Horse Racing Tips
Non Runner Money Back Guide
As Cheltenham 2025 approaches, punters are planning their bets, but non-runner uncertainty can be frustrating. With William Hill’s Non Runner Money Back offer, they can bet confidently, knowing their stake is protected.
Bet NRMB with William Hill at the Cheltenham Festival
What is Non Runner Money Back?
Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) offers a safety net on any antepost bet. If you place a bet on a horse in a race, and that horse is declared a non-runner before the event, your stake is refunded.
In other words, the bet is voided, and you don’t lose your money due to a late withdrawal. Here at William Hill, we call it Non Runner Money Back (NRMB) and it is especially valuable in festivals like Cheltenham, where the number of runners can fluctuate due to changes in form, injuries, or trainers’ decisions.
Why is Non Runner Money Back Important?
In 2025 we became the first bookmaker to extend our Non Runner Money Back offer to all 28 races at the Cheltenham Festival. We are offering this refund on all races during the four-day event. For 2025, this will remain in place until March 9th, ensuring punters can bet with peace of mind leading up to and throughout the festival.
Additionally, this offer also extends to multiples placed on the Non Runner Money Back market. If one of your selections is a non-runner, that specific leg will be voided, and the remaining bets will be settled accordingly. This adds a layer of flexibility and security to punters who place accumulator bets, allowing them to avoid losing their wager if one of their selections doesn’t run.
Example of Non Runner Money Back
Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar, attracting thousands of punters from around the world. The excitement surrounding the festival often leads to early betting, where many horses are entered into multiple races.
For example, a horse like Fact to File who is entered for both the Gold Cup and the Ryanair Chase. But until closer to the event, it’s uncertain which race the horse will ultimately compete in.
If the horse is a non-runner in one of these races, punters who placed their bets on it would normally lose their stake.
However, with the Non Runner Money Back offer, bettors can place their wagers with the confidence that, if Fact to File is withdrawn from one of the races, their stake will be refunded. This provides much-needed peace of mind, especially when betting on multiple selections across the festival’s races.
Value with Non Runner Money Back
By offering Non Runner Money Back, William Hill gives punters a unique opportunity to capitalize on better odds earlier in the year, without the fear of losing their stake due to late non-runners. With many horses still to be confirmed for specific races, bettors can use this protection to place bets well in advance and enjoy the advantage of early prices, all while being safeguarded from potential withdrawals.
The Non Runner Money Back offer also showcases our dedication to the Cheltenham Festival. As the sponsor of the William Hill County Hurdle for the first time in 2025.
