The best Cheltenham free bets and sign-up offers for Saturday's racing

Kickstart a superb Saturday of racing with a host of epic sign-up offers in time to place a wager on the afternoon's top-class jumping action from Cheltenham, which is live on ITV. Leading bookmakers provide new customers with a host of free bets and horse racing promotions.

Best horse racing free bets and sign up offers

Tote free bet

New customers online only. Place your first bet on racing pools for a minimum of £/€5 and win or lose you will receive £/€20 Tote Credit. £/€20 Tote Credit rewarded as £/€10 redeemable against racing bets only and £/€10 redeemable against UK and Irish Placepot bets only. Tote Credit cannot be withdrawn, exchanged or substituted and expires after seven days. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool bet added to the betslip. Ten to Follow, virtual and football bets do not qualify. Totewin will be the qualifying bet when a Totewin and a Toteplace bet are struck at the same time. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply.

Ladbrokes free bet

18+. New UK+IRE customers only. Certain deposit methods and bet types excluded. Minimum first £/€5 bet within 14 days of account registration at minimum fractional odds ½ (decimal 1.5) to get 4 x £/€5 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for seven days, stake not returned. Restrictions and T&Cs apply.

bet365 free bet

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.

Betfair free bet

Place a minimum £/€10 bet on the Sportsbook on odds of minimum 1/2 fractional odds (decimal 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 bet

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.

How to claim bookmaker sign up offers

It's quick and easy to claim your new customer bookmaker offer:

1. Click the link above for your preferred bookmaker offer to be redirected to the sign-up page
2. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your details
3. If required, enter the promo code
4. Make a deposit in-line with the offer requirements
5. Place your first bet in-line with the offer requirements
6. Receive your free bet or bonus as per the terms and conditions

Some bookmakers such as William Hill and Betfair will automatically credit you with free bets or a bonus balance. This is visible within the account section. Other bookmakers such as bet365 don't highlight your active free bets or bonus balance until you're on the betslip, so it's important you check how they work before using your free bets.

What to spend your Cheltenham free bets on

Punters are set to be treated to a scintillating jumping afternoon at Prestbury Park on Saturday, with a pair of Grade 2 contests and the ultra-competitive Paddy Power Gold Cup to get stuck into.

The Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices’ Chase features the eagerly awaited chase debut of Monmiral (1.45). A Grade 1-winning hurdler, the son of Saint Des Saints appears just the type to take his top-class form over the smaller obstacles to another level over fences. His chances are enhanced by the excellent form of the Paul Nicholls stable.

French Dynamite (2.20) is expected to deliver a winning challenge in the day's feature contest live on ITV. The Robcour-owned seven-year-old reverts to chasing after an easy hurdles success on his return at Thurles. He was previously third in a strong Punchestown handicap chase, with the winner subsequently scoring in a Grade 3 event.

Fontana Ellissi (2.55) was a surprise second at this track last month, keeping on strongly over a shorter distance behind an impressive winner. The rise in trip should suit and he offers solid each-way appeal.

The 2m5f handicap hurdle at 3.30 is a wide-open affair with numerous contenders. Elle Perfecta could continue her progress after a success on her handicap hurdling debut at Listowel. She has been raised significantly in the weights but has a thoroughly unexposed profile. Nickle Back is another to consider despite a lengthy absence. He created a strong impression with an easy novice hurdling win when last seen.

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