Favourite trio for Champion Bumper – Cheltenham Preview
As the pompous and fabulous Cheltenham Festival has entered Day 2, the high-voltage Flat Race of Weatherbys Champion Bumper is going to be held at 5:15 (GMT) on Wednesday, March 14. The Grade 1 contest of 2m110y distance has huge prize money worth £31,323.
A number of big names make the card. The entries include Champagne Fever, Circular Quay, Clonbanan Lad, Glenwood Present, Ifandbutwhynot, Many Clouds, Moscow Mannon, Piano Concerto, Pique Sous, Royal Guardsman, Sir Johnson, The Romford Pele, Village Vic,
Yes Way Hosay, Cool George, Horatio Hornblower, Jezki, New Year’s Eve, The New One and Virginia Ash.
Out of these 20 runners, we try to figure out those three who pose to be the most potential contenders for getting top spot in the mega marathon.
Sir Johnson
The Peter Bowen-trained young gelding has been in win-win position since the very beginning of his career.
Making his debut on May 31, 2011 with an excellent victory while being 15-8 favourite, the six-year-old dashing horse went on to win his all three subsequent races in a row.
Thus, the brilliant runner has four splendid triumphs to his credit. He is now supposed to perpetuate his winning momentum and claim another success in his maiden outing at Cheltenham today. His chances to finish first are more than 90 percent.
Clonbanan Lad
The Michael John O’Connor-trained bay gelding registered a glorious hat-trick recently. Bagging his maiden victory on November 27, 2011, he moved forward to win a race each during the two preceding months.
Making his debut in February 2011, the dashing horse finished third and second in the first two races of his career.
At the moment, the talented gelding is carrying a lot of momentum which depicts that he will perform to his utmost in the race. His chances to thrive are 85 percent.
Moscow Mannon
The trainee of B. R. Hamilton also accomplished a glaring hat-trick in the recent past. Following his maiden triumph on July 30, 2011, the bay gelding finished first each in the two subsequent outings.
The novice runner finished third in his first ever start in June 2011. Currently, he is having a lot of confidence which will help him make an impact today. He has 90 percent chances to win this marathon.
Conclusion
Along with this trio, some of the other runners like Yes Way Hosay, Village Vic, Champagne Fever, Many Clouds, Royal Guardsman, Jezki and New Year’s Eve also possess plenty of potential and talent. Thus, there is going to be rip-roaring competition at Cheltenham.
Let us see who walks away with the glorious title.
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