Cheltenham Festival 2026: get a 33-1 odds boost on Sean Bowen to ride a winner

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Cheltenham is just days away and Coral have launched one of their most eye-catching offers of the season. New customers can now back Sean Bowen to ride a winner at the Festival at enhanced odds of 33-1 - a huge boost from the standard price.

This offer is available exclusively to new account holders who sign up through the links in this article. It’s a simple way to get extra value from a small stake while betting on one of the Festival’s standout jockeys.  

Coral Cheltenham Festival offer: Sean Bowen to ride a winner at 33-1

For those looking to add a bit of excitement to their Cheltenham betting, Coral are offering new customers enhanced odds of 33-1 on Sean Bowen to ride a winner at Cheltenham 2026.

This is a unique promotion designed to give bettors a chance at a big payout from a small £1 stake if Sean Bowen lands a Festival winner.

How to claim your Coral Cheltenham betting offer

Securing your Coral offer is straightforward. Follow these steps: 

1. Click the 'Join' button on Coral’s homepage
2. Create your account with a username and password
3. Deposit a minimum of £10 using a valid method
4. Place a qualifying bet of £1 max on Sean Bowen to ride a winner at Cheltenham Festival 2026
5. Get enhanced odds of 33-1, valid for 6 x £/5 Free Bets

Coral Cheltenham Festival offer terms and conditions

Before placing any bets, check the full terms of the offer. Key points include:

• 18+. New customers only
• Offer valid 9am 13/02/26 – 1.20pm 10/03/26
• Certain deposit methods & bet types excluded
• Stake & winnings returned at original odds as cash on settlement
• Restrictions and full T&Cs apply

Always read Coral's full T&Cs to ensure you understand the rules.

At the Racing Post, we have rounded up all of the best Cheltenham Festival free bets and betting offers in one place. Across the Festival, you can claim £2,500+ in bookmaker bonuses, including offers available on each day of Cheltenham 2026.

Cheltenham Festival 2026 Preview

It is time to feel and hear that famous Cheltenham roar. The four-day festival, the biggest jumps meeting of the season, is where every top trainer, jockey and owner wants to be, and there are plenty of chances for more history to be created.

Willie Mullins was crowned leading trainer for a remarkable 12th time at last year’s festival as he equalled his 2022 record of saddling ten winners. He now has 113 victories to his name at the meeting and is likely to feature in the winners’ enclosure one or two times again this time round.

He will bid to land another Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, the feature of the meeting on day four, with two-time winner Galopin Des Champs, while stablemates Gaelic Warrior, I Am Maximus and Grangeclare West could feature in the race. 

Nicky Henderson is next on the list of top trainers with 75 victories to his name, and he looks to have a well-stocked team heading to Gloucestershire. Old Park Star (Supreme), Lulamba (Arkle) and Jango Baie (Gold Cup) are all expected to run big races.

The battle between Britain and Ireland for the Prestbury Cup - a clash that has been dominated by the former in more recent years - appears to be heating up quite nicely, with the home side expected to fire plenty more arrows this year.

Dan Skelton, Paul Nicholls, Ben Pauling and Olly Murphy are amongst those from Britain who are set to have leading contenders in some of the key races, but Mullins - with the likes of Gordon Elliott and Henry de Bromhead - will not go down without a fight.

For more expert insight, check out our expert Cheltenham Festival tips for the best racing picks.

Cheltenham Festival 2026 schedule

Day one

• 1.20pm - Supreme Novices' Hurdle 
• 2.00pm - Arkle Chase
• 2.40pm - Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
• 3.20pm - Ultima Handicap Chase
• 4.00pm - Champion Hurdle
• 4.40pm - TrustATrader Festival Plate Handicap
• 5.20pm - National Hunt Chase

Day two

• 1.20pm - Turner's Novices' Hurdle 
• 2.00pm - Brown Advisory Novices' Chase
• 2.40pm - Coral Cup Hurdle
• 3.20pm - Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase
• 4.00pm - Champion Chase
• 4.40pm - Grand Annual Chase
• 5.20pm - Champion Bumper

Day three

• 1.20pm - Mares' Novices' Hurdle 
• 2.00pm - Jack Richards Novices' Chase
• 2.40pm - Mares' Hurdle
• 3.20pm - Stayers' Hurdle
• 4.00pm - Ryanair Chase
• 4.40pm - Pertemps Handicap Hurdle
• 5.20pm - Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase

Day four

• 1.20pm - Triumph Hurdle
• 2.00pm - County Hurdle
• 2.40pm - Mares' Chase
• 3.20pm - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
• 4.00pm - Gold Cup
• 4.40pm - St James's Palace Hunters' Chase
• 5.20pm - National Hunt Chase

Cheltenham Festival 2026 FAQs

When is the Cheltenham Festival 2026?

The Cheltenham Festival 2026 takes place from Tuesday, March 10 to Friday, March 13.

What are the key races at the Cheltenham Festival?

Each day features a Grade 1 Championship race in the late afternoon:

• Tuesday: Champion Hurdle
• Wednesday: Queen Mother Champion Chase
• Thursday: Stayers’ Hurdle and Ryanair Chase
• Friday: Cheltenham Gold Cup

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