Cheltenham Festival 2026 Betting Odds

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Cheltenham Festival 2026 Betting Odds

It's good to catch the early Cheltenham Festival 2026 betting odds if punters feel confident enough in their selections. Here, we look at some of the current prices and put forward some Cheltenham Festival 2026 predictions worth considering. The Cheltenham 2026 odds with bet365 offer Fact to File as the favourite at 4.50 (7/2) to win the Gold Cup. Read on, to find more Cheltenham 2026 predictions and tips.

1. Cheltenham Festival 2026 Preview

The Cheltenham Festival remains one of the UK's premier sporting occasions which probably explains why bookies have already released some of their Cheltenham2026Betting odds, with punters keen to grab some generous early prices.

The event runs from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March, with each day providing its own touch of Cheltenham magic. From the thrills of Champion Day, through to the drama and glory of Gold Cup Day, with a bit of St Patrick's Day exuberance in between, every day is unique.

Cheltenham remains the peak event of the jump-racing calendar with the world's supreme horses, trainers and jockeys battling in some of the most prestigious races of the year. The Cheltenham Festival 2026 Gold Cup betting odds will always entice punters to get on early if their pick is likely to progress throughout the year.

The same goes for the Cheltenham Festival 2026 Champion Chase betting odds and the shrewd bettor will be casting their eye over the 2025 performances, to observe that little nugget of information to confirm their bet. When you're ready to place your wagers, consider using our MelBet bonus code to unlock a VIP sports betting promotion for Cheltenham 2026 betting.

2. Cheltenham 2026 Betting Odds

When discussing the Cheltenham Festival betting odds we must begin with the biggest race of the week, the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 betting has Fact to File as the favourite, priced at 4.50 (7/2) with bet365. The Cheltenham odds are intriguing because we have three other horses close in the betting. Jango Baie is 5.50 (9/2) with Unibet while The Jukebox Man is 6.00 (5/1) and is closely followed by Gaelic Warrior at 7.00 (6/1) when betting with bet365. We then come to Haiti Couleurs and the former favourite, Galopin Des Champs, both at at 9.00 (8/1) with bet365. So, the Cheltenham Gold Cup betting 2026 is close among the leading contenders.

Now, we switch to the Cheltenham betting odds for the Stayers Hurdles, which is a top Grade One race on the Thursday of the festival. The Cheltenham betting odds have Teahupoo as the favourite for this race at 2.50 (6/4) with bet365. We then have a small gap to the next horses in the Cheltenham Festival odds and Honest Policy is 4.33 (10/3) with bet365. We then come to Bob Olinger at 7.00 (6/1), Ma Shantou at 8.00 (7/1) and Kabral Du Mathan 7.00 (6/1) all with Unibet. There is then a jump to Impose Toi and Ballyburn both at 14.00 (13/1) with William Hill.

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3. Cheltenham Festival 2026 Betting Prediction

Having considered the Cheltenham Festival 2026 betting odds we can now make our Cheltenham Festival 2026 betting tips. We must analyse the form and experience of the horses when making Cheltenham 2026 predictions. We also invite you to join our Tipsters League Competition for prizes where you can make your own predictions and win cash!

3.1 Gold Cup Winner Prediction

We begin with our Gold Cup predictions for Cheltenham Festival 2026 and having won the race in 2023 and 2024, it is easy to see why Galopin des Champs is among the favourites at 9.00 (8/1) with bet365. Galopin des Champs was also runner-up last year and, even at the age of 10, could make it a third success in 2026. However, we are tempted to back The Jukebox Man in Cheltenham races betting at 6.00 (5/1) with bet365. The gelding has been in superb form, winning each of his last four races including the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. Many onlookers believe The Jukebox Man should be better suited to Cheltenham than Kempton, where he won the King George. So, the first of our Cheltenham Festival 2026 betting tips is for The Jukebox Man to win the Gold Cup at 6.00 (5/1) with bet365.

Prediction #1 The Jukebox Man to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup
Last update: 1771234822

3.2 2026 Gold Cup Each-Way Bet

When choosing where to bet on Cheltenham Festival 2026, you must assess the each-way betting odds. An each-way bet includes a bet on the horse to win and a bet on the horse to place. So you must choose a reliable online bookmaker that offers the most places for each-way bets at Cheltenham. The place part of the each-way bet could be for the top three places but some bookmakers will offer a promotion and stretch to the top four places for big races. Keep that in mind when Cheltenham races betting because you could win even if your horse finishes in third or fourth place when placing an each-way bet.

Many punters choose to have an each-way bet at Cheltenham and that brings in some of the potential outsiders in the Cheltenham betting odds. One horse we believe is worth an each-way punt for the Cheltenham Gold Cup is I Am Maximus at 26.00 (25/1) with bet365. A disappointing performance in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase was followed by a much improved showing at Leopardstown in the Savills Chase, where he finished second to Affordable Fury, who is currently 34.00 (33/1) with bet365 for the Gold Cup. I Am Maximus won the Grand National in 2024 and came close to repeating the feat last year, finishing second to Nick Rockett. Having improved greatly under JP McManus, I Am Maximus is our each-way Cheltenham 2026 Gold Cup prediction at 26.00 (25/1) with bet365.

Prediction #2 I Am Maximus to win and each-way
Last update: 1771234811

3.3 Stayers Hurdle Prediction

Switching to the Stayers Hurdle for the next of our Cheltenham 2026 predictions and there has been much talk surrounding the favourite, Teahupoo at 2.62 (13/8) with William Hill. There is no doubting his credentials and Teahupoo has won each of his last three races. He has not finished outside the top two places in his last eight races, which is fantastic form going into Cheltenham. Teahupoo also has previous in this race having won the 2024 Stayers Hurlde, so it easy to see why he leads the Stayers Hurdle 2026 betting odds. His class, form, and experience make Teahupoo difficult to ignore, even at 2.62 (13/8), and he is our 2026 Cheltenham prediction for the Stayers Hurdle.

Prediction #3 Teahupoo to win the Stayers Hurdle
Last update: 1771509512

That completes our 2026 Cheltenham Festival predictions. Do not forget to use our promo codes in registration when signing up at our recommended online bookmakers which we list below.

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4. Cheltenham Festival 2026 FAQs

4.1 🏇 Which are the Cheltenham Festival 2026 best bookmakers to follow?

Punters should bet with one of the leading brands such as: bet365, Unibet or William Hill.

4.2 🏇 What is the best of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 predictions?

The New Lion stands out as our Cheltenham 2026 prediction in the Champion Hurdle.

4.3 🏇 Who is the Cheltenham Festival 2026 favourite for the Gold Cup?

Fact to File leads the way in the Cheltenham Festival 2026 betting odds for the Gold Cup.

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