As the Cheltenham Festival approaches, bet365, a leading casino and betting operator, confirmed that it will once again offer Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) markets for this year’s edition of the event.
NRNB is a simple concept whereby punters’ bets are voided if the horse they wagered on does not show up for any reason. This provides fans with an extra sense of security, allowing them to wager with confidence and get their money back if their selection doesn’t run in a race.
The company confirmed that its NRNB offer extends to the five Championship races at the Cheltenham Festival. This notably includes the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase, Stayers’ Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The Cheltenham Festival is set to begin on March 12 and run through March 15, providing tons of excitement to fans of horse racing and bettors alike.
Who Experts Will Bet on?
Bet365 also teased that the Racing Post’s best pundits have already selected their bets. This includes Keith Melrose, Robbie Wilders and Phil Anderson who have already picked out selections for the five races.
Melrose, for example, trusts Burdett Road, Gentleman De Mee, Allaho, Teahupoo and L’Homme Presse to win the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase, Stayers’ Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, respectively.
Anderson, on the other hand, placed his bets on Not So Sleepy, Captain Guinness, Banbridge, Ahoy Senor and Hewick. Finally, Wilders’ tips went to Burdett Road, Gentleman De Mee, Fil Dor, Crambo and Gentlemansgame.
More information about the three experts’ tips is available on bet365’s news section.
Pat Cooney, a spokesperson for the operator, also commented on the upcoming festival, saying that some of the betting favorites include Constitution Hill, El Fabiolo and Galopin Des Champs. However, Cooney mentioned that there is also a lot of interest from people who think “outside the box.”
The spokesperson concluded that this is a part of what makes NRNB so exciting.
It’s always interesting to see where the money is after going NRNB, and this year is no exception!
Pat Cooney, spokesperson, bet365
In other news, bet365 recently posted its FY 2022/23 report, announcing higher revenues but higher losses too.