There are a number of special bonuses available at Cheltenham for the owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff - for punters check out our free bets table here
BETFAIR MILLION
£1 million for any horse that can win the Betfair Chase at Haydock on November 24, the Stan
James King George VI Chase at Kempton on December 26 or the Lexus Chase at
Leopardstown on December 28 and the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 14. Kauto
Star has won the first two legs this season (Betfair Chase and King George) and is favourite for
the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday, March 14. Kauto Star won all three races last
season and collected a £1 million bonus. This year’s bonus is split £700,000 for the owner,
£100,000 to the trainer, £100,000 for the jockey(s) and £100,000 to the stable staff of the trainer. Betfair are offering all readers a free £25 bet
BOYLESPORTS
£200,000 bonus payment for any horse winning both the Boylesports.com International and the
Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle in the same season. If won, this will be split £180,000 for the
owner, £10,000 for the trainer and £10,000 for the successful yard’s stable staff. The winner of
both races would therefore amass over £500,000. Osana won the Boylesports.com International
on December 15 and is due to run in the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, March
11. Boylesports are offering all readers a free bet worth £200
PLUMPTON
£60,000 for any novice or beginners’ chase winner this season at Plumpton that subsequently
collects any race at The Festival. Voy Por Ustedes won the bonus in 2006. Supported by SIS.
SUNDERLANDS
£75,000 for any horse that wins the Sunderlands Imperial Cup at Sandown Park on Saturday,
March 8, and goes on to win any race at The Festival. Olympian managed this in 1993, taking
the Coral Cup at The Festival, while Blowing Wind in 1998 captured the Sunderlands Imperial
Cup and the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle at The Festival. Gaspara took the Sandown
handicap in 2007 and the Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last
year to become the latest horse to win the bonus. The £75,000 is distributed with £50,000 to the
owner, £15,000 to the trainer and £10,000 to stable staff.