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- Fact To File heads both the Ryanair Chase (1/2) and Gold Cup (4/1) ante-post markets.
- Majborough 4/6 odds-on for the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
- The New Lion 2/1 favourite for the Champion Hurdle after Constitution Hill’s defection.
Cheltenham 2026 Ante-Post Picture Begins to Form
Cheltenham betting odds continue to generate strong discussion across bookmakers this week, with Unibet pricing up the feature Grade 1 contests across all four days of the 2026 Festival.
The four-day spectacle returns from Tuesday 10 March to Friday 13 March 2026 and ante-post markets show clear market confidence around several standout contenders.
The most notable theme? Fact To File features prominently in two championship markets, while Majborough and The New Lion currently dominate their respective divisions.
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Day 1 – Champion Day (Tuesday 10 March 2026)
| Unibet Champion Hurdle Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| The New Lion | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Lossiemouth | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Brighterdaysahead | 10/3 | 23.1% |
| Golden Ace | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Poniros | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Alexei | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Anzadam | 16/1 | 5.9% |
The New Lion heads the ante-post market at 2/1 following Constitution Hill’s surprise switch to the Flat.
Dan Skelton’s charge has quickly become the new benchmark in the division.
Day 2 – Ladies Day (Wednesday 11 March 2026)
| BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Majborough | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| L'Eau du Sud | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Il Etait Temps | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Quilixios | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Jonbon | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Thistle Ask | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Irish Panther | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Solness | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Jonbon at 10/1 is perhaps the most eye-catching price in the field, particularly if ground conditions or race tactics shift closer to Wednesday.
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Ladbrokes New Customer Offer – Skelton 33/1
For those seeking enhanced Cheltenham free bets, Ladbrokes are offering new customers 33/1 on Dan Skelton to train a winner at Cheltenham 2026.
With around 30 horses expected to travel, Skelton has contenders throughout the festival.
His standout hope is The New Lion, currently 2/1 favourite for the Champion Hurdle.
At 33/1, this promotional boost offers significant upside for a £1 stake if Skelton lands at least one winner during the week.
Day 3 – St Patrick’s Thursday (Thursday 12 March 2026)
| Stayers' Hurdle Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Teahupoo | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Honesty Policy | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Kabral du Mathan | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Bob Olinger | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Ma Shantou | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Wodhooh | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Ballyburn | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Impose Toi | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Teahupoo leads the staying division at 2/1, though this looks one of the more open championship contests.
| Ryanair Chase Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Fact To File | 1/2 | 66.7% |
| Gaelic Warrior | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Jango Baie | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Jonbon | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Heart Wood | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Banbridge | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Romeo Coolio | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Il Etait Temps | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Impaire Et Passe | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Fact To File is a commanding 1/2 favourite here, suggesting this may be his primary Festival target. However, that assumption is complicated by his Gold Cup positioning.
Day 4 – Gold Cup Day (Friday 13 March 2026)
| Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Fact To File | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Gaelic Warrior | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Jango Baie | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| The Jukebox Man | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Inothewayurthinkin | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Galopin des Champs | 15/2 | 11.8% |
| Haiti Couleurs | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Grey Dawning | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Spillane's Tower | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Fact To File’s 4/1 Gold Cup price creates the Festival’s most intriguing ante-post narrative.
If connections opt for the Ryanair at 1/2, this market shifts dramatically. If he steps up to the Gold Cup, the staying championship picture changes entirely.
Coral New Customer Offer – Bowen 33/1
Coral are also offering enhanced odds of 33/1 on Sean Bowen to ride a winner at the 2026 Festival.
With just a £1 qualifying stake required, this promotion adds extra interest for punters scanning Cheltenham betting odds in the build-up to next week.
Where To Bet on Cheltenham 2026
Ante-post Cheltenham betting odds are available with Unibet and other leading horse racing betting sites.
To compare the best offers and Cheltenham free bets, visit our dedicated bookmakers page.
Comparing prices across platforms is essential at this stage.
