Horse racing free bet offers: £80 in Paddy Power and Betfair free bets

The countdown to the 2023 Cheltenham Festival is on but there's no need to wish time away. Paddy Power are offering £40 in free bets on the weekend action, and Betfair are matching that. If you claim both offers, that will earn you £80 in free bets from just £20 staked.

Claim your £40 in Paddy Power free bets here

Click here for £40 in Betfair free bets

There are seven races on ITV from Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton, with the feature race the Betfair Ascot Chase (3.35), in which Fakir D'Oudairies is bidding to retain his title. Keep reading to find out how to claim your free bets and get some tips for the weekend's racing.

How to claim your Paddy Power free bets

• Click for £40 in free bets at Paddy Power
• Register your account using this promo code YHRCFM
• Deposit £10+ using a card
• Place a £10 bet on any horse race that settles this weekend
• Minimum odds 1/2 (1.5)
• Receive £40 in free bets when your bet settles

Paddy Power sign-up offer: terms and conditions

New customer offer. Place a £10 horse racing bet at minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) and get £40 in free bets, valid 30 days. Only deposits via cards will qualify (Apple Pay excluded). Free bets will be awarded after the qualifying bet has been settled. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.

How to claim your £40 free bets with Betfair promo code

• Click here to sign up at Betfair
• Add the Betfair promo code ZHRD34 when prompted
• Deposit a minimum of £10
• Place a £10 bet on the sportsbook at minimum odds 1/5 (1.2)
• Qualifying bet must settle between February 17-19
• Get £40 free bets after the qualifying bet has settled

Betfair promo code: terms and conditions

Place a £10 Sportsbook bet on horse racing between February 17-19 at minimum odds of 1/5 (1.2) and get £40 in free bets. Only deposits via cards will qualify, Apple Pay not valid on this promotion. T&Cs apply.

Expert tips to spend your free bets on this weekend

Saturday at Ascot

1.20: This can go to ATTACCA, who made all over 2m1f at Cheltenham in December and can probably improve again over today's longer trip.

1.50: Bold Endeavour holds obvious claims but there is a serious challenger in the shape of progressive northern raider KINONDO KWETU, who has built up an impressive record over fences and gets his optimum conditions.

2.25: Danny Kirwan looks set to put up another bold show but CAP DU NORD may well be just a bit better handicapped and he gets the vote following his good run three weeks ago at Doncaster.

3.35: With solid-looking claims, FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES is taken to follow up last year's win. He's had a similar preparation to last year and should be firing on all cylinders.

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