Champion Bumper Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
The Irish have farmed the Weatherby’s Champion Bumper in recent years, a Grade 1 National Hunt Flat race over two miles, which brings the curtain down on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival.
Some stars of the future have won this National Hunt Flat race over the years, including Florida Pearl, Cue Card and Envoi Allen.
Read on to see our Champion Bumper betting tips, odds, and Cheltenham Free Bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 12th - 5:20 pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £45,560 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & half-a-furlong |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 National Hunt Flat Race |
| Age: | 4-6 Years |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 10st 11lb (4yo), 11st 5lb (5-6yo), 7lb allowance for fillies and mares |
| Where to Watch? | Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
Champion Bumper Betting Offers & Free Bets
It's the final race of day two, but there's plenty of free bets and betting offers available below, which can be used on the Cheltenham Festival.
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Champion Bumper Betting Odds
A look at the betting market than Irish dominance is set to continue in this race according to betting sites.
Willie Mullins holds as strong a hand as you'd expect, the market will shift when riding arrangements are revealed, so that's definitely worth looking out for.
Champion Bumper Tips
To close off our day 2 Cheltenham tips, Paddy Brennan has a win and an each way selection for the Champion Bumper.
Paddy Brennan - Copacabana & Fortune De Mer EW
COPACABANA is the one I've been keeping an eye on.
I've done a few Cheltenham Previews, and you hear many of the Irish lads raving about this one.
I think Gameofinches is a horse that would prefer much softer ground. So for me, the main danger to Willie Mullins' runner is Kalypso'chance for Gordon Elliott - I see it coming down to those two.
If you're looking for an interest at a massive price, one to consider is FORTUNE DE MER (Each-Way) from the Skeltons' yard.
Ignore his last run - it wasn't about winning - they ran him to get a run into him because he was too fresh, and they wanted to take that edge off him before heading here.
I don't know whether you'd call it good or bad, but that run was just a setup for this - he could run a huge race - If he hadn't run last time, he'd be 6/1 here.
What Happened Last Year?
The 2024 Champion Bumper would go to Ireland and to Team Mullins.
Jasmin De Vaux was the winner, landing this race for another occasion for the Closutton boss.
Champion Bumper – Key Race Stats
- The last four-year-old to win was Cue Card in 2010. Since then, all winners have been either aged five or six.
- Just three favourites have won in the last 13 years
- 12 of the last 12 winners won on their previous run before the Champion Bumper
Previous Winners of the Champion Bumper
Check out the last five winners of the Champion Bumper below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Jasmin De Vaux |
| 2023 | A Dream To Share |
| 2022 | Facile Vega |
| 2021 | Sir Gerhard |
| 2020 | Ferny Hollow |
FAQs
Who won the Champion Bumper in 2024?
2024 saw Jasmin De Vaux storm up the Cheltenham hill to record another race win for Irish trainer Willie Mullins.
What day is the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham?
The Champion Bumper always brings the curtain down on Day 2 of Cheltenham Festival. In 2025, the race will be run on Wednesday, March 12th.
What is the distance of the Champion Bumper?
The Champion Bumper race is run over a distance of 2 miles on the Old Course.
Why are National Hunt Flat Races called Bumpers?
National Hunt Flat Races traditionally feature young and inexperienced horses, partnered by amateur jockeys. The term 'bumper' refer to the uncoordinated horses and jockeys who often bump into each other when racing.
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