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Wales Mourns Geoff Lewis: The Derby-Winning Jockey Who Became a Legend

Wales has lost one of its greatest sporting pioneers with the passing of legendary jockey and trainer Geoff Lewis, who has died at the age of 89.

Graham Thomas | Aug 27, 2025
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    It was another busy week in Welsh racing and the Racing Post's James Stevens has all the latest news.

    James Stevens | Aug 26, 2025
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    Wales Takes on the World at Prestigious Ebor Festival at York

    Challengers from Japan, Australia, France and Ireland will head to York for the prestigious Ebor Festival this week, but Wales, too, will be represented as The Racing Post’s James Stevens reports.

    James Stevens | Aug 20, 2025
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    How a Welsh Horse Made a Bit of Glorious Goodwood History to Continue Brilliant Season

    Racing Post journalist James Stevens looks at a busy week on the Flat for Welsh horses, jockeys, owners and trainers . . .

    James Stevens | Aug 05, 2025
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    It’s Tim Vaughan v Mrs Vaughan v Vaughan Jnr And Miss Vaughan

    A Welsh family, steeped in racing, is about to get under orders for an incredible challenge. The Racing Post’s James Stevens reports on a remarkable tale plus news on a retirement decision.

    James Stevens | Jul 29, 2025
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    Move Over, Cheltenham . . . Chepstow To Host New DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival

    Wales is to have its very own Cheltenham Festival - the Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival at Chepstow will be in October, with a £13-a-day ticket deal, as James Stevens reports.

    James Stevens | Jul 23, 2025
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    David Probert Saddles Up And Heads Far East

    A top Welsh jockey makes a shock move abroad - and find out how you can visit a Welsh racing yard for free. All the Welsh racing news with The Racing Post's James Stevens.

    James Stevens | Jul 22, 2025
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    The Honeymoon Is Over . . . Wedding Bells Turns To Family Showdown For The Rival Bowens In £100,000 Saturday Race

    It is a huge weekend for the Bowen family, while on the Flat there is major success for one Welsh jockey, as the Racing Post’s James Stevens reports.

    James Stevens | Jul 15, 2025
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    Champion Jockey Nears Milestone As A Chance To Join The Greats Becomes More Likely

    Welsh connections remain busy through a scorching week on the track. The Racing Post's James Stevens has the latest news...

    James Stevens | Jul 01, 2025

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    James Stevens | Jun 25, 2025
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    Everyone loves an underdog story - especially at the moneyed arena that is Royal Ascot. The Welsh story this year is Grace Harris and “Eddie”, as Graham Thomas reports.

    Graham Thomas | Jun 18, 2025
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    Royal Ascot is here and so are the big chances for Welsh connections. The Racing Post's James Stevens looks through the five names to keep an eye on.

    James Stevens | Jun 17, 2025
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    It is Derby day at Epsom on Saturday and The Racing Post's James Stevens has the latest on how Wales could be represented on the famous Downs.

    James Stevens | Jun 03, 2025
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    James Stevens | May 27, 2025
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    A horse for Wales’ racing trainer-turned beauty salon owner was looking good on the track as another yard target a new championship. The Racing Post’s James Stevens reports.

    James Stevens | May 20, 2025
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    It was a busy week over jumps and on the Flat for Welsh connections and the Racing Post's James Stevens has all the big news across the tracks.

    James Stevens | May 13, 2025
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    The eyes of the jumps world were on Ireland this week, but leading Welsh jockeys still had their say. The Racing Post's James Stevens on the weekend's action.

    James Stevens | May 06, 2025
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    Sean Bowen joined the immortals when he was crowned champion jump jockey. The Racing Post's James Stevens salutes the journey of an eight-year-old with an allergy to horses, to the top of his sport.

    James Stevens | Apr 28, 2025
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    Sean Bowen is on the cusp of history - poised to become the first Welsh winner of the champion jump jockey title for over 70 years, as Graham Thomas reports.

    Graham Thomas | Apr 25, 2025
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    James Stevens | Apr 22, 2025
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    The British trainers’ title race between Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins will be a plot line at Chepstow, where Skelton has runners, but there is also plenty of Welsh interest.

    Graham Thomas | Apr 21, 2025
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    Welsh Hopes For Irish Grand National Carried By Rebecca Curtis And Haiti Couleurs

    There was top class action over jumps and on the Flat in recent days and the Racing Post's James Stevens looks through the key stories from a Welsh perspective.

    James Stevens | Apr 15, 2025
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    What Happens When A Top Welsh Jockey Is About To Fall? Another Welshman Keeps Him Up, Of Course!

    It was not to be in the Grand National itself, but leading Welsh jockeys and trainers were in the headlines - partly thanks to one incredible Aintree moment as The Racing Post's James Stevens reports.

    James Stevens | Apr 08, 2025
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    Sean Bowen Has Grand National Glory on His Mind . . . With Support From Chepstow

    It’s the biggest profile horse race of the year as Aintree hosts the Grand National, with two Welsh brothers taking centre stage and fans also watching from Chepstow.

    Graham Thomas | Apr 05, 2025
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    Sean Bowen Earns Chance To Add Grand National Glory To His Incredible Season

    Sean Bowen is racing away with the champion jockeys’ championship but now the Welsh star also has a chance to grab the spotlight at Aintree this weekend, as James Stevens reports.

    James Stevens | Apr 03, 2025