The excitement of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival is palpable as it kicks off today, March 11, 2025, with its first race, the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, scheduled to start at 1:20 PM. This year, Sky Bet is rolling out incredible offers for both new and existing customers to celebrate one of the most prestigious events in horse racing.
Sky Bet has introduced various promotions, including stunning enhanced odds for new customers betting on Irish-trained horses. This year, punters can take advantage of enhanced odds of 60/1 if they bet on any Irish-trained horse to win during the festival. Such offers are particularly timely, considering the Irish's prominent track record at Cheltenham. Last year's festival saw 12 of the 27 winners carrying the 'IRE' suffix, underlining their dominance with stronger performances than British horses.
To get this amazing offer, new customers need to complete several straightforward steps. First, they must create a Sky Bet account via the dedicated promotional link. Upon registration, they are required to deposit at least £5 and place their first bet of £1 at the boosted odds of 60/1 on any Irish-trained horse. If successful, they will receive six £10 free bets; if unsuccessful, they will still receive £30 worth of free bet credits as three £10 tokens.
On top of the enhanced odds, Sky Bet is offering another enticing promotion for new customers: if they bet £10 on the Cheltenham Festival, they will receive £60 worth of free bets for the entire duration of the event. These free bets can be utilized across any of the 28 races throughout the Cheltenham Festival, which spans four days from March 11 to 14, 2025.
Today marks Day 1 of the festival, which features seven thrilling races, including the Ultima Handicap Chase, where Sky Bet is paying seven places instead of the usual four. The Changing Man is favored to win this race, currently set at 11/2, with other contenders like Katate Dori (6/1) and Broadway Boy (13/2) close behind. This year's festival promises high-stakes action, amplified by generous odds boosts from Sky Bet for both new and seasoned bettors.
Sky Bet’s promotional offerings continue today with additional special bets for the Ultima Handicap Chase and the Supreme Novices' Hurdle. They are also featuring various incentives and promotions for existing customers, ensuring everyone has ample opportunity to engage with the excitement of the festival.
Those enthusiastic about placing their bets should be aware of the terms and conditions attached to these promotions. All new customer bonuses will expire 30 days after they are credited. Participants must opt-in for certain offers and should not expect returns from free bet stakes. The betting action this week will undoubtedly showcase competitive spirit with Irish horses poised to dominate the tracks.
The promotional period for Sky Bet’s offers runs from 9 AM on March 10, 2025, to 5 PM on March 14, 2025. With the opening race just moments away, the anticipation of who will take home the glory at Cheltenham has not been greater.
Bringing everything full circle, Sky Bet's aggressive promotions and the undeniable strength of Irish-trained horses set the stage for thrilling racing. The stakes have never been higher, and as the action commences, both veteran bettors and newcomers will have plenty of chances to make the most of this unique carnival of horse racing.