Dan Skelton heads into the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with the strongest hand of his career and is on course for his first British trainers’ title. The champion trainer-elect has already banked over £3.4 million in prize money this season, matching his entire 2024/25 total with weeks to spare.With a squad he believes is his best ever, new customers at Ladbrokes can saddle up with enhanced odds of 33/1 (was Evens) on Dan Skelton to train any winner at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.Counting down to Cheltenham with LadbrokesNew customers can secure this price by simply registering, depositing £10 or more, and staking just £1 on the selection. Once the market settles after the Festival, successful bets will see the initial stake and winnings paid at the original Evens price as cash, plus 6 x £5 free bets will be credited to your account.That’s £30 in free bets to use across any sport, valid for four days. Not a bad return for a £1 stake on a yard with multiple live chances across the week.Can Skelton deliver?Skelton has 11 Festival winners already to his name and brings his strongest ever squad this year. He trains leading contenders in all four championship races: The New Lion (Champion Hurdle), L’Eau du Sud (Champion Chase), Kabral Du Mathan (Stayers’ Hurdle) and Grey Dawning (Gold Cup).The New Lion is favourite for the Champion Hurdle after Constitution Hill’s confirmed absence, while L’Eau du Sud runs in the Champion Chase following a “fantastic start to the year” winning the Shloer Chase. Kabral Du Mathan targets the Stayers’ Hurdle with Skelton planning to have him “played late and used for speed.” Grey Dawning carries Gold Cup hopes and is described as being “in the form of his life.” Protektorat also bids for back-to-back Ryanair Chase crowns in what Skelton calls his “best ever shape.”With four leading fancies in championship races and a host of handicap contenders across the whole week, the 33/1 about any one of them getting their head in front is a price worth a second look.Understanding the offerHere are the steps to claim your enhanced odds:Register as a new Ladbrokes 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 Dan Skelton to train a winner at the Cheltenham Festival 2026If the selection wins, your stake and winnings are paid at the original Evens price as cashYou’ll also receive 6 x £5 free bets within 24 hours of the market settlingKey terms and conditions of this Ladbrokes 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 Dan Skelton to train 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.* Read more about Cheltenham Festival 2026Cheltenham free betsCheltenham 2026 ante-post tipsCheltenham 2026 horses to watchCheltenham 2026 betting trends & statsWillie Mullins Cheltenham winnersHow to bet on CheltenhamAbout the authorNathan HillNathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.orgRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.Most read in BettingLeeds v Sunderland prediction, betting tips and bet builderGrab a 100% matched bet with Betway ahead of Fulham vs West HamAston Villa vs Chelsea predictions and betting tips - Huge game in top-five raceBarcelona vs Atletico Madrid predictions and betting tips - Home team need a miracleNewcastle United vs Manchester United predictions and betting tipsUse code B5G30 to net £30 in free bets with SBK ahead of Leeds vs Sunderland