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2002 Champion Bumper

Pizarro (IRE) won the 2002 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on 13 March 2002, trained by E J O'Grady and ridden by Jamie Spencer, at 14/1, beating Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE) by a neck.

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Quick answers

  • Who won the Champion Bumper in 2002? Pizarro (IRE) won the 2002 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on 13 March 2002, trained by E J O'Grady and ridden by Jamie Spencer, at 14/1, beating Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE) by a neck.
  • Who came second in the 2002 Champion Bumper? Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE) (5/2F) finished second, and Back In Front (IRE) (12/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 2002 Champion Bumper? No. The 5/2 favourite Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE) finished 2nd of 23.
  • What was the winning time of the 2002 Champion Bumper? Pizarro (IRE) won in 4m 0.70s over 2m½f on Good To Soft going.
  • How much prize money did the 2002 Champion Bumper winner get? Pizarro (IRE) earned £18,000 for winning the 2002 Champion Bumper.
  • How many ran in the 2002 Champion Bumper? 23 ran in the 2002 Champion Bumper (average since 1992: 22.1).
Pizarro (IRE)Winner
14/1SP
23 ranRunners
4m 0.70sWinning time
£18,000Prize to winner
Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE) (5/2F): 2nd of 23Favourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPAgeWgtJockeyClaimTrainerOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won nkPizarro (IRE)14/1511-6Jamie Spencer-E J O'GradyEdward Wallace-4m 0.70s£18,000
2nkRhinestone Cowboy (IRE)5/2F611-6Norman Williamson-Jonjo O'NeillMrs John Magniernk-£6,900
33½Back In Front (IRE)12/1511-6Charlie Swan-E J O'GradyNelius Hayes3¾-£3,450
413Thisthatandtother (IRE)8/1611-6Timmy Murphy-Paul NichollsC G Roach16¾-£1,650
5shdIris's Gift (GB)20/1511-3Benjamin Hitchcott3Jonjo O'NeillRobert Lester17--
69Supreme Developer (IRE)6/1511-6A P McCoy-Anthony MullinsMrs A N Durkan26--
73½Temple Dog (IRE)25/1611-6Russ Garritty-Tom TateThe Ivy Syndicate29½--
84Calling Brave (IRE)20/1611-6Mick Fitzgerald-Nicky HendersonSir Robert Ogdendist--
98Alvino (GB)14/1511-6Jim Culloty-Henrietta C KnightMartin Broughtondist--
101¼No Collusion (IRE)16/1611-6Richard Johnson-Noel ChanceT Collinsdist--
111Special Present (GB)66/1410-12Barry Keniry-L WellsMrs Carrie Zetter Wellsdist--
127Karinga City (GB)100/1511-6Joe Tizzard-Miss M BraggEdward Retterdist--
13nkBackitbob (IRE)50/1611-6Conor O'Dwyer-A. J. MartinSeamus Rossdist--
141Mcsnappy (GB)100/1511-6Sean Curran-Seamus MullinsSeamus Mullinsdist--
153Beechcourt (GB)16/1511-6T P Rudd-M J P O'BrienPierse Contracting Limiteddist--
1616Russian Gigolo (IRE)100/1511-1Tony Evans5Nigel Twiston-DaviesMrs Caroline Beresford Wyliedist--
173½Rose D'April (FR)50/1511-6Richard Guest-L LungoAshleybank Investments Limiteddist--
1813Fosse Hill (GB)33/1511-6Carl Llewellyn-Henrietta C KnightLord Vesteydist--
195Fiery Creek (GB)150/1511-1Warren Marston-D J WintleJohn W Egandist--
209Love Mail (GB)66/1410-7Mark Bradburne-Sue BradburneC Lysaght J Wall M Pougatchdist--
2126The Screamer (IRE)100/1511-1P G Hourigan-Michael HouriganP Trantdist--
22distEla Agori Mou (IRE)100/1511-6Tom Scudamore-D EddyBrian Chickendist--
PU-Alexander Milenium (IRE)3/1611-6R Walsh-Willie MullinsMrs N O'Callaghan---

Distances beaten are to the horse in front (Btn) and to the winner (Total btn). Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield, ht hood and tongue strap. Prize money is shown in the currency of the country the race was run in (£ in Britain, € in Ireland).

How they ran next

Pos hereHorseNext runCourseRaceResultSP
1Pizarro (IRE)2002-11-17NavanTote Exacta 'Monksfield' Novice Hurdlewon4/1
2Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE)2002-11-17CheltenhamBetfair Open Bumper (Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Listed Race)won9/4F
3Back In Front (IRE)2002-04-24PunchestownPaddy Power Champion I.N.H. Flat Race17th of 177/2
4Thisthatandtother (IRE)2002-04-06AintreeMartell Champion Standard National Hunt Flat Race Grade 25th of 206/1
5Iris's Gift (GB)2002-04-06AintreeMartell Champion Standard National Hunt Flat Race Grade 22nd of 208/1
6Supreme Developer (IRE)2002-04-24PunchestownPaddy Power Champion I.N.H. Flat Racewon10/1
7Temple Dog (IRE)2002-04-01CarlisleMaureen Wills Memorial Intermediate Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H3rd of 197/4F
8Calling Brave (IRE)2002-11-20KemptonPertemps European Breeders Fund 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class DwonEvensF
9Alvino (GB)2003-02-23HerefordBetfair.com Early Prices The Evening Before Maiden Hurdle Class E3rd of 146/4F
10No Collusion (IRE)2002-10-23ChepstowRedbridge Novices' Hurdle Class E5th of 162/1
11Special Present (GB)2002-08-03WorcesterLevy Board Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H2nd of 225/1
12Karinga City (GB)2002-03-28ExeterRobert Webb Canada Travel Agent of The Year 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Div II)5th of 1512/1
13Backitbob (IRE)2002-04-02FairyhouseBank Of Scotland (Ireland) Flat Race5th of 227/4F
14Mcsnappy (GB)2002-04-03AscotRosling King 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Class C3rd of 105/1
15Beechcourt (GB)2002-11-02PunchestownNarraghmore Maiden Hurdle (Div I)won4/5F
16Russian Gigolo (IRE)2002-04-20AyrAshleybank Investments Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H6th of 1625/1
17Rose D'April (FR)2002-11-28CarlislePolyflor Novices' Hurdle Class Ewon2/1
18Fosse Hill (GB)2002-05-10WincantonJewson Novices' Hurdle Class E6th of 136/1
19Fiery Creek (GB)2002-11-17CheltenhamBetfair Open Bumper (Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Listed Race)17th of 2466/1
20Love Mail (GB)2002-03-30HaydockToggi Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Class H5th of 1314/1
21The Screamer (IRE)2002-05-30ClonmelClonmel Maiden17th of 1910/1
22Ela Agori Mou (IRE)2002-08-07NewcastleParklands Golf Course Maiden Stakes Class D2nd of 616/1
PUAlexander Milenium (IRE)2002-04-24PunchestownPaddy Power Champion I.N.H. Flat Race2nd of 176/1

23 of 23 have run since; 6 won next time out.

Champion Bumper winners by year

YearWinnerSPTrainer
2026The Mourne Rambler (IRE)15/2Noel Meade
2025Bambino Fever (IRE)4/1Willie Mullins
2024Jasmin De Vaux (FR)9/2Willie Mullins
2023A Dream To Share (IRE)7/2John E Kiely
2022Facile Vega (IRE)15/8FWillie Mullins
2021Sir Gerhard (IRE)85/40Willie Mullins
2020Ferny Hollow (IRE)11/1Willie Mullins
2019Envoi Allen (FR)2/1FGordon Elliott
2018Relegate (IRE)25/1Willie Mullins
2017Fayonagh (IRE)7/1Gordon Elliott
2016Ballyandy (GB)5/1Nigel Twiston-Davies
2015Moon Racer (IRE)9/2FDavid Pipe
2014Silver Concorde (GB)16/1D K Weld
2013Briar Hill (IRE)25/1Willie Mullins
2012Champagne Fever (IRE)16/1Willie Mullins
2011Cheltenian (FR)14/1Philip Hobbs
2010Cue Card (GB)40/1Colin Tizzard
2009Dunguib (IRE)9/2Philip Fenton
2008Cousin Vinny (IRE)12/1Willie Mullins
2007Cork All Star (IRE)11/2Mrs John Harrington
2006Hairy Molly (IRE)33/1Joseph Crowley
2005Missed That (GB)7/2FWillie Mullins
2004Total Enjoyment (IRE)7/1Thomas Cooper
2003Liberman (IRE)2/1FM C Pipe
2002Pizarro (IRE)14/1E J O'Grady
2000Joe Cullen (IRE)14/1Willie Mullins
1999Monsignor (IRE)50/1Mark Pitman
1998Alexander Banquet (IRE)9/1Willie Mullins
1997Florida Pearl (IRE)6/1Willie Mullins
1996Wither Or Which (IRE)11/4Willie Mullins
1995Dato Star (IRE)7/2Malcolm Jefferson
1994Mucklemeg (IRE)7/2FE J O'Grady
1993Rhythm Section (IRE)16/1J H Scott
1992Montelado (GB)8/1Patrick J Flynn

Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.

Related

Full race pageCheltenham course guideChampion Bumper historyCheltenham results, 13 March 2002Cheltenham Festival 2002

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