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Betfred – Aintree Festival 2026 (Day 1) Offer

Description

Opt in and place a £10+ ‘Win’ or ‘Each-way’ single on Thursday’s 13:45 Aintree to get a £5 free bet for later races the same day.

Eligible events

(Thursday, 9th April 2026)
13:45 Aintree.

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    Press “Opt in” before betting.
  • Offer availability

    Thursday, 9th April 2026.
  • Event

    13:45 Aintree.
  • Market

    'Win' or 'Each Way' single only.
  • Minimum stake

    £10+ (or £5+ EW).
  • Minimum odds

    1.20 (1/5).
  • Reward

    £5 free bet credited upon settlement.
  • Reward use

    Must be used on later Aintree races the same day; expires at 23:59 on Thursday, 9th April 2026.
  • Stake returned

    Free bet stake not returned with winnings.
  • Restrictions

    Only the specified race counts; no multiples, specials or boosted prices; Non-Runner bets don’t qualify; one £5 free bet per customer.

Read full terms .

General advice and example for ‘Bet X, Get Y’ offers

Place your qualifying bets at low odds, ensuring you meet any minimum odds requirement. Use the ‘Qualifying Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes.

Once received, you can convert any free bets or bonuses into cash. Use the ‘Free Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes. It’s best to place free bets at high odds to maximise your profits.

See my ‘Bet X, Get Y‘ guide for a complete walkthrough of this offer type.

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