Cheltenham Betting

Cheltenham Betting

The 2015 Cheltenham Festival is now over. But if it’s free bets you are looking for, we’ve still got them all listed further down on this page. You can also now bet on the upcoming big race at Aintree – check out the latest Grand National odds now. We’re backing Silver By Nature in the big race. Over on our other site GambleSelect you will also find lots of other free Grand National betting tips.

For the latest information and odds on horse racing betting for the rest of the year, our recommendation is Ladbrokes.

Bet365 – Free Bets All Day!

When you back any winner at Cheltenham (Live Channel 4 races only) at odds of 4/1 or more, Bet365 will then give you a free bet on the next race! If you win again at odds of 4/1 or more, and you get another free bet. Also £200 free bets for new customers. Sign-Up Now

Free Cheltenham Bets
The following sites are all offering free Cheltenham Betting offers during the Cheltenham Festival 2011. To claim the free Cheltenham bet offer listed, you must following the link inside the yellow box.

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Odds

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Odds


The sixth race on the Friday of the 2015 Cheltenham Festival is the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle . The start time for the race is 16:40. The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle is run over a distance of 2 miles 4 1/2 furlong and is a hurdles race.

You will find all of the latest odds on the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle below up to 24 hours before the race.

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Odds

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Odds


The last race on the Friday of the 2011 Cheltenham Festival is the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Steeple Chase . The start time for the race is 17:15. The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Steeple Chase is run over a distance of 2 miles 1/2 furlong and is a fences race.

You will find all of the latest odds on the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Steeple Chase below up to 24 hours before the race.

World Hurdle Odds – Grand Crus 4/1 at William Hill

World Hurdle Odds – Grand Crus 4/1 at William Hill

Uk bookmaker William Hill sent us notification this morning that they are going a huge 4/1 on Grand Crus to win the World Hurdle at 3.20pm today.

The offer will be very limited, so get backing as soon as possible if you think Big Buck’s will be beaten by one of the rising stars of this season. New members at William Hill will also get a £25 free bet.

The horse is as short as 5/2 with some firms this morning.

William Hill also go 4/1 on Poquelin in the Ryanair Chase.
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Ryanair Chase odds – Poquelin 4/1 at William Hill

Ryanair Chase odds – Poquelin 4/1 at William Hill

The UK betting firm William Hill sent us news this morning about the Ryanair Chase odds – they are offering a massive 4/1 on Poquelin to win the 2.40pm race.

We are told that the offer will be very limited. New members at William Hill will also get a £25 free bet.

The horse is 5/2 with Ladbrokes and other firms this morning, which makes the 4/1 all the more remarkable and is clearly going to go quickly!

William Hill also go 4/1 on Grand Crus to beat Big Bucks in the World Hurdle.
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World Hurdle – Money Back Offer if Big Bucks wins

World Hurdle – Money Back Offer if Big Bucks wins
Paddy Power have a quite remarkable offer in today’s World Hurdle.

If Big Bucks wins, you get your money back. Their special offer today covers all of Ruby Walsh’s first 4 rides – including the hurdling superstar Big Bucks.
So you can back Grand Crus, or any other horse you fancy, with the insurance that you get your money back if your horse loses to the hot favourite. Sign-up to Paddy Power now and you’ll also get a £20 free bet when you bet £10 (via this link only).

The firm currently go 11/4 on Grand Crus – although if you don’t need the insurance of your money back, then you can back Grand Crus at 4/1 with William Hill for a limited period.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds

Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds

The Totesport Gold Cup is undeniably the most anticipated event of the entire Cheltenham Festival. The first three days help to build a sense of excitement that builds to fever-pitch by Day Four, when the race is run. The race is a Class A Grade 1 chase, which is run over a distance of three miles and two and half furlongs. The race gets underway at 3.20pm and is open horses aged five-years old and upwards, with a total prize fund of £475,000 up for grabs.

In days gone by, the Gold Cup used to be considered as merely a trial for the all-important Grand National, however, since the Cheltenham Festival’s notoriety has grown, so too has the prestige that comes with winning this great event.

Many consider this race to be the ultimate test for any thoroughbred, due to the combination of break-neck speed, stamina and jumping prowess required, in order to emerge as the victor.

The upper age limit for the Gold Cup seems to be firmly, though not officially, capped at 10-years-old, as there has not been a winner older than this age since way back in 1969.

Experience of the Gold Cup appears to be paramount, and success being built upon, with 20 of the last 22 winners having finished within the top four in their previous race.

There are, of course, impressive feats tied to Gold Cup; Dawn Run is the only horse to have ever taken victory in both the Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle. While Dorothy Paget is the most successful owner to ever grace the event, notching up a seemingly insurmountable seven victories.

Dorothy Paget also, perhaps unsurprisingly, was owner of the Golden Miller, who had five consecutive victories from 1932-1936.

Last year’s winner was the infamous Imperial Commander, aged nine years old and ridden by Paddy Brennan.

He beat Kauto Star, who was huge odds on favourite, looking to claim his third Gold Cup and in the throngs of his rivalry with Denman.

In 2011, things look to be the same, with all eyes fixed firmly on Imperial Commander, Kauto Star and Denman.

Champion Bumper Odds

Champion Bumper Odds

Day two at Cheltenham Festival climaxes with The Weatherbys Champion Bumper NH Flat Race.

This event starts at 5.15pm and is ran over a distance of two miles and half a furlong. The Champion Bumper is a Class A Grade 1 flat race.

There is a total prize fund of £60,000 up for grabs, which is only open to those horses who are ages between 4 and 6 years old.

This race in unique among the events held over the duration of the Cheltenham Festival, in so much that it is the only flat race held over all four days.

It is one of the most popular events at the festival, and it is easy to see why, as it attracts some of the most electrifying young horses and jockeys that the sport has to offer

Five is the magic number where the Champion Bumper is concerned. Since its inception only four horse who were not of 5 years of age have managed to win the event, with two of those happening in the last two years.

The Champion Bumper is a relatively new event to Cheltenham, it was first seen as early ago as 1992, where 5-year-old Montelado, trained by Pat Flynn set the tone for many great races to come.

Despite the event being a relative newcomer, it has gone by a variety of names, including; the Prestige Medical Festival Bumper, the Bi Group Festival Bumper, the Bromsgrove Industries Festival Bumper, the Guinness Festival Bumper and the Tote Festival Bumper.

Irish-trained horses dominate the race’s history, with victories in 14 of its 17 outings.

Willie Mullins has a particularly golden record at this event, having won an impressive five times, the last being in 2008 with his horse Cousin Vinny.

Last year the Champion Bumper was won by the four-year-old CueCard, who came in at 40/1 odds and was trained by C Tizzard.

Al Ferof set the pace for the event, leading all the way up until the home straight, but it was Cue Card who finally took the initiative.

For 2011, all signs point towards a winner coming from one of the top runners, with eight of the last eleven winners being found within the top six.

World Hurdle Odds

Day three of Cheltenham Festival key attraction is the Ladbrokes World Hurdle. The Ladbrokes World Hurdle runs on the Thursday at 3.20pm, over a distance of three miles. It is Grade 1 hurdle, with a total prize fund of £260,000.
Money Back If Big Bucks Wins

Paddy Power are refunding bets on all horses which lose to Ruby Walsh ridden winners (first 4 races) which includes Big Bucks in the 3.20pm World Hurdle. When you place a £10 bet at Paddy Power (assuming you’re a new customer anyway!), you will also get an exclusive £20 free bet. Sign-Up Now

The latest odds are available below.

Despite the fact the fact that the race is open runners of age five-years old and upwards, the statistics show that the race favours the slightly and more mature horses, as since the races beginnings there has never been a winner under the age of six-years-old.

Conversely, there has only over been one winner over the age of nine, which was the notorious Crimson Embers back in 1986.

Like any other race at Cheltenham, the Ladbrokes World Hurdle has it’s own particular heroes; Baracouda and Inglis Drever, these infamous runners have undoubtedly set the standard for the event.

Baracouda gained almost legendary notoriety after winning the race twice, in 2002 and 2003, then finishing in second place twice. While Inglis Drever has notched up an impressive three victories over the years, in 2005 and again in 2007 and 2008.

Unusually, Irish-trained horses have a less than impressive track record at the Ladbrokes World Hurdle, with no Irish-trained runners managing to win for a lengthy 15 years.

French-bred horses have the best track record in this race, making up four of the first five finishers last year. While four of the last eight races have had a French-bred winner.

There is an unusual connection between the Ladbrokes World Hurdle and the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle, as there has never been a horse entered into the festival that has managed to win both races.

The 2010 Ladbrokes World Hurdle was won by Paul Nicholl’s, seven-year-old Big Buck’s.

War of Attrition took the lead initially, with Time For Rupert overtaking him midway through the race, however, it was Big Buck’s who ultimately looked like the only winner.

Having won in 2008 also, Big Buck’s looks poised score a hat-trick in 2011 as favourite. While, Zaynar and Quevega are also ones to watch.