Champion Bumper Tips & Predictions
2024 Champion Bumper Tips
The Champion Bumper is the only National Hunt Flat race at the Cheltenham Festival. It is the final race on day two of the meeting. It is open to horses ages between four and six, and it takes place over 2m½f on the Old Course.
A maximum field of 24 runners can feature in the leading National Hunt Flat race of the season. It has been dominated by Irish trainer Willie Mullins over the last couple of decades, and he has been successful a record 12 times, including in 2022 when Facile Vega gave him a third win in four years.
Most Successful Horse: No Horse has won this race more than once.
Most Successful Jockey: Ruby Walsh & Patrick Mullins
Most Successful Trainer: Willie Mullins (4 wins)
5.30 - Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1, 2m)
Willie Mullins is responsible for nine runners in the Champion Bumper and it is significant that Patrick Mullins has chosen to ride Jasmin De Vaux.
However, Simon Munir and Isaac Souede also have a fascinating contender in C’EST TA CHANCE.
His short-head defeat on his rules debut in January was given a big boost by the winner following up easily and he looks a strong stayer. You Oughta Know is a big player on his Leopardstown trial second as well.
Selection: C’Est Ta Chance
Champion Bumper FAQs
Who has won the Champion Bumper?
The most recent Champion Bumper winners can be found below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer & Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Dream to Share | John Gleeson & John Kiely |
| 2022 | Facile Vega | Patrick Mullins & Willie Mullins |
| 2021 | Sir Gerhard | Rachael Blackmore & Willie Mullins |
| 2020 | Ferny Hollow | Paul Townend & Willie Mullins |
| 2019 | Envoi Allen | Jamie Codd & Gordon Elliott |
| 2018 | Relegate | Katie Walsh & Willie Mullins |
When is the 2024 Champion Bumper?
The Grade 1 National Hunt flat race, this year's Champion Bumper is the final race of the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, starting at 17:30 on Wednesday 13th March 2024.
What distance is the Champion Bumper?
Run on the Old Course, the Grand Annual Chase? has a distance of 2 miles and 1/2 furlong, this is the equivalent of 3,298 metres.
What is the prize money for the Champion Bumper?
The total purse for the 2024 Champion Bumper is £80,000 with the winner of the race taking home £45,560.
