Racegoers find creative ways to smuggle alcohol

A racegoer at the Cheltenham Festival found a creative way to sneak alcohol into the event. With drink prices soaring, she wanted to avoid the £7.80 cost for a pint. The annual horse racing event, which attracted many dressed-up attendees, saw a rise in food and drink prices that shocked many. This led several visitors to find clever methods to bring their own beverages. In a viral TikTok video, one woman demonstrated how she sellotaped bags of wine to her legs, hiding them under wide-leg trousers. Another fan gained attention for using a binocular flask to sip her drink, which became a popular GIF on social media. Attendees expressed their surprise and admiration for these methods. Many were frustrated by the high prices at the festival, where a simple bacon roll costs £8 and chips are priced at £5. A round of four pints of Guinness was reported to cost around £31.20. Overall, the steep prices for food and drinks at the Cheltenham Festival have sparked conversation and creativity among attendees looking for ways to enjoy their time without breaking the bank.