Champion Bumper Odds
When it comes to the Cheltenham Festival races, all eyes are normally on the betting odds for the feature hurdle or steeplechase races.
However, one race on the card flips all expectations, and this is the Champion Bumper.
The final race on day two of the festival, the Champion Bumper, is the most prestigious flat race to be held on the National Hunt calendar and often provides a first outing at the blue riband of jumping for horses who have yet to try their hand at novice hurdling.
With the Champion Bumper providing such as key stepping stone for many horses, many trainers target this as the chance to land a win at the festival.
As a grade one race, the Champion Bumper betting odds often indicate which horse has the strongest form heading into the race and who will top the betting odds as favourite as the race gets underway.
Browse Betting Odds for the Champion Bumper
The odds for the race are always changing, and the race favourite will not be confirmed until a few days before the main event, but you can still browse the ante-post markets to see if a pre-starting price suits your preference.
Overview of The Champion Bumper
The Cheltenham Festival is full of Grade 1 races, but the only race which is categorised as a flat race is the Champion Bumper.
Established in 1992, it’s a race open to horses aged between four to six, a specific age limit that is not applied to other races at the Festival. Raced on the old course at Cheltenham, there are no hurdles or jumps to take. It’s simply a two-mile flat race in which some leading flat jockeys choose to partake.
There are specific weights which they will need to carry, with four-year-olds carrying 10st 12lb and five to six-year-olds carrying 11st 5lb. Like many races at Cheltenham, mares who choose to take part will be given a 7lb allowance.
Bet on the Champion Bumper
The Champion Bumper is a race which favours the favourite horse in the betting and the Irish trainers, so it’s always worth taking that form into consideration when browsing the markets. However, if you’re looking to place win or each-way bets, we have all of the latest race odds listed.
Champion Bumper FAQs
What day is the Champion Bumper?
The Champion Bumper is on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival.
What is the distance of the Champion Bumper?
The race is 2 miles and 87 yards.
What type of race is the Champion Bumper?
The race is a national hunt flat race which means no obstacles will be taken.
What are the weights for the Champion Bumper?
The weights carried are 10st 11lb and 11st 5lb.
Where can I find Champion Bumper Betting Tips?
If you're looking to place a bet on the Champion Bumper but aren't sure exactly which horse to bet on, check out our Champion Bumper betting tips blog.