Bula (horse)
Bula (1965–1977) was a British National Hunt horse who won two Champion Hurdles and many other top races over hurdles and later over fences. He ran during what is considered a ‘golden period’ for two mile hurdlers in the 1970s, which featured such champions as Persian War, Comedy Of Errors, Night Nurse, Monksfield and Sea Pigeon. Bula was “a remarkably consistent, versatile and durable jumper” and was known for his come-from-behind style.
Bula | |
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Sire | Raincheck |
Grandsire | Tourbillon |
Dam | Pongo's Fancy |
Damsire | Golden Chain |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1965 |
Country | Ireland |
Colour | Brown |
Owner | Captain Bill Edwards-Heathcote |
Trainer | Fred Winter |
Record | 51: 34 wins |
Earnings | £69,672 |
Major wins | |
Gloucestershire Hurdle (Div II) (1970) Osborne Hurdle (1970, 1972) Benson & Hedges Handicap Hurdle (1970) Mill House Hurdle (1971, 1973) Kingwell Hurdle (1971, 1972) Champion Hurdle (1971, 1972) Welsh Champion Hurdle (1971) Skeaping Trophy Hurdle (1971) Cheltenham Trial Hurdle (1972) Black and White Whiskey Gold Cup (1973) Benson & Hedges Novices' Chase (1973) Fairlawne Chase (1975, 1976) Sundew Chase (1975, 1976) Gainsborough Chase (1976) Timeform rating: 176 | |
Awards | |
Champion NH Horse: 1970–1971, 1971–1972 | |
Honours | |
former Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham (now International Hurdle) | |
Last updated on 7 December 2022 |
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