Cheltenham Gold Cup

Carol Vorderman, Ollie Locke and Pixie Lott were among stars spotted at Cheltenham Racecourse for Gold Cup Friday

Denman who trained at Paul Nicholls' Somerset yard was put to sleep after falling ill in the past few days

The race is a steeplechase event over a distance of over 5,300m. There are 7 horses based in the region taking part in the Gold Cup Race.