Day 2 · Ladies Day · Wed 17 Mar 2027 · Old Course
Champion Bumper
Cheltenham Festival 2027
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About the race
About the Champion Bumper
The Grade 1 National Hunt flat race that closes Ladies Day — a first look at future stars.
- Distance
- 2m 87y
- Race type
- Grade 1 NH Flat
- Age conditions
- 4-6yo
- Course
- Old Course
Editorial
Analysis & guides
Explainer
Cheltenham Festival Glossary: 40 Betting and Racing Terms Explained
From ante-post to the Cheltenham roar — the racing and betting vocabulary you will meet on this site and in Festival coverage, defined in one or two plain sentences each.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Champion Bumper?
The 2027 Champion Bumper is scheduled for Wednesday, 17 March 2027 — Day 2 (Ladies Day) of the Cheltenham Festival, on the Old Course. Race times are published by the Jockey Club nearer the Festival.
How long is the Champion Bumper?
The Champion Bumper is run over 2m 87y on the Old Course at Cheltenham. It is a Grade 1 NH Flat for 4-6yo.