{"title":"Cheltenham Festival Betting Odds Online | Parimatch","description":"Looking for competitive Cheltenham Festival odds ahead of the Gold Cup or Champion Hurdle? Check out Parimatch’s ante-post and outright markets on any device!","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/horse-racing/cheltenham-festival","heading":"Cheltenham Festival Odds \u0026 Betting","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":false,"schema_json":null,"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"Browse the Latest Cheltenham Festival Odds","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eBrowse the Latest Cheltenham Festival Odds\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eReady to feel the ‘Cheltenham roar’? Check out our ante-post Cheltenham Festival odds across all the biggest races ahead of the world-renowned four-day jump racing festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eCheltenham Festival: Bet on the ‘World Cup of Jump Racing’\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe Cheltenham Festival is the premier National Hunt event on the British horseracing calendar. The eyes of the horseracing world are fixed on this corner of Gloucestershire for four days every March as the world’s finest steeplechasers and hurdlers battle across 28 races. The festival attracts race prize money second only to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/horse-racing/grand-national\"\u003eAintree’s Grand National meetings\u003c/a\u003e. In 2027, the Cheltenham Festival takes place from Tuesday, 14th March, to Friday, 19th March.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAt Parimatch, we offer \u003cstrong\u003eCheltenham Festival odds\u003c/strong\u003e for every single race, with ante-post markets up and running in plenty of time for you to find great value selections. As the clock ticks down to the festival and race entries are confirmed, we also offer other markets where you can bet to win outright or each way. \u0026nbsp;Whatever your betting preferences, Parimatch gets the job done each time the Cheltenham Festival rolls around.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"The Biggest Races at the Cheltenham Festival ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eThe Biggest Races at the Cheltenham Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAll 28 races scheduled for the Cheltenham Festival carry their own importance in the eyes of trainers, jockeys and connections alike. However, there’s one feature race per day that captures the imagination of punters and experts:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eChampion Hurdle\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis is the pinnacle of National Hunt hurdle races. The Grade 1, two-mile, 87-yard race is open to thoroughbreds aged four and up.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIt also happens to be the third and final leg of the Triple Crown of Hurdling, with the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park as the first and second legs, respectively. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe Champion Hurdle was first raced in 1927, with Blaris etched into the event’s folklore as the inaugural winner. In 2024, the prize purse for the Champion Hurdle had reached an impressive £450,000. Some of the finest hurdlers in the history of horse racing have won this race, namely Istabraq, National Spirit and Hatton’s Grace.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e25/1 shot Golden Ace became only the seventh mare to win the Champion Hurdle in 2025, a shock that few saw coming in the lead-up to the race. Previous winners Constitution Hill and State Man both fell, paving the way for Golden Ace under Lorcan Williams, which handed Jeremy Scott a memorable win.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can back Golden Ace at 16/1* to triumph again in 2026, while Sir Gino is the ante-post favourite at 6/4*.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eQueen Mother Champion Chase\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe Queen Mother Champion Chase is the newest of the four feature races at the Cheltenham Festival, established in 1959. Originally known as the Champion Chase, the Queen Mother prefix was introduced from 1980 onwards.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis race has become one of the headline races on the calendar for minimum-distance steeplechasers. Badsworth Boy shot to stardom by winning three successive Champion Chases between 1983 and 1985. Trainer Tom Dreaper used to have a monopoly in this race through the 1960s, but, more recently, the likes of Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls have enjoyed similar dominance.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMarine Nationale under Sean Flanagan romped home in the 2025 Queen Mother Champion Chase. Overwhelming pre-race favourite Jonbon made a crucial mistake at the ninth fence, leaving Marine Nationale to soar beyond Quilixos to win the Champion Chase two years after his triumph in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMarine Nationale is the joint favourite to win again in 2026, alongside Il Etait Temps, priced at 5/2*.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eStayers’ Hurdle\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe Grade 1 Stayers’ Hurdle is the oldest feature race at the Cheltenham Festival. Established in 1912, the race was originally run over three miles at Prestbury Park. Today, it’s raced over two miles, seven furlongs, and 213 yards, with a dozen hurdles dotted along the course. The event is open to thoroughbreds aged four and up.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis race is firmly established as the number-one hurdles race for stayers. Big Bucks is the most successful thoroughbred in this race, landing four wins back-to-back between 2009 and 2012.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTen-year-old Bob Olinger, one of the oldest horses at the festival, won the 2025 Stayers’ Hurdle under the impressive Rachael Blackmore. He held off the much-fancied reigning champion Teahupoo in a memorable finish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTeahupoo is once again the favourite for the Stayers’ Hurdle at 7/4*, while Bob Olinger returns for perhaps his final race and is available at 7/1*.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eCheltenham Gold Cup\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFor many racegoers and bettors, the Gold Cup is the pinnacle of the Cheltenham Festival. It carries the biggest prize purse of £625,000 and is raced over three miles, two-and-a-half furlongs and a gruelling 22 fences. Many within the sport have described the Gold Cup as the “Blue Riband” of jump racing, with some of the finest chasers prevailing in this race, namely Arkle, Best Mate, Kauto Star and Denman.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn 2022, Rachael Blackmore made history as the first female jockey to win a Gold Cup with A Plus Tard. Golden Miller is still the most successful horse in Gold Cup history, winning five back-to-back between 1932 and 1936.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e15/2 chance Inothewayurthinkin won the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup, denying Galopin Des Champs a famous hat-trick. It was a remarkable finish for Gavin Cromwell, who watched on as his charge powered up the hill to beat the two-time champion by six lengths.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eGalopin Des Champs is heavily fancied to win his third Gold Cup in 2026 and is the ante-post favourite at 5/1*. If you think Inothewayurthinkin can go back to back, you can get him at 11/2* at Parimatch.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Odds correct at the time of writing.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on the Cheltenham Festival\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eScroll to the top of this page to see the latest \u003cstrong\u003eCheltenham Festival odds\u003c/strong\u003e for all major races this year. You can back any horse to win, or place an each-way wager to receive a payout if your horse places.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you’re planning an exotic bet on this year’s Cheltenham Festival, use our \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/bet-calculator\"\u003ebet calculator\u003c/a\u003e to determine how much you can potentially make from your selections.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you’re unsure which horse to back, purchase one of our lucky dips before sitting back and watching the action unfold.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat to consider: Betting on Cheltenham Festival?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eNow you’re aware of the biggest races, here are some tips to consider before \u003cstrong\u003ebetting on the Cheltenham Festival\u003c/strong\u003e at Parimatch:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet yourself a daily budget:\u003c/strong\u003e This way, you can choose to split your budget up into several bets across the meeting or commit it all to one horse you’re especially confident about. It also prevents you from staking too much or chasing losses.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-price favourites aren’t always a sure-fire winner:\u003c/strong\u003e Pre-race favourites can and frequently do get beaten at the Cheltenham Festival. The calibre of entrants is exceptionally high, with only the cream of the crop entered here.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo your own research: \u003c/strong\u003eListen to the experts, but make sure you ring-fence some time to check the form yourself to validate any external tips or suggestions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t discount hot prospects from lesser-known yards\u003c/strong\u003e: The likes of Corach Rambler, Global Citizen and Chambard have all won at Cheltenham, despite being trained by smaller stables.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways keep tabs on our \u003c/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esportsbook bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e page\u003c/strong\u003e: In the lead-up to the Cheltenham Festival, you might be able to get free bets or risk-free offers to bolster your betting bank.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eOpen a Parimatch account for Cheltenham Festival\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIt’s quick and easy to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/\"\u003ecreate a Parimatch account\u003c/a\u003e so that you’re ready to begin your research and selections for any of the 28 races staged throughout the iconic Cheltenham Festival. We’ve even put together welcome bonuses for first-time customers, giving you more bang for your buck at the perfect time.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBefore you submit that first bet slip with us, please take some time to familiarise yourself with our Safer Gambling Portal. This is our all-important hub explaining all the responsible gambling tools at your fingertips to help you stay in control of your \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/364\"\u003ehorse racing betting\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Odds correct at the time of writing.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}