Champion Bumper ‘25

[Muswell]

Possibly / probably but after JDV last year prepared to throw a few quid to find out

[DenmanSacre]

I wouldn't be chancing anything in the Bumper now until we see the DRF races. I've got Future Prospect and Classical Creek, which looks dead, but I've not seen anything to beat Future Prospect. The Mares bumper at the DRF could be the most competitive bumper we see pre Cheltenham

The vibes around Kalypso are odd - he's been their best bumper horse and Elliott and others keen to talk about others and quiet on him.

Adiemus is just a blind guess, just like the Mullins horse yesterday. If they've been in a PTP or there's been a bit of chat about them previously like we had with Facile Vega, then you've got something to base a bet on.

Backing him before today you're just guessing he's going to be good based on him either being in this bumper (Jasmin won it last year),no Mullins gelding putting their hand up yet or whatever other reason.

The bumper today is poor - American Jukebox isn't very good, the winner of his bumper at Christmas sold yesterday for not very much for a Leopardstown bumper winner and his first run was awful. He may win today without actually needing to be any good.

It may pay off with this one today but could have had a bet on dozens of horses in this race already based on any reasoning for Adiemus today.

[ComplyOrDie]

My Champion Bumper efforts have been a shit show.

Too many 'potential good things' have turned out to be rotten.

A bad year for it for me.

I think Future Propsect is the best I've seen at least, so she may be my hail Mary play.

[JackieMoon33]

My Champion Bumper efforts have been a shit show.

Too many 'potential good things' have turned out to be rotten.

A bad year for it for me.

I think Future Propsect is the best I've seen at least, so she may be my hail Mary play.

Yep it’s been a bollocks this year. I’d agree with DenmanSacre that Future Prospect is just about the nicest one so far.

[darlojim]

Is this not just another 1 off the conveyor belt? There's been so many this season from Gordon and Willie and 'bumper horse'

Maybe they don't have any outstanding ones this year (Willie especially)

The mare of Willies was the most impressive I've seen from him and obviously Kalypso from Gordon, but with Giggy willing to chuck Jalon in the bumper too, does that mean Kalypso isn't going? Can't imagine the O'learys throwing loads of darts at it.

Off the Conveyor (IRE)

[DenmanSacre]

Early markets up for the DRF. Those who like Amen Kate should like her current price. Probably be better cashing out Cheltenham and putting it on her at the DRF, and if she wins, roll it on her new price.

Future Prospect will win for me but done cover on Amen Kate to win my DRF and Cheltenham stake back on Future Prospect. Hope we see her settle better and show us a proper performance.

[Kevloaf]

Early markets up for the DRF. Those who like Amen Kate should like her current price. Probably be better cashing out Cheltenham and putting it on her at the DRF, and if she wins, roll it on her new price.

Future Prospect will win for me but done cover on Amen Kate to win my DRF and Cheltenham stake back on Future Prospect. Hope we see her settle better and show us a proper performance.

Do you think they'd definitely go to Cheltenham with Future Prospect?

Think I read in the stable tour they'd very much targeted this race at the DRF for her .... and then would they maybe keep her back for the Mares bumpers and farm them?

Not looked at historical results yet

[DenmanSacre]

Do you think they'd definitely go to Cheltenham with Future Prospect?

Think I read in the stable tour they'd very much targeted this race at the DRF for her .... and then would they maybe keep her back for the Mares bumpers and farm them?

Not looked at historical results yet

No idea. Think they'll see how she gets on. She was similar NRNB and antepost few weeks ago so I've done NRNB. She's their best chance IMO. I think Patrick can't do the weight on the Mares IIRC in the Cheltenham bumper so could be a potential Townend ride.

[Kevloaf]

No idea. Think they'll see how she gets on. She was similar NRNB and antepost few weeks ago so I've done NRNB. She's their best chance IMO. I think Patrick can't do the weight on the Mares IIRC in the Cheltenham bumper so could be a potential Townend ride.

Bit of a blessing in disguise

I've got her at 14 but just added 10s NRNB



Similar to the comments above I've just had the scatter gun out .... -3.7 pts net from cashout so far for the race which actually isn't as bad as I thought it'd be

I might be missing some failed TWAF though in that, not checked....and who cares

[ComplyOrDie]

No Kalypso'chance in the Future Stars bumper at the DRF.

[Lobos]

No Kalypso'chance in the Future Stars bumper at the DRF.

Ouch ! Wasn't expecting that.

[Exar Essay]

That's odd. It's Gordon's well trodden path Navan in mid-December - DRF - Cheltenham. There's nowhere else to run, so it must be straight there, or else there's been an issue.

[JackieMoon33]

That's odd. It's Gordon's well trodden path Navan in mid-December - DRF - Cheltenham. There's nowhere else to run, so it must be straight there, or else there's been an issue.

Classical Creek spat him out on the gallops so they've decided to retire him

.... and then I woke up.

[Quevega]

Gordon keeping all his dreams alive.
Often does this.
Except when he’s sure he has a proper horse.

[Lobos]

Classical Creek spat him out on the gallops so they've decided to retire him

.... and then I woke up.

So Classical Creek or He can't Dance now his number 1


That happens to be the only two Bumper horses I've backed.....