Champion Bumper Tips & Predictions
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 13 times, including in 2024 with Jasmin De Vaux.
5.30 - Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1, 2m)
Willie Mullins is responsible for five runners in the Champion Bumper and it is Patrick Mullins riding the favourite, Copacabana.
Gameofinches comes into the race on the back of a National Hunt victory in February at Punchestown, making it one win from one race in National Hunt races.
Trained by Gordon Elliott, Kalypso’chance, has a great record going into the Champion Bumper with two wins from two in National Hunt races. Currently priced at 5/1, Kalypso’chance could be one to keep an eye on.
Champion Bumper FAQs
Who has won the Champion Bumper?
The most recent Champion Bumper winners can be found below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer & Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kalypso’chance | Gordon Elliott & J W Kennedy |
| 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 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.
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 Champion Bumper is £80,000 with the winner of the race taking home £45,560.
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to change