{"id":7119,"date":"2026-03-01T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/blog\/?p=7119"},"modified":"2026-03-02T22:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:07:35","slug":"how-to-profit-from-cheltenham-festival-with-matched-betting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/blog\/matched-betting\/how-to-profit-from-cheltenham-festival-with-matched-betting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Profit From Cheltenham Festival 2026 With Matched Betting"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s coming up to that time of the year when one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar comes around: the Cheltenham Festival! Taking place from Tuesday, the 10th to Friday, the 13th of March, we at OddsMonkey are going to take a deep dive into the Cheltenham Festival and how it can be used alongside matched betting! First of all, let\u2019s look at the format of the festival:<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 1 \u2013 Champion Day<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 2 \u2013 Style Wednesday<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 3 \u2013 St Patrick\u2019s Thursday<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 4 \u2013 Gold Cup <\/span><\/p>\n

With the Gold Cup being the most prestigious trophy from the Cheltenham Festival, the event attracts a lot of attention from bettors and bookmakers alike! That\u2019s why we are going to take a look at the promotions available to users who are betting throughout the Cheltenham Festival. Using these promotions can be essential to anyone who wants to make the most of value betting and <\/span>matched betting<\/span><\/a>! If you are not sure what matched betting is, do not worry, as we will go through the basics of matched betting before we look at specific strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheltenham Festival 2026 Matched Betting <\/span><\/h2>\n

As the Cheltenham Festival is one of the most popular horse racing events, there are lots of opportunities to make returns from Cheltenham Festival betting. We have gone through some of the very best ways for users to make the most of the Cheltenham Festival! <\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout horse racing, one of the most popular betting offers is the different extra places races offer that are available across bookmakers. Bookmakers can sometimes offer extra places at large racing events such as the Cheltenham Festival. An extra place is when one or more places are added onto a bookie\u2019s standard place classification, which is usually around 2, 3, or 4 places. If the bookmaker offers an extra, then another place position will be awarded, meaning it could be 3, 4, or 5 places, respectively. Places are used for each-way bets, which are extremely popular throughout horse racing; OddsMonkey has an <\/span>each-way calculator<\/span><\/a> that can be used to forecast the different outcomes of the bet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price boosts are also extremely common throughout horse racing and different sporting events, and they are typically used throughout different <\/span>value-betting<\/span><\/a> techniques. Price boosts are when the odds are enhanced, meaning the users will receive more value if the selection is successful. Looking for these price boosts across bookmakers can mean the same bet stake offers a greater return value if the bet selection comes true.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, race refund offers are one of the best ways to potentially make returns through matched betting, as these promos will award money back if the selection is unsuccessful. By placing a back bet and a lay bet, users can receive money back if the back bet does not succeed, but they will make a return from the lay bet! When forming these bets, make sure to use our <\/span>matched betting calculator<\/span><\/a> to ensure you are using all the right stakes and odds! <\/span><\/p>\n

Tips For Cheltenham Festival 2026 <\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that we have looked at some matched betting techniques, there are other things you should know and do before the races start! Making sure you are fully equipped and ready for the Cheltenham Festival can ensure that you have the best experience spectating and wagering on races.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the best tips for preparing for the festival include setting up your accounts and preloading any funds you plan to use during the festival. By doing this, you are already prepared for when the races begin! <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, make sure to note any offers that appeal to you, as it is worth comparing them to see which you would like to include in your matched betting strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of the best ways how you can make the most of the Cheltenham Festival with matched betting:<\/span><\/p>\n