Champion Bumper Tips
The Champion Bumper is the final race run on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. That falls on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 and the official starting time is 4:50pm.
One of the more unique races during the Cheltenham Festival, the Champion Bumper is a flat race for prospective jumpers which often perform well over the hurdles or steeplechase later in their careers.
Holding a Grade 1 status, the Champion Bumper might be worth only £75,000, but it has produced the likes of Cue Card and Florida Pearl, which both went on to win other top races during the festival.
It also gives the flat jockeys a chance to ride up in the weights and bettors love having a flutter on the exciting Champion Bumper.
Cheltenham Day 2 Tips 2021 (Wednesday)
| Time | Wednesday Races | Tips / 2021 Results | Bet / Watch Replays |
| 13:20 | Novices' Hurdle | WON: Bob Olinger to win 6/4 |  |
| 13:55 | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase | Result: Monkfish 1/4F |  |
| 14:50 | Coral Cup | WON: Craigneiche (EW) 7/1 |  |
| 15:05 | Champion Chase | Result: Put The Kettle On 17/2 |  |
| 15:40 | Cross Country Chase | WON: Tiger Roll to win 9/2 | |
| 16:15 | Grand Annual Chase | Result: Sky Pirate 14/1 | |
| 16:50 | Champion Bumper | WON: Sir Gerhard to win 7/4 |  |
2020 Champion Bumper Best Bookmakers & Free Bets
Have a look at which of the bookmaker special offers you can use in the Champion Bumper or which Cheltenham Festival free bets you can use on the race:
Weatherbys Champion Bumper Free Bets 2021
| Bookmaker | Free Bet | Promo Code | Claim Free Bet |
| Bet £100 Get £100 | Code: NEWBONUS | £100 bonus |
| Bet £5 Get £40 | Day 2 Free Bet | £40 Bonus |
| Bet £10 Get £60 | Code: S60 (mobile) | £60 bonus |
| Bet £20 Get £30 | Code: NEWBONUS | £30 Bonus |
Champion Bumper 2021 Betting Tips
Once the 2020/21 National Hunt racing season begins, we’ll have long-term ante-post tips for the 2021 Champion Bumper as contenders emerge. You can find our final Champion Bumper tips here.
Champion Bumper 2021 Runners & Results 16:50
| Runner | Best Odds | Place Bet |
| Kilcruit | 2/1 | |
| Sir Gerhard | 2/1 | |
| Three Stripe Life | 8/1 | |
| Ramillies | 16/1 |  |
| Elle Est Belle | 16/1 | |
| Chemical Energy | 25/1 | |
| Grangee | 25/1 | |
| Wonderwall | 28/1 |  |
| I Like to Move It | 28/1 | |
| Cool Jet | 33/1 | |
| Non Runner No Bet | Best Odds Guaranteed | |
| E/W Terms | 1/5 Odds - 3 Places | See all Runners |
Champion Bumper Key Facts
| Date | Wednesday March 17, 2021 |
| Time | 4:50pm |
| Track | Cheltenham |
| Distance | 2m 1/2f |
| Status | Grade 1 |
| Prize Money | £75,000 |
| Age | 4-6YO |
Champion Bumper Winners
Willie Mullins has a great record producing flat winners which eventually become jumping stars. Mullins has lined up nine winners of the Champion Bumper, easily putting him at the top of the Champion Bumper winners’ list.
The Champion Bumper past winners include famous names and despite being a relatively new race on the Cheltenham Festival card, it has become one of the must-see races.
| Year | Champion Bumper Winners |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Ferny Hollow |
| 2019 | Envoi Allen |
| 2018 | Relegate |
| 2017 | Fayonagh |
| 2016 | Ballyandy |
| 2015 | Moon Racer |
| 2014 | Silver Concorde |
| 2013 | Briar Hill |
| 2012 | Champagne Fever |
| 2011 | Cheltenian |
| 2010 | Cue Card |
| 2009 | Dunguib |
| 2008 | Cousin Vinny |
| 2007 | Cork All Star |
| 2006 | Hairy Molly |
| 2005 | Missed That |
| 2004 | Total Enjoyment |
| 2003 | Liberman |
| 2002 | Pizarro |
| 2001 | no race |
| 2000 | Joe Cullen |
| 1999 | Monsignor |
| 1998 | Alexander Banquet |
Champion Bumper History
The first Champion Bumper was held in 1992 when being taken out by Montelado for trainer Pat Flynn and jockey Richard Dunwoody.
It’s the most prestigious flat race on the National Hunt calendar and the winner often goes on to have a storied career over the jumps.
Having had many sponsors, including Weatherbys, Tote and Guinness, it is now called the Champion Bumper and it has been a successful race for the Irish runners. The Irish have dominated the Champion Bumper, mostly due to Willie Mullins but punters should look for the Irish runners.
Ruby Walsh has scored three wins in the Champion Bumper and his last win came in 2013 with Briar Hill, but one of the more famous wins in the Champion Bumper came in 2018 when Katie Walsh scored her third Cheltenham Festival win.
The 2015 Irish Grand National winner brought the house down when scoring aboard the Willie Mullins-trained runner in 2018 and it was a popular win with punters.
Flat jockey Jamie Spencer scored a win in 2002 with Pizarro, showing that the flat jockeys can have success during the carnival.
In 1996, Willie Mullins became the only man to train and ride the winner of the Champion Bumper with Wither or Which.
Mullins has trained many winners of the Champion Bumper since then, with his most recent success coming in 2020, when Ferny Hallow outstayed stablemate Appreciate It to give Mullins a 1-2.
Mullins has trained many winners of the Champion Bumper since then, with his most recent success coming in 2020, when Ferny Hallow outstayed stablemate Appreciate It to give Mullins a 1-2.
Champion Bumper FAQs
When is the Champion Bumper?
The Cheltenham Champion Bumper is the seventh and final race on Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, March 17th.
What time is the Cheltenham Champion Bumper?
The 2021 Cheltenham Champion Bumper is due off at 4.50pm on Wednesday, March 17th 2021.
Who won the 2020 Cheltenham Champion Bumper?
Ferny Hollow headed a 1-2 for Willie Mullins, beating Appreciate It by a couple of lengths.
Who will win the Cheltenham Champion Bumper?
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