The 2025 Cheltenham Festival is in full swing as Day Three is upon us, with punters eagerly tracking the latest Cheltenham odds ahead of another thrilling afternoon of top-class racing.
St Patrick’s Thursday is headlined by the Stayers’ Hurdle, where defending champion Teahupoo faces stiff competition in one of the most anticipated renewals of the week.
With competitive fields and shifting markets, finding the top odds on the best betting sites is advisable. As such, here are the latest Cheltenham odds and top prices:
Cheltenham Betting Odds Overview
The above Cheltenham odds are updated throughout the Festival and it is advisable for punters to compare the odds offered for each race by checking them across multiple bookmakers.
If you’re new to betting on horses, read our betting odds explainer to give you the full picture of what to expect.
As with all betting, good research is paramount, and getting the best deal as a backer is crucial to making your bets worthwhile during Cheltenham Festival week.
To make this simple, we have each projected runner at the festival in our Cheltenham race cards above with current prices updated live from the best horse racing betting sites available in the UK.
Races throughout the jump season impact on the 2025 Cheltenham Festival with a number of informative events run in the weeks and months prior to Festival week.
Meetings such as the Dublin Racing Festival (DRF) in early February can have a huge impact on the Cheltenham odds as horses look to strengthen their claims on the big races.
Alternative Cheltenham Betting Offers
Many of The Independent’s recommended bookmakers offer a valuable non-runner no bet concession, one of the most popular promos to take advantage of, as well as sign-up offers and free bet promotions.
Bettors can play use their free bets or sign-up offers to take advantage of price boosts and extra place races for example, knowing their funds will be returned to their account if their selection doesn’t run. Terms and conditions always apply though, so be sure to check them over before placing a bet.
During the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, bookmakers will be highly competitive and keen to accommodate players so it is also worth looking out for enhanced odds, best odds guaranteed and money back specials with competition fierce among bookies during the week.
Yesterday’s Cheltenham Results and Today’s Odds
The 2025 Cheltenham Festival has already provided plenty of thrilling moments, and St Patrick’s Thursday looks set to continue the excitement with more high-stakes racing.
Yesterday’s Champion Chase delivered a major upset as Marine Nationale took advantage of a costly mistake from favourite Jonbon, who hit a fence and could only recover for second place.
The drama continued in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase, where Ballyburn, one of the week’s most-hyped contenders, was beaten by Lecky Watson in an all-Irish contest.
Today, the spotlight turns to the Ryanair Chase (3.20pm), where Fact To File and Il Est Francais test themselves over a shorter trip against defending champion Protektorat.
Later, Teahupoo looks to retain his title in the Stayers’ Hurdle (4pm), but faces stiff opposition from The Wallpark, Lucky Place and Home By The Lee.
Next Races at Cheltenham 2025
Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds 2025
The Cheltenham Gold Cup 2025 will cap a huge week of racing with Galopin Des Champs, winner of the last two renewals, bidding to become the first horse since Best Mate to win jump racing’s blue riband event for the third time.
Such is the nine-year-old’s dominance in this division, it is very difficult to oppose the current champion who again showcased his well-being with a comprehensive Leopardstown success in the Irish Gold Cup last time to solidify his position as a red-hot favourite in the latest Gold Cup odds.
Corbetts Cross, a winner at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, could be a horse at a bigger price to consider as an each-way bet in a race which lacks huge strength in depth this year.
Responsible Gambling
It is important that backers keep their betting responsible during the 2025 Cheltenham Festival and beyond by utilising the multitude of tools that gambling sites provide such as deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.
These facilities can stop gambling getting out of hand. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. The service is free of charge and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Alternatively, there are several UK charities and institutions that offer support, advice and information, with a few listed below:
Cheltenham Odds FAQs
When is the Cheltenham Festival 2025?
This year’s Cheltenham Festival began on Tuesday, March 11 and ends on Friday, March 14 with Gold Cup day.
Who is the favourite for the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The market leader for this year’s Gold Cup is Galopin Des Champs who is bidding for an historic hat-trick for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend.
Can I bet on Cheltenham 2025?
Yes, all regulated bookmakers feature Cheltenham Festival odds, with most Cheltenham betting sites featuring all races plus a number of other specials and Cheltenham free bets.
How do non-runner no-bet offers work?
Non-runner no-bet offers are an excellent promotion as they give players the opportunity to back their selection before the big day, often at bigger odds, safe in the knowledge that if for any reason it does not run then their money is refunded to their account.
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