Zara Tindall at the races with Mia and Isla

Zara Tindall enjoys New Year's Day races with daughter Mia and nieces Savannah and Isla Phillips

The talented equestrian gave out prizes to the winners

Content Managing Editor

January 1, 2024Jan 1, 2024, 5:12 PM GMT

It was a big family affair for the Tindalls and the Phillipses as they enjoyed a day out in Cheltenham at the races.

Zara Tindall was her usual stylish self as she arrived at the racecourse, wrapping up warm in a plaid belted coat that featured striking gold buttons and a faux fur trim on the Peter Pan collar and cuffs.

The King's niece, 42, accessorised with a chocolate-coloured hat and chunky gold hoop earrings.

Zara Tindall with Jockey Rachael Blackmore who won the 6th Race on Bob Olinger
New Year's Day Horse Racing Meeting at Cheltenham, UK - 01 Jan 2024

Stylish Zara

Professional equestrian Zara, who won silver at the London 2012 Olympics, was on hand to give out medals in the winners' enclosure.

Zara Tindall with Jockey Rachael Blackmore who won the 6th Race on Bob Olinger

Hugging the winners

She warmly embraced jockey Rachael Blackmore, who won the sixth race on Bob Olinger.

Mia Tindall tears up her betting slip and throws it over the balcony at the New Years Day Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, on the 1st January 2024

Mia takes in the action

Meanwhile up in the stands, her eldest daughter Mia, who turns ten this month, was pictured whooping and cheering as she took in the action throughout the day.

Taking after her mum

Holding on to a race card – presumably her mother's as spectators under the age of 18 are not allowed to place bets – Mia looked in her absolute element.

Not only is she taking after her mum Zara with her love of horseracing, Mia is also following in the footsteps of her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, who was a known fan of anything equestrian.

Savannah and Isla Phillips cheer on the racing at the New Years Day Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, on the 1st January 2024

Cousin day out

Also spotted on the balcony were Mia's cousins, Savannah and Isla Phillips, the daughters of Peter Phillips and his ex-wife Autumn.

Savannah Phillips cheers on the racing at the New Years Day Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, on the 1st January 2024

Fun in the stands

Savannah appeared to be just as vocal and energetic as her cousin Mia, as she was seen pointing, cheering, and laughing.

Isla Phillips at the New Years Day Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, on the 1st January 2024

Roaring good time

Isla also joined in with the cheering and excitement.

Zara and her husband Mike's younger daughter Lena, five, was also spotted in the paddock. It's not known whether the retired rugby star and the couple's son Lucas, two, made the day out.

The cousins' outing comes shortly after the Tindalls enjoyed a visit to Cotswold Farm Park last month. Mike shared snaps from the park's spectacularly lit Woodland Walk and Conservation Area, calling the trip a "must" for the festive period.

The park is both a fun and convenient day out for the family as it's not far from their countryside home in Gloucestershire. The family-of-five live on Princess Anne's Gatcombe Park estate, where they moved after selling their £1.69 million property in Cheltenham in 2013.

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