Cheltenham Festival 2016: Racehorse dons three-piece tweed suit & flat cap

    By Henry Young

    Updated 0942 GMT (1742 HKT) September 2, 2020

    Ahead of this week's Cheltenham festival, a "tweed steed" was unveiled by 20-time champion jockey Tony McCoy.
    Photos: Racehorse dresses up in three-piece tweed suit & flat cap
    Ahead of this week's Cheltenham festival, a "tweed steed" was unveiled by 20-time champion jockey Tony McCoy.
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    Racing fans will wear enough tweed this week to stretch one and a half times around every horse race track in Britain and Ireland, according to statistician Dr. Geoff Ellis.
    Photos: Racehorse dresses up in three-piece tweed suit & flat cap
    Racing fans will wear enough tweed this week to stretch one and a half times around every horse race track in Britain and Ireland, according to statistician Dr. Geoff Ellis.
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    "Poor old Morestead has been feeling left out ... but don't worry, we've got you covered," quipped former Gold Cup champion McCoy.