'We're very excited about him' - connections on their Champion Bumper entries

Key trainer quotes looking ahead to the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on March 12.
Harry Derham, trainer of Mossy Fen Road
We'll run as long as it doesn't dry up too much. He was very good at Wetherby so has more than justified his place in the race. If it was good to soft we'd probably fine but the ground is the key to him.
Gordon Elliott, trainer of Jalon D'Oudairies and Kalypso'chance
Jalon D'Oudairies had an early setback and it was too late to go hurdling with him so we said we'd hold off until next season and have another crack in the Champion Bumper. He's a proper horse and we're looking forward to getting him out over hurdles next season. Kalypso'chance has been the one to really put his hand up among our bumper horses. We didn't really know what to expect on his first run for us at Punchestown, but he really powered away. Next time at Navan, once Patrick [Mullins] pulled him out and got daylight he put the race to bed quickly. He's obviously very good.
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