Cheltenham Race 7 - Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard Open Nh Flat Race) (Grade 1) (Gbb Race)
Willie Mullins could dominate this once more. COPACABANA (1) is the choice of Patrick Mullins and is selected to remain unbeaten following his impressive debut success in a Navan jumpers flat last month. BAMBINO FEVER (15) will relish the Cheltenham hill and could prove a chief danger after her authoritative win in the G2 Coolmore Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race at Leopardstown during February. GAMEOFINCHES (5) created a sizeable impression coasting to a 4.5L success delivering initial rules outing at Punchestown. Cannot be left out of the equation. Others to note include KALYPSO'CHANCE (10) and AQUA FORCE (14) who has since joined top connections after winning a Gowran Park jumpers flat on debut.
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
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Freshened since an encouraging debut as favourite; won by 5 len Navan on February 9 over 3100m defeating Burrows Drive with 76kg at $3.30 in a flat. Can improve on first race start performance. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 09/02/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 73kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign winning won by 2 len Aintree December 26 over 3410m slow track defeating The Blue Room carrying 72.5kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 9 len Ayr October 28 over 3200m defeating Bespoke Tailor with 70.5kg at $1.90. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/12/2024 | 59 | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 4:26.06 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2024 | 190 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr D Maxwell
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming after a break; having had just one run last preparation [-] to post a big 6 len win. Newbury on November 7 over 3300m defeating Bobajob carrying 69.5kg at $4.20. Also won previous preparation first up by a neck Curraghmore P2p on April 20 over 4800m defeating I Ain't Your Mate with 60kg in a jumps. Interesting after a break.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/11/2024 | 201 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | David Maxwell | 69.5kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished fourth of 12 starters at Huntingdon on February 6 over 3200m, 6 len behind Spectacularsunrise with 75kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len this track in a LR on November 17 over 3300m defeating Block Rockin Beats with 71kg at $3.50. Better than recent form suggests.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 06/02/2025 | 81 | FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 45 | $43,660.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/14 | 26/10/2024 | 189 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $28,540.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 3:53.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2024 | 41 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run favourite; won by 4.5 len Punchestown on February 20 over 3200m slow track defeating Begorra Man with 76kg at $1.50 in a flat. At only start last preparation to post a big 9 len win. Dromahane P2p on November 10 over 4800m defeating Fairye Forth with 61kg in a jumps. Can improve on first up performance. Visually impressive on Rules debut and hard to fault.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/02/2025 | 102 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.53 |
| 1/8 | 10/11/2024 | 287 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 28/01/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Navan in the LR December 15 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Kalypso'chance carrying 74.5kg at $4. First ever start ran 4 of 7 runners at Listowel September 28 over 3200m, slow track; 10 len behind Windbeneathmywings carrying 71kg at $3.50. Others preferred.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/12/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 47 | $42,900.00 | Navan | 3218m | YS | Finn Buckley | 74.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2024 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Finn Buckley | 70kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | Harry Swan | 73kg | 3:58.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | Harry Swan | 71kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Mr Harry Swan
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming won by 3.5 len Navan on December 7 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Coyote Spirit carrying 76kg at $1.20 in a flat. Second run from a spell finished third of 9 runners at Leopardstown in the G2 Goffs Future Stars INH Flat Race on February 1 over 3200m, slow track; 1.75 len behind Colcannon with 74.5kg at $4. Rough each-way hope in a tough field.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2024 | 251 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.22 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Heavy | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 73kgs
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Having third race start. Won at first race start won by a nose Newton Abbot on October 30 over 3400m on heavy track defeating Supreme Malinas with 70.5kg at $5.50. Went for a spell before returning won by 3 len Windsor on January 19 over 3200m slow going defeating Kocktail Bleu carrying 73.5kg at $4.50 in a flat. Takes a step up in grade.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/01/2025 | 81 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $73,800.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 73.5kg | 3:55.87 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Heavy | Bryan Carver | 70.5kg | 4:09.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
Jockey: P Byrnes
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by a nose Limerick on December 28 over 3600m defeating Road Exile with 74kg at $9 in a flat. Last start finished sixth of 9 starters at Leopardstown in the G2 Goffs Future Stars INH Flat Race on February 1 over 3200m, on slow going 4 len behind Colcannon with 74.5kg at $3.80. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/02/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Finian Maguire | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/13 | 28/12/2024 | 293 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 3621m | YS | R W Barron | 74kg | 4:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Y | C J Shine | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J W Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign winning won by 4.5 len Navan LR December 15 over 3200m defeating Heads Up carrying 74.5kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 15 len Punchestown November 24 over 3400m slow track defeating Soir De Garde with 75kg at $3.30. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/12/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 47 | $42,900.00 | Navan | 3218m | YS | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 24/11/2024 | 218 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Corbridge P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | J Teal | 70kg | 4:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last campaign [-] to post a big 3.5 len win. Warwick on December 31 over 3200m slow track defeating Keops Des Bordes with 71kg at $4.30. Also won previous preparation first up by 23 len Badbury Rings on February 18 2024 over 4800m defeating Rowdy carrying 66.5kg in a jumps. More needed up in class.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 31/12/2024 | 317 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:59.13 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Badbury Rings P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | W Biddick | 66.5kg | 6:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $1.80 |
Jockey: D Meyler
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 9 of 12 starters at Punchestown in the G1 Champion INH Flat Race May 1 over 3300m, 28 len behind Redemption Day with 73.5kg at $34. Previous preparation first-up won by 7 len Limerick LR March 24 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Putapoundinthejar carrying 72.5kg at $2.60. Others rate better.
Last Starts 315 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/05/2024 | 38 | G1 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J L Gleeson | 73.5kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2024 | 72 | LR FLAT 4 | $60,700.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 72.5kg | 4:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/14 | 12/01/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 39 days. Last start finished second of 9 runners at Leopardstown in the G2 Goffs Future Stars INH Flat Race on February 1 over 3200m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Colcannon carrying 74.5kg at $7.50. Before that finished second in a small field at Leopardstown on December 29 over 3200m, 0.8 len behind Carrigmoornaspruce with 76kg at $4.60. Tougher assignment this time.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/02/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/12/2024 | 33 | FLAT 4U | $36,330.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 26/11/2024 | 212 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SH | J Townend | 76kg | 4:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: M P Walsh
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
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Encouraging to post a big 28 len win. Gowran Park on February 15 over 3400m slow going defeating Champagne Venture carrying 71.5kg at $21 in a flat. Improvement likely on on first race start. Worth including if runs up to latest.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 15/02/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 3419m | Soft | Niall Moore | 71.5kg | 4:31.07 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 70kgs
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Third-up today. To post a big 5 len win. Punchestown on December 31 over 3700m on rain affected going defeating Derryville with 75kg at $3.50 in a flat. Second run from a to post a big 7 len win. Leopardstown in a G2 Coolmore Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race on February 2 over 3200m slow track defeating Switch From Diesel with 73kg at $10. Fitter now and making headway every start. Capable of a strong show here.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/02/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN M 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 31/12/2024 | 240 | FLAT M 4U | $20,200.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75kg | 5:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Soft | F Maguire | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4 of 16 starters at this track in the LR January 1 over 3380m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Precious Metal with 70kg at $51. At debut 2 of 12 runners at Huntingdon November 23 over 3200m, 2.75 len behind Herbygoesbananas with 71kg at $17. Needs more time. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN 4U | $46,130.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | 4:22.02 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 3 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | 3:51.72 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
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Resumes from a spell after only had one start last when he won by a head Bangor-On-Dee on December 13 over 3300m slow track defeating Sherminator with 71kg at $9. Tough task ahead.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:17.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |