5.15 Champion Bumper
What’s this bloody Flat race doing at jump racing’s biggest Festival?
And more to the point, how come all the purists accept it as though it’s the most natural thing in the world?
Perhaps they have come to love the race as it’s a real belter for highlighting good horses of the future - examples of this abound but remember it’s often horses down the field or placed here that prove to be the real long-term diamonds.
Trends For Winners
- Last time out winner - 16/18
- 1st or 2nd last time out - 13/14
- Irish-trained - 14/19
- At least three bumper runs - 6/8
- No previous runs in calendar year - 5/8
- Unbeaten in bumpers - 11/19
- Trained by bumper genius Willie Mullins - 6/19
Recent Winners
| Year | Horse | Age | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Cheltenian | 5 | P Hobbs | 14/1 |
| 2010 | Cue Card | 4 | C L Tizzard | 40/1 |
| 2009 | Dunguib | 6 | P Fenton | 9/2 |
| 2008 | Cousin Vinny | 5 | W P Mullins | 12/1 |
| 2007 | Cork All Star | 5 | Mrs J Harrington | 11/2 |
| 2006 | Hairy Molly | 6 | J Crowley | 33/1 |
| 2005 | Missed That | 6 | W P Mullins | 7/2F |
| 2004 | Total Enjoyment | 5 | T Cooper | 7/1 |
| 2003 | Liberman | 5 | M C Pipe | 2/1F |
| 2002 | Pizarro | 5 | E J O’Grady | 14/1 |
| 2000 | Joe Cullen | 5 | W P Mullins | 14/1 |
| 1999 | Monsignor | 5 | M Pitman | 50/1 |
| 1998 | Alexander Banquet | 5 | W P Mullins | 9/1 |
| 1997 | Florida Pearl | 5 | W P Mullins | 6/1 |
| 1996 | Wither Or Which | 5 | W P Mullins | 11/4 |
