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Horse Racing News :: Betfred's NRNB A useful option on Thursday at Cheltenham

Posted on 2026-03-11 by Gooner

Cheltenham Thursday – Two Angles for Day Three

Thursday at Cheltenham is usually where the meeting gets properly competitive. Big handicaps, strong Irish runners, and plenty of horses who have been aimed at this week for months.

One of the features Betfred have been highlighting during the Festival is their Non-Runner No Bet structure on Cheltenham markets. If a horse you’ve backed doesn’t run, stakes are returned rather than lost. Full details can be found on the Betfred Cheltenham racing page.

That concession can matter in Festival handicaps where runners come out late and markets shift. Thursday’s card has a few races where that sort of uncertainty is common.

Tip 1 – Ryanair Chase: BANBRIDGE (each-way)

Several previews see Banbridge as the value play against the favourite. Progressive and suited by the trip, he looks capable of hitting the frame in a competitive renewal.

Tip 2 – Pertemps Final: STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT

A number of racing previews rate him the class angle in the Pertemps handicap and he should be competitive off his current mark.

Thursday’s races often throw up surprises, particularly in the handicaps, so keeping an eye on final declarations and the latest markets on the Betfred Cheltenham section is usually the sensible approach.

Market note: Early Cheltenham markets on Thursday morning show steady support for the leading contenders in the Ryanair Chase and Stayers’ Hurdle, with prices tightening as the Festival enters its final stretch.

Sourced From : Betfred UK bookmaker

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