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Sky Bet – Bet £5, Get £5 free bet (Horse Racing)

Description

Place a £5 bet on any horse racing market to claim a £5 free bet once it settles.

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    Required before staking.
  • Offer availability

    17:00 on Friday, 13th February 2026 to 17:00 on Saturday, 14th February 2026.
  • Event and market

    Horse racing – any market.
  • Minimum stake

    £5+.
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2).
  • Reward

    £5 free bet to use on horse racing, credited upon settlement (within 72 hours).
  • Free bet rules

    Expires 7 days after credit; stake not returned with winnings.
  • Restrictions

    Only the first qualifying bet after opt-in counts; one reward per customer; bets placed outside the promo window don’t qualify.

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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