6 Horses Challenge

Fridays races at the Cheltenham festival and mean £100,000 is available to win in bet365’s free-to-play 6 Horses Challenge! Will you be Cheltenham Gold Cup Day race day £100,000 jackpot winner?

Here are 6 horse racing tips to give you a helping hand towards the bet365 6 Horses Challenge on Friday 13th March 2026, featuring key races from the Cheltenham Festival for Gold Cup Day

6 HORSES CHALLENGE – Alistair’s Cheltenham Day 4 Selections – why I’m backing these six runners

13:20 – PROACTIF

PROACTIF arrives as a lightly‑raced improver with the profile of a horse who has been brought along with a spring target in mind. His best work has come on softer ground, and Cheltenham’s new course layout tends to reward horses who travel and then lengthen rather than those who rely on a sharp turn of foot. His jumping has tightened with experience, and his cruising speed should keep him in the first wave turning for home. The question is whether he has the battle-hardness for a Festival finish, but his upward curve makes him a live player.

14:00 – HELLO NEIGHBOUR

HELLO NEIGHBOUR has shaped like a horse crying out for a strong-run race at an intermediate trip, and this setup looks ideal. He’s been consistent without being fully exposed, and his form lines suggest he handles undulations and stays well. The key angle is his ability to maintain rhythm — he’s a fluent jumper who doesn’t waste energy. If the race becomes a stamina test from halfway, he’s the type who keeps finding. His ceiling is still unknown, which is exactly what you want in a Festival handicap.

15:20 – KAZANSKY

KAZANSKY brings a gritty, staying profile to a race that often collapses late. He’s not flashy, but he’s reliable, and his best performances have come when the emphasis is on stamina rather than speed. The new course plays to that strength. He tends to hit a flat spot before staying on again, so positioning will matter — he’s not the type to make up ground instantly. If the leaders overcook it, he’ll be one of the strongest finishers. His form is solid rather than spectacular, but the race shape suits him perfectly.

16:00 – Gold Cup – GAELIC WARRIOR

GAELIC WARRIOR is the fascinating angle in a Gold Cup that lacks a dominant defending champion. His raw ability is unquestioned — he’s a high‑cruising, relentless galloper with a touch of class. The big question is stamina at the absolute top level over 3m2½f on the new course. His tendency to jump right has been well documented, but Cheltenham’s configuration is more forgiving than Leopardstown, and when he gets into a rhythm he can put rivals under pressure a long way out. If he stays, he has the engine to win a Gold Cup; if he doesn’t, it will show from the top of the hill. Pure talent puts him in the conversation.

16:40 – STATTLER

STATTLER is the proven stayer in the lineup, and this race plays directly to his strengths. He’s not quick, but he’s relentless, and the further they go, the more he grinds others into submission. His form this season has been patchy, but he’s the type who comes alive in marathon conditions. The key is whether he retains enough spark to hold a position early — if he gets outpaced, he’ll be playing catch‑up. But if the race becomes a war of attrition, he’s one of the few guaranteed to keep going when others have cried enough.

17:20 – AIR OF ENTITLEMENT

AIR OF ENTITLEMENT has shaped like a mare with a big engine and plenty of improvement to come. Her form has a progressive look, and she travels strongly enough to handle the tactical nature of a Festival mares’ race. The unknown is how she reacts to the intensity of a big-field Cheltenham finish — she’s been winning with something in hand but hasn’t been in a battle yet. Her pedigree and running style suggest she’ll relish the hill, and she’s one of the more upwardly mobile types in the field.

“Now, let’s quickly explain the challenge and the prizes. It’s simple – we’ve got six selections across the Friday cards.”

• 4 Winners = Share of £5,000

• 5 Winners = Share of £10,000

• 6 Winners = Share of £100,000

“So even if you don’t land all six, hitting four or five still gets you into the prize pool. The dream, of course, is all six for that £100,000 jackpot!

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What Is the Bet365 6 Horses Challenge?

The 6 Horses Challenge is a free-to-play horse racing prediction game offered by Bet365. Players choose the winners of six selected races each week. A jackpot of £100,000 is awarded to anyone who picks all six winners correctly. Consolation prizes of £25,000 and £10,000 are awarded for five or four correct selections, respectively.

The bet365 6 Horses Challenge for Friday 13th March 2026, offers a thrilling opportunity for horse racing enthusiasts to win up to £100,000 by correctly predicting the winners of six selected races across Cheltenham. This free-to-play game is available to all bet365 customers.

What happens if you become one of the bet365 6 horses challenge winners?

Prizes:

6 correct selections: Share of £100,000

5 correct selections: Share of £10,000

4 correct selections: Share of £5,000

3 correct selections: £2 in Bet Credits

Note: Prizes are shared among all winners with the same number of correct predictions.

What happens if there is a non runner in the 6 horses challenge?

If a replacement selection is not made, non-runners will automatically be replaced with the unnamed Starting Price Favourite at the point of settlement. Entry to 6 Horses Challenge is separate from standard bet placement and all bet365 offers do not apply.

It costs nothing to take part in this week’s 6 Horses Challenge, as it offers players the chance of obtaining four correct guesses to receive a share of £5,000. For players that correctly predict five winners, they’ll walk away with a share of a cool £10,000. The top prize this Friday? £100,000

Play the 6 Horses Challenge for free this Saturday!