Champion Bumper Stats Cheltenham Wednesday 13th March
The Champion Bumper at Cheltenham is a key race that provides insights into the potential future stars of National Hunt racing. Here’s a summary of the trends that have characterized the winners of this race:
Age:
All of the last 12 winners were aged 5 or 6.
Price:
3 of the last 12 winners were favourites, and 7 of the 12 winners were in the top 3 in the betting.
Last Run:
All of the last 12 winners won on their previous run before the Champion Bumper, and 7 of the 12 winners ran within the last 39 days.
Previous Course Form:
2 of the last 12 winners had at least 1 previous run at Cheltenham, and both had 1 previous win at Cheltenham.
Previous Distance Form:
All of the last 12 winners had at least 1 run over 15-17 furlongs, 11 of the 12 winners had at least 2 previous runs over this distance, and all had at least 1 previous win, with 8 having at least 2 previous wins.
Previous NH Flat Form:
All of the last 12 winners had at least 2 previous NH flat runs, all had at least 1 previous NH flat win, and 10 had at least 2 previous NH flat wins.
Rating:
All of the last 12 winners were rated 118 or higher.
Season Form:
All of the last 12 winners had at least 1 run and 1 win that season.
Future Form Trends:
7 of the last 12 winners won on their next run after Cheltenham, and 3 placed on their next run.
8 of the last 12 winners ran in the Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) next time out, with 4 of those winning and 3 placing.
Rest of The Season Runs:
7 of the last 12 winners ran in at least 1 more race that season, with 3 winning at least 1 more race, and 2 placing in at least 1 more race.
Next Cheltenham Festival Run:
3 of the last 12 winners ran in the Supreme Novice Hurdle at the next Cheltenham Festival, with 1 winning and 1 placing.
2 of the last 12 winners ran in the Ballymore Novices Hurdle at the next Cheltenham Festival, with both winning.
