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Ladbrokes – Claim a £5 free bet (Horse Racing)

Description

Scan the Chester promotional QR code to claim a £5 horse racing ‘Bet Builder’ free bet.

Key terms

  • Opt-in required

    Scan the Chester QR code while logged in, then select Opt In.
  • Offer availability

    10:00 – 18:00 on Friday, 8th May 2026; one £5 free bet per customer.
  • Event

    Chester QR code promotion.
  • Market

    Any horse racing 'Bet Builder'.
  • Reward

    £5 free bet to use on horse racing 'Bet Builder' markets, credited instantly upon opt-in.
  • Expiry

    Valid for 5 days after credit.
  • Stake returned

    Stake not returned with winnings.
  • Restrictions

    Verified Ladbrokes account required; free bet cannot be cashed out; Ladbrokes maximum payout limits apply.

General advice and example for free bet offers

Once claimed, you can convert any free bets into around 80% 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 Free Bets Guide for a complete walkthrough of this offer type.

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Matt KirmanMatched Betting Blogger

Since 2014, I’ve blogged over £100,000 worth of profit, and made it my mission to make matched betting accessible to everyone.