Punters outraged after family forced to throw food in the bin before entering Cheltenham racecourse

PUNTERS reacted furiously this week after a family were forced to throw their food in the bin before being allowed entry to Cheltenham racecourse.

A racing fan from the West Midlands went to the home of jumps racing with his wife and 10-year-old child last Saturday.

The family of three can “barely afford” a day out at the races as it is, so they tried to take in some snacks to keep them going through the day.

But heavy-handed security searched his wife’s bag and would not let them through the turnstiles unless they chucked the food away.

The family paid more than £70 for tickets, and food and drink at Cheltenham racecourse isn’t cheap.