Champion Bumper 2020

[billymag]

Think i heard that Garry Sheehan is getting a helicopter over from Warwick to Newbury so he can ride Rouge Vif and thebannerkingrebel so I wonder if hes just jumping in so maybe not quite the pointer it looks, but certainly worth keeping an eye on the betting at the least

[Craigy14]

Think i heard that Garry Sheehan is getting a helicopter over from Warwick to Newbury so he can ride Rouge Vif and thebannerkingrebel so I wonder if hes just jumping in so maybe not quite the pointer it looks, but certainly worth keeping an eye on the betting at the least

I see, aye probably that then.

Does look a fairly hot bumper for over here so Fergals runner at Newbury probably appeals a lot more than his runner at Warwick I suppose. I know (don’t think) he’s a stable jockey but uses him a fair bit so you’d assume he would have been on the runner at Warwick.

[Splinterboy82]

Good looking bumper at Newbury today.

A mate noticed that Paddy Brennan was riding at Warwick today but then heads to Newbury to ride Fergals horse Brief Ambition in the bumper. Do we read much into that? 4th at Cheltenham behind Israel champ last time after winning on debut.

Edit - Fergal has a horse in the Warwick bumper hence mentioning this

From Paddy’s blog Craigy:

Brief Ambition
He ran a good race when fourth at Cheltenham back in November and I think that form entitles him to a lot of respect here, especially as I think he hated every second of the heavy ground that day. His point win came on good ground, and I think he has been crying out for a return to a decent surface. He is right up there with our better bumper horses, and he has a good chance in a typically competitive Newbury bumper.

[Craigy14]

Yeah I thought he’d be suited by the ground, also the fact hendo has pulled his which seem to like heavy.

I’ve taken him today hopefully a get a run for the money.

[Cashew King]

Bryan Drew update having purchased Panic Attack

"To be honest it was an easy decision to give her to David. I've been a long-standing owner there and he has invested in his facilities and he has invested in a lot of good youngsters and most importantly he has been delivering the results."

However, despite her prominence in the ante-post betting for Cheltenham, Drew refused to confirm that was a definite target.

He said: "We are still learning about her, to be honest. I think you would say that both the Aintree Grade Two (mares') race and the Champion Bumper will be under consideration.
"It is a big ask to take a four-year-old to the Champion Bumper, but we will give it a lot of thought and all the doors are open to her.
"She is an exciting prospect and I can't wait to see her in my blue and orange silks."

[Kevloaf]

Bryan Drew update having purchased Panic Attack

"To be honest it was an easy decision to give her to David. I've been a long-standing owner there and he has invested in his facilities and he has invested in a lot of good youngsters and most importantly he has been delivering the results."

However, despite her prominence in the ante-post betting for Cheltenham, Drew refused to confirm that was a definite target.

He said: "We are still learning about her, to be honest. I think you would say that both the Aintree Grade Two (mares') race and the Champion Bumper will be under consideration.
"It is a big ask to take a four-year-old to the Champion Bumper, but we will give it a lot of thought and all the doors are open to her.
"She is an exciting prospect and I can't wait to see her in my blue and orange silks."

Easy decision to move her from Mullins to Pipe?

Mug sentence.

[JackieMoon33]

Easy decision to move her from Mullins to Pipe?

Mug sentence.

Hopefully there will be a mares handicap hurdle at next years Festival for her to run in

[AnFiieLD.]

Easy decision to move her from Mullins to Pipe?

Mug sentence.

+1 - What results has he been getting also?

[ryanh97]

Gonna have to wait for FH. Punchestown off for flash flooding

[Cashew King]

Gonna have to wait for FH. Punchestown off for flash flooding

If you want a laugh though - watch the weather report on Punchestown Twitter early this morning where despite being lashed by rain the update was - the orange warning will only be a yellow warning by this afternoon- so we’re all good to go!

An hour later it’s off - full marks for his optimism

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Bryan Drew must love wasting money; he’s spent absolute fortunes on horses in recent years (dread to think what this one has cost him) then keeps sending them to Pipe

[The King Pimm]

I’ve been let down betting David Pipe horses so many times over the past 3 years and whilst it’s a big surprise to see Panic Attack move stables to him the Pipe yard is in really good form at present. I don’t know the current strike rate but I’ve noticed many more Pipe trained winners since the start of the year so maybe a revival at Pond House is underway??

[Middle_Of_March]

This is a weird old race right now.

If you were starting from scratch and hadn’t had a bet at this point, who would it be and why? I honestly don’t think I fancy anything and having cashed Ferny and POP unlikely to run, I’m stumped. I did whack a 2 point free bet on the fav at 11/4 as she was crossing the line the other day but I really don’t fancy her at that price and I think it was a bit of a panic bet in all honesty.

[JackieMoon33]

Bryan Drew must love wasting money; he’s spent absolute fortunes on horses in recent years (dread to think what this one has cost him) then keeps sending them to Pipe

I don’t understand it either. Both him and Caroline Tisdall have spent a lot of money yet continue to persist with Pipe. I’m sure they have their reasons but they can’t be success based.

[Quevega]

This is a weird old race right now.

If you were starting from scratch and hadn’t had a bet at this point, who would it be and why? I honestly don’t think I fancy anything and having cashed Ferny and POP unlikely to run, I’m stumped. I did whack a 2 point free bet on the fav at 11/4 as she was crossing the line the other day but I really don’t fancy her at that price and I think it was a bit of a panic bet in all honesty.

Appreciate It looks a good thing to me.
Looks miles clear of the Irish and they look miles clear of the UK lot.