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One day to go!! On the eve of Cheltenham Festival 2026, we take one final look at the betting markets and pinpoint the best value available on the best bets for The Cheltenham Festival.
Whether it is an each way Cheltenham steal or the best odds for Gaelic Warrior in The Cheltenham Gold Cup, this preview will tell you what you need to know to get the best value from Cheltenham Festival 2026. Best Cheltenham Festival bets provided by our partner firms Bet365, William Hill, Bet Victor, Betfred and Boylesports.
Cheltenham Festival Best Bets
One Big Bang: The National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase, Day 1 Tuesday
This James Owen trained eight year old ran impressively in a novice chase at Cheltenham last November and was beaten only narrowly by top weight Wade Out.
There will be more to come and stills look to be on a winnable mark. Good each way claims at 10/1 with Bet365, Betfred, Bet Victor and Betfred all offering 5 places.
King Rasko Grey: The Turners Novice Hurdle, Day 2 Wednesday
This market has of course dramatically changed since Mighty Park was confirmed for the Supreme Novices Hurdle.
This brings in profile of the second-string King Rasko Grey who ran well behind Talk The Talk and Ballyfad and suggested by the manner of the way he stayed that he would appreciate further. Most firms are trading around 9/2 but William Hill offer great value at 6/1.
Relieved Of Duties: The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase, Day 2 Wednesday
As mentioned in our best handicap bets preview, Relieved Of Duties trained by Gordon Elliott has progressed nicely this season and remains on a very attractive mark, with other horses that finished behind him in previous races on considerably higher marks.
He has been well backed in the last few days and looks a good Cheltenham each way bet at 16/1 with Bet365, Betfred, Bet Victor and Boylesports all paying 5 places.
Lavida Adiva: The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, Day 3 Thursday
Kevin Blake tipped this one up on a Cheltenham Festival preview recently and it is easy to see why. This mare has progressed well through listed events including an impressive victory in the bet365 Doncaster Mares' Hurdle.
She comes into this valuable handicap on a winnable mark and has been very well backed in recent days having been cut from 25’s to 12s with most firms. However, Bet365 still have 18/1 available to make this a cracking best Cheltenham each way bet.
Kabral Du Mathan, The Stayers’ Hurdle, Day 3 Thursday
There is a huge question mark over this Dan Skelton trained progressive six-year-old, to whether he will get three miles. However, the way he has finished his races suggests that he can do so especially in the manner he won the Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2 miles 4 furlongs.
He travels well, is economic with his hurdles and although he needs to improve further to get competitive with the likes of Teahupoo et al, he does tremendous value with William Hill at 5/1 whereby most firms are offering around 4/1.
Hello Neighbour, The BetMGM County Hurdle, Day 4 Friday
Another one of our handicap picks. This entry was a previous Triumph Hurdle ante-post favourite and comes here with decent form having finished a close third to Poniros in the Triumph Hurdle and getting within a few lengths of Lulamba in the Punchestown Grade One last April.
He is still on a lenient mark at handicap level and therefore makes a viable each way bet at 16/1 with Bet365.
Best Cheltenham Gold Cup Bets
Most firms are tight with the first five in the betting and nothing stands out unfortunately. William Hill is offering 15/2 for Haiti Couleurs, most firms are around 13/2 and 7.
The best each way value looks to be 66/1 with Betfred for L’Homme Presse who we know stays all day and could take advantage of those big market leaders not making the trip.
SELECTIONS
One Big Bang: The National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase, Day 1 Tuesday
10/1 Bet365
King Rasko Grey: The Turners Novice Hurdle, Day 2 Wednesday
6/1 William Hill
Relieved Of Duties: The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase, Day 2 Wednesday
16/1 with Bet365, Betfred, Bet Victor and Boylesports all paying 5 places.
Lavida Adiva: The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, Day 3 Thursday
18/1 with Bet365
Kabral Du Mathan, The Stayers’ Hurdle, Day 3 Thursday
5/1 with William Hill
Hello Neighbour, The BetMGM County Hurdle, Day 4 Friday
16/1 with Bet365
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