The Dublin Racing Festival continues on Monday with the racing rescheduled after Saturday’s action was postponed. It should be another thrilling day of racing with the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup the headline race from Leopardstown. Have a look at our betting tips for the races, as well as the best new customer offers available from UK betting sites.
Dublin Racing Festival betting offers & free bets
With races to come on Monday, now is a great time to sign up to UK betting sites. The sign up offer from Sky Bet stands out, as they offer £30 in free bets from a stake as low as 5p. As well as that, you can get your hands on £40 in free bets with BoyleSports and BetMGM with both allowing you to use your bonuses on horse racing. They are a must-have for anyone looking to bet on Monday’s races at Leopardstown.
| Horse Racing Betting Sites | Dublin Racing Festival Betting Offers |
| Tote | Bet £10 get £30 in free bets |
| Sky Bet | Bet 5p get £30 in free bets |
| BOYLE Sports | Bet £10 get £40 in free bets |
| BetMGM | Bet £10 get £40 in free bets |
| Midnite | Bet £10 get £30 in free bets |
Dublin Racing Festival betting offers & free bets – Key T&Cs:
- Tote: New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Bet min of £10 at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place) within 7 days of registration. Receive £20 Tote Credit and £10 Free Sports Bet. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool or sports bet added to the bet slip. 7-day expiry. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.
- Sky Bet: New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 3 X £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets exclude virtuals. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org #ad
- BOYLE Sports: 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply.
- BetMGM: New cust. Deposit £10+ in 7 days & bet on sports. Min odds apply. Reward = 4 x £10 Free Bets (2 x £10 Bet Builders & 2 x £10 Sports bet). Valid 7 days. Free bets not valid on e-sports & non UK/IE horse racing. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
- Midnite: 18+ New customers only. Place a £10+ bet at min odds 1/1 (2.0) within 14 days of sign-up. Get £30 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days on selected bets only. Free stake not returned with winnings. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org
Monday’s Dublin Racing Festival Betting tips
The Grade 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (3.30pm) takes centre stage at Leopardstown on Monday following the rescheduling of the Dublin Racing Festival’s opening day.
Complementing the Irish Gold Cup is a great supporting card boasting three further Grade 1 contests, including the Irish Arkle and the Spring Juvenile Hurdle, ensuring a high-class start to the week.
Our expert has a pair of selections for the coverage, the first of which comes in the eagerly anticipated Irish Gold Cup (3.30pm).
3.30 Leopardstown – Galopin Des Champs
Galopin Des Champs may have suffered a shock defeat when finishing third to Affordale Fury in the Savills Chase over Christmas, but he has a history of needing his first run of the season to sharpen up, and he is confidently expected to reverse that form and land a historic fourth consecutive Irish Gold Cup for Willie Mullins.
He faces a stern test from his old rival Fastorslow and the improving Affordale Fury, but Galopin Des Champs’ record at Leopardstown is formidable.
The return to soft ground is a major positive compared to the quicker conditions he faced in December, and with that crucial reappearance under his belt, his superior cruising speed and stamina should see him restore his dominance in the division.
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4.05 Leopardstown – Western Diego
Willie Mullins’ Western Diego produced a career-best performance when landing the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial at Fairyhouse last month, and he looks primed to defy an 8lb hike in the weights to follow up in the Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (4.05).
The selection travelled with noticeable ease that day before quickening clear of More Coko, suggesting he is finally fulfilling the promise he showed when seventh in the Champion Bumper a few seasons ago.
He faces stiff competition from Gordon Elliott’s Jacob’s Ladder, who will be dangerous if getting a soft lead, but Western Diego’s high cruising speed is tailor-made for the demands of this 2m1f trip.
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