The wait for this year’s Cheltenham Festival is almost over and the bookies are beginning to unleash some of their specials ahead of the world’s greatest horse racing meeting.

Leading Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has launched the most interesting special ahead of the Cheltenham Festival by announcing they will return all losing bets in the Spinal Research Supreme Novices' Hurdle if “Cheltenham banker” Dunguib wins.

"I didn't sleep a wink last night, I still can't quite believe that we are doing this money back special," said Paddy Power himself.

"Anyone having a bet in the Supreme with any other bookmaker should consult their psychiatrist immediately!”

Paddy Power are also offering punters an 7/1 special, exclusive to punters that sign up on 8th March.

They make it 7/1 that Long Run wins the RSA Chase and Quevega lands the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle.

To make the most of this special AND to get a free £50 bet on this year’s Festival with Paddy Power, head to the site now!

Blue Square have also opened their enhanced multiples ahead of the Festival and are offering their punters some roll up specials.

Big Buck’s and Kauto Star both to win = 15/8
Master Minded and Big Buck’s both to win = 2/1
Master Minded and Kauto Star both to win = 9/4
Master Minded, Big Buck’s and Kauto Star all to win = 9/2

To bet on these, or any of their other specials markets, head to the site and sign up using the code MAXIMUMBONUS, entitling punters to a free £10 bet on this year’s Festival.