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    Graham Thomas | Apr 09, 2026
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    Graham Thomas | Apr 02, 2026
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    Paul Jones | Mar 13, 2026
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    David Williams | Mar 12, 2026
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    Paul Jones | Mar 11, 2026
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    Cheltenham Festival to Host Welsh Battle as Sean Bowen Goes Head-to-Head with Ben Jones for Gold Cup

    Welsh jockeys Sean Bowen and Ben Jones are poised for an all-Welsh battle for the ages when they go head-to-head at this week’s Cheltenham Festival.

    Callum Buckle | Mar 10, 2026
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