Bet365 go Non-Runner No Bet for all 28 races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival
Bet365 has once again become the first bookmaker to offer Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) markets on all 28 races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, ensuring that bettors can receive full refunds if their selected horses do not participate. Known as 'The Greatest Show on Turf,' the festival takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse from March 10-13, 2026. This NRNB feature is particularly appealing for ante-post bettors who often face additional risks without such guarantees. Featuring prominent races like the Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup, the festival attracts top contenders, including horses like Constitution Hill.
- We bring you details of this Cheltenham Festival offer from bet365
- Bet365 is now Non-Runner No Bet on all 28 races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival
- The Cheltenham Festival begins on March 10th and ends on March 13th
For the third year in a row, Bet365 is the first bookmaker to offer Non-Runner Not Bet markets on all 28 races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Widely known as “The Greatest Show on Turf,” the 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway at Cheltenham Racecourse on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, running through to Friday, 13 March 2026.
Across four action-packed days, National Hunt racing’s elite will compete in some of the sport’s most prestigious Grade One contests, including the Champion Hurdle, the Champion Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
"Following on from 2 tremendous days racing at Leopardstown, it seems now is an appropriate time to offer the NRNB option alongside our Ante Post betting on all 28 races at the Cheltenham Festival." Said bet365's representative, Pat Cooney.
"It’s always a popular choice for ante-post backers to have a money back option if you do back a non-runner once the offer applies to each race."
"High profile horses such as Lossiemouth and Romeo Coolio certainly have good chances in either of their possible races and can now be backed with the NRNB option."
"There will also be many others with multiple entries at the meeting, I well remember in 2021 when The Shunter was entered in 6 handicaps, and was well supported in them all, winning 1 and stakes refunded in the other 5 races!"
"Constitution Hill will of course be of considerable speculation, prior to his run on the Flat at Southwell later this month. I expect him to be the most selected in the NRNB markets."
What Is Non-Runner Not Bet?
If you’re betting ante-post on the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, understanding Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) is essential.
In traditional ante-post markets, you place your bet well before final declarations. If your selected horse does not run - due to injury, change of target, or any other reason - your stake is lost.
This is why ante-post prices are often bigger: you’re taking on additional risk.
With bet365's NRNB markets, your stake is refunded in full if your horse doesn’t line up at the start.
That added protection makes NRNB betting particularly appealing in the months leading up to Cheltenham, when race plans can still change.
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