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deadmurph5 When: 04 Jan 15 00:29

SYT - Generally the champion bumper isn't usually won by speed type flat breds like Supasundae, the race more benefits a young staying type. I think Supersundae looks very promising but not a Cheltenham horse for this season at least. Aintree bumper may suit him down to the ground however.

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SoYouThink When: 04 Jan 15 09:14

They are fair points DeadMurph5 - I'm not sure have many flat bred horses ever won the Bumper at Cheltenham, Silver Concorde was - but I was very impressed with Supasundae. It was a slow pace though and the Champion Bumper is always a crazy pace with a lot of bumping and roughness so that might not suit. He's a big horse so the undulations would be a question too. Still that was probably the best Bumper in the UK that side of Christmas. I'm just wondering though are connections thinking about the Bumper now or Cup races on the flat?

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Catch Me ifyoucan When: 05 Jan 15 13:13

Boys,
Patrick Mullins said in an interview with Gary on ATR (while walking back to weight in, immediately after Bordini had just won the Listed Navan bumper) that he thought 'this lad and TYCOON PRINCE were the two best he'd seen so far'.

Tycoon Prince headed PWM twice - on Rio Treasure in Galway & on Royal Caviar in F/hse - BUT..."he's a proper, big horse, and a chaser in the making. I'm not sure if he'll run again this season and I'll have to talk to the owners; but we'll mind him". Gordon Elliott, trainer. One to watch any which ways.

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deadmurph5 When: 06 Jan 15 11:39

Royal Prince won't run in the bumper as its a Gigginstown horse

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deadmurph5 When: 06 Jan 15 11:40

Tycoon prince sorry

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Colonel Sanders When: 06 Jan 15 18:21

Au Quart Du Tour entered again at the weekend

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bluebirdfan When: 07 Jan 15 10:47

Him or Potters Point were the two I had picked out as the winner

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Catch Me ifyoucan When: 07 Jan 15 12:47

* Au Quart De Tour

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Catch Me ifyoucan When: 07 Jan 15 12:51

CS,
Previously won this same bumper with

2012 Champagne Fever 5 11-12 Mr P W Mullins 1/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2011 Lovethehigherlaw 5 11-12 Mr P W Mullins 1/3Fav (W P Mullins)
2010 Up Ou That 5 11-12 Mr P W Mullins 6/4 (W P Mullins)

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Paterson92 When: 10 Jan 15 18:25

Au Quart De Tour runs in the last at Fairyhouse tomorrow. Paddy Poverty being ever so generous with their delightful odds of 8/15 priced up. Clearly not a betting race but will watch with interest to find out if he justifies the hype.

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Paterson92 When: 10 Jan 15 18:29

Best priced 12/1 for the Champion Bumper before he even touches a racecourse, the joys of ante-post betting!

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Catch Me ifyoucan When: 10 Jan 15 19:25

frank60 • January 10, 2015 7:00 PM GMT
Tony I hear theres a lot of talk about Au Quart De Tour in the bumper tomorrow, seems theres no end of good ones for the Riccis.
tony57 • January 10, 2015 7:05 PM GMT
I don't know frank I did read about the horse and the guy who helped souce the horse gave it a big write up....and nows the time mullins sends out his better bumper horses....it would not surprise me....Mullins really buying more French stock now.

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SEATHESTARS....NO1 When: 10 Jan 15 19:36

This is a race I don't touch with a barge pole antepost. And i ALWAYS start the week saying to myself, I will not be betting in it this year etc etc but I always end up finding myself in the shops collecting my antepost wagers from the Tuesday when the coverage on C4 has ended and this race is priced up and think, oh well it is a festival race i am sure i cant go much further without picking the winner of it and always end up backing 5 or 6 at all odds and get zero in the frame! Utterly horrendous race!

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Paterson92 When: 11 Jan 15 08:51

I agree it's difficult from a betting perspective but I don't watch racing just for a betting perspective. The majority of horses that win/run in the Champion Bumper are always ones to follow for the future. Yes the race is a minefield and I will have a small bet on the day for interest but would certainly rather bet in a race like this than one of the many big handicap races at the festival where it's simply a case of the one who's been fiddled most wins.

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Paterson92 When: 11 Jan 15 08:53

For the record, I've never bet more than one horse in a race regardless of the field size. If I'm not confident enough on one horse I simply avoid the race. Would feel sick at betting 5 or 6.

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CheltenhamRoar When: 11 Jan 15 09:03

Au Quart De Tour will have his work cut out beating Cogryhill....

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Paterson92 When: 11 Jan 15 15:15

Went a snail pace on the heavier side of soft ground and showed a nice turn of foot to get away from Cogryhill. Will probably appreciate better ground. Another one to add to the mix from Team Mullins.

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SoYouThink When: 11 Jan 15 16:14

I didn't think Au Quart De Tour was that impressive myself. Fair enough it was a slow pace but I've seem Bumper horses quicken up better than that. Not sure he's the best of Mullins Bumper ones.

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Denman The Destroyer When: 12 Jan 15 15:37

Mullins on Au Quart De Tour "He came to us with a big reputation but was not showing anything until he did a nice bit of work early this week. So to do that off what looked a slow pace, I'm very happy with him.

"There seemed to be a number of fancied horses in the race. He should improve now that he's turned a corner. He'll stay in bumpers this season, and will probably have another run before Cheltenham."

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bluebirdfan When: 15 Jan 15 09:14

Up for Review for the Wylies is the most impressive bumper horse I've seen so far but he might just be a big chasing type ala Black Hercules last year and get tapped for toe at the finish

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Paterson92 When: 15 Jan 15 21:44

After Robbie McNamara saying that Vigil would be returning for another crack at the Champion Bumper, he has interestingly been entered in a maiden hurdle next Wednesday. Could it be that Weld has another one up his sleeve? Vigil made his debut in January last year and was beaten. The only entry he has for bumpers so far is a horse called First Figaro who was beaten on his debut on Boxing Day.

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kingkauto When: 15 Jan 15 22:48

I think Mullins has an especially strong hand this year. I liked Moon Racer when he won on the course before Christmas but apart from that the English challenge looks very poor. bar another Cue Card lying in wait.i would be very surprised if Closutton didnt supply the winner yet again.
I dont see Stonehard priced up anywhere? I thought this fella was impressive winning his bumper at Fairyhouse and Willie and Patrick both spoke highly of him afterwards. Anybody know what the story is?

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SoYouThink When: 18 Jan 15 08:01

I see Vigil is entered for a maiden hurdle @ Fairyhouse on Wednesday in case anyone is thinking of backing him for this.

Also looks to be a good Bumper @ Gowran on Thursday with Mullins having a few of his stars entered and Tycoon Prince entered for Gordon Elliott.

Supasundae has also been bought by Alan Potts.

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Can't Catch Me When: 18 Jan 15 14:55

Two decent animals in the last at Leop there IMO.

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Paterson92 When: 18 Jan 15 15:02

Definitely, CCM. Jett looked a bit green back in 2nd and according to Mullins before the race, he wasn't entirely pleased with his last bit of work in training so good performance. I liked the Gigginstown 2nd string yesterday as well, Tombstone. That's a few nice bumper winners they've had this season.

Mahler Lad who beat Bellshill and Bordini in their Point To Point makes his racecourse debut tomorrow in the 4.00 Bangor ...

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unclepuncle When: 18 Jan 15 15:26

Thought Tombstone was impressive at Naas yesterday but iirc Giggingstown don't run their horses in the Cheltenham bumper.

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Can't Catch Me When: 18 Jan 15 15:26

Saw that was running mate. Only thing that would put me off is the trainer. I think he's pretty hopeless!

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Paterson92 When: 18 Jan 15 23:06

Haha glad I'm not alone in thinking that CCM, kind of takes the shine off it! Will be watching with interest though!

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Catch Me ifyoucan When: 28 Jan 15 13:57

Mahler Lad out today in Newcastle against a newcomer High Bridge (John Ferguson A P McCoy).

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stevo1 When: 28 Jan 15 15:26

Shocker Mahler Lad another MCCain waste of money!

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Rathgorman82 When: 28 Jan 15 15:52

Has McCain appointed Brendan Rogers as bloodstock agent ?

Tim Leslie must be fast losing patience with Crinkle Cut.

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stevo1 When: 28 Jan 15 15:58

Must have money to burn,wouldnt like to see owners loss at end of season,given amount of money they pay.He surely must start sending/buying horses to another trainer!

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Catch Me ifyoucan When: 06 Feb 15 13:39

2014	Silver Concorde	6	16-Jan	1 ½L	3.43.40	Good	03/02/2001	140	Dermot Weld	Robbie McNamara
2013	Briar Hill	5	25-Jan	7L	3.54.70	Good/Soft	1	141	Willie Mullins	Ruby Walsh
2012	Champagne Fever	5	16-Jan	1 1/4L	3.47.50	Good	21	142	Willie Mullins	Patrick Mullins
2011	Cheltenian	5	14-Jan	5L	3.51.85	Good	21	138	Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson
2010	Cue Card	4	40/1	8L	3.48.70	Good	1	138	Colin Tizzard	Joe Tizzard
2009	Dunguib	6	09-Feb	10L	3.56.90	Good/Soft	02-Nov	151	Philip Fenton	Brian O'Connell
2008	Cousin Vinny	5	12-Jan	3 1/4L	4.01.30	Good/Soft	1	138	Willie Mullins	Paddy Mullins
2007	Cork All Star	5	1½	1 3/4L	3.47.90	Good/Soft	111	138	Jessica Harrington	Barry Geraghty
2006	Hairy Molly	6	33/1	Head	3.46.70	Good	2131	133	Joe Crowley	Paul Carberry
2005	Missed That	6	7/2F	Neck	3.52.70	Good	0-11	136	Willie Mullins	Ruby Walsh
2004	Total Enjoyment	5	07-Jan	2L	3.48.30	Good	03-Nov	135	Tom Cooper	Jim Culloty
2003	Liberman	5	2/1F	½L	3.52.30	Good	21-Dec	142	Martin Pipe	Tony McCoy
2002	Pizarro	5	14-Jan	Neck	4.00.70	Good/Soft	01-Jan	152	Edward O'Grady	Jamie Spencer
2001	No Race
2000	Joe Cullen	5	14-Jan	3 ½L	3.41.20	Good	1	149	Willie Mullins	Charlie Swan
1999	Monsignor	5	50/1	1 ½L	3.54.70	Good/Soft	134	138	Mark Pitman	Brendan Powell
1998	Alexander Banquet	5	09-Jan	2 ½L	3.45.40	Good	1	142	Willie Mullins	Ruby Walsh
1997	Florida Pearl	5	06-Jan	5L	3.45.10	Good/Firm	1	136	Willie Mullins	Richard Dunwoody
1996	Wither Or Which	5	1½	2L	3.53.50	Good/Soft	1	138	Willie Mullins	Willie Mullins
1995	Dato Star	4	07-Feb	1 3/4L	4.02.20	Soft	11	123	Malcolm Jefferson	Mark Dwyer
1994	Mucklemeg	6	7/2F	3L	3.53.70	Good/Soft	35-1	139	Edward O'Grady	Charlie Swan
1993	Rhythm Section	4	16-Jan	½L	3.45.10	Good/Firm	21	131	Homer Scott	Paul Carberry
1992	Montelado	5	08-Jan	12L	3.58.40	Good	11	144	Pat Flynn	Richard Dunwoody

WILL WE SEE 2015 Winner this evening ?

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gutfeeling When: 06 Feb 15 13:52

High Bridge ?

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Rathgorman82 When: 11 Feb 15 08:08

General Principle confirmed by Elliott as going to Cheltenham in todays Weekender Stable Tour. This fella looked the real deal at Punchestown the other weekend drawing 20L clear of one of Mullins who apparently they thought quite a bit of.
20/1 looks value now he's confirmed, kicking myself as 33s with 365 was available a couple of days ago...

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bluebirdfan When: 11 Feb 15 12:35

Pylonthepressure the one to beat?

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unclepuncle When: 11 Feb 15 14:26

Thanks for the heads up Rathgorman82.

Elliot and Giggingstown have a plethora of really nice looking bumper horses so if they are prepared to allow this one to run at Cheltenham, against their previous policy, then I think the hint has to be taken. Can see him going off well into single figures if he does. Same sire as Holywell and Johns Spirit so better ground shouldn't be an issue. Sire is an unraced full brother to Montjeu.

General Principle at 20/1 (max bet

) - bound to be a non runner now.

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benkneale03 When: 11 Feb 15 14:47

Giggi have had 8 entered in the bumper so far so may not be as much as a hint as first thought.

Obvious bet if they're letting just the one go though.

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delsie777 When: 11 Feb 15 14:55

Up For Review

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Rathgorman82 When: 11 Feb 15 14:58

Elliott also said that Tombstone misses Cheltenham in favour of Punchestown/Fairyhouse.