Champion Bumper Entries 2026 - 36 horses entered for Cheltenham flat race

A star-studded list of 36 horses have been entered for the Champion Bumper, which takes place on day two of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday 11 March.

Unsurprisingly, Willie Mullins has an abundance of entries as he looks to bag a record-extending 15th win in the National Hunt flat race. Love Sign d’Aunou has been all the rage for the contest since hacking to a 24-length win at Naas back in January and he looks to be the primary shot fired by the Mullins team. Quiryn is another once-raced performer for Mullins and could head to the event on the back of a win at Naas. The Irish Avatar won at Navan on debut and is another notable Closutton entry.

Gordon Elliott’s Keep Him Company has two wins from two and is a rapid improving. Having won at Fairyhouse in November, he followed up with a Leopardstown in December. Broadway Ted is another from Elliott’s Cullentra House yard that could shape into a key contender along with Charismatic Kid.

Chris Gordon’s Bass Hunter could be one of the leading UK-trained runners. He is two from two and was mightily-impressive at Ascot last time out.

Oh My Word, Our Trigger and The Wager are another three eye-catching entries for the finale on day two of the meeting.

Check out a full list of Champion Bumper entries below:

2026 Champion Bumper Entries