The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle

[Saxon Warrior]

This opening page is to give somewhere to refer back to for winning ratings, highest and lowest handicap weights in prior years etc

TO CLOSE BY NOON ON FEBRUARY 18th

CHELTENHAM
Thursday, March 12th
THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)
(Grade 3)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £100,000
Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code £56,270 to the winning horse
The second to receive £21,200, the third £10,610, the fourth £5,300,
the fifth £2,660, the sixth £1,330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340
for five yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first six on at least one occasion in a Pertemps Hurdle Race (Series Qualifier) since the start of the current season
about THREE MILES (2m 7f 213yds)

Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £125 stake
Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £375
Declare by 10.00 a.m.
March 10th RNRS 22 22 24 22
Weights Published on February 26th
Penalties, after February 23rd, 2020, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb
(No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb)
PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code

HORSE NAME

2020 Sire du Berlais (FR) 8-11-12 4/1 Gordon Elliott - Barry Geraghty OR 152 RPR 164 (24 ran)
2019 Sire du Berlais (FR) 7-11-9 4/1 Gordon Elliott - Barry Geraghty OR 145 RPR 155 (24 ran)
2018 Delta Work (FR) 5-10-10 6/1 Gordon Elliott - Davy Russell OR 139 RPR 147 (23 ran)
2017 Presenting Percy 6-11-11 11/1 Patrick Kelly - Davy Russell OR 146 RPR 156 (24 ran)
2016 Mall Dini (IRE) 6-10-11 14/1 Patrick Kelly - Davy Russell OR 139 RPR 142 (24 ran)
2015 Call The Cops 6-10-12 9/1 Nicky Henderson - A Tinkler OR 138 RPR 148 (23 ran)
2014 Fingal Bay 8-11-12 9/2 Philip Hobbs - Richard Johnson OR 148 RPR 154 (23 ran)
2013 Hollywell 6-11-4 25/1 Jonjo O'Neill - Richie McLernon OR 140 RPR 149 (24 ran)
2012 Cape Tribulaton 8-10-11 14/1 Malcolm Jefferson - D O’Regan OR 142 RPR 151 (24 ran)
2011 Buena Vista 10-10-3 20/1 David Pipe - C. O’Farrell (5lb) OR 138 RPR 148 (23 ran)


Handicap Ratings and ages of the first four
2020 1st OR 152, 2nd OR 149, 3rd OR 136, 4th OR 141 (Highest Rating 152, Lowest Rating 131)
2019 1st OR 145, 2nd OR 136, 3rd OR 141, 4th OR 134 (Highest Rating 148, Lowest Rating 134)
2018 1st OR 139, 2nd OR 137, 3rd OR 136, 4th OR 138 (Highest Rating 155, Lowest Rating 135)
2017 1st OR 146, 2nd OR 143, 3rd OR 145, 4th OR 140 (Highest Rating 147, Lowest Rating 137)
2016 1st OR 139, 2nd OR 146, 3rd OR 146, 4th OR 154 (Highest Rating 154, Lowest Rating 135)
2015 1st OR 138, 2nd OR 135, 3rd OR 135, 4th OR 152 (Highest Rating 152, Lowest Rating 135)
2014 1st OR 148, 2nd OR 147, 3rd OR 140, 4th OR 144 (Highest Rating 148, Lowest Rating 135)
2013 1st OR 140, 2nd OR 137, 3rd OR 137, 4th OR 144 (Highest Rating 148, Lowest Rating 135)
2012 1st OR 142, 2nd OR 140, 3rd OR 139, 4th OR 140 (Highest Rating 157, Lowest Rating 137)
2011 1st OR 138, 2nd OR 138, 3rd OR 137, 4th OR 156 (Highest Rating 156, Lowest Rating 133)

An Irish takeover in the last 5 years led first by Patrick Kelly followed by Gordon Elliott.

[Philg123]

May as well be the first to say it, Gordon has this race by the crowns

[archie]

Smart moves that are obvious to us are probably just as obvious to the handicapper. If they aren't, he isn't doing the job properly. Until the weights are announced, you can assume nothing.

[The Beast]

Elliott moved into farming this by looks of recent trends , another strong hand this year. On The Storyteller personally , should go close.

[Saxon Warrior]

The ratings top to bottom moves around from a 10lb band similar to a limited to 20lb being a full handicap with weights below 10st7lb.

[Stormez]

Only dart I’ve thrown at this so far is Kilbricken Storm 33/1. Travelled like a dream in both starts this season, and Joe Tizzard has confirmed it is the plan.

[taylorch1990]

Only one I've backed for this is Sunset Showdown at 33-1 might be a bit low in the weights but hoping he'll sneak in.

[Istabraq]

Only dart I’ve thrown at this so far is Kilbricken Storm 33/1. Travelled like a dream in both starts this season, and Joe Tizzard has confirmed it is the plan.

I was very taken by the way he traveled on New Years Day and he's been gradually sliding down the weights, my only concern is whether the Tizzards are capable of a handicap plot....

[Scooby91]

Only dart I’ve thrown at this so far is Kilbricken Storm 33/1. Travelled like a dream in both starts this season, and Joe Tizzard has confirmed it is the plan.

If i had backed him, I wouldnt like the stayers hurdle entry. It means to me, that when he does go for a pertemps qualifier, they're running him to win it, Rather than leaving something in the tank. Otherwise why enter up for the big one.

[BigChaang]

Only dart I’ve thrown at this so far is Kilbricken Storm 33/1. Travelled like a dream in both starts this season, and Joe Tizzard has confirmed it is the plan.

Me too Stormez , Looked good last time out.

[Istabraq]

If i had backed him, I wouldnt like the stayers hurdle entry. It means to me, that when he does go for a pertemps qualifier, they're running him to win it, Rather than leaving something in the tank. Otherwise why enter up for the big one.

Good point that.
16/1 NRNB is a hell of a hit for buying some security...

[Eggs]

...Kilbricken Storm 25-1 (without boost) in the Hills any race market.

[punterorplonker]

This is funny..I have backed the storm aswell.. most importantly I backed him 2 years ago also...that was my finest Cheltenham profit ever

[Stormez]

If i had backed him, I wouldnt like the stayers hurdle entry. It means to me, that when he does go for a pertemps qualifier, they're running him to win it, Rather than leaving something in the tank. Otherwise why enter up for the big one.

Guess we’ll find out soon!

[Kevloaf]

Smart moves that are obvious to us are probably just as obvious to the handicapper. If they aren't, he isn't doing the job properly. Until the weights are announced, you can assume nothing.

Handicappers job is to assess the literal form.

Our job is to assess where we think that form is tinkered with?



If the handicappers are allocating marks on what they consider 'smart moves' they aren't doing their job properly.