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Sky Bet – Aintree Festival 2026 (Day 1) Offer

Description

Opt in and place a £5+ multiple on Thursday’s racing at Aintree to get a £5 horse racing free bet.

Key terms

  • Opt in

    Click ‘Opt In’ before placing any bet.
  • Offer availability

    Between 17:00 on Wednesday, 8th April 2026 and 17:30 on Thursday, 9th April 2026.
  • Event

    Aintree Festival (Day 1) on Thursday, 9th April 2026.
  • Market

    Racing multiples only (doubles, trebles, 4-folds etc).
  • Required stake

    £5+.
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2).
  • Qualifying bet

    Minimum 2 selections.
  • Reward

    £5 free bet to use on racing, upon settlement of the qualifying bet.
  • Free bet validity

    7 days; stake not returned with winnings.
  • Restrictions

    Only the first bet after opt in qualifies; max one £5 free bet per customer.

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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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