The Cheltenham Festival is underway at Prestbury Park! To enhance your experience during this four-day event, we’ve compiled a list of the best betting offers and exclusive bonuses from various bookmakers. These offers are presented to ensure you have the best options available for the races.
Top Betting Bonuses and Sign-Up Offers
Betfred
Offer: Bet £10 Get £50
New Betfred customers can receive £50 in free bets for sports. Deposit and bet £10 or more to get £50 in free bets, credited as 3 x Sports free bets and 2 x Acca free bets.
Tote
Offer: Bet £10 Get £40
New Tote customers can claim £40 in bonuses, including £20 Tote credit, a £10 free sports bet, and 50 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, when they sign up and bet £10.
BetMGM
Offer: Bet £10 Get £40
BetMGM offers new customers £40 in free bets for horse racing. Register and stake £10 to receive 2 x £10 Free Bets (min odds 2/1) and 2 x £10 Free Accas (trebles & above).
10bet
Offer: Matched bet up to £50
10bet provides a 100% matched first bet up to £50 for new customers. Sign up, deposit up to £50 using promo code ‘SPORT’, and your stake will be matched as a free bet.
BoyleSports
Offer: Bet £10 Get £30
BoyleSports is giving new customers £30 in free bets and bonuses. Register, bet £10, and receive a £20 sports free bet plus a £10 casino bonus.
talkSPORT BET
Offer: Bet £10 Get £30
talkSPORT BET is offering £30 in free bets for new customers who stake £10. This includes a £10 Football Free Bet (ACCA 3+ selections) credited immediately and then a £10 Cheltenham Free Bet and a £10 Cheltenham Free Bet (2+ selections) credited on 9th March 2025.
William Hill
Offer: Bet £10 Get £60
William Hill offers £60 in bonuses for new customers. Register and stake £10 to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus and 4 x £10 sports free bets after making a qualifying sports bet.
Betano
Offer: Up to £40 in free bets
Betano matches your first stake as a free bet up to £40. The free bet is split into 50% for any Horse Racing Acca (2+ selections) and 50% for Lengthen the Odds markets.
PricedUp
Offer: Get £20 free bet
PricedUp rewards new customers with a £20 free bet. Register and place an opening bet of £40 or more to instantly receive a £20 free bet.
Coral
Offer: Bet £5 Get £20
Coral offers new customers £20 in free bets. Sign up and stake £5 to receive 4x £5 free bets for horse racing.
Cheltenham Festival Schedule
When is the Cheltenham Festival?
- The 2025 Cheltenham Festival begins on Tuesday, March 11th and runs until Friday, March 14th.
- Races start at 1:20pm each day, with the last race at 5:20pm.
- The main championship race is at 4pm daily.
Race Times at Cheltenham
- Seven races are scheduled each day, from 1:20pm to 5:20pm.
Championship Races
Each day features a ‘championship race’, the highlight of the day:
- Day one: Champion Hurdle
- Day two: Champion Chase
- Day three: Stayers’ Hurdle
- Day four: Cheltenham Gold Cup
Cheltenham Gold Cup Favourite
- Currently, Galopin Des Champs is favored to win the Gold Cup.
- Trained by Willie Mullins, and winner in 2023 and 2024.
Previous Gold Cup Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Galopin Des Champs | 7 | W P Mullins |
| 2023 | Galopin Des Champs | 7 | W P Mullins |
| 2022 | A Plus Tard | 8 | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2021 | Minella Indo | 8 | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2020 | Al Boum Photo | 8 | W P Mullins |
| 2019 | Al Boum Photo | 7 | W P Mullins |
| 2018 | Native River | 8 | Colin Tizzard |
| 2017 | Sizing John | 7 | Jessica Harrington (Ire) |
| 2016 | Don Cossack | 9 | Gordon Elliott (Ire) |
| 2015 | Coneygree | 8 | Mark Brackstock |
TV Broadcast
- Watch Cheltenham live on ITV and Racing TV.
Responsible Gambling
Remember to gamble responsibly. A responsible gambler:
- Sets time and money limits.
- Gambles only with disposable income.
- Avoids chasing losses.
- Does not gamble when upset.
For gambling problem help, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit gamstop.co.uk to self-exclude from UK gambling sites.
