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Sky Bet – Cheltenham Festival 2026 (Day 1) Offer

Description

Place a £2+ racing multiple of at least two legs on Tuesday’s races at Cheltenham to claim a £2 racing free bet.

Key terms

  • Opt-in required

    Click ‘Opt In’ before staking.
  • Offer availability

    17:00 on Monday, 9th March 2026 to 17:30 on Tuesday, 10th March 2026.
  • Event & market

    Cheltenham Day 1 'Racing Multiple'.
  • Minimum stake

    £2+.
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2).
  • Qualifying bet

    Only your first eligible multiple after opt-in qualifies; minimum 2 selections; accas, ‘Bet Builder’, Lucky 15/31/63, Patent, Heinz, Super Heinz, Trixie, Yankee, Canadian or Goliath accepted; forecasts excluded.
  • Reward & crediting

    £2 free bet to use on racing, credited within 72 hours upon settlement; stake not returned.
  • Free bet expiry

    3 days after credit.
  • Restrictions

    One free bet per customer; cash stakes only; free bet non-withdrawable.

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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