'He’s the best horse, he’ll win' - Ruby Walsh is certain this horse wins on Friday
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CHELTENHAM
12 March 2025
Wednesday 12th March
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Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 87y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 17
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
One of his strong stable's main contenders after impressing at Navan a month ago
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 123
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Sft/Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 1/11 | Burrows Drive (5L) | 9/4F | - | 126 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Aintree form has taken some knocks and Harry Skelton prefers Fortune De Mer
11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 123
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 2NHF | 11-6 | 1/6 | The Blue Room (2L) | 10/11F | - | 108 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-1 | 1/7 | Bespoke Tailor (9L) | 10/11F | - | 111 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (26%)
Won easily at Newbury but in a modest race and has a lot to find on all the figures
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 114
Days: 125
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Gd | 4NHF | 10-13 | 1/6 | Bobajob (6½L) | 16/5 | - | 112 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Course Listed winner; forget last time as he pulled too hard off tepid fractions
214
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 125
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-11 | 4/12 | Spectacularsunrise (6½L) | 10/11F | - | 106 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | NHFL | 11-2 | 1/6 | Block Rockin Beats (½L) | 5/2 | - | 118 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 2NHF | 11-1 | 2/14 | Block Rockin Beats (½L) | 5/1 | - | 106 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (33%)
Well regarded by his top yard and couldn't have been more impressive at Punchestown
1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 124
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NHF | 12-0 | 1/10 | Begorra Man (4¼L) | 8/15F | - | 129 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Held by Kalypso'chance on their Navan clash and there are others for him to worry about
4212
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 123
Days: 87
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y/Sft | NHFL | 11-10 | 2/5 | Kalypso'chance (4½L) | 3/1 | - | 120 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft | NHF | 11-0 | 1/8 | Shesakindofmagic (24L) | 4/1 | - | 120 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Y/Sft | 4yNHF | 11-7 | 2/9 | Colcannon (2¾L) | 14/1 | - | 114 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-2 | 4/7 | Windbeneathmywings (10½L) | 5/2J | - | 100 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Nice prospect but might just lack the finishing kick to win one of these
13
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 123
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHFG2 | 11-10 | 3/9 | Colcannon (1¾L) | 3/1 | - | 123 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft | NHF | 12-0 | 1/7 | Coyote Spirit (3½L) | 2/9F | - | 108 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Has won twice in the mud, really impressing at Windsor last time; he's promising
11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 126
Days: 52
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2NHF | 11-8 | 1/10 | Kocktail Bleu (3L) | 7/2 | - | 118 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Hy | 5MdNHF | 11-1 | 1/10 | Supreme Malinas (shd) | 9/2 | - | 110 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Seems well regarded but very opposable on what he's achieved to date
16
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 120
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHFG2 | 11-10 | 6/9 | Colcannon (4L) | 11/4F | - | 121 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 18f Y/Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 1/13 | Road Exile (nse) | 8/1 | - | 108 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
British point winner; unextended in his two Irish bumpers and clearly very talented
11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 130
Days: 87
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y/Sft | NHFL | 11-10 | 1/5 | Heads Up (4½L) | 5/4F | - | 130 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | NHF | 11-11 | 1/9 | Soir De Garde (15L) | 9/4F | - | 126 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Easy winner of a British point and Warwick bumper; trainer has threatened to win this
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 118
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Keops Des Bordes (3½L) | 100/30 | - | 115 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Listed winner last season before held in a Grade 1; has a long absence to overcome
11-9
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 122
Days: 315
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 11-8 | 9/12 | Redemption Day (28L) | 33/1 | - | 99 |
| 24 Mar 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | 4yNHFL | 11-6 | 1/10 | Putapoundinthejar (7½L) | 13/8F | - | 126 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-10 | 1/14 | Wartime Leader (1½L) | 100/30F | - | 116 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has a solid profile but it's likely that he lacks the same star potential of some in here
122
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 123
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHFG2 | 11-10 | 2/9 | Colcannon (1½L) | 13/2 | - | 123 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | NHF | 12-0 | 2/5 | Carrigmoornaspruce (¾L) | 18/5 | - | 123 |
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Sft/Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 1/11 | Pounds At The Time (5½L) | 2/5F | - | 103 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Bolted up at Gowran last month; since purchased by JP McManus and moved to Willie Mullins
1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 127
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 17f Sft | NHFM | 11-4 | 1/14 | Champagne Venture (28L) | 20/1 | - | 121 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Powered away from a solid yardstick in a Grade 2 for mares; females have won this
11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: 130
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHFG2M | 11-7 | 1/10 | Switch From Diesel (7½L) | 9/1 | - | 124 |
| 31 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 18.5f Sft | NHFM | 11-11 | 1/16 | Derryville (5L) | 5/2F | - | 110 |
Fourth in a Listed event but has masses to find and maidens don't win this race
24
Age: 4
Weight: 10-11
OR: 112
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yNHFL | 11-0 | 4/16 | Precious Metal (4¼L) | 50/1 | - | 95 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 53yMdNHF | 11-2 | 2/12 | Herbygoesbananas (2¾L) | 16/1 | - | 87 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Off since a Bangor win in December; only one 4yo (Cue Card) has won this race since 1995
1
Age: 4
Weight: 10-11
OR: 115
Days: 89
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 43yNHF | 11-2 | 1/6 | Sherminator (hd) | 8/1 | - | 90 |
16
D
Highland Haven
J: Jonathan Burke
T: Fergal O'Brien
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
162
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: 117
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 2NHFM | 11-6 | 2/13 | Strong Run (hd) | 12/1 | - | 110 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | NHFLM | 11-2 | 6/8 | Supreme Malinas (17½L) | 4/1 | - | 89 |
| 10 Nov 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 5NHFM | 11-2 | 1/12 | Mighty Fleur (2¼L) | 11/1 | - | 104 |
Verdict
Willie Mullins again brings strength in numbers but one who could repel his battalion is KALYPSO'CHANCE who has looked exciting.
Kalypso'chance
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Copacabana,
4/1 Gameofinches,
11/2 Kalypso'chance,
6/1 Bambino Fever,
12/1 Aqua Force,
16/1 El Cairos,
No Drama This End,
18/1 Fortune De Mer,
Idaho Sun,
25/1 I Started A Joke,
33/1 Heads Up,
He Can't Dance,
40/1 Shuttle Diplomacy,
Sortudo,
50/1 Dalston Lad,
Lancelot Allen,
66/1 Highland Haven,
100/1 Caballero Cliff
Relevant Tips
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