Pertemps Final

The Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle is the final event of a series of qualifying hurdles races run over the National Hunt season, and the long distance handicap hurdle highlight of the Cheltenham Festival.

2024 Pertemps Final Preview

The field for the 2024 Pertemps Final is wide open with no horse emerging as a clear favouritre for the race.

The nominal favourite is Le Milos, who has not won over hurdles for several years, but whose experience over fences, including a 10th place in the Grand National last season, is counted in his favour.

Cleatus Poolaw is next in markets. He looks a stronger contender, having finished in the top two in every one of his four hurdle races to date, winning once, with all his racing to date done in Ireland.

For the rest there is not much to separate the entries in this large field. On form alone Cuthbert Dibble stands out, coming off three consecutive wins, most recently a Pertemps hurdle race run at Haydock in February.

Race Card

14.03.2024 Soft 24 2m 7f 213y
POS Dist Horse Jockey Trainer
1 st Monmiral H Cobden P F Nicholls
2 nd 1.25 Kyntara Charlie Deutsch Mrs M Rowley
3 rd 2.25 Cuthbert Dibble Sam Twiston-Davies N A Twiston-Davies
4 th nk Bold Endeavour D A Jacob N J Henderson
5 th 4 Emitom Tom Cannon A King
6 th 0.5 Gowel Road Thomas Bellamy N A Twiston-Davies
7 th 2 Anna Bunina Freddie Gingell J C McConnell
8 th nk Popova Rachael Blackmore H De Bromhead
9 th 4.75 Cleatus Poolaw J W Kennedy G Elliott
10 th 1 Chantry House James Bowen N J Henderson
11 th 1 Alpesh Amin M M McDonagh E McNamara
12 th 0.75 Hector Javilex Lily Pinchin C E Longsdon
13 th 3.5 Le Milos Harry Skelton D Skelton
14 th 2.25 Hyland N de Boinville N J Henderson
15 th 9 Mill Green Freddie Gordon N J Henderson
16 th 3 Noble Birth C P McNamara E McNamara
17 th 4 Flight Deck Chris Ward Deborah Cole
18 th 26 Gabbys Cross D J O’Keeffe H De Bromhead
PU Farouk D’alene Mr R James G Elliott
PU Prairie Dancer J J Slevin J P O’Brien
PU Icare Allen M P Walsh W P Mullins
PU Gaoth Chuil Mr Shane O’Callaghan T M Walsh

Pertemps Final Tips

*Note: Betting tips are only displayed on the day of the race.

Nap Time Racecourse Tipster Best odds
Indicated odds were updated on 2024-03-29 4:38:04 UTC. Please note that odds are subject to change.

2024 Pertemps Final Tips & Analysis

Cleatus Poolaw has attracted the strongest backing from expert tipsters, with three getting behind the second favourite.

This week has been a tough one for punters and pundits alike, including our top ranked tipster, Rockavon, who is banking on Gaoth Chuil to end his losing streak at Cheltenham 2024.

To get the best value on your bets in the Pertemps Final, place them at William Hill, where your each-way and place bets will be paid out to 6th place.

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About the Pertemps Final

The Pertemps Final is a Grade 3 handicap hurdles race run on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival. The race is run over a distance of 3 miles on the New Course and features 12 hurdles. Entry is open to 5-year-old and above hurdlers.

The Pertemps Final is one of the richer handicap races at the Cheltenham Festival, and acts as the conclusion of several qualifying races that take place in Ireland and the UK earlier in the season. A win in the race is typically the highlight of a handicap hurdler’s career.

With entries coming off trial races over similar distances, you have some helpful form information to work off when picking a Pertemps Hurdle winner. Typically the winner will have placed in the top four in recent races, and horses with wins last time out should come under consideration, especially if the win was over 3 miles.

A number of recent winners have placed on heavier ground in races over comparable distances before winning over faster ground at Cheltenham, so look out for quality horses who could have been hampered by conditions last time out.

While the betting markets rarely pick a winner, they have marked a good margin for winners, and you can focus on horses priced 14/1 or lower if you’re looking for a shortcut.

Recent Winners

YearWinnerAgeWeightJockeyTrainer
2023Good Time Jonny811-04Liam McKennaTony Martin
2022Third Wind811-10Tom O’BrienHughie Morrison
2021Mrs Milner610-09B. J. CooperPaul Nolan
2020Sire Du Berlais811-12Barry GeraghtyGordon Elliott
2019Sire Du Berlais711-09Barry GeraghtyGordon Elliott