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- Star Sports: Great Britain To Win the Champion Bumper (17:20)
- Fitzdares: Money back as a free bet up to £10 if your horse finishes 2nd, 3rd or 4th
The Champion Bumper, the top national hunt flat race, draws punters to Cheltenham, especially for Willie Mullins' entries. It's a key race for spotting future stars like past winners Florida Pearl and Cue Card.
To ensure you have the best spot for the race, we have rounded up the best Cheltenham free bet offers to get the week off to a flying start.
Champion Bumper Free Bets and Offers
| Offer | Bookie |
|---|---|
| Bet £10 get £20 in Cheltenham Free Bets | TalkSPORTBET |
| Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets | BetMGM |
| Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets | BetFred |
| Bet £10 Get £20 in Cheltenham Free Bets + £20k Giveaway | BetVictor |
| Bet £10, Get £20 in Free Bets + 50 Free Spins | Midnite |
| Great Britain To Win the Champion Bumper (17:20) | Star Sports |
| Paul Townend to ride 2 or more winners today | Betfred |
| Money back as a free bet up to £10 if your horse finishes 2nd, 3rd or 4th | Fitzdares |
New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.
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New customer offer. Max stake £1. Winnings paid in cash at normal odds and are topped up to the enhanced price as 4 x £5 Free Bets. Free Bets are valid 7 days, only deposits with Cards, Apple Pay and GooglePay are eligible. Excludes multiples & in-play bets.
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| Offer | Betting Site | |
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| Bet £10, get £20 in Cheltenham Free Bets | talkSPORTBET sign up Offer | |
| Bet £10 get £40 in free Bets | BetMGM Welcome Offer | |
| Bet £10 Get £20 in Cheltenham Free Bets + £20k Giveaway | BetVictor Welcome Offer | |
| Bet £20 get £40 in free bets | Unibet Sign Up Offer |
About the Race
The Champion Bumper, officially the Weatherbys Champion Bumper, is a unique and exciting race at the Cheltenham Festival. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
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Nature:
- It's a Grade 1 National Hunt flat race. This means it's a high-quality race, but unlike most Cheltenham races, it's run without hurdles or fences.
- It's for horses aged four to six years old.
- Essentially it is a flat race for national hunt horses.
Course and Distance:
- It's run on the Old Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.
- The distance is approximately 2 miles and ½ furlong.
Champion Bumper Preview, Tips, Runners & Trends (Cheltenham Festival)
Significance:
- It's the only "bumper" (flat race) at the Cheltenham Festival.
- It often showcases promising young horses that may become future stars in hurdle and steeplechase races.
- It is run on the second day of the Cheltenham festival.
Key points:
- Because it is a flat race, it is a perfect race to see the pure speed and ability of young national hunt horses.
- It is a very popular race.
In essence, the Champion Bumper provides a glimpse into the future of National Hunt racing, showcasing the talent of young horses before they begin their jumping careers.
