Cheltenham Festival Tips 2025

Get ready for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival with our previews and in-depth guide to the greatest show on turf. On this page, you will find the latest ante-post bets for Cheltenham including the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Champion Hurdle from day 1, the Champion Chase on Wednesday, Thursday’s Ryanair Chase and Stayers Hurdle and the big race of the week, Friday’s Cheltenham Gold Cup. We will have previews of the big races, the latest odds, betting offers and much more ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.

 

Cheltenham 2025 Day 1 Tips

Race	Tip	ODDS
1.20pm - Supreme Novice Hurdle	Kopek Des Bordes	Evs
	Karniquet (ew)	40/1
2.00pm - Arkle	Majborough	4/7
2.40pm - Ultima Handicap	Whistle Stop Tour (ew)	10/1
	Henrys Friend	10/1
3.20pm - Mares' Hurdle	Jade De Grugy WITHOUT Lossiemouth	2/1
4.00pm - Champion Hurdle	Constitution Hill	8/13
4.40pm - Boodles Fred Winter	Beyond Your Dreams (ew)	7/1
	Sonny Bill	16/1
5.30pm - National Hunt Chase	Transmission	5/1

 

Cheltenham 2025 Day 2 Tips

Race	Tip	Odds
1.20pm - Turners Novices' Hurdle	Kawaboomga (ew)	8/1
2.00pm - Brown Advisory Novice Chase	Dancing City	3/1
2.40pm - Coral Cup	Comfort Zone	16/1
3.20pm - Cross Country Chase
4.00pm - Queen Mother Champion Chase	Jonbon & Solness (ew)	5/6 & 9/1
4.40pm - Grand Annual Chase	Jazzy Matty	10/1
5.20pm - Champion Bumper

 

Cheltenham 2025 Day 3 Tips

Race	Tip	Odds
1.20pm - Mares Novices Hurdle	Karoline Banbou (ew)	10/1
2.00pm -Novices Limited Handicap Chase	Nurburgring	10/1
2.40pm - Pertemps Network Final	Feet of a Dancer	16/1
3.20pm - Ryanair Chase	Jungle Boogie (ew)	16/1
4,00pm - Stayers Hurdle	Home By The Lee & The Wallpark (ew)	7/1 & 16/1
4.40pm - TrustaTrader Plate	Fugitif	20/1
5.20pm - Kim Muir Chase	Midnight Our Fred	10/1

 

Cheltenham 2025 Day 4 Tips

Race	Tip	Bet
1.20pm - Triumph Hurdle	East India Dock	9/4
2.00pm - County Hurdle
2.40pm - Mares Steeple Chase
3.20pm - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle	Wingmen	16/1
4.00pm - Cheltenham Gold Cup	Galopin Des Champs	8/15
4.50pm - Hunters Chase
5.20pm - Martin Pipe Hurdle

 

Cheltenham 2025 Free Bet Offers for New Customers

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Cheltenham Festival 2025 Free Bets

We’re huge fans of Cheltenham here, and as well as the best betting tips on the festival, you’ll also find a huge range of free bets available to back them with. We’ll post all the top free bets available below, while if you head to our Cheltenham Festival free bets page you’ll find plenty more, as well as all the details you need to sign-up and start playing.

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How to pick Cheltenham Festival 2025 Tips

1. Do your research – Before placing any bets, make sure you research the horses, jockeys, and trainers involved in each race. Look at their past performances, form, and track record, as well as any relevant factors such as the track conditions and weather.
2. Consider the odds – Look at the odds offered by different bookmakers and compare them to the perceived chances of each horse winning. This will help you determine if there is any value in the bet and avoid backing horses that are overpriced.
3. Look for early value – Sometimes the best value bets can be found in the early races of the day before the bookmakers adjust their odds based on the results of previous races.
4. Consider multiple betting markets – There are a variety of betting markets available for each race, including win, place, and each-way bets, as well as exotic bets such as exactas and trifectas. Consider the different markets and bet types to find the one that offers the best value for your chosen horse.
5. Manage your bankroll – Set a budget for your betting and stick to it. Don’t bet more than you can afford to lose and consider using a staking plan to help manage your bets.

 

When Is This Year’s Cheltenham Festival & How Do I Watch It?

The Cheltenham Festival takes place from Tuesday 12th March until Friday 15th March this year, with a host of fantastic races each day. The star event, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, takes place on the Friday with typically a 3.30pm start. This will be confirmed in the lead-up to the event. Ladies Day falls on the Wednesday and is one of the most popular days of the festival. All races are available to watch through ITV’s coverage, with the ITV Racing team offering up plenty of betting tips and insight, particularly Ruby Walsh who is one of the festival’s real legends, having ridden more winners than anyone else at the event. It’s always an intense schedule, with seven races per day. You can find the full schedule below:  

The Cheltenham Festival Schedule

Day One: Champion Day – Tuesday, March 11th:

TIMES	RACE	DISTANCE	TYPE
13:20	The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)	2m	Hurdle
14:00	The My Pension Expert Arkle Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)	2m	Chase
14:40	The Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)	3m abt 1f	Chase
15:20	The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)	2m abt 4f	Hurdle
16:00	The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)	2m	Hurdle
16:40	The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)	2m	Hurdle
17:20	The National Hunt Novices’ Chase (Novices’ Steeple Chase) (Novices’ Handicap)	3m abt 6f	Chase

 

Day Two: Ladies Day – Wednesday, March 12th:

TIMES	RACE	DISTANCE	TYPE
13:20	The Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)	2m abt 5f	Hurdle
14:00	The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase	3m	Chase
14:40	The Coral Cup Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap)	2m abt 5f	Hurdle
15:20	The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase	3m abt 5½f	Chase
16:00	The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1)	Abt 2m	Chase
16:40	The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap)	2m	Chase
17.20	The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1)	2m	Bumper

 

Day Three: St Patrick’s Thursday – Thursday, March 13th:

TIMES	RACE	DISTANCE	TYPE
13:20	The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)	2m 1f	Hurdle
14:00	The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase	2m 4f	Chase
14:40	The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Listed) (Premier Handicap)	3m	Hurdle
15:20	The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1)	2m 4f	Chase
16:00	The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)	3m	Hurdle
16:40	The TrustATrader Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Premier Handicap)	2m 4f	Chase
17:20	The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (Sponsored by The JRL Group) Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145)

 

Day Four: Gold Cup Day – Friday, March 14th:

TIMES	RACE	DISTANCE	TYPE
13:20	The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)	2m	Hurdle
14:00	The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap)	2m	Hurdle
14:40	The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2)	2m 4f	Chase
15:20	The Albert Bartlett  Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1)	3m	Hurdle
16:00	The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1)	3m 2f	Chase
16:40	The St. James’s Place Festival Hunters Chase	3m 2f	Chase
17:20	Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (0-145)	2m 4f	Hurdle

 

Who has the best Cheltenham Festival Betting Tips?

There are many reputable sources for Cheltenham betting tips, including professional tipsters, horse racing experts, and online sports betting sites. Here are some of the best sources for Cheltenham betting tips:

1. Racing Post – The Racing Post is a leading horse racing newspaper that offers expert tips and analysis for all the races at the Cheltenham Festival.
2. At The Races – At The Races is a popular online horse racing site that offers tips, previews, and analysis for Cheltenham and other major racing events.
3. Timeform – Timeform is a well-respected provider of horse racing data and analysis. They offer Cheltenham betting tips and previews, as well as racecards and results.
4. OLBG – OLBG (Online Betting Guide) is a community of expert tipsters and sports bettors who share their insights and tips on a range of sports, including horse racing. They offer Cheltenham betting tips and previews, as well as a variety of betting tools and resources.
5. Betfair – Betfair is a leading online sports betting site that offers Cheltenham betting tips, odds, and promotions. They also have a community of expert bettors who share their insights and strategies.

Remember that while Cheltenham betting tips can be helpful, they are not a guarantee of success. It’s important to do your own research, consider multiple sources, and make informed bets based on your own analysis and risk management strategies. Also, please remember to gamble responsibly.

Brand New Bookies for Cheltenham 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheltenham Festival Betting

What if the horse I backed doesn’t run the Cheltenham Gold Cup or any other antepost bet I’ve placed?

For most antepost bets, you’ll find that bookmakers will offer a non runner no bet offer for Cheltenham 2025, which means that if your horse doesn’t line up in the starting gates, then you’ll receive your stake back into your betting account. This isn’t the case with every bookmaker, so make sure you look for markets that do offer this.  

Can I place an each-way bet on the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

Each-way bets can be placed on any race during the Cheltenham Festival, and the number of places paid out will be dependent on the size of the field and the bookmaker you’re betting with. The number of places being paid out will always be made clear by the bookmaker on the relevant odds page.  

How often does the favourite win the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

Around 45% of winners at the Gold Cup are the favourites, with A Plus Tard doing so as favourite in the 2022 edition. However, it’s not guaranteed and if you look throughout Cheltenham Festival history, a number of outsiders have also won the race.  

What happens if my horse falls at a fence during the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

There are 22 fences in the Gold Cup and it is one of the most difficult races in horse racing. Naturally, some horses may fall along the way, and in most cases the bet will end up a losing one. However, some bookmakers do offer Faller Insurance, an offer that will provide you with your stake back should a horse fall, be brought down, lose its rider or pull up during the race.  

Can you get enhanced odds on the Cheltenham Gold Cup?

Most bookies will have some form of offer both on the Cheltenham Gold Cup and throughout the Cheltenham Festival. For the big races of the day you’ll often find enhanced odds available with bigger bookies, providing you with additional winnings should the horse you back win. You’ll find all the latest enhanced odds offers on Cheltenham right here and on our horse racing tips page.  

Who are the best pundits to follow for Cheltenham Festival tips?

Many pundits come out to play during the Cheltenham Festival and we collate them all on our Pundit Tips page. Big names such as Ruby Walsh and Mick Fitzgerald, both of whom have a strong history with the festival, are both worth following in particular