Grab 33/1 on Sean Bowen for a Cheltenham Festival winner with Coral

Mar 4, 2026 - 12:30

Sean Bowen heads into the 2026 Cheltenham Festival as one of the most in-form jockeys in Britain, having won the jockeys’ championship for the first time last season and staking a serious claim to retain it this year.

Riding predominantly for Olly Murphy, and with key rides for Rebecca Curtis and Emmet Mullins, he carries genuine live chances across the full four days at Prestbury Park, despite still seeking his first Festival winner after 52 previous rides.

With multiple Festival contenders under his saddle, new customers at Coral can back Sean Bowen at enhanced odds of 33/1 (was Evens) to ride any winner at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.

Counting down to Cheltenham with Coral

To claim this offer, new customers simply need to sign up, make a minimum deposit of £10, and place a £1 wager on the chosen selection. Once the market is settled after the Festival, winning bets will have the initial stake and returns paid as cash at the starting Evens price, and an additional 6 x £5 free bets will be added to your account.

This amounts to £30 in free bets, which can be used on any sport and are valid for four days. A great return for a minimal £1 stake on one of the most successful Festival jockeys in jump racing.

Can Bowen deliver at Prestbury Park?

Bowen has yet to ride a Festival winner from 52 attempts, but this year’s book of rides looks his strongest yet. He partners Haiti Couleurs in the Gold Cup after steering him to Denman Chase glory, while Backmersackme, a Leopardstown winner last month, holds leading claims in the Plate. He’ll also pick up rides for Olly Murphy and his brother, Mickey Bowen, across the handicaps, where the yard’s firepower often comes to the fore.

With genuine contenders across all four days, the 33/1 about any one of them hitting the target is a price that deserves a second look.

Understanding the offer

Here are the steps to claim your enhanced odds:

Register as a new Coral customer ahead of the Cheltenham Festival (18+, UK & ROI only)
Make a first deposit of £10 or more (certain payment methods excluded)
Place a £1 single bet on Sean Bowen to ride a winner at Cheltenham
If the selection wins, your stake and winnings are paid at the original Evens price as cash
You’ll also receive 6 x £5 free bets within 24 hours of the market settling

Key terms and conditions of this Coral Cheltenham offer

Qualifying bet must be placed between 9am 13/02/26 and 1.20pm 10/03/26
Free bets valid for 4 days after credit
Free bets cannot be used on Virtual Sports, Specials, Tote or Pools
Certain deposit methods excluded (Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe,
Skrill, prepaid cards)
Cashed out bets don’t qualify

New customers only. 18+. UK & ROI residents. Min first deposit £10. Certain deposit methods & bet types excluded. Bet £1 single on Sean Bowen to ride a winner at Cheltenham Festival 2026 for 6 x £5 free bets (valid 4 days). Stake & winnings returned at original Evens odds as cash on settlement. Restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org.

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