2016 Champion Bumper

[jkite16]

Augusta Kate - Champion Bumper?

I've been backing Augusta Kate (25/1) quite heavily since November time for the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.

Mullins has come out and said they're not sure if the mare is going to Cheltenham Festival and they may aim for Aintree or Punchestown in April... Does anyone have any idea if there's been an update on this??

Unfortunately for me, the Champion Bumper isn't a qualifying race for NRNB, so I could be set to lose my stake if she doesn't go to Cheltenham!

[iainmcf]

As far as I know Augusta Kate was to be aimed at Aintree but theres been no update since they said that but in your favour perhaps is the fact theres no outstanding Mullins bumper horse as yet and the one Wullie likes,Admiral Chief,is Giggy owned and they dont like the bumper so it may not run at the festiva and its been difficult to train recently and hasnt been out so far.Also Fulham Road Riccis best bumper horse is injured and wont make the festival so they may have a change of heart with Augusta Kate but thats just my opinion.

[Faugheen_Machine]

I think they'll save her for Aintree but hope they don't JKite.

welcome to the site btw

[Istabraq]

Augusta Kate has to be a serious contender if heading for Cheltenham, having won her two bumpers very easily the runner up in her Navan race went out and won a maiden hurdle by 39l.
But the current price probably reflects this, any positive statement by Mullins about her participation and I'm sure she'll halve in price

[Old Vic]

Great British racing should beg the owners to run at the Festival.

Would be huge coverage forthe Masters Syndicate, made up of leading owners Andrea and Graham Wylie, golfer Lee Westwood, agent Chubby Chandler, ex-footballer Alan Shearer and television presenters Ant and Dec.

[KingSprinterSacre]

yep, the info I heard also is that she skips chelt in favour of the mares bumper at aintree

[gjt7756]

Do we know for sure fulham road is definitely out injured for Cheltenham, again it's a horse the stable hasn't shed much light on publicly...?

[Faugheen_Machine]

I'm not sure WPM has said publicly but Patrick Mullins did confirm he was out for the season (possibly on ATR, I can't remember).

[paz247]

Sutton Manor entered at Thurles tomorrow, bought by WM & HK last year at the festival sales, they were hopeful it would return this year to run in the bumper, unfortunately it's owned by Gigginstown so can't see it, unless it wins extremely well tomorrow and WM can twist their arm like he's trying to do with Admiral Chief

[KingSprinterSacre]

Do we know for sure fulham road is definitely out injured for Cheltenham, again it's a horse the stable hasn't shed much light on publicly...?

fractured leg

[Yeehaa]

"He was doing nice work at home & I'd say he'll go @CheltenhamRaces " @WillieMullinsNH Battleford 4/6fav @punchestownrace

"We are aiming Augusta Kate @Sandownpark but she could yet go @CheltenhamRaces It depends how race shapes up" @WillieMullinsNH

[loveracing]

"We are aiming Augusta Kate @Sandownpark but she could yet go @CheltenhamRaces It depends how race shapes up" @WillieMullinsNH

A sign of hope for you JKite.

It would be great for the owners if she ran at the Fest. This will do the world of racing good and raise the viewings on TV if the media promote it right.

[jkite16]

I read about this yesterday on Racing UK, I can only hope they send her to Cheltenham. I keep trying to come up with reasons as to why they would send her anywhere else, still haven't got one!

Couldn't agree more that it'll be great for viewings if they promote this right. Fingers crossed!

[Yeehaa]

When is something going to show itself for this

[Istabraq]

Big couple of days for bumper clues, two very interesting divisions at Kempton tomorrow and then the listed bumper at Newbury on Saturday, maybe something will finally advertise their crudentials for Cheltenham...