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Mr. Ffos Las, Phil “Tidds” Jones Celebrates 300 Meetings at Ffos Las Racecourse

For as long as there has been horse racing at Ffos Las, there has been Phil “Tidds” Jones, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Jan 16, 2026
Trainer Rebecca Curtis and jockey Sean Bowen afterHaiti Couleurs won the Coral Welsh Grand National. Pic: Alamy

Sean Bowen and Haiti Couleurs Confirmed as Cheltenham Gold Cup Contenders

Sean Bowen has been given another defining target to aim for after Haiti Couleurs was confirmed as a Cheltenham Gold Cup contender.

Paul Jones | Jan 07, 2026
Sean Bowen and Rebecca Curtis celebrate their Welsh Grand National triumph. Pic: Alamy

Sean Bowen Looks Ahead to More Dragon-Hearted Doubles After Haiti Couleurs' Welsh Grand National Glory with Rebecca Curtis

Sean Bowen admitted the emotion of winning the Coral Welsh Grand National on home soil would live with him forever after steering Haiti Couleurs to a famous success at Chepstow, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Dec 28, 2025
Jockey Sean Bowen is kissed by trainer Rebecca Curtis as they celebrate after their horse Haiti Couleurs won the Irish Grand National.

Rebecca Curtis Chases Welsh Grand National Redemption with Haiti Couleurs

Rebecca Curtis knows exactly what the Coral Welsh Grand National can give – and what it can take away, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Dec 26, 2025
Trainer Sam Thomas with jockey Stan Sheppard after winning the Coral Welsh Grand National with Iwilldoit in 2021. Pic: Alamy

Sam Thomas Insists Jubilee Express can Deliver at Welsh Grand National

The countdown is on to the biggest race in the Welsh racing calendar and, as ever, the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow promises a searching examination of stamina, resilience and nerve.

Graham Thomas | Dec 24, 2025
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A Small Bookmaker's View Of A Big Problem For Racing

Horse racing may have escaped direct betting tax rises, but increases elsewhere in the gambling industry are certain to hit the sport hard, says DragonBet co-founder, James Lovell.

James Lovell | Dec 04, 2025
Jockey Sean Bowen and trainer Rebecca Curtis (second right) celebrate with the winning connections after their horse Haiti Couleurs won the Irish Grand National . Pic: Alamy

Sean Bowen and Rebecca Curtis Chase Welsh Double with Haiti Couleurs

Wales could celebrate a major racing double this weekend as Haiti Couleurs bids to land the Betfair Chase at Haydock under Welsh champion jockey Sean Bowen for Pembrokeshire trainer Rebecca Curtis.

David Parsons | Nov 21, 2025
Sean Bowen jockey. Pic. Alamy

Sean Bowen: The Champion Jockey Who Deserves Wales’ Sporting Spotlight

It’s time for BBC Wales to right a long-standing wrong and make Sean Bowen their Sports Personality of the Year, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Nov 17, 2025
Dylan Johnston (centre), trainer Sam Thomas (right) and connections after winning the the DragonBet 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle with Celtic Dino. Pic: Alamy

Proud Sam Thomas Savours Home Success With Celtic Dino in Welsh Champion Hurdle

The three-day DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival enjoyed a rousing finish as Welsh trainer-owner combination of Sam Thomas and Dai Walters triumphed again at Chepstow.

Gareth James | Oct 13, 2025

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Graham Thomas | Oct 09, 2025
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Graham Thomas | Oct 03, 2025
Jockey Sean Bowen is kissed by trainer Rebecca Curtis as they celebrate after their horse Haiti Couleurs won the Irish Grand National.

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Welsh trainer Peter Bowen and son Sean. Pic: Alamy

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James Stevens | Aug 26, 2025
Jockey David Probert. Pic: Alamy

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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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
Chepstow Racecourse. Pic: Alamy

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
Jockey David Probert. Pic: Alamy

David Probert Saddles Up And Heads Far East

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James Stevens | Jul 22, 2025
James Bowen (left) and Sean Bowen (right). Pic. Alamy

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
Calling the Wind ridden by jockey Neil Callan (centre, purple) wins the Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate with Golden Rules ridden by jockey Oisin Murphy (third right) second during day three

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James Stevens | Jun 25, 2025
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Grace Harris Chasing Royal Ascot Glory with Bargain Colt “Eddie”

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Graham Thomas | Jun 18, 2025
Welsh trainer Grace Harris. Pic: Alamy

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