Have just looked at previous Bumper winners and was surprised to see that 10 have won this century having had their debut Bumper runs between March and June the previous year including this year's winner ADTS.
We may have already seen the 2024 winner !
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No idea where the whole Champion Bumper runs debate was on here but adding this here - the rule changes for 23/24:
The following changes will be introduced for the start of the 2023/24 season:
1. A maximum of three runs permitted in National Hunt Flat races.
The only exceptions will be where:- the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, or the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree. Where the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree.
- In the case of fillies and mares, a fourth run is permitted in either the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March or the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree. If the fourth run is in the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March then a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree.
2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (in any given Season commencing from the 2023/24 Season).
^ My interpretation of point 2 is that a horse currently 5-yo can run in bumpers from January 1st 2024 until the last day of the 2023/24 jumps season.
In the case of Aurora Vega, Gowran Park will be her third run so the option of running in the Champion Bumper is open but could not run until the Festival if she runs on Friday.Leave a comment:
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No idea who they are but its probably safe to assume that they only warrant a well known two word phrase in response that rhymes with 'f**k off'.Originally posted by somer1 View PostLeave a comment:
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Any one had dealings with a tipster called Newmarket mole? Got someone asking me about signing up for 40 pounds a month but i have never heard of him?Leave a comment:
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Nothing official yet, and provided Stuart Parkin hasn't been hacked on Twitter, it would appear Michael Grech, owner of the likes of Fils D''oudairies and prior to having to sell, I Am Maximus, as well, has passed away.
Sad news if true.Leave a comment:
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Hendo maybe knows he's burning a hole up and down his gallops , maybe Constitution Hill can't keep up with the beast
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Noted the “by all accounts” the horse was extremely impressive in his ptp.Originally posted by Istabraq View Post
That implies to me Hendo hasn’t even watched a replay of the race.
If that’s the case, how seriously can you take his comments about the horse? In my book, not very.Leave a comment:
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The Ptp dossier gets emailed out to those who subscribe, I have a friend who emails it me despite me buying the book annually as it's handy to have on the phone when out and about/racing at times. I can happily forward that section of it to you if you don't get it before you depart?Originally posted by Leman14 View Post
Unfortunately not.....
If I'm "unlucky" - I'd consider paying the extra for the online version as well...Leave a comment:
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Why not try emailing? mark.howard@mhpublications.co.ukOriginally posted by Leman14 View Post
Unfortunately not.....
If I'm "unlucky" - I'd consider paying the extra for the online version as well...
I'm sure he won't mind you asking given the situation, even if he's ultimately unable to help.Leave a comment:
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I'll record it as an audio book for you.Originally posted by Leman14 View PostLeave a comment:
If you live anywhere near Liverpool you could always go and collect as a possibility?
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