Cheltenham Best Offers for Day 1 for New & Existing Customers
It's finally here! Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival starts at 13:20 with the traditional curtain raiser - the Supreme Novices Hurdle - and ends with the final race - the NH Chase - at 17:20. Punters have seven races to target and a whole load of bookmaker offers to take advantage of. We round up the best Cheltenham day 1 offers here for both new and existing customers.
To see a more comprehensive list of new customer Cheltenham offers, head over to our Free Bets page. Good luck and happy punting!
Betfred: Bet £10 Get £10 on the Supreme + £40 in Free Bets
Place a £10 bet on the Supreme at Betfred and you'll get a free £10 bet to use later in the day. What's more, there is a £40 sign up offer for new customers and you can even qualify for both offers via the same £10 Supreme bet. You can't say fairer than that!
#AD 18+ New customers only. 00:00 06/03/26 – 23:59 13/03/26. Register with FRED40, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get £20 in Sports Free Bets & £20 in Acca Free Bets within 24 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Supreme offer requires op-in. Full T&Cs apply
BOYLE Sports: Money Back if your Horse Loses in the Supreme + £40 in Free Bets
Kick of the day 1 action with this cracking offer from BOYLE Sports. Get your stake refunded as a free bet (up to £10) if your horse loses. Then, for races 2-7 you'll get your stake refunded as a free bet if your horse finishes second to the SP favourite. Sign up now to get £40 in free bets when you place a £10 qualifying bet.
#AD 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply.18+ IRE/UK online & in-shop for BOYLE Xtra cardholders. Max free bet (FB) £/€10 on losing bets. First bet on first race daily at the Cheltenham Festival (10/3 - 13/3). Offer live from 2.00pm, 48hrs before each race. Win single &win part e/w single (outright). Antepost/ combined odds/ multis/free/void/cashed-out bets excluded. FB expires in 7 days. One per customer. Account/payment restrictions. T&Cs apply.
Sky Bet: Completely Free Bet for All + 60/1 Lulamba To Place
All eligible Sky Bet customers will get a completely free bet for the day 1 action so log into your account to see what you've received. If you've not got an account, read our guide to the four Sky Bet Cheltenham Sign Up Offers here and decide which one works best for you.
#AD 18+ New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 4 X £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets for Horse Racing only. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply.
#AD 18+ New customers only. £5 minimum deposit. First minimum £1 single, e/w, or multis bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 5 x £10 bet tokens. Free bets for multiples only. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets are non-withdrawable. 7 Day free bet expiry. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply.]
#AD 18+ New customers only. £5 minimum deposit. Qualifying bet on 'Lulamba Top 3 Finish' only. First £1 single bet only. 6 x £10 bet tokens. Free bets for horse racing multiples only. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets are non-withdrawable. 7 Day free bet expiry. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply.
bet365: Arkle Super Boost from 9am + £30 in Free Bets
We've been given advance notice of bet365's day 1 super boost and believe us when we say it's a cracker! Log on to 365 from 9am to get your money down. Not got an account? Join today and get £30 in free bets when you bet £10.
#AD 18+ New customers can sign up using bonus code HR365, bet £10 and get £30 in Free Bets. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration Required. This code is for marketing and tracking purposes only. #Ad 18+
Paddy Power: Completely Free Bet for All + £60 in Free Cheltenham Bets
Like Sky Bet, Paddy Power are giving all eligible customers a completely free bet for day 1 of the Festival so log into your Paddy Power to see what you've got. If you don't have an account with them yet, choose from one of two brilliant sign up offers below.
#AD New customer offer. Place a min £10 bet on Cheltenham on odds of min EVS (2.0), get 6x £10 in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Apple Pay or Debit Card will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.
#AD 18+ New customer offer. Max stake £1. Winnings paid in cash at normal odds and are topped up to the enhanced price in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Free bets are valid 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Cards & Apple Pay will qualify. T&C's apply. Please gamble responsibly.
Live Score Bet: Up to £10 Free Bet on the Supreme + £30 in Free Bets
Live Score Bet are rewarding existing customers with a free bet on the Supreme Novices Hurdle. Log into your account, check which reward you've been given (£1-£10) and place the same amount as a cash bet on the race to unlock your free bet. If you don't have an account, take up their £30 welcome offer.
#AD 18+ *New members only. £10+ bet on sports (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accepted in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. T&Cs + deposit exclusions apply.**Free Bet up to £10. 1st cash bet on first race of Cheltenham each day. Min odds EVS. (excl e/w bets) Free Bet: use same day on horse racing. Stakes not returned. T&Cs apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org.
Midnite: Bet Club Rewards + £30 in Free Bets
Cheltenham week is perfect for Midnite's Bet Club. Place 5x £5 win singles to get a £5 free bet - and its available every week not just when Cheltenham is on. There are other loyalty programmes to join too and £30 in free bets for new customers.
#AD 18+ New customers only. Place a £10 sportsbook bet at minimum odds 1/1 (2.0), within 14 days of sign-up and get £30 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
Virgin Bet: Money Back if your Horse Loses in the Fred Winter + £30 in Free Bets
This is similar to the Live Score Bet offer available on the Supreme. Log into your Virgin Bet account to see which reward you are eligible for and then place a cash bet to the same value on the Fred Winter to get a free bet if it loses. This offer repeats on one race daily so if you're not a Virgin customer, take up their £30 sign up offer now.
#AD 18+ *New members only. from 05/03 - 13/03/26 23:59. £10 min bet on sportsbook (ex. virtual) min odds EVS, settled in 14 days of sign-up. Win part E/W bets. Free Bets: accept in 7 days, valid 7 days on sportsbook (ex. virtual). Stake not returned. T&Cs and deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org **New members: Max Free Bet up to £10 must sign up via this offer link during 04-14/03/2026. 1st Cash bet places in 48hrs of the selected race (main market, ex antepost & specialist). Win part E/W bet. Free Bet: use in 7days on sports. Stake not returned. T&Cs and deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org 18+.
Tote: Money Back 2nd, 3rd & 4th on the Supreme + £40 in Free Bets
Opt in on the Tote's website to be eligible for this money back offer on the Supreme. And why not play the £1 million guaranteed Cheltenham Placepot whilst you're there! New customers can claim £40 in free bets when signing up and once onboard you can place fixed odds racing and sports bets and Tote pool bets from the same account.
#AD 18+ Customers get their stake back, up to £10, as Tote Credit if their first bet on the first race at Cheltenham finishes2nd, 3rd or 4th. Full T&Cs apply.
Cheltenham Day 1 Free Bets Exclusively for New Customers
On top of the bookies featured above, we have compiled a list of what we think are the best Cheltenham new customer offers. Including both new and established brands. We think there's bound to be a bookie there that suits you - just remember to read all the T&C's before signing up.
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Read More About Cheltenham Day 1
Use these links to access our tips and racecards for the day 1 action at the Cheltenham Festival.
Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Tips 2026: Full Card Selections for Tuesday at Cheltenham
13:20 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
14:00 Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
14:40 McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Registered As The Fred Winter)
15:20 Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
16:00 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)
16:40 Sun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
17:20 National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase