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Experience the Excitement of Cheltenham Festival With bet365
The Cheltenham Festival is a celebration of top-tier Jumps Racing with some of the finest horses, jockeys and trainers from the UK, Ireland and rest of the world.
The Festival begins on Tuesday 16th March 2027 and spans across four days, concluding with Gold Cup Day on Friday 19th March 2027.
What Are the Main Races at Cheltenham?
The Cheltenham Festival features four championship races: the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, and Stayers' Hurdle, along with many other top-tier races like the Ryanair Chase and Triumph Hurdle:
1. Champion Hurdle (Tuesday 16:00)
The Champion Hurdle is the first Championship race at the Cheltenham Festival, which is run over a distance of two miles. If you’re ready to place a bet on the race, explore the latest Champion Hurdle odds on our dedicated hub.
2. Champion Chase (Wednesday 16:00)
The prestigious Queen Mother Champion Chase takes centre stage on day two of the Cheltenham Festival, as the best chasers around look to join an elite roll of honour. To find our latest odds, check out our Champion Chase betting hub.
3. Stayers' Hurdle (Thursday 15:20)
The Stayers' Hurdle is one of the most anticipated races on day three, as the horses with the best stamina bid for glory up the Cheltenham hill. Place your bets on the Stayers’ Hurdle and get tips, guides and more with our Stayers’ Hurdle betting odds hub.
4. Ryanair Chase (Thursday 16:00)
The Ryanair Chase is the centrepiece of Cheltenham’s Thursday action, taking the prestigious 4pm slot. Since its inception in 2005, it has grown into one of the festival’s most thrilling races. Check out the latest Ryanair Chase odds and back your winner today.
5. Triumph Hurdle (Friday 13:20)
The Triumph Hurdle is the opening race of for Gold Cup Day and is a key race for emerging stars, with young hurdlers battling it out. Bet on the Triumph Hurdle and follow the next biggest racing talent.
6. Gold Cup (Friday 16:00)
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the undisputed highlight of the Cheltenham Festival with each winner securing a place in racing’s Hall of Fame. From legends like Arkle and Best Mate, to modern-day heroes like Al Boum Photo, this race defines equine greatness. Bet on the Gold Cup and see if your champion can join racing’s legends.
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How to bet on Cheltenham at bet365 - Odds & Betting
We offer Cheltenham odds on all 28 races, including both antepost (ahead of official race declarations) and standard odds once the race cards have been confirmed, which is usually two days before each race.
For each race, you will see the race card with all the horses in contention. The favourite is at the top of the list, followed by others in descending order of likeliness to win. Next to each horse's name is a fraction, this is their odds. Click or tap to add them to your bet slip, enter your stake, and see your potential winnings before confirming.
Back the horse you think will win or place, or go each-way for a combination of both. For more experienced bettors, you also have the option to place doubles, trebles, accumulators and more.
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How to Bet on Horse Racing at bet365
Want to learn how to bet on Horse Racing? Follow our horse racing betting guide to learn everything you need to know, from betting terminology to what to look out for when reading a horse's form guide.
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Where Can I Find the Latest Cheltenham News and Tips at bet365?
Our skilled bet365 News team and guest writers from the Racing Post are bringing you the latest Cheltenham news, horse racing guides and tips for Cheltenham. Uncover expert insights and NAPs to help inform your betting decisions on the biggest races.
