Cheltenham Festival Betting

The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest betting event in the United Kingdom. During the course of national hunt racing’s most prestigious festival the finest chasers and hurdlers in the world contest 25 national hunt races, providing punters with numerous exciting betting opportunities.

To learn more about Cheltenham Festival Betting read more below:

Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide

With several races run every day, even picking a suitable Cheltenham Festival race to bet on can be a daunting task.

Here are some suggestions to assist you in making the most out of the Cheltenham Festival betting experience:

Grade 1 Races are generally regarded as the best destination for punters looking to place safer bets at lower odds. There is no handicap in these races which means previous form tends to be an extremely strong indication of how a racehorse will perform in the race. Odds on offer can be very low, often less than evens, which means you’ll need to back a single runner, and each-way betting is generally not worthwhile unless backing an outsider.

Grade 3 Races are mostly handicap races. These races are typified by high odds for the majority of the field, with most of the runners likely to be priced well over 10/1. While there are often strong favourites for Grade 3 races, their chances of winning are directly affected by their handicap, and these races therefore tend to produce ‘upset’ winners. Each-way betting is an excellent idea for Grade 3 races, as it is possible to back a number of runners and hedge your bets.

National Hunt Flat Races are amongst the hardest races at the Cheltenham Festival to call. Entries in these races are generally coming out of flat racing careers and are therefore not accustomed to the long distances run in national hunt racing. If you’re betting on one of the national hunt flat races at the Cheltenham Festival be sure to review your selection’s record in flat races.

Read our guide to Cheltenham Festival tips for more information.

Don’t Be Blinded by the Stars of the Cheltenham Festival. If you’re new to Cheltenham Festival Betting its easy to get the idea that running a race is merely a formality for some of the stars of the Cheltenham Festival. Nothing could be further from the truth. While a minority of racehorses do build impressive records at the festival, upsets are more common than multiple victories by popular racehorses.

Resist getting sucked in by hype and use common sense and research to determine which entries have what it takes to win a specific race. Chances are the odds on offer on these runners will be higher, and you won’t miss out on crucial aspects of pre-race form such as recent performances, injuries or distance preferences.

Choose your sportsbook wisely. Sportsbooks around the world offer betting on the Cheltenham Festival. However, only a select few offer you additional opportunities to convert your bets into returns.

Established UK bookmakers like Paddy Power not only boast a solid reputation, but also offer potentially lucrative free bets, extra place specials and money back specials.