Horse Racing: New Cheltenham Festival sponsor announced

Pertemps Group have been announced as sponsors of the long-distance handicap hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, 24 hours ahead of the first qualifier.

Chepstow stages the initial heat for the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Series Final, which will also have qualifiers at Market Rasen, Cheltenham, Wincanton, Leopardstown, Warwick and Haydock Park.