2023 Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle Tips, Odds and News
The first of three handicaps on day three of the Cheltenham Festival is the Pertemps Final. Qualifying races take place across Britain and Ireland throughout the season, before a capacity field of 24 horses takes part in the series finale of this three-mile hurdle series on St Patrick's day at Cheltenham.
2023 Pertemps Final Key Facts
Date
Thursday 16th March, 2023
Time
2:10pm
Course
Cheltenham Festival
Status
Grade Three Handicap
Distance
3m
Prize Pool
£100k
Age
5YO+
2023 Pertemps Final Odds
No odds are currently available for the Pertemps Final.
2023 Pertemps Final Tips
Our guide to the Pertemps Final handicap will be published when the entries and weights have been announced.
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Irish themed spectators arrive on St Patrick's Day on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: An Irish themed spectator arrives on St Patrick's Day on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Irish themed spectators arrive on St Patrick's Day on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: The Guinness Village is packed on St Patrick's Day on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: The Guinness Village is packed on St Patrick's Day on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Fans pose for a photo opportunity on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: The Guinness Village is packed on St Patrick's Day on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Galopin Des Champs clear the last but later part ways in The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend and Galopin Des Champs part ways as they lead over the last in The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend leaves the track after parting ways with Galopin Des Champs over the last in The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Rachael Blackmore (black and pink kit) on Bob Olinger pass Paul Townend (yellow and brown kit) and Galopin Des Champs who parted ways after the last in The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Rachael Blackmore on Bob Olinger approach the finish line to win The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Rachael Blackmore on Bob Olinger approach the finish line to win The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Rachael Blackmore on Bob Olinger celebrates victory after The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Rachael Blackmore on Bob Olinger celebrates victory after The Turners Novices’ Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien (black and pink kit) on Third Wind approach the finish line before Paddy Brennan (black and yellow kit) on Alaphilippe to win The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien (black and pink kit) on Third Wind approach the finish line before Paddy Brennan (black and yellow kit) on Alaphilippe to win The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien (R, black and pink kit) on Third Wind clear the last to win The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien (R, black and pink kit) on Third Wind clear the last to win The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien (R, black and pink kit) on Third Wind clear the last to win The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien (black and pink kit) on Third Wind celebrates victory in The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien on Third Wind make their way down to the starting area in The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien on Third Wind (R, black and pink kit) line up with other jockeys and horses for the start in The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: General view of the grandstand during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Allaho clears the last to win The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Allaho clears the last to win The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Allaho celebrates victory after The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Allaho celebrates victory after The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Allaho celebrates victory in The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend (blue cap) on Allaho approach the finish line to win The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Allaho clears the last to win The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend on Allaho celebrates victory after The Ryanair Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alaho and Paul Townend celebrate victory in the Ryanair Chase on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend riding Allaho to victory in The Ryanair Chase on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend riding Allaho to victory in The Ryanair Chase on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend riding Allaho to victory in The Ryanair Chase on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: The Sun shines on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: The Sun shines on the parade ring on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Racegoers in the Guinness Village on St Patrick's Day on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Bookmakers on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: A black and white day in the Guinness Village on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Irish themed spectators arrive on St Patrick's Day on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Keeping an eye on the action on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Keeping an eye on the action on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Wishing and hoping on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Cheering on a winner on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Cheering on a winner on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Cheering on a winner on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins (black and white kit) on Flooring Porter clear the last to win The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins riding Flooring Porter clear the last to win The Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins (black and white kit) on Flooring Porter approach the finish line to win The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins (black and white kit) on Flooring Porter celebrates as they approach the finish line to win The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins riding Flooring Porter clear the last to win The Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins (black and white kit) on Flooring Porter celebrates as they approach the finish line to win The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins riding Flooring Porter clear the last to win The Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins (black and white kit) on Flooring Porter pose for a photo after winning The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins (black and white kit) on Flooring Porter pose for a photo after winning The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Reactions from the winning connections of Love Envoi as they watch their horse on the big screen win The Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdleon day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Reactions from the winning connections of Love Envoi as they watch their horse on the big screen win The Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdleon day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Reactions from the winning connections of Love Envoi as they watch their horse on the big screen win The Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdleon day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Reactions from the winning connections of Love Envoi as they watch their horse on the big screen win The Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdleon day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Reactions from the winning connections of Love Envoi as they watch their horse on the big screen win The Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdleon day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Reactions from the winning connections of Love Envoi as they watch their horse on the big screen win The Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdleon day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Sean Flanagan on Born By The Sea clear the third last in The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Plate Handicap Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Harry Skelton on Spiritofthegames clear the third last in The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Plate Handicap Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Jonathan Burke (white cap) on Love Envoi clear the last to win The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Jonathan Burke (white cap) on Love Envoi clear the last to win The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Jonathan Burke (white cap) on Love Envoi approach the finish line to win The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Jonathan Burke (white cap) on Love Envoi approach the finish line to win The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Sean Flanagan on Born By The Sea clear the third last in The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Plate Handicap Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Adam Wedge (R, red and yellow kit) on Coole Cody clear the third last in The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Plate Handicap Chase race during day three of The Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Lucy Turner riding Chambardare led into the winners enclosure after victory in The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins and Flooring Porter win the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Lucy Turner on Chambard (20) jumps the 3rd last on their way to victory in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Lucy Turner and Chambard (L) jump the 3rd last on their way to victory in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Adam Wedge and Cool Cody clear the 3rd last on their way to victory in the Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Plate Handicap Chaseon day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: A large crowd on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: A large crowd on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Paul Townend makes his return after falling from Galopin Des Champs during The Turners Novices' Chase on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom O'Brien celebrates victory on Third Wind after victory in The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins celebrates victory on Flooring Porter after winning The Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Patrick Mullins on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: A large crowd on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: A general view as runners make their way up the straight on day three of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Runners and riders in action in the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Danny Mullins and Flooring Porter celebrates after winning the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle on day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2022 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
The Pertemps Final has proven to be a popular addition to the Cheltenham Festival schedule since it's inception in 1974.
The Pertemps Series features races run at various venues around Britain and Ireland during the regular season. A top-six finish used to be enough to book your spot in the Final at the Cheltenham Festival, where only the top 24 rated runners will be allowed to run in the race. For the 2023 Festival, the rules were changed so that horses needed a top-four finish in a qualifier to book their spot in the final.
The most famous horse in the history of the Pertemps Final is Willie Wumpkins. Jane Pilkington's charge was 11 when he first won the race at the 1979 Cheltenham Festival. Willie Wumpkins then retained his crown in both 1980 and '81, and remains the only three-time winner of the Pertemps.
Jim Wilson, Willie Wumpkins' jockey, is also the joint winning-most rider in the history of the race. Davy Russell and Barry Geraghty have also ridden three winners apiece.
Forgive 'N Forget won the Pertemps Final in 1983. Two years later, he'd land the big one at the Cheltenham Festival, scoring in the Gold Cup under Mark Dwyer.
John Francombe, Richard Dunwoody and Luke Harvey rode the winners of the Pertemps Final in the 1980s. AP McCoy celebrated his first winner in 1998, riding Unsinkable Boxer to victory for legendary trainer, Martin Pipe.
Jonjo O'Neill is the most successful trainer, having saddled the winner of the Pertemps Final four times between 1991 and 2013.
Nicky Henderson, Philip Hobbs, Nigel Twiston-Davies and Venetia Williams have also tasted success in the Pertemps Final.
Irish trainer, Pat Kelly scored back-to-back victories with Mall Dini and Presenting Percy in 2016 and '17.
Since then, the race has belonged to Gordon Elliott. Elliott's first winner was Delta Work in 2018.
Sire Du Berlais won for Elliott the following year, before becoming just the third multiple winner of the Pertemps Final, carrying top-weight to victory over The Storyteller in 2020.
There was another Irish winner in 2021, as Mrs Milner comfortably beat favourite The Bosses Oscar.
Pertemps Final Qualifying Races
Month
Track
2022/23 Winner
October
Cheltenham
Shoot First
November
Aintree
Remastered
Kempton
Call Me Lord
Punchestown
Shewearsitwell
Market Rasen
NA
Newbury
Champagne Court
December
Sandown
Dolphin Square
Wincanton
Steal A March
Carlisle
NA
Leopardstown
Maxxum
January
Warwick
Glimpse Of Gala
Huntingdon
Itchy Feet
February
Musselburgh
Brandy McQueen
Exeter
Walking On Air
Haydock
Johnson's Blue
Chepstow
Thanksforthehelp
Pertemps Final Winners
Year
Winner
2022
Third Wind
2021
Mrs Milner
2020
Sire Du Berlais
2019
Sire Du Berlais
2018
Delta Work
2017
Presenting Percy
2016
Mall Dini
2015
Call The Cops
2014
Fingal Bay
2013
Holywell
2012
Cape Tribulation
2011
Buena Vista
2010
Buena Vista
2009
Kayf Aramis
2008
Ballyfitz
2007
Oscar Park
2006
Kadoun
2005
Oulart
2004
Creon
2003
Inching Closer
2002
Freetown
Pertemps Final FAQs
When is the Pertemps Final?
The 2023 Pertemps Final will take place at 2:10pm on day three of the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday 16th March.
What is the Pertemps Final?
The Pertemps Final is a Handicap Hurdle staged during the Cheltenham Festival. The Pertemps Series features races run at various venues around Britain and Ireland during the regular season. A top four finish is enough to book your spot in the Final at the Cheltenham Festival. The Pertemps Final is three miles long, and open to five-year-olds and above.
Who won the Pertemps Final?
Third Wind edged out Alaphilippe to win the 2022 Pertemps Final.
Where are the Pertemps Qualifiers run?
The Pertemps Series Qualifiers are run at various venues throughout the season, taking place during Cheltenham's Open Meeting, Leopardstown's Christmas Festival, Kempton's Christmas Festival and the Dublin Racing Festival. The full list of 15 qualifying races can be found on our website.
Where can I watch the Pertemps Final?
The 2023 Pertemps Final will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to stream the race live on your mobile or tablet then visit our Live Streaming page for more details.
