Cheltenham tips from the Betway Insider
The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest weekend of the National Hunt season, and the Betway Insider provides a wide range of horse racing tips covering every race.
Cheltenham takes place over four days and is attended by over 250,000 racing fans every year. The famous Cheltenham roar greets the horses at the start of the opening race, and legends are made when they emerge victorious from the most important week in the jump racing calendar.
Get ahead of the pack with our Cheltenham betting tips, as well as insights from Betway ambassadors including Irish champion jockey Paul Townend and racing commentator Richard Hoiles. Our expert tipsters also break down the key races, highlight horses to watch, and help you make smarter bets throughout the Festival.
Stay tuned to the Betway Insider for coverage of all 28 races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, including the 14 prestigious Grade 1 events.
What are the races at the Cheltenham Festival?
The Cheltenham Festival features some of the biggest races of the National Hunt season, spread out across four action-packed days of racing.
The Festival kicks off on Tuesday 10th March with the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, a Grade 1 hurdles race. It is the first of three Grade 1s on the opening day, which includes the feature race, the Champion Hurdle.
Wednesday opens with the Turners Novices’ Hurdle and sees another two Grade 1 races, including the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase and the highlight of the day – the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
Thursday starts with the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, the first of two Grade 2 races across the day. It will also feature three Grade 1 races, which includes the feature race of the day, the Ryanair Chase.
The final day of the Festival kicks off with the Grade 1 Triumph Hurdle and features the biggest race of the week – The Cheltenham Gold Cup. The Gold Cup is the most prestigious National Hunt race of the year and is Britain’s most valuable non-handicap chase. Legendary horses such as Arkle, Best Mate and Denman all triumphed in the Gold Cup, and Inothewayurthinkin is the reigning champion after winning in 2025.
Richard Hoiles tips for Cheltenham
Racing broadcaster Richard Hoiles brings his expert eye to the Cheltenham Festival via regular tips and analysis on the Betway Insider blog. Richard brings with him years of race-day knowledge that is aimed to help punters make informed decisions on their bets.
As the Cheltenham Festival approaches, Richard will be covering all the big races, offering his unique perspective on the runners, riders and market movers. Whether you’re looking for smart angles or simply want to follow one of racing’s most trusted voices, his tips are a must-read throughout the Festival.
Cheltenham betting guide
If this is your first time betting on the races at Cheltenham, our Cheltenham betting guide is the perfect starting point. It explains everything you need to know about placing bets on the Festival, from understanding markets to finding value.
When you’re ready to get involved, head over to the Betway Insider blog for expert tips and race previews. Each article includes live odds and direct links to the Betway sportsbook, so you can place your bets quickly and securely.
If you’re already a seasoned bettor, visit the Betway sportsbook, where betting online is simple. Select the horse racing section, choose your race and market, and confirm your stake in just a few clicks.
We offer a wide range of betting options, including the popular win bet – which is where you back a horse to finish first. For those looking for other markets, try forecast or tricast bets, predicting the exact finishing order of two or three runners.
A Lucky 15 bet is a four-selection wager that consists of 15 different bets: four singles, six doubles, four trebles and a four-fold accumulator. We release a new Lucky 15 tips article every Saturday, so stay tuned throughout the racing season.
A Yankee bet is a four-selection wager similar to a Lucky 15, but it consists of just 11 different bets: six doubles, four trebles and a four-fold accumulator. It is essentially a Lucky 15 minus the singles.
You are also able to place win doubles and each-way doubles, win trebles and each-way trebles, and accumulator bets of four horses or more.
Other markets include place betting, daily NAPs, and value picks — giving you plenty of ways to find an edge.
Other horse racing events covered by the Betway insider
At Betway Insider, we bring you expert previews, tips, and insights for the biggest meetings on the calendar. From the drama of the Grand National at Aintree to the glamour of Royal Ascot, and the excitement of Goodwood, we’ve got you covered.
Whether it’s weekly tips for a variety of weekend races or major flat and jumps fixtures across the UK and Ireland, our team delivers everything you need to stay ahead of the field. If you love horse racing, you’ll find plenty more to explore beyond the excitement of Cheltenham.
