Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Odds
How to bet on the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle
The Pertemps Handicap Hurdle is one of the standout events on day three of Cheltenham Festival. There are numerous betting markets available for wagering on Cheltenham races, and the Pertemps Final is no different. These are the main betting markets on hand for bettors looking for Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds.
Futures
Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds are available well before the event in March through futures or ante-post betting markets.
If you want to place an early bet on the Pertemps Final, futures or ante-post betting markets are available in the weeks and months leading into the race. However, it does come with uncertainty as horses must qualify for the event during the National Hunt campaign.
Using ante-post betting markets allow bettors to gain better value on their Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds due to the uncertainty regarding the runners, their form and conditions on the day.
Non-runner no bet (NRNB) promotions can be found on horse racing betting sites, which void wagers on the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle if your selection does not compete in the event.
Win
A wager on which horse will win the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle. It's a simple process, if your selection finishes first, you'll receive a payout from your betting site.
However, any other result will see your bet settle as a loss.
As one of the larger fields at Cheltenham Festival, bettors will have a pick of competitors from a wide range of odds from narrow prices to large outsiders.
Place
The Pertemps Handicap Hurdle averages between 22 and 24 runners making it a perfect opportunity for bettors to use place bets.
With a place bet, bettors only need their horse to finish in the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle places, usually the top three. However, the extended size of the field will often see betting sites offer payouts on the top four, five or beyond.
Each-Way
Each-way bets offer bettors the chance to split their Pertemps Handicap Hurdle wagers into two parts.
The first part goes on the outright win market and the other the place market. If your horse wins the race, you'll receive a payout on both parts of the wager.
However, if your horse only places, the second part of your wager will pay out at a fraction of the outright Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds, usually 1/5 or 1/4.
How to read Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Odds
Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds are available in three formats, although the default odds seen on your betting site will depend on your location. Odds can be altered using your account settings to your particular preference.
Bettors in the UK and Ireland will usually see their Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds displayed as a fraction
The number on the left of the line highlights your potential profit from the amount staked, which is the number on the right.
If your horse has Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds of 9/1, you would stand to make a £9 profit for every £1 wagered if your bet was successful.
What is the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle?
The Pertemps Handicap Hurdle is the final in a series of handicap hurdles staged over the course of the National Hunt season. Horses must finish fourth or higher to qualify for the Pertemps Final, which is staged on the third day of Cheltenham Festival.
Horses compete over three miles of the New Course at Cheltenham, clearing 12 hurdles in the process. Up to 24 competitors can participate in the event, although it is only open for horses five-years-old and over.
The purse stands at £110,000, with the winning party taking away £62,000.
Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Facts
- Staged since 1974
- Willie Wumpkins most successful horse with three victories (1979, 1980, 1981)
- Trainer Jonjo O'Neill holds the record for most victories with four (1991, 2003, 2004, 2013)
Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2025 | Doddiethegreat | Brian Hughes | Nicky Henderson |
| 2024 | Monmiral | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2023 | Good Time Jonny | Liam McKenna | Tony Martin |
| 2022 | Third Wind | Tom O'Brien | Hughie Morrison |
| 2021 | Mrs Milner | Brian Cooper | Paul Nolan |
Comparing Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Odds
At Gambling.com, we provide the latest, up-to-the-minute Pertemps Final betting odds.
Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds are updated in real time, giving bettors the best value on win and each-way bets for the race.
Horse racing odds regularly change, and we track and reflect each alteration via our custom odds comparison tool.
By regularly checking Pertemps Handicap Hurdle odds on Gambling.com and reading our expert horse racing betting tips, bettors stand a better chance of picking the winner in this event.
