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EMMERDALE looks set to be rocked by a second cheating scandal as Manpreet Sharma’s secret threatens to be exposed.

Fans of the ITV soap opera know she has been hiding a saucy secret after signing up to an OnlyFans-esque website.

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Joe and Dawn’s affair is about to become a lot more complicated[/caption]

ITV

Manpreet will become entangled in the affair – in more ways than one[/caption]

In upcoming scenes, it will take centre stage once more as her online antics look set to be attached to another Dales cheating scandal – in more ways than one.

Whilst fans know that someone is aware of Manpreet’s secret, she is yet to discover the true identity of her blackmailer.

Next week, Manpreet has a moment to forget the scandal when she has a charged moment with hunky Billy Fletcher.

Emmerdale fans know Manpreet was left hot and bothered by Billy last year during their sweaty workout sessions but it seems her feeling are still lingering as they have a near-kiss.

As he leaves, Billy tried to hide his guilt from Dawn but it is clear she is doing the same having continued in her illicit affair with Joe.

Later, Manpreet is unnerved when she receives a demand for money from her blackmailer.

Billy is soon seen acting shady around Manpreet but when he suffers a running injury, Manpreet offers to patch it up for him and will not take no for an answer.

Upon realising she needs to pay off the blackmailer, Manpreet agrees to meet them in person at the Cricket Pavillion.

Shocked, Joe arrives but protests his innocence that he is not the man that Manpreet has been waiting to meet.

However, Manpreet already let the cat out of the bag after going at Joe in a fit of rage before realising she had the wrong man.

In a bizarre twist of events, Joe agrees to help the GP pay off the blackmailer too – despite their little to no interactions.

Billy’s awkwardness around Manpreet continues and it is soon revealed he has been hiding a shocking affair secret of his own.

Returning home to Dawn and unable to hide his guilt, Billy confesses that he has been exchanging messages with another woman online.

Billy is left surprised but grateful when Dawn forgives him and thanks him for his honesty – blissfully unaware that she has let him off the hook after she has been doing much worse.

But just who is Billy’s mystery woman?

And are Billy, Dawn, Manpreet and Joe now trapped in an unusual four-person affair cover-up scandal?

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Billy confesses that he has gone behind Dawn’s back[/caption]

THE opening day of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival may be behind us, but there is little chance to catch your breath, with day two coming up hot on its heels. 

Known as ‘Style Wednesday’, the day combines the glamour of fashion with class on the track, with no less than four Grade 1 races for punters to get stuck into.

The feature is the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, which is one of the most glamorous jumps races of the season. You require a mixture of speed and class to come out on top here and the hot favourite this year is the Nicky Henderson-trained Jonbon.

We’ve put together our very best Cheltenham day 2 predictions, featuring tips and in-depth previews for you in the article below. 

Best bets for Cheltenham day 2

• Energumene each-way in the Queen Mother Champion Chase – 7/1 with Betway
• Final Demand to win the Turners Novices’ Hurdle – 13/8 with bet365
• Ballyburn to win the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase – 11/10 with SBK
• Stumptown to win the Cross Country Chase – 11/4 with Coral
• Be Aware to win the Coral Cup – 5/1 with BetMGM

Cheltenham day 2 race schedule

We’re all set for another superb line-up of racing on the second day of this year’s Cheltenham Festival, with no less than four top-level races scheduled. The feature Queen Mother Champion Chase is due off at 4pm and you can find the full details below.

Time	Race	Distance	Class
13.20	Turners Novices’ Hurdle	2m5f	Grade 1
14.00	Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase	3m½f	Grade 1
14.40	Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle	2m5f	Premier Handicap
15.20	Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase	3m5½f	Limited Handicap
16.00	BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase	2m	Grade 1
16.40	Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup	2m	Premier Handicap
17.20	Weatherbys Champion Bumper	2m½f	Grade 1

Cheltenham Festival day 2 predictions: The runners and riders

Style Wednesday always proves to be a hugely intriguing day of racing and this year’s card is no different – with each of the four Grade 1 races offering intrigue. 

The feature is the Queen Mother Champion Chase, which has been won by some legends of the game this century, including Moscow Flyer, Master Minded, Sprinter Sacre and Altior. 

Jonbon is a hot favourite to win the race for a record seventh time for his trainer Nicky Henderson, though history tells us that the omens aren’t as good as they may seem, seeing as six of the last seven odds-on favourites to contest the race have been turned over!

Meanwhile, Ballyburn is bidding to become a dual Cheltenham Festival winner by taking the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase, having won the Turners Novices’ Hurdle 12 months ago. 

He’s a warm order for Willie Mullins, though it’s worth noting that this particular double was last completed by The West Awake all the way back in 1988.  

Speaking of the opener, The New Lion has a good chance for Dan and Harry Skelton. He will be very popular with punters having been bought by JP McManus, though it’s worth noting that all 21 winners of the Challow Hurdle at Newbury to contest this have been beaten. 

The card is brought to a close by the Grade 1 Champion Bumper, which has been dominated by Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins of late. 

The pair have won seven of the last eight renewals between them and the five market leaders hail from that yard at the time of writing, with Copacabana leading the betting for Mullins. It’s worth paying attention to jockey bookings in this contest, as Patrick Mullins has ridden four of his dad’s last eight winners in this race. 

Looking for some tips? We have put together an in-depth Cheltenham Festival day 2 preview for you below, along with Cheltenham betting offers and free bets from our favourite horse racing betting sites.

#1 – Energumene each-way in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at 7/1

We’re set for a fascinating renewal of the Queen Mother Champion Chase, which revolves around the eight-time Grade 1-winning chaser Jonbon. 

Nicky Henderson’s charge has a borderline perfect record over fences, winning 12 of his 14 starts to date. He’s won all three of his races so far this term and very much sets the standard here, having accounted for the dual champion chaser ENERGUMENE in some style in the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase at Ascot back in January. 

He’s rightfully a short-priced favourite for this, though he does still come with risks. Cheltenham hasn’t been the happiest of hunting grounds for the nine-year-old in the past, with three of his career defeats coming here, while his two victories over fences on the Cotswolds were rather laboured. 

A clear round of jumping could well be enough for him to win, but there’s a lingering feeling that this track just doesn’t suit Jonbon, particularly if this turns into a tactical affair. An 8-11 favourite at the time of writing, it could be worth taking him on at the prices with the two-time winner Energumene each-way. 

Admittedly, the 11-year-old has a six-and-a-half-length deficit to overturn with the favourite, though that was still a high-class performance on ground which proved to be a touch too quick on the day. There’s a slight feeling that he could be lurking ever so slightly under the radar here because of that defeat, but this is certainly a home game for Energumene, who arguably put in a career-best performance here when winning this race in 2023. 

The ground may once again be on the quicker side, but he’s versatile tactically, which certainly could play into his hands in a race where the majority will be looking to be prominent. Energumene has never finished outside of the top three in his career and with that in mind, it could be worth having an each-way play at the prices to hit the frame once again at the very least. 

Bet on Energumene each-way in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at 7/1 with Betway

#2 – Final Demand in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle at 13/8

We kick off Wednesday’s card with a fascinating renewal of the Turners Novices’ Hurdle, which ought to be more tactical than the previous day’s opener, particularly if the weather remains dry between now and then. 

All eyes will be on The New Lion, who will be bidding to build on his emphatic win in the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle at Newbury in December. That four-and-three-quarter length success was enough to persuade the all-powerful JP McManus to buy him privately for a substantial fee, though history isn’t really on his side. Indeed, each of the last 20 Challow Hurdle winners have fallen short in this race and there are certainly question marks about how well that Newbury form has worked out, meaning others appeal more. 

With that in mind, it looks worth siding with the Irish raider FINAL DEMAND, who represents Willie Mullins. The six-year-old arrives here unbeaten in two and could hardly have created a bigger impression when winning a Grade 1 contest by 12 lengths at Leopardstown in February. 

That performance was made all the more impressive by the fact it came on just his second outing over timber, showing a high cruising speed to boot. He will likely get further in time, but he’s clear of the field on the form figures and feels like the best option in an interesting opener, especially when you consider his yard has won this a record seven times. Meanwhile, fellow Irish challenger The Yellow Clay can’t be ruled out, either. 

Bet on Final Demand to win the Turners Novices’ Hurdle at 13/8 with bet365

#3 – Ballyburn in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at 11/10

It’s impossible to oppose BALLYBURN, who’s bidding for his second festival success in as many years having won the Turners Novices’ Hurdle by some 13 lengths this time last year. 

The seven-year-old found a certain Sir Gino too hot to handle over two miles at Kempton at Christmas, though the emphasis was very much on speed that day and there was little shame in that run against a potential top-notcher. 

He was far more at home when stepped up to 2m5f at Leopardstown last month, showing plenty of grit to see off the sustained challenge of the previously unbeaten Croke Park on the run-in. Stamina certainly looks to be his game and he’s firmly clear on the figures here, with the extra three and a half furlongs likely to bring out more improvement. With that in mind, it looks worth siding with him at 2.10 with SBK to take this.

The biggest threat to Ballyburn is likely to come from stablemate Dancing City, a dual winner at the spring festivals over timber last year. He’s made a strong start to life over fences and is respected, while fellow Irish raider Better Days Ahead won the Martin Pipe here last year and is another to note having won two of his three starts over fences so far. 

Bet on Ballyburn to win the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at 11/10 with SBK

#4 – Stumptown in the Cross Country Chase at 11/4

The marmite race of the meeting, the Cross Country event very much requires a specialist, a statement which certainly applies to STUMPTOWN. Gavin Cromwell’s charge has quickly built up a record of three wins from four starts in this sphere and is fancied by many to go well in next month’s Grand National at Aintree.

The latest of his victories came over course and distance in December and he saw off a strong field, seeing off a previous winner of the race in Latenightpass as well as the talented but quirky Mister Coffey. An 8lbs rise for that victory means he has to shoulder top weight here, though it feels worth siding with momentum in a race full of exposed types, or horses with something to prove. 

With that being said, it wouldn’t be a surprise should several of these come out on top, none more so than Galvin, who was a fine fourth in last year’s Grand National. He hasn’t been seen since the American version of that race last October and is likely using this as a warm-up for Aintree, while the 2023 National runner-up Vanillier won over these fences at Punchestown last time out. 

Busselton appeals as one who could be lurking on a particularly dangerous mark and he does have some experience in this sphere under his belt, but there’s a lurking feeling that Stumptown could still have something up his sleeve for his ultra-shrewd connections. 

Bet on Stumptown to win the Cross Country Chase at 11/4 with Coral

#5 – Be Aware in the Coral Cup at 5/1

The third race on the card is the Coral Cup over two miles and five furlongs, which regularly proves to be one of the most difficult puzzles of the week to solve. 

Dan Skelton has rather mastered the dark art of hoodwinking the handicapper in this race with a certain Langer Dan for the previous two years and it could be that he has another well-treated type this time around in the form of BE AWARE. 

The six-year-old has won just once from his six starts over timber so far but he has repeatedly caught the eye this term, finishing a narrow second behind Champion Hurdle outsider Burdett Road in the always competitive Greatwood Hurdle on reappearance here in November. 

He has since finished a well-held third in a similarly competitive event at Ascot in December, but they went a strong enough gallop that day and he plugged on well enough after making a mistake at a key moment late on. The handicapper has left his mark alone for that run and given plenty of time to freshen up, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him figure much more prominently this time around, with the distance holding no fears. 

It’s possible to make a case for a whole host in opposition, particularly Ballyadam, who has been there or thereabouts on all four of his starts at the festival and ought to be in the mix once again. 

Bet on Be Aware to win the Coral Cup at 5/1 with BetMGM

Some famous day 2 moments down the years

Jonbon is likely to be an odds-on favourite for the big race, but history hasn’t been particularly kind to Champion Chase favourites of late, as we saw in dramatic fashion last year.

The late withdrawal of Jonbon due to his yard’s poor form meant that El Fabiolo lined up as an overwhelming 2-9 favourite for this 12 months ago, but a string of early jumping errors saw Paul Townend pull him up. It opened the door for Captain Guinness to pull off a major upset for the Henry de Bromhead team, edging out Gentleman De Mee by one and a half lengths. 

That wasn’t an isolated incident, either, with Defi Du Seuil only able to finish fourth as a 2-5 favourite back in 2020, while Jonbon’s full-brother Douvan was found to be lame when finishing a long way down the field in 2017 as a red hot 2-9 favourite for Willie Mullins. 

Captain Guinness is back to defend his crown in the feature but the most likely horse to win for the second year running on this card is perhaps last year’s Turners Novices’ Hurdle winner Ballyburn (known last year as the Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle), who’s a warm favourite for the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase.

How to bet on day 2 at Cheltenham

Placing your first bet on the races can be a bit daunting if you’re new to the sphere, but it’s a super simple process. We’ve put together a quick guide for you below. 

• Log into your betting account. If you need to create a new one, there are lots of suggestions in our list below.
• Once you have logged in and deposited money, head to the ‘horse racing’ section and find the racing taking place at Cheltenham on Wednesday 12^th March 2025.
• Pick out a horse to bet on. You can either read out Cheltenham day 2 predictions in this article or you can study the form on the betting website. 
• Add your selection to the betslip by clicking on the odds next to their name. Input your stake and when you are happy, click ‘place bets’.

More 2025 Cheltenham free bets and betting offers

• bet365 Cheltenham free bets
• LiveScore Bet Cheltenham free bets
• kwiff Cheltenham Festival betting offer
• SBK free bets for Cheltenham Festival
• AK Bets Cheltenham Festival offer
• Betgoodwin Cheltenham offer
• BetUK Cheltenham free bet offer
• Betzone Cheltenham Festival free bets

Cheltenham Festival free bets for day 2

How to follow the Cheltenham Festival action on day 2

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, meaning it’s fairly easy to keep up with the action. ITV1 are screening the first six races on day two live on terrestrial television, while all 28 races this week will be shown live on Racing TV. If you are on the move, you can listen to the action live on talkSPORT or you can live stream the racing on your betting app. Meanwhile, bookmakers will be showing all the action live in betting shops.

THE Cheltenham Festival is in full swing, and with that comes the barrage of Cheltenham free bets, and Cheltenham betting offers.

Here, we narrowed down some of the best free bets and offers from our affiliate partners so you can make the most out of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.

2025 Cheltenham Festival free bets and offers

Best bookies and offers for Cheltenham Festival 2025

The Cheltenham Festival is the one week a year when every horse racing betting site unleashes their best Cheltenham offers and free bets.

Below, we have taken the hard work out of finding some of the best Cheltenham free bets and offers so you can concentrate on finding your next Cheltenham Festival winner.

1. SBK

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: Minimum £10
• Minimum odds: 1/1
• Maximum winnings: £500,000
• Eligible payment methods: Debit Card or Bank Transfer.

SBK’s welcome offer will give you £40 in free bets when you place a tenner at minimum 1/1 odds. You’ll get £10 bet token you can use on football, £10 multiple token, £5 horse racing multiple token, and a £5 bet builder token for football.

On top of that, SBK’s ‘The Journey To Cheltenham’ offer gives you the chance to bag yourself £20 in free bets exclusively for the Cheltenham Festival. All you must do is place £50 worth of multiples (min 3 legs) to get your hands on your Horse Racing tokens.

Once you reach the required threshold, SBK will credit you with four x £5 Horse Racing Bet tokens.

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2. Tote

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £10+
• Minimum odds: Evs (2.0)
• Maximum winnings: £100,000
• Eligible payment methods: Visa, Mastercard

New customers are eligible for Tote’s free bets offer if they use the “B10G40” promo code on registration. Keep in mind that you have to place a £10 qualifying bet at evens odds or greater, and it can be used on all sports, including horse racing.

However, if you wanted to place an each way bet, then the stake should be £10 min for win and an additional £10 for place. When you qualify, you’ll get a £10 free bet, £20 Tote credit, and 50 spins on Big Bass Bonanza worth £10.

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3. BetMGM

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £10
• Minimum odds: 1/1 (2.0)
• Maximum winnings: N/A
• Eligible payment methods: Visa, Mastercard.

BetMGM’s welcome offer is perfect for Cheltenham Festival. Open a new account with BetMGM and get £40 worth of free bets. These bets are split into two £10 bets of any type, which includes horse racing at minimum odds of 2/1, and two trebles and above at £10 each with minimum odds per line at 1/2.

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4. bet365

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £10+
• Minimum odds: 1/5 (1.20)
• Maximum winnings: £500,000
• Eligible payment methods: Visa, Mastercard.

bet365, one of the leading online horse racing betting sites, will set you up for the Cheltenham Festival with their simple bet £10 get £30 in free bets. This is for new customers only, and the free bets can be used for any race at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Pay attention to payment method eligibility restrictions and minimum deposit requirement of either £5 or £10 deposits.

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5. LiveScore Bet

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £10 and get £30 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £10
• Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
• Maximum winnings: £50,000
• Eligible payment methods: Visa, Mastercard

LiveScoreBet offers a quick and easy way to build up some Cheltenham Festival free bets for new and existing customers and offers Best Odds Guaranteed on top. After making a debit card deposit, place a £10 bet on horse racing from Friday to Sunday on selected weekends, and LiveScoreBet will credit your account with two £10 free bets you can use on all UK and Irish racing, and add a further two £5 free bets on football Bet Builders.

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6. kwiff

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £10 get £30 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £10
• Minimum odds: 1/1 (2.0)
• Maximum winnings: £50,000
• Eligible payment methods: Debit Cards

If you want to keep things simple, kwiff’s Cheltenham festival free bets will be just the ticket.. With a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1+ odds you are eligible to get three free bets, £10 for football, £10 for racing, and a £10 acca with at least four selections.

Keep in mind, each way bets don’t qualify for free bets. kwiff doesn’t currently offer Cheltenham Festival markets, but they will become live once declarations are released two days before each race day.

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7. Betway

• Cheltenham offer: £30 matched free bet if your Acca loses + 100 free spins
• Qualifying bet: £10
• Minimum odds: 2/1+ (3.0+)
• Maximum winnings: £500,000
• Eligible payment methods: Debit cards

Build your Cheltenham Festival excitement with Betway, who will match your first acca loss on horse racing with up to £30 free sports bet, along with 100 spins on More Unusual Suspects, which is perfect to pass some time between races.

The outstanding feature of Betway’s offer is that there is no wagering requirement for free spins winnings.

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8. CopyBet

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £20 get £60 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £20
• Minimum odds: (1.9)
• Maximum winnings: £500
• Eligible payment methods: Debit cards

CopyBet has one of the more appealing Cheltenham Festival free bets for new customers. Sign up today, and you will get £60 in free bets credited to your account once you place a £20 bet on any sport. Once your qualifying bet has been settled, your CopyBet account will be credited with £60 in free bets.

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9. Coral

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £5 Get £20 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £5
• Minimum odds: 1/2
• Maximum winnings: £500,000
• Eligible payment methods: Visa, Mastercard.

If you don’t want to start your Cheltenham Festival journey with big wagers to get free bets, then Coral is the one for you. Place a £5 bet as your first bet and get £20 on free bets credit to your account once your qualifying bet is settled. Note there are payment method exclusions and time limits apply for this Cheltenham offer.

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10. BetUK

• Cheltenham offer: Bet £10 get £20 in Free Bets
• Qualifying bet: £10
• Minimum odds: 4/5 (1.8)
• Maximum winnings: N/A
• Eligible payment methods: Visa, Mastercard

Get ready for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival with BetUK’s easy-to-claim bet £10, get £20 in free bets welcome offer. Like other bookmakers we include here, one £10 free bet can be used on horse racing, another £10 bet can be used on a bet builder.

This BetUK offer is pretty easy to claim and use – just make an account, place your first Cheltenham bet and the free bets for the Festival and your other sports passions will appear.

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11. AK Bets

• Cheltenham offer: 25% Winning Boost up to £100
• Qualifying bet: N/A
• Minimum odds: N/A
• Maximum winnings: £100
• Eligible payment methods: Debit cards

AK Bets are giving you the chance to win up to £100 extra on your first Lucky 15. When signing up for your new AK Bets account, use code ‘AKLUCKY100’ to activate the offer. Then, select 4 horses at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival and put them into a Luck 15, and if your bet returns a profit, the AK Bets will give you a 25% winning boost up to £100.

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12. 10bet

• Cheltenham offer: 100% Welcome Bonus up to £50
• Qualifying bet: up to £50
• Minimum odds: 4/5 (1.80)
• Maximum winnings: £5,000
• Eligible payment methods: Visa, Mastercard

To claim 10bets’ Cheltenham Festival free bet offer, sign up for a new account using code ‘SPORT‘ to activate the offer. Note that you will have to wager 8x (deposit + bonus) before withdrawing any winnings that are won from free bets placed.

This is not ideal when looking to take advantage of a free bet offer for the Cheltenham Festival, but over the course of the four-day festival, it may pay to opt in.

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Special betting offers from Cheltenham Festival 2025

Are you unsure if your bookmaker offers BOG (Best Odds Guaranteed), NRNB (Non-runner No bet), or enhanced odds for the Cheltenham Festival? Well, we have done the hard work for you and compiled a list of who offers the promotions and who doesn’t.

Bookmaker	BOG	Non-runner No bet	Enhanced odds
SBK	No	No	Yes
Tote	Yes	Yes	Yes
bet365	Yes	Yes	Yes
Coral	Yes	Yes	Yes
BetMGM	Yes	Yes	Yes
CopyBet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Betway	Yes	Yes	Yes
Kwiff	No	No	Yes
BetUK	No	Yes	Yes
LiveScoreBet	Yes	Yes	Yes
AK Bets	Yes	Yes	Yes
10bet	No	No	Yes
Fafabet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Betgoodwin	Yes	Yes	Yes
Betzone	Yes	No	Yes

How we ranked the best Cheltenham free bets

To ensure punters get the most value from their Cheltenham Festival betting experience, we ranked free bet offers based on the following key factors:

• Value of free bets – The more opportunities you have to bet, the better. We prioritized offers that provide higher free bet amounts and multiple bonuses, allowing bettors to maximize their stakes across different Cheltenham races.
• Best odds guaranteed (BOG) – Bookmakers that offer BOG for horse racing were given preference, as this ensures punters get best returns on their stake, even if the starting price improves after placing a bet.
• Fair and transparent terms – We focused on promotions with clear and fair terms, ensuring bettors can easily claim and use their free bets without restrictive conditions or excessive wagering requirements.
• Additional Perks and Features – Beyond free bets, we considered bookmakers that offer extra benefits like price boosts, extra places on each-way bets, and cash-back deals, enhancing the overall betting experience.

By evaluating these factors, we curated a list of top Cheltenham free bet offers that provide the best value, fairness, and usability for horse racing enthusiasts.

Types of Cheltenham offers

When it comes to the Cheltenham Festival, there are so many offers that it may be confusing for a casual bettor. So here we have listed and explained some of the most common Cheltenham offers so you can get a better understanding of each one.

• Free bets – Free bets allow the bettor to place bets without actually having to fund their stake – nothing is deducted from their account balance.
• Enhanced odds – They are essentially a promotion that increases the odds available for selected bets.
• Deposit bonuses –  A deposit bonus is a little extra money or a free bet given to new customers after making their first deposit.
• Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) – If selection doesn’t run in a race and the bet is under the non-runner no bet promotion, then the stake is returned to you in full.
• Money back offers – Give you the chance to get your money back if your bet is a loser.
• Extra each-way places – An enhanced place special where bookmakers offer extra places i.e top 4 instead of top 3 in a race.
• Tote betting – all the money staked on each horse in the race is pooled together. After the race, everyone who has backed the winner will receive a share of that pool money, depending on the size of their original stake.
• Faller Insurance – Get reduced odds on a horse, but you get your betting stake back if your selection falls.

How to use Cheltenham free bets

The Cheltenham Festival is the best time to avail of free bets. From sign up free bets, to money back as a free bet offers, you are sure to come across a free bet promotion that will suit your betting needs and it can be straightforward with the right approach.

1. Select a suitable offer – Begin by comparing Cheltenham free bet promotions from bookies we list here. Prioritize offers with lower minimum odds required and more free bets for horse racing available. Most of the time, new accounts are eligible for free bet prizes. 
2. Register an account – Visit your chosen bookmaker’s website and click “Join” or “Sign Up” (typically found on the homepage). Complete the registration process and provide required details like email, phone number, and date of birth, before reviewing T&C for new customer offers and free bets you’re eligible for.
3. Review qualifying deposit requirements – Before funding your account, confirm the minimum deposit needed to activate the free bet. Note that some payment methods may exclude you from bonuses. You can always opt for debit cards if unsure.
4. Enter a promo code (if applicable) – During registration or deposit, input any required bonus code to ensure your free bet is triggered.
5. Place your qualifying bet – Wager your initial deposit on a Cheltenham race or event, adhering to the promotion’s rules (e.g., minimum odds, specific sportsbook markets).
6. Activate your free bet – After settling your qualifying bet, the free bet will be credited to your account.
7. Track expiry dates and restrictions – Free bets often expire within 7 days or post-Cheltenham. Check the offer’s timeline and any wagering rules to avoid forfeiting rewards.
8. Contact support for issues – If your free bet doesn’t appear, use the bookmaker’s live chat or email support.

Betting on Cheltenham Festival Championship races with free bets

The Cheltenham Festival, which is held over four days, hosts 28 races (7 a day), in which the best of the UK and Ireland go head to head in a war of attrition.

Each of the four days has a Championship race. Day one’s championship race is the Champion Hurdle, where the best two-mile hurdlers compete head-to-head.

Day two’s highlight is the Queen Mother Champion Chase. This is the speed test of all speed tests. The best two-mile chasers will charge from the drop of the flag to the top of the Cheltenham hill until one is crowned the Champion Chaser.

On day three, we move from the old course to the new, where stamina will come into play. The Stayers Hurdle takes centre stage for the best three-mile hurdlers in the UK and Ireland, all vying for greatness.

Day four, or simply known as Gold Cup Day, is the day everyone wants to attend. The best of the best-staying chasers will take each other on in this stamina-sapping test where only the greats rise to the top. Will anyone be able to stop Galopin Des Champs from claiming his third Gold Cup in a row?

How to pick a horse to bet on at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival

Picking a horse to win at the Cheltenham Festival can be hard. But if you follow these 5 simple tips, you will be on the right path to finding the next Cheltenham Festival winning bet.

1. Know the form: It’s important to know the form of the horses coming into the Cheltenham Festival. Take your time to research horses’ current form and their form at previous Cheltenham Festivals (if they have run at a previous Cheltenham Festival).
2. Ground conditions: Knowing the ground conditions is key. If the ground is officially good to soft, then some horses will perform better on going such as that, and the same goes for soft or heavy ground. Knowing what ground best suits your horse will help you make an informed betting decision.
3. Jockeys: Jockeys are vital to every horse’s chance, and knowing who is the best can always point you in the right direction of who to bet on at Cheltenham.
4. Trainers’ Form: Trainers come in and out of form at certain parts of the season, and knowing who peaks at the Cheltenham Festival and who has peaked before the Festival is good knowledge, as some trainers will target certain races throughout the year.
5. Top Tipsters: Listening to people in the know can always give you the edge over bookmakers. Respected tipsters will have done all the necessary and more studying to produce the best horse racing tips for the Cheltenham Festival.

Popular markets for Cheltenham betting

The Cheltenham Festival betting markets are endless and can confuse newcomers to horse racing, so here we list the top betting markets for the Cheltenham Festival.

• Win: The simplest market to understand. Pick a horse, bet on it to win, and if it is lucky enough to win its race, then you will get a return.
• Each way: This is a great Cheltenham betting market, especially for the handicaps. Pick a horse and bet on it each way, and you will have more chances to get a return as you will have more places to play for. i.e. if you back a horse each way and it finishes in the top 3 in an 8-runner race, then you will get each way part of the bet if it finishes 2nd or 3rd, but if you win, you will get the win part, as well as, each way part of the bet.
• Betting Without The Favourite: At the Cheltenham Festival, there will be what is called ‘odds-on favourites’. These horses will likely be very hard to beat, but you can still bet on that race. A new market where the favourite is taken out of the betting and a new betting market is formed. To win, your selection needs to finish 2nd to the favourite or finish 1st.
• Distance Betting: If you think your horse will win by lengths or just one length, you have the option of picking the lengths. If it wins by your selected lengths or more, you will get paid out on the bigger odds that you have backed it at.

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2025 Cheltenham Festival Schedule

Day 1 – Champion Day – Tuesday 11 March 2025

• 13:20 – The Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m
• 14:00 – The My Pension Expert Arkle Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) 2m
• 14:40 – The Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) 3m abt 1f
• 15:20 – The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) 2m abt 4f
• 16:00 – The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m
• 16:40 – The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) 2m
• 17:20 – The National Hunt Novices’ Chase (Novices’ Steeple Chase) (Novices’ Handicap) 3m abt 6f

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Day 2 – Style Wednesday – Wednesday 12 March 2025

• 13:20 – The Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) 2m abt 5f
• 14:00 – The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase 3m
• 14:40 – The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap) 2m abt 5f
• 15:20 – The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase 3m abt 5½f
• 16:00 – The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) Abt 2m
• 16:40 – The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap) 2m
• 17.20 – The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) 2m

Day 3 – St Patrick’s Thursday – Thursday 13 March 2025

• 13:20 – The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m 1f
• 14:00 – The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase 2m 4f
• 14:40 – The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Listed) (Premier Handicap) 3m
• 15:20 – The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1) 2m 4f
• 16:00 – The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m
• 16:40 – The TrustATrader Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Premier Handicap) 2m 4f
• 17:20 – The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145) 3m 2f

Day 4: Gold Cup Day – Friday 14 March 2025

• 13:20 – The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m
• 14:00 – The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) 2m
• 14:40 – The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) 2m 4f
• 15:20 – The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) 3m
• 16:00 – The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) 3m 2f
• 16:40 – The St. James’s Place Festival Hunters Chase 3m 2f
• 17:20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (0-145) 2m 4f

Q&A about Cheltenham betting and free bets

Listed are some of the most searched questions on Cheltenham Festival betting and free bets, with answers to make your experience more enjoyable.

1. What is a Cheltenham Festival free bet?

A Cheltenham Festival free bet is a free bet that can be used on any race at the Cheltenham Festival. If you are looking for a new bookmaker you don’t have an account with yet, we might have some suggestions.

2. What are the best Cheltenham Festival offers? 

It depends on what you are looking for, but, ‘money back as a free bet’ and ‘bet and get’ offers are among the most popular Cheltenham Festival offers.

3. Are there any restrictions on Cheltenham free bets?

Yes, bookmakers can restrict free bets. Check the T&Cs on each free bet, as they may differ between bookmakers.

4. Are there any Cheltenham offers for existing customers?

Yes, you will find Cheltenham Festival offers available for existing customers.

5. Is there live streaming for the Cheltenham Festival?

Most bookmakers offer the option of live-streaming every race of the Cheltenham Festival. However, some have different terms for watching each race, so be sure to check with your online bookmaker.

6. How much can I win with a Cheltenham free bet?

Picking the right horses for the right race, and following trends. For example, Galopin Des Champs, Gaelic Warrior, and Protecktorat are three of many who won at last season’s Cheltenham Festival and are ones who may be able to win again this season.

PREGNANT Dee-Dee Bailey is left reeling after receiving devastating news – just as her brother James makes a surprise return to Weatherfield.

Next week in Coronation Street, Dee-Dee Bailey is left shaken when Lauren delivers unexpected news about baby Frankie – leaving her questioning everything.

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A pregnant Dee-Dee is hit with two bombshells next week[/caption]

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As news from Lauren rocks Dee-Dee world upside down[/caption]

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Lauren thanks Dee-Dee for going ahead with her pregnancy, believing it’s given Frankie a real shot at a normal life.

But as Dee-Dee’s brother James arrives in Weatherfield, she secretly ditches her hospital appointment to spend time with him.

Just as she’s enjoying the reunion, an urgent text from Lauren drags her back to reality.

Rushing to the hospital, Dee-Dee is floored when Lauren reveals a new donor has been found for Frankie – meaning he won’t have to wait for her baby to be born.

Dee-Dee puts on a brave face, but inside, she’s rocked.

Later in the week, the shocks keep coming when James suggests that he and Danny adopt Dee-Dee’s baby and raise it in a loving home.

Stunned by the unexpected offer, Dee-Dee is left reeling.

As she meets with her social worker to discuss the adoption process, she takes a huge step and arranges a meeting with the prospective parents – but will she really go through with it?

Elsewhere, a heartbroken Daisy Midgeley struggles to find closure over the loss of her baby – but when a quiet moment of reflection is interrupted, emotions run high.

Wanting to help her heal, Daniel suggests they hold a small memorial.

Daisy shares her plans with Kit, but he barely seems interested.

Later, in the Rovers’ backyard, Daisy, Daniel, and Jenny gather to light candles and remember the baby they lost.

But just as the moment turns emotional, Mick blunders in from the ginnel, leaving Daisy seething.

Coronation Street continues on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Meanwhile, Daisy Midgeley struggles to find closure over the loss of her baby[/caption]

A YOUNG footballer was killed after a lorry crashed into a broken-down road sweeper.

“Popular” Marshall Spelzini, 21, was a passenger in the lorry when it smashed into the stationary Iveco Daily road sweeper on the A299.

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Marshall died on a crash on the A299 on February 25[/caption]

He was travelling in the white Fiat Ducato lorry towards London from Saint Nicholas-at-Wade on February 25.

Officers attended along with paramedics and firefighters but Marshall died at the scene.

Both of the drivers were taken to hospital with injuries.

A GoFundMe was set up to to help Marshall’s family help cover the cost of his funeral and has raised more than £12,000.

His uncle James Wash wrote on the page: “Losing a loved one is an unimaginable pain, and during this difficult time, we are reaching out for support to help cover the unexpected funeral expenses.

“Marshall was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, boyfriend, and also a friend of many especially within our community, whose massive personality and love touched so many lives.

“We want to give Marshall the farewell he deserves, but the financial burden is overwhelming and we would like to relieve and support his family during this unexpected heartbreaking time.

“Any contribution, no matter how small, will go directly towards the funeral, and easing the strain on the family.

“If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would mean the world to us. Thank you for your kindness and support.”

Marshall played for Dover Town Wanderers, Betteshanger FC and most recently his boyhood team Cinque Ports FC.

Another one of his former sides,Dover Rangers FC, paid tribute to him in a statement.

It read: “I write this with a heavy heart after learning that one of our own has passed away.

“After having some time away playing for Dover Rangers, he came back to be a vital member of our club and community.

“Marshall was loved by all that knew him and he will truly be missed.

“The club’s thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family and partner Maisie, as well as the lads at Dover Rangers FC.”

Dover Town Wanderers added: “Hope you’re kicking a ball around up there, keep shining lad, our love always.”

Kent Police‘s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the crash and is urging anyone who witnessed it, but who has not yet spoken to police, to contact them.

Anyone who can help should call 01622 798538, or email [email protected], quoting the reference EW/LB/012/25.

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More than £12,000 has so far been raised in his memory[/caption]

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He was travelling in the white Fiat Ducato lorry from Saint Nicholas-at-Wade[/caption]

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has urged Manchester United to “seize the opportunity” to leave Old Trafford for a new stadium.

On Tuesday, the Red Devils announced they would be moving to a brand-new, state of the art stadium near the Old Trafford side.

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Sir Alex Ferguson believes Man Utd should ‘seize the opportunity’ to move into a new stadium[/caption]

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Man Utd are set to build a new £2bn stadium[/caption]

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The stadium, which could be completed in the next five years, is set to cost £2billion and hold 100,000 fans.

Therefore, it will become the biggest stadium in the United Kingdom, surpassing Wembley.

Although those affiliated with United will be sad to leave Old Trafford, the club’s home for the last 115 years, legendary manager Ferguson believes it will be hugely beneficial for the Red Devils.

He said: “Manchester United should always strive for the best in everything it does, on and off the pitch.

“And that includes the stadium we play in. Old Trafford holds so many special memories for me personally.

“But we must be brave and seize this opportunity to build a
new home, fit for the future, where new history can be made.”

Architects at Foster and Partners have said the stadium will feature an umbrella design and a new public plaza “twice the size” of Trafalgar Square.

Three giant towers, inspired by the Red Devils’ trident, will dominate the skyline and hold up a sweeping canopy that will cover the stadium itself and the area around it.

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The struggling Premier League side will fund the ground, while the UK government will support the wider park area around it.

Under-fire co-owner Ratcliffe said: “Today marks the start of an
incredibly exciting journey to the delivery of what will be the world’s greatest football stadium, at the centre of a regenerated Old Trafford.

“Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport.

“By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford, while creating a truly state-of-the-art stadium that transforms the fan experience only footsteps from our historic home.”

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL is rolling on at some pace at Prestbury Park as we enter Style Wednesday.

The big festival began on Tuesday, March 11 and runs until Gold Cup day on Friday, March 14.

Today is headlined by the Queen Mother Champion Chase on what is set to be a thrilling afternoon.

Sun Racing’s renowned tipster Templegate is on hand here all week, and will be bringing you all of the tips for EVERY race.

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• Full race schedule, guide and timings

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