The opening day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival features three different Grade 1s to savour. One of the clashes of the week looks set to occur in the Arkle as Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes meet in a true Britain vs Ireland contest.
Lulamba is unbeaten in three starts over fences, including the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase. He recently stepped up to open company to beat horses with considerably more experience with disdain. Yet, Kopek Des Bordes has a tall reputation and won with his head in his chest on his only chase start so far too.
Paddy Power are toasting this sumptuous clash with a superb new customer offer for the opening day of Cheltenham. You can enjoy boosted odds of 60/1 about Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes winning the big novice chase on the opening day.
Both have form in the book to become superstars of the sport. It is possible that Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes already are, but as the Cheltenham Festival approaches, they will have a chance to prove it against one another in the Arkle.
Whichever way your are siding, either with Nicky Henderson or Willie Mullins, Britain or Ireland, you can enjoy a fantastic odds boost as a new Paddy Power customer. 60/1 for Lulamba or Kopek Des Bordes are extraordinary, one-time odds, that cannot be missed.
How to claim the Paddy Power Cheltenham Offer
- Sign up to Paddy Power through this link
Visit Paddy Power’s landing page for the Arkle Lulamba vs Kopek Des Bordes new customer offer - Register your account
Fill in Paddy Power’s sign-up form with your details and complete any ID checks - Place a £1 bet
Place a £1 max bet on either Lulamba or Kopek Des Bordes on Tuesday, March 10th. - Claim your winnings
If your horse wins, you will have winnings paid in cash at normal odds and are topped up to the enhanced price in free bet builders.
Key Terms and Conditions For Paddy Power Cheltenham Festival Offer
- New UK customers only, aged 18+
- Place £1 bet on Lulamba or Kopek Des Bordes to win the Arkle, the second race on day one at Cheltenham
- Winnings are paid in cash at normal odds then topped up to enhanced odds in free bet builder bets
- Free bets valid for 30 days
- Deposits with cards & Apple Pay are eligible
- T&Cs Apply