| Bula | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Bula (1965–1977) was a British National Hunt horse who won the Champion Hurdle twice and many other top races over hurdles and later over fences. One of the greatest hurdlers ever,[1] he ran during what is considered a golden period for two-mile hurdlers in the 1970s. Bula was "a remarkably consistent, versatile and durable jumper" and was known for his come-from-behind style.[2] At one stage Bula had an unbeaten run of 13 races.[1]