Cheltenham Festival Specials & Additional Markets

In addition to betting on the 28 races that comprise the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, the bookmakers also provide special markets which offer an alternative angle to the meeting. 

We’ve showcased some of the most popular betting options in this article for you to take note of.

JP McManus Favourite to Be Top Owner

We’re likely to see JP McManus in the winners’ enclosure on more than one occasion during the Festival, with the Irishman trading as the odds-on favourite on betting sites to be top owner at the four-day meeting. 

He has lively chances in several of the main races including the well-backed Mystical Power in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

How Many Winners Will Mullins Have?

It’s a virtual certainty that Willie Mullins will be the top trainer at the Cheltenham Festival and there’s the chance to bet on the number of winners that he achieves in total. 

Some bookmakers quote odds-against that the legendary handler trains 10 or more winners and he has the likes of Ballyburn, El Fabiolo and Galopin Des Champs lining up.

Ireland Set to Dominate the Cheltenham Festival

There are going to be lots of Irish-trained winners at the meeting and several horse racing betting sites offer you the chance to bet on exactly how many will land a victory. 

It looks as though we could see more than 20 at the Festival according to the latest odds, with the bookies anticipating total dominance from the Emerald Isle. 

Bet on the Official Going at the Meeting

The going is always the cause of much discussion, with Cheltenham Racecourse aiming for the conditions to be good to soft on Day One of the meeting. 

That is reflected in the odds-on quotes that the organisers achieve this aim, although the weather can often be unpredictable. 

Enough rainfall could see the going changed to soft or even heavy when it comes to the opening races.

Which Day of Cheltenham Will Have the Most Favourites Winning?

We’re sure to see a few favourites dot up at the Cheltenham Festival and punters are able to bet on the day where the most SP favourites land the spoils. 

It’s no surprise to find that Tuesday is trading as favourite on betting apps, with State Man just one of the hotly-fancied runners on that particular day, while Thursday is regarded as the outsider of the four.

What Will the Biggest Winning Starting Price Be?

Although there are sure to be a number of favourites that win at Cheltenham, we’re also guaranteed to get a few big-priced winners, especially when it comes to some of the handicap races. 

Therefore, you can wager on the biggest winning SP at the Festival, with punters able to garner odds of 13/8 for a winner between 33/1 and 40/1.

Fancy a Winning Distances Bet?

If you fancy a Cheltenham bet which will provide some entertainment for the four days of the meeting, you could do worse than back the total winning distances at the Festival.

You’re essentially wagering on the aggregate winning margin for each of the 28 runners, with punters able to bet on outcomes such as Over 110 Lengths and Under 95 Lengths.