The Champion Bumper produces plenty of confident opinions from a relatively small amount of public evidence. That is part of its appeal and part of the difficulty. A horse may have won its only race easily without showing how it will respond when asked a much harder question. The sensible approach is to be precise about what you know and what you are imagining.
The Festival race without obstacles
The Champion Bumper is a Grade 1 National Hunt Flat race on the Old Course. There are no hurdles or fences, so the relevant evidence concerns movement, pace, position, temperament and finishing effort rather than public jumping form.
The race has been restricted to horses aged four to six; confirm the current renewal’s formal conditions when entries open. Do not confuse a bumper with an ordinary Flat race when comparing experience. The horses’ backgrounds and intended careers can be quite different.
Champion Bumper
Stats & trends.
Go beyond the winner. Study the price, the preparation and the next run. The detail is yours to explore.
Winners returned as favourite, joint or co-favourite
calculated from listed winner records
Above: shares calculated from the listed winners. These are historical characteristics, not a runner’s chance of winning.
Every winner. Every detail.
2015–2026 · Follow the same horses from their preparation to what happened next.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Weight | Price | Runners | Fav. position | Rating | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | ||||||||||
| 2026 | The Mourne Rambler | Colin Keane | Noel Meade | 5 | 11-7 | 15/2 | 21 | 14th/19th | 126 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Bambino Fever | Jody Townend | Willie Mullins | 5 | 11-0 | 4/1 2F | 17 | 11th | 130 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | Jasmin De Vaux | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 5 | 11-7 | 9/2 2F | 19 | 3rd | 126 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | A Dream To Share | J L Gleeson | John Kiely | 5 | 11-7 | 7/2 2F | 21 | 2nd | 135 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | Facile Vega | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 5 | 11-5 | 15/8 F | 20 | 1st | 138 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 | Sir Gerhard | Rachael Blackmore | Willie Mullins | 6 | 11-5 | 85/40 2F | 14 | 2nd | 132 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | Ferny Hollow | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 5 | 11-5 | 11/1 | 23 | 2nd | 124 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | Envoi Allen | J J Codd | Gordon Elliott | 5 | 11-5 | 2/1 F | 14 | 1st | 127 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | Relegate | Katie Walsh | Willie Mullins | 5 | 10-12 | 25/1 | 23 | 4th | 120 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | Fayonagh | J J Codd | Gordon Elliott | 6 | 10-12 | 7/1 3F | 22 | 9th | 129 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | Ballyandy | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies | 5 | 11-5 | 5/1 2F | 23 | 7th | 134 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 | Moon Racer | Tom Scudamore | David Pipe | 6 | 11-5 | 9/2 F | 23 | 1st | 132 | 1 | 1 |
2026The Mourne RamblerAGE 5 · 11-715/2
- Jockey
- Colin Keane
- Trainer
- Noel Meade
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-7
- Price
- 15/2
- Runners
- 21
- Favourite position
- 14th/19th
- Rating
- 126
- Season R / W
- 2/1
2025Bambino FeverAGE 5 · 11-04/1 2F
- Jockey
- Jody Townend
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-0
- Price
- 4/1 2F
- Runners
- 17
- Favourite position
- 11th
- Rating
- 130
- Season R / W
- 2/2
2024Jasmin De VauxAGE 5 · 11-79/2 2F
- Jockey
- Patrick Mullins
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-7
- Price
- 9/2 2F
- Runners
- 19
- Favourite position
- 3rd
- Rating
- 126
- Season R / W
- 1/1
2023A Dream To ShareAGE 5 · 11-77/2 2F
- Jockey
- J L Gleeson
- Trainer
- John Kiely
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-7
- Price
- 7/2 2F
- Runners
- 21
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 135
- Season R / W
- 3/3
2022Facile VegaAGE 5 · 11-515/8 F
- Jockey
- Patrick Mullins
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 15/8 F
- Runners
- 20
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 138
- Season R / W
- 2/2
2021Sir GerhardAGE 6 · 11-585/40 2F
- Jockey
- Rachael Blackmore
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 85/40 2F
- Runners
- 14
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 132
- Season R / W
- 2/2
2020Ferny HollowAGE 5 · 11-511/1
- Jockey
- Paul Townend
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 11/1
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 124
- Season R / W
- 3/1
2019Envoi AllenAGE 5 · 11-52/1 F
- Jockey
- J J Codd
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 2/1 F
- Runners
- 14
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 127
- Season R / W
- 3/3
2018RelegateAGE 5 · 10-1225/1
- Jockey
- Katie Walsh
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 10-12
- Price
- 25/1
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 4th
- Rating
- 120
- Season R / W
- 2/2
2017FayonaghAGE 6 · 10-127/1 3F
- Jockey
- J J Codd
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-12
- Price
- 7/1 3F
- Runners
- 22
- Favourite position
- 9th
- Rating
- 129
- Season R / W
- 3/2
2016BallyandyAGE 5 · 11-55/1 2F
- Jockey
- Sam Twiston-Davies
- Trainer
- Nigel Twiston-Davies
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 5/1 2F
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 7th
- Rating
- 134
- Season R / W
- 4/3
2015Moon RacerAGE 6 · 11-59/2 F
- Jockey
- Tom Scudamore
- Trainer
- David Pipe
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 9/2 F
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 132
- Season R / W
- 1/1
| Year | Winner | Cheltenham | Distance Form (15-17f) | Flat Form | Previous race | Days since run | Previous result | Group Wins | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Group 1 wins | Group 2 wins | Group 3 wins | |||||
| 2026 | The Mourne Rambler | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | INH Flat Race (Leopardstown) | 75 | 1 / 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Bambino Fever | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Mares INH Flat Race (Leopardstown) | 38 | 1 / 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Jasmin De Vaux | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | INH Flat Race (Naas) | 45 | 1 / 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | A Dream To Share | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Future Stares INH Race (Leopardstown) | 39 | 1 / 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Facile Vega | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Future Stares INH Race (Leopardstown) | 39 | 1 / 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Sir Gerhard | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | INH Flat Race (Navan) | 89 | 1 / 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Ferny Hollow | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | INH Flat Race (Fairyhouse) | 18 | 1 / 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Envoi Allen | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Future Stares INH Race (Leopardstown) | 39 | 1 / 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Relegate | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Mares INH Flat Race (Leopardstown) | 38 | 1 / 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Fayonagh | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Mares Flat Race (Fairyhouse) | 39 | 1 / 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Ballyandy | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | NHF Race (Newbury) | 32 | 1 / 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Moon Racer | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | NHF Race (Cheltenham) | 144 | 1 / 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026The Mourne RamblerBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 1/1
- Flat Form R / W
- 1/1
- Previous race
- INH Flat Race (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 75
- Previous result
- 1 / 12
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2025Bambino FeverBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 1/1
- Flat Form R / W
- 2/2
- Previous race
- Mares INH Flat Race (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 38
- Previous result
- 1 / 10
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2024Jasmin De VauxBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 0/0
- Flat Form R / W
- 1/1
- Previous race
- INH Flat Race (Naas)
- Days since run
- 45
- Previous result
- 1 / 12
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2023A Dream To ShareBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 3/3
- Flat Form R / W
- 3/3
- Previous race
- Future Stares INH Race (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 39
- Previous result
- 1 / 8
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2022Facile VegaBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 2/2
- Flat Form R / W
- 2/2
- Previous race
- Future Stares INH Race (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 39
- Previous result
- 1 / 7
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2021Sir GerhardBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 2/2
- Flat Form R / W
- 2/2
- Previous race
- INH Flat Race (Navan)
- Days since run
- 89
- Previous result
- 1 / 5
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2020Ferny HollowBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 3/1
- Flat Form R / W
- 3/1
- Previous race
- INH Flat Race (Fairyhouse)
- Days since run
- 18
- Previous result
- 1 / 11
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2019Envoi AllenBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 3/3
- Flat Form R / W
- 3/3
- Previous race
- Future Stares INH Race (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 39
- Previous result
- 1 / 10
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2018RelegateBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 2/2
- Flat Form R / W
- 2/2
- Previous race
- Mares INH Flat Race (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 38
- Previous result
- 1 / 12
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2017FayonaghBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 3/2
- Flat Form R / W
- 3/2
- Previous race
- Mares Flat Race (Fairyhouse)
- Days since run
- 39
- Previous result
- 1 / 13
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2016BallyandyBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/1
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 3/3
- Flat Form R / W
- 4/3
- Previous race
- NHF Race (Newbury)
- Days since run
- 32
- Previous result
- 1 / 7
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2015Moon RacerBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/1
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 2/2
- Flat Form R / W
- 2/2
- Previous race
- NHF Race (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 144
- Previous result
- 1 / 12
- Group Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
| Year | Winner | Next run | Date | Result | Rest-of-season runs | Rest-of-season results | Next Cheltenham Festival run | Festival result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Mourne Rambler | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-26 | 2 / 10 | 1 | 0 wins, 1 placed | - | - |
| 2025 | Bambino Fever | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-25 | 1 / 6 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | Mares Novice Hurdle | 16 / 22 |
| 2024 | Jasmin De Vaux | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | May-24 | 8 / 12 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle | 1 / 20 |
| 2023 | A Dream To Share | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-23 | 1 / 8 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2022 | Facile Vega | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-22 | 1 / 9 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | Supreme Novices Hurdle | 2 / 14 |
| 2021 | Sir Gerhard | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-21 | 3 / 8 | 1 | 0 wins, 1 placed | Ballymore Novice Hurdle | 1 / 9 |
| 2020 | Ferny Hollow | Maiden Hurdle (Gowran Park) | Nov-20 | 1 / 15 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Envoi Allen | Maiden Hurdle (Down Royal) | Nov-19 | 1 / 17 | 0 | - | Ballymore Novice Hurdle | 1 / 12 |
| 2018 | Relegate | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-18 | 7 / 10 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2017 | Fayonagh | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-17 | 1 / 7 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2016 | Ballyandy | NHF Race (Aintree) | Apr-16 | 4 / 17 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Supreme Novices Hurdle | 4 / 14 |
| 2015 | Moon Racer | Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | Apr-16 | 2 / 11 | 0 | - | - | - |
2026The Mourne RamblerTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-26
- Result
- 2 / 10
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 1 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2025Bambino FeverTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-25
- Result
- 1 / 6
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Mares Novice Hurdle
- Festival result
- 16 / 22
2024Jasmin De VauxTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- May-24
- Result
- 8 / 12
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle
- Festival result
- 1 / 20
2023A Dream To ShareTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-23
- Result
- 1 / 8
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2022Facile VegaTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-22
- Result
- 1 / 9
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Supreme Novices Hurdle
- Festival result
- 2 / 14
2021Sir GerhardTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-21
- Result
- 3 / 8
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 1 placed
- Next Festival run
- Ballymore Novice Hurdle
- Festival result
- 1 / 9
2020Ferny HollowTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Maiden Hurdle (Gowran Park)
- Date
- Nov-20
- Result
- 1 / 15
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2019Envoi AllenTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Maiden Hurdle (Down Royal)
- Date
- Nov-19
- Result
- 1 / 17
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- Ballymore Novice Hurdle
- Festival result
- 1 / 12
2018RelegateTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-18
- Result
- 7 / 10
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2017FayonaghTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-17
- Result
- 1 / 7
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2016BallyandyTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- NHF Race (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-16
- Result
- 4 / 17
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Supreme Novices Hurdle
- Festival result
- 4 / 14
2015Moon RacerTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Flat Race (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-16
- Result
- 2 / 11
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
The winner profile.
Calculated from the detailed winner records above. Missing values are excluded from each calculation, so denominators can differ.
| Category | Profile angle | Winners | Share of winners | Study list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketTABLE CALCULATION | Started favourite / joint or co-favourite | 3/12 | ||
| MarketTABLE CALCULATION | Top three in the betting | 9/12 | ||
| Recent formTABLE CALCULATION | Won previous start | 12/12 | ||
| CourseTABLE CALCULATION | Had already won at Cheltenham | 2/12 | ||
| CourseTABLE CALCULATION | Had already run at Cheltenham | 2/12 | ||
| DistanceTABLE CALCULATION | Had won over the listed distance band | 11/12 | ||
| DistanceTABLE CALCULATION | Had run over the listed distance band | 11/12 | ||
| SeasonTABLE CALCULATION | Had at least one win that season | 12/12 | ||
| SeasonTABLE CALCULATION | Had at least three runs that season | 5/12 | ||
| Recent formTABLE CALCULATION | Ran within the previous 60 days | 9/12 | ||
| RatingTABLE CALCULATION | Rated 150 or higher | 0/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 5 | 9/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 6 | 3/12 |
Follow-up summary
Reported follow-up figures remain distinct from the detailed winner tables.
Won on next start
Placed on next start
Raced again that season
Won again that season
Placed again that season
Next-start destinations
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Flat Race (Punchestown) | 9/12 | 4/9 | 3 |
Festival returns
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Novice Hurdle | 2/12 | 0/2 | 1 |
| Turners Novices Hurdle | 2/12 | 2/2 | null |
Sample notes and interpretation
- R / W = runs / wins before the Festival race. A dash is a missing or unreported value, not zero. Price suffixes: F = favourite, JF = joint favourite, CF = co-favourite, 2F / 3F = second / third favourite.
- The supplied form table uses the labels Flat Form and Group Wins. These are retained without reclassifying them.
- The favourite-position column records the listed result of the favourite(s). Price suffixes identify the winner’s position in the market. These fields are retained independently.
- All listed rows are retained, including blank years. Winner counts exclude rows with no named winner. Later missing results do not imply a loss.
- Summary ratios are retained as reported and may not reconcile with every detailed table cell. They are displayed separately from calculations made from the winner records. A high winner share is not a selection strike rate or evidence of profit.
- “Won” and “placed” are retained as separate reported outcomes. No combined place rate or profit is inferred.
Ask what the winning margin hides
A slow early pace followed by a sharp acceleration can make one horse look dramatically superior to rivals who lack speed. A strongly run bumper can reveal a different set of strengths. Watch the race shape before deciding which performance was more impressive.
Check the subsequent form of the opposition where there is enough time for it to develop. A good-looking win gains substance when the beaten horses achieve something. A pedigree or expensive purchase price may explain why a horse is interesting, but neither is a race result.
Handling the occasion is part of the task
Look at how the horse behaved before and during earlier starts. Did it settle behind others? Was it happy to race in company? Did it respond when a rival challenged? The Festival can introduce a much busier environment than it has previously encountered.
Keep confidence proportionate to the evidence. Some runners will improve substantially and some will meet a level of opposition they cannot match. That uncertainty does not make the race impossible to assess, but it should stop a smooth debut from being treated as a complete description of the horse’s ability.
Previous renewals
The 2027 runners
Declarations will settle the field.
The 2027 runners are not yet declared. A past winner or a horse quoted in an ante-post market is not a confirmed runner. Check entries, connections’ published plans and the final declarations before treating a horse as part of this field.
No live prices or confirmed 2027 runner list are presented in this guide. Reviewed 11 November 2026.
Your questions, answered
Are there jumps in the Champion Bumper?
No. It is a National Hunt Flat race, run without obstacles.
Does the most expensive horse have the best chance?
A purchase price is background information. The public performance evidence, likely race conditions and uncertainty still need to be assessed.
Sources & editorial notes
Reviewed 11 November 2026. Interpretation is Puntrr’s; factual results and conditions are linked below.