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Paddy Power – Cheltenham Festival 2026 (Day 3) Offer

Description

Opt in and claim a free bet worth £1-£50 to use on any Thursday race at Cheltenham.

Key terms

  • Opt-in required

    Claim via the promo banner from 17:00 on Wednesday, 11th March 20267, then add the free bet to your bet-slip.
  • Offer availability

    Claim window opens 17:00 on Wednesday, 11th March 2026; free bet must be used on Thursday, 12th March 2026 only.
  • Event & market

    Any race at Cheltenham on Thursday, 12th March 2026.
  • Reward & crediting

    1 free bet between £1–£50 (amount set per customer); credited instantly upon claim.
  • Free bet stake returned

    Stake not returned with winnings.
  • Restrictions

    Online and mobile only; singles ('Win' or 'Each-Way') and multiples accepted; 'Best Odds Guaranteed' does not apply; not available to in-store customers; one free bet per customer.

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