers turning the racecourse into a sea of colour with their vibrant ensembles and summer prints.

Short, figure-hugging dresses were among the popular choices today, while one reveller opted for a bright pink number with a daring V-neck.

Clad in fascinators, sky high heels and frilly dresses, well-dressed women looked delighted to be back at the event after a two-year hiatus.

York races was cancelled last year due to the UK being in lockdown - but racegoers made the most of dressing up again, with fashion-forward revellers turning the racecourse into a sea of colour with their vibrant ensembles and summer prints.

Bit of all white! One woman opted for an all -white outfit complete with a headpiece as she posed in front of a flower wall

Hat's the way to do it! Two women sported sky high heels as they hid from the rain fall and sipped gin in oversized hats

The races - one of the highlights of the British racing calendar - attracts enthusiasts from all over the country.

There is no formal dress code at the Ebor Festival - with the exception of an obligatory jacket, shirt and tie for men in the County Stand. 

However, guests are reminded to dress 'within the bounds of decency' and take inspiration from 'wedding attire'.

Women are also encouraged to sport 'dresses, high heeled shoes together with hats or fascinators' on the event's official website - although organisers note that 'it's most important that you feel comfortable and enjoy your day'.

The festival is widely regarded as the most prestigious meeting at York in the calendar.

Each day racegoers will have the opportunity to watch and participate in the Ebor Fashion Lawn, a catwalk culminating in the announcement of the 'best dressed racegoer' picked by a panel of judges.