The highly anticipated Cheltenham Festival 2026 kicks off this Tuesday, promising four days of thrilling horse racing action, highlighted by several Grade 1 contests including the prestigious Arkle Chase.
Sky Bet is marking the occasion with an exceptional offer for new customers: enhanced odds of 60/1 on Lulamba to finish in the top three in the Arkle Chase, set to run at 2:40 pm on Tuesday.
Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes are leading the betting market in what shapes up to be a tightly contested race with just seven runners declared. Lulamba, in particular, arrives in outstanding form, boasting four consecutive wins—three over fences—demonstrating top-class jumping ability.
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At just five years old, Lulamba has been a consistent market presence. Last year, he narrowly missed victory by a neck in the Triumph Hurdle behind the longshot Poniros, a result that surprised many. Since then, however, Lulamba has remained unbeaten, firmly establishing himself as a serious contender for the Arkle Chase crown.
In the outright winner market, Lulamba holds second-favourite status with an implied probability of 34.8%, and Sky Bet offers an attractive 1/5 each-way price. The enhanced 60/1 odds on a top three finish represent a tremendous opportunity for punters to maximize returns on a horse in peak form.
Trained by Nicky Henderson, Lulamba’s recent record is impressive: five races between March 2025 and February 2026 have yielded four wins—three chases and one hurdle—and a runner-up finish at Cheltenham. His victories came at notable venues including Newbury, Sandown, Exeter, and Punchestown, over distances of roughly two miles under various ground conditions. Lulamba has proven his ability against competitive fields ranging from four to seventeen runners.
To claim this exclusive Sky Bet offer, new customers must place a qualifying £5 minimum bet on ‘Lulamba Top 3 Finish.’ The first £1 single bet qualifies, with six £10 bet tokens in free bets awarded for horse racing multiples. Terms and conditions apply, including a seven-day expiry on free bets.
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