The Pertemps Network Final is a highly competitive large field handicap hurdle run over a gruelling three miles around the undulating Cheltenham new course.
This demanding race has also seen some big Cheltenham bets landed over the years, so keep an eye out for any Market Movers on the day of the race.
Read on for Pertemps Network Final betting odds, tips and free bets for the 2024 race.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Thursday, March 14th - 2:10pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £56,270 |
| Distance: | Three-miles |
| Race Type: | Grade 3 Hurdle |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | New Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing UK, Bookmaker Streams |
Pertemps Network Final Betting Offers & Free Bets
Pertemps Network Final Tips
One of the biggest puzzles of the entire Festival is a real head-scratcher, even more so with the qualification process. Do you go with qualifying winners or those who finished down the field and left something to work on?
Our tipster Ed Quigley has his eye on a 16/1 fancy in this year’s Pertemps.
Ed Quigley - Farouk D’Alene (Each-Way)
There are several I like in the Pertemps Final at the prices, but there are question marks about numerous horses and their ability to handle the testing ground.
Top weight FAROUK D’ALENE will relish underfoot conditions, and Rob James is on board claiming 7lb.
He has a touch of class and was in the process of running a massive race in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham two years ago until crashing out late doors.
I wouldn’t be shocked if he ran a monster race at a big price.
Pertemps Network Final Betting Odds
The Irish have dominated this contest in recent years, with seven victories in the past eight renewals, so it’s no shock that Irish-trained horses dominate the head of the betting market, including Cleatus Poolaw for Gigginstown and the Ted Walsh-trained Gaoth Chuil.
What Happened Last Year?
Good Time Jonny landed the 2023 Pertemps Final for trainer Tony Martin under a confident ride from jockey Liam McKenna.
Seemingly with no chance as they turned for home, McKenna steered a passage through traffic on Good Time Jonny, bursting into the lead after the final flight to run out a comfortable winner.
Pertemps Network Final Key Stats
- Eight of the last 12 winners of the Pertemps carried 11st 4lbs or less
- 11 of the last 12 winners were aged between six, seven, or eight
- 12 of the last 12 winners had at least six previous runs over hurdles
Previous Winners of the Pertemps Network Final
Check out the last five winners of the Pertemps Final in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Good Time Jonny |
| 2022 | Third Wind |
| 2021 | Mrs Milner |
| 2020 | Sire Du Berlais |
| 2019 | Sire Du Berlais |
FAQs
Who won the Pertemps Hurdle in 2023?
Good Time Jonny won the 2023 Pertemps Final at odds of 9/1 for Irish trainer Tony Martin.
When is the Pertemps Network Final at Cheltenham?
The Pertemps Final Hurdle takes place on the third day of the four-day Cheltenham Festival, which is also known as ‘St Patrick’s Day Thursday’. In 2024, this race will take place on Thursday, March 14th, with a scheduled off-time of 2:10pm.
What is the distance of the Pertemps Final?
The Pertemps Final Hurdle is run over a distance of three miles on the undulating ‘New Course’ at Cheltenham.
How many horses run in the Pertemps Network Final?
With a series of prior qualifying races determining which horses can take part in this Pertemps Final Hurdle, this race usually attracts a large field of over 20 runners.
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