How To Claim:
- Log in to your Betfred account or join using the promo code FRED40
- Head to the Promotions page and Opt In to this free bet offer each day
- Bet £10 or more on any horse in the 1:20pm at Cheltenham
- Get a £10 Free Bet to use on any race at Cheltenham that day
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway on Tuesday, and racing fans have four fantastic days of racing to look forward to.
"The greatest show on turf" kicks off with the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at 1:20pm on Tuesday. Novices take centre-stage on Wednesday and Thursday too, with the Turners Novices' Hurdle and the Mares' Novices' Hurdle opening their respective cards. Gold Cup Friday will then begin with the Grade One Triumph Hurdle.
To celebrate the start of another thrilling Cheltenham Festival, bookmakers Betfred have launched this free bet offer.
Place a bet of £10 or more on any horse in the first race every day, and you'll receive a £10 free bet to use on any race at Cheltenham.
This offer is open to new and existing customers. Users must Opt In to this offer on each day of the Cheltenham Festival to claim their free bet. Max. 4 x £10 free bets per customer.
Betfred Welcome Offer
If you're not signed up with Betfred, open a new account using the promo code FRED40 and you will also qualify for their "Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets" welcome offer.
£10 Cheltenham Free Bet Key Terms and Conditions
- Opt in daily & place a Win or Each Way bet of £10 or more on the first race every day at Cheltenham 2026. (£5 Each-Way will count)
- Receive £10 in Free Bets after your bet has settled to use at Cheltenham on the same day.
- New and existing verified online customers can take part.
- Restricted customers will not be eligible to take part in this promotion.
- Opt in & place a Win or Each Way bet of up to £10 on the 13:20 on selected days at Cheltenham 2026. (£5 Each-Way will count). Qualifying races listed below:
- Tuesday 10/03/26 - 13:20 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
- Wednesday 11/03/26 – 13:20 Turners Novices’ Hurdle
- Thursday 12/03/26 – 13:20 Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
- Friday 13/03/26 – 13:20 JCB Triumph Hurdle
- Bets on any other race than the 13:20 at Cheltenham between 10-13/03/26.
- Full terms and conditions apply.