Free horse racing bets and new customer offers for ITV Racing on Saturday

ITV showcases a fantastic feast of equine action this weekend, featuring the Grade 1 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle (2.25). The Esher ITV fixture is supported by a competitive handicap chase and the ever-popular Veterans' Final (3.00), in which many well-known characters line-up. Wincanton joins the party on the television cameras, staging three competitive handicaps despite the small fields.

To celebrate the exciting jumps racing this weekend, we've searched for the top welcome bonuses available from the best bookmakers in Britain.

Read on as we highlight the superb sign-up offers available immediately. This is your chance to boost your betting bank in the lead-up to the Cheltenham Festival in March. Why not open more than one new betting account from the list below, increasing your free bet tokens and ultimately giving you more chance to beat the bookies?

Betfair free bets

Place a £10 bet and get £30 in free bets

Place a minimum £/€10 bet on the Sportsbook on odds of minimum 1/2 (1.5) and get £/€30 in free bets. Rewards valid for 30 days. SMS verification required. Only deposits via cards or Apple Pay will qualify. T&Cs apply.

Paddy Power free bets

Get up to £50 in free sports bets

Place a single £10 Sportsbook bet and get money back as a free bet if it loses. There are x 5 free bets available. Maximum refund per qualifying bet is £10. Only deposits made via cards will be eligible for the promotion (Apple Pay excluded). T&Cs apply.

William Hill free bets

Bet £10 get £30 in free bets

Play safe. From 00:01 on 13.04.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on the sportsbook. Further terms apply. 18+.

Coral free bets

Get a £20 free bet when you place a £5 bet

18+. New UK & ROI customers only. Minimum deposit £/€5. Minimum first £/€5 bet at minimum odds of 1/2 to qualify for 1 x £/€20 free bet. Certain deposit methods and bet types are excluded. Free bet valid for seven days. Stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.

Sky Bet free bets

New customers only. First single and each-way bet only. Fractional odds of 1/1 (decimal 2.0) or greater. 4 x £5 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets exclude virtuals. Free bets are non-withdrawable. No free bet expiry. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply.

bet365 free bets

Place a £10 bet and get £50 in free bets for new customers at bet365

Minimum deposit requirement. Free bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Minimum odds, bet, and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

Ladbrokes free bets

Bet £5 and get £20 in free bets

18+. New UK+IRE customers only. Certain deposit methods and bet types are excluded. Minimum first £/€5 bet within 14 days of an account registration at minimum odds of 1/2 to get 4 x £/€5 free bets. Free bets are available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets are valid for seven days, and the stake is not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.

How to claim your ITV racing betting offers

You've read the very best bookmaker sign-up offers available, so now it's time to choose a favourite and follow the simple step-by-step registration details below.

Here's how to sign up for an account and get your welcome bonus free bet at each bookie you select. You can sign up by using your mobile or desktop computer.

1. Select a bookmaker from the above list and click the link to begin. The process is the same for any apps covered on this page.
2. Complete the registration form, adding all the necessary information to register your account.
3. A few betting apps require you to enter a unique promo code when joining. If this is the case, the code will be supplied during registration.
4. Deposit funds to your betting account using an accepted method, such as a debit card, and place a qualifying sportsbook bet. Look out for minimum odds.
5. When the qualifying bet results, the free bet tokens will be automatically added to your account balance and can be used.

Our best ITV horse racing tips

We attempt to begin the ITV horse racing coverage with a bang as outsider High Up In The Air (1.15) catches the eye at a huge double-figure price. Gary Moore saddles two in this handicap chase, but our eye is drawn to a well-handicapped individual – 8lb below his previous winning mark – and he boasts a course victory to his name. He enjoys soft ground, too, which could be crucial on what is predicted to be heavy ground at the Esher venue.

Gary Moore could continue a good day if AuthorisedSpeed (2.25) can land the prestigious Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle. A perfect two from two over hurdles, the strong-travelling son of Derby winner Authorized relishes soft ground and has posted high figures on Racing Post Ratings this season. This race has been a key target since the start of the season and we believe he can extend the winning sequence, throwing his hat into the ring for a tilt at the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.

We are treated to a spectacular veterans' handicap chase (3.00), in which 18 popular horses line-up in their quest for Sandown glory. Three previous course winners are in attendance, with Prime Venture the most obvious having bolted up in last year's race. He's dropped 9lb subsequently and should arrive at peak fitness after a pair of Ffos Las efforts this campaign. One other who offers strong credentials from a handicapping perspective is Coo Star Sivola, 15lb below his last winning mark. He cannot be discounted.

At Wincanton, Celebre D'Allen (1.30) can return to winning ways. The three-time chase winner is unexposed over fences and should benefit from a solid reappearance fourth at Warwick. The drop in distance is also likely to play to his strengths and he can stamp his authority on this small field.

See more free bets and betting offers from our trusted partners to get a headstart on your sports betting, or download our horse racing app to sign up for exclusive new customer offers.