Cheltenham Festival 2019: Pertemps Final betting preview: Latest runners, riders, odds and trainer quotes for the final field
Don't miss the latest trainer quotes ahead of the big three-mile handicap at Cheltenham on Thursday
A FIERCELY competitive field of 24 will go to post for the Pertemps on Thursday.
We've put together all the important info to help you find the winner of the second race on day three.
1. Walk To Freedom - Jessica Harrington/Robbie Power (10-1)
Flew home for second spot in a hot race at Leopardstown in which several of these ran.
Has to shoulder top-weight now but he ought to be in the mix.
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2. A Toi Phil - Gordon Elliott/Jack Kennedy (12-1)
Lost his way over fences but shaped with promise on switch back to hurdling.
On a potentially dangerous mark and one for the shortlist.
3. Sire Du Berlais - Gordon Elliott/Barry Geraghty (11-2)
Not given a hard time when sixth in a qualifier for this contest at Leopardstown.
Clearly been lined up for this contest and he is a huge player for his powerful yard.
4. Boyhood - Tom George/Paddy Brennan (20-1)
Ran well to finish a never-nearer third at Exeter last time out.
Will love this stamina test but he is now 13lb above his last winning mark.
5. Padleyourowncanoe - Colin Tizzard/Harry Cobden (25-1)
Won decisively at Wincanton in December but ran a shocker last time.
Others are more convincing and he is hard to fancy.
6. First Assignment - Ian Williams/Tom O'Brien (10-1)
Won pulling a cart over C&D in November off 12lb lower.
Solid placed efforts since then and he is one of the leading British contenders.
7. Eminent Poet - Venetia Williams/Charlie Deutsch (40-1)
Loves soft ground and made all for an impressive success at Sandown in December.
Struggled off revised mark since then and a similar story looks likely here.
8. Aaron Lad - Dr Richard Newland/Charlie Hammond (14-1)
Progressing nicely and showed a willing attitude to win a good race here in December.
Up 9lb but on an upward curve and likely to run well.
9. Culture De Sivola - Nick Williams/Lizzie Kelly (33-1)
Won a decent mares race at Kempton over Christmas and not disgraced the last twice.
A strong suspicion the handicapper has her measure now, though.
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10. Black Mischief - Harry Fry/Noel Fehily (25-1)
Won nicely at Haydock in November but flopped when last seen.
Yet to race over further than 2m5f and stamina is a big concern.
11. Not Many Left - Jessica Harrington/Mark Walsh (16-1)
Ran out a gutsy winner of a Huntingdon qualifier in first-time cheekpieces.
Good chance of getting involved if the headgear continues to have a positive effect.
12. Coole Cody - Michael Blake/Nick Scholfield (33-1)
Bounced back to form when second in a valuable race at Sandown last month.
Likes to go from the front and will be taken on for the lead here.
13. Theclockisticking - Stuart Edmunds/Ciaran Gethings (20-1)
Run over fences the last twice but reverts to hurdling off a decent mark.
Capable of going well but ideally needs the ground to dry out.
14. Thermistocles - Joseph O'Brien/J J Slevin (16-1)
Easy winner at Clonmel two starts ago and ran a cracker for third last time.
Improving all the time and he looks well-handicapped for his top yard.
15. Flemcara - Emma Lavelle/Aidan Coleman (20-1)
Ready winner of a qualifier at Exeter last time, beating a couple of these.
Stays well and handles soft ground, so he has to enter calculations off 4lb higher.
16. Cuneo - Henry De Bromhead/Rachael Blackmore (16-1)
Ran out a gutsy winner of a big-field event at Leopardstown in December.
Had several of these in behind that day and, for all this is harder, he should be in the mix.
17. Oh Land Abloom - Neil King/Bryony Frost (25-1)
Gained a deserved success after a string of good efforts when winning by a nose at Uttoxeter.
Only up 3lb but needs a massive career best to figure in the finish.
18. Wait For Me - Philip Hobbs/Michael Nolan (33-1)
More encouraging effort when third behind Padleyourowncanoe at Wincanton.
Now having his second run since a wind op, but he has never been the most convincing jumper.
19. Tobefair - Debra Hamer/Tom Bellamy (33-1)
Rattled up a winning sequence a couple of seasons ago but not won since.
Returned to form when second at Chepstow but will find at least a few too good.
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20. Samburu Shujaa - Philip Hobbs/Richard Johnson (12-1)
Improving six-year-old who made all for an impressive success at Chepstow latest.
On an upward curve and yard won this in 2014 with Fingal Bay.
21. Notwhatiam - Dan Skelton/Harry Skelton (14-1)
Holding his form well and caught the eye when fourth at Warwick last time.
Mark unchanged and likely that he has more to offer.
22. Champers On Ice - David Pipe/Tom Scudamore (16-1)
Good fourth on his return from a lay-off at Haydock last time out.
Will strip fitter for that outing and not on a bad mark.
23. Abolitionist - Dr Richard Newland/Sam Twiston-Davies (20-1)
Being prepared for the Grand National so on a good mark back hurdling.
Will need a big career-best to play a part.
24. Aspen Colorado - Jonjo O'Neill/Jonjo O'Neill Jr (40-1)
Back-to-back wins at Carlisle earlier in the season but pulled up last time.
Hopes pinned on a wind op sparking an improvement in form.