Chin-chin! Zara Tindall enjoys a glass of wine at Epsom Festival alongside thousands of glamorous racegoers and famous faces at Derby Day (and husband Mike has even got a matching tie on!)

Zara Tindall was among the racegoers at the Epsom Festival today, attending the event with her husband Mike.

The royal, 42, donned a white midi dress with black stripes, topped with a co-ordinated hat boasting a black and white cockade for her Derby Day outing.

Meanwhile her husband Mike, 44, opted for a traditional morning suit, wearing grey trousers under his black tailcoat - and a black and white stripy tie to match his wife's frock. 

The couple appeared to enjoy their day at the Surrey racecourse, and were snapped smiling as they posed together. 

And Zara, who famously enjoys horse racing, was seen enjoying a glass of wine at one point, as well as watching the action intently.

Mike and Zara Tindall were also snapped while they were in the stands, with Zara enjoying a drink at one point

Mike and Zara Tindall were also snapped while they were in the stands, with Zara enjoying a drink at one point 

This attendee opted for a maxi dress in white, with a pale blue floral print
Another racegoer chose a fresh, bright colou rway, donning a frock with a yellow and green print

Spring florals: Meanwhile, others opted for florals in more traditional colour palettes, including pastels

Sports presenters Sue Barker and Clare Balding enjoy the races at Epsom earlier today

Sports presenters Sue Barker and Clare Balding enjoy the races at Epsom earlier today

Priti Patel (centre) donned a pair of dark shades at one point, to protect her eyes from the glare of the Spring sun

Priti Patel (centre) donned a pair of dark shades at one point, to protect her eyes from the glare of the Spring sun

Some racegoers were seen shielding their eyes from the Spring sun, donning sunglasses beneath their wide brimmed hats

Some racegoers were seen shielding their eyes from the Spring sun, donning sunglasses beneath their wide brimmed hats

Royal couple Mike and Zara Tindall (pictured) were among the racegoers at Epsom today, looking smart in complementary ensembles

Royal couple Mike and Zara Tindall (pictured) were among the racegoers at Epsom today, looking smart in complementary ensembles

Spring dressing: this midi dress in white, with a floral print in colours including pink and orange, was a good choice for the 21C temperatures

Spring dressing: this midi dress in white, with a floral print in colours including pink and orange, was a good choice for the 21C temperatures 

Hats the one: The focus of this attendee's outfit was her hat, which was shaped like a large flower, and boasted feather details

Hats the one: The focus of this attendee's outfit was her hat, which was shaped like a large flower, and boasted feather details

MP Priti Patel was another of the famous faces snapped in the stands at the event, donning a pale blue outfit and peach hat, as well as a pair of dark sunglasses. 

And other racegoers were seen putting their best style foot forward as they arrived for the day, which was predicted to be dry and warm, with temperatures hitting 21C.

And attendees certainly seemed to be making the most of the balmy Spring temperatures, donning seasonally-appropriate frocks and hats. 

It appeared that white was the order of the day, with numerous attendees donning frocks in the colour. 

Meanwhile, many others opted for floral prints, donning dresses in a range of colours from pastels to black, with flowery designs.

And many chose to top their outfits with hats or fascinators, with multiple attendees opting for wide-brimmed hats with floral cockades. 

The two-day event has not been without controversy, with animal advocates saying they would protest the event to highlight the number of horses who are killed annually within the racing industry.

Animal rights group Animal Rising had been planning to protest against today's event, and has been given a space outside the venue to do so.

Former Home Secretary Priti Patel was also snapped in the stands at the event, and appeared to be watching the action intently

Former Home Secretary Priti Patel was also snapped in the stands at the event, and appeared to be watching the action intently

The politician appeared animated as she chatted in the stands during Derby Day at the Epsom Festival

The politician appeared animated as she chatted in the stands during Derby Day at the Epsom Festival 

Block colours were also seen being worn by some, with these racegoers donning navy blue frocks, pairing them with neutral heels

Block colours were also seen being worn by some, with these racegoers donning navy blue frocks, pairing them with neutral heels

Zara (pictured), who is a lover of horse racing, appeared to be intently watching the action, pointing at something from the stands

Zara (pictured), who is a lover of horse racing, appeared to be intently watching the action, pointing at something from the stands  

Another attendee opted for a monochrome dress in bold red, pairing it with a small matching fascinator and gold heels

Another attendee opted for a monochrome dress in bold red, pairing it with a small matching fascinator and gold heels

The Jockey Club was last week granted a High Court injunction against the group, because it felt the group had made it 'explicitly clear' it intends to breach security at the Surrey racecourse. 

Speaking ahead of the event during a Sky News debate, animal advocate Claudia Penna Rojas said: 'I'm prepared to do what's necessary to do what's right by these animals and try and prevent them from being harmed.' 

Pressed on whether that meant resorting to breaking the law, she added: 'If it means breaking the law, we know that law isn't always equal to morality and we know that people have had to break laws throughout history to create the change that we need. 

'And, again, what this is about is protecting these animals. 

'It's about trying to create the change that we need to see where we don't see animals as property, where we don't see them as objects that are used for our entertainment and value them and care for them as the beings that they are.'

Nevin Truesdale, chief executive at The Jockey Club, also appeared as part of the debate, insisting it has 'never been safer' for horses.

Fashion forward: One attendee was stunning in a pale green frock with yellow floral print. The statement dress boasted a high neck and full sleeves

Fashion forward: One attendee was stunning in a pale green frock with yellow floral print. The statement dress boasted a high neck and full sleeves

Floral prints appeared to be the order of the day for racegoers at Epsom today. This attendee opted for a black and red ensemble decorated with flowers

Floral prints appeared to be the order of the day for racegoers at Epsom today. This attendee opted for a black and red ensemble decorated with flowers   

Addressing the protests, he said: 'That's for the police and the courts to decide and the court says where we will end up because there is an injunction in place, they will be in contempt of court and therefore it is illegal.' 

He added: 'We love these equine athletes, these superstars who get fantastic care behind the scenes. 99.8 per cent of horses come back from their races perfectly safe and sound.

'As an industry, we've spent £40 million on welfare over the last 20 years.'

Claudia addressed concerns that protestors will run in front of live races, saying this will not be the case.

She explained: 'Their welfare, the welfare of the jockeys, the welfare of the people there is absolutely our priority.'

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