Al Wasl Storm. Pic: Alamy

Derby Horse Emerges For David Probert With Big Win At Chester

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
James Bowen won on Lulamba. Pic: Alamy

Bowen Brothers Star At Punchestown And Achievements Have Even Got Politicians Talking

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
Sean Bowen receives the champion jockey trophy from AP McCoy

Sean Bowen . . . The Story Of The Pembrokeshire Boy Who Became A Welsh Racing Giant

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
Sean Bowen after riding Haiti Couleurs to victory in the Irish Grand National Pic: Alamy

Chelsea Dream Turns Into Champion Jockey Reality For Sean Bowen

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
Jockey Sean Bowen gets a kiss from trainer Rebecca Curtis.  Pic: Alamy

Haiti Couleurs' Irish Grand National Triumph Underscores Rebecca Curtis Revival And Class Of Sean Bowen

Haiti Couleurs produced an incredible result in Ireland as Sean Bowen prepares to become champion jockey. The Racing Post's James Stevens reports.

James Stevens | Apr 22, 2025
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Former Rugby Player Callum Pritchard Chases More Winners At Chepstow

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
Welsh jockey James Bowen. Pic: Alamy

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
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From Office Worker To Australian Ace . . . Welsh Jockey Caps Incredible Career Transformation And Now Eyes Winning World’s Richest Race

There was an incredible moment for a Welsh jockey Down Under at the weekend as the jumps boys continued a brilliant season. The Racing Post’s James Stevens reports.

James Stevens | Mar 25, 2025
Ben Jones aboard Haiti Couleurs. Pic: Alamy

How Wales Stunned The Racing World At The Cheltenham Festival

James Stevens, from The Racing Post, reflects on a brilliant week for Wales at the Cheltenham Festival.

James Stevens | Mar 18, 2025
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Former Scarlets Hopeful Lorcan Williams Earns Welsh Glory At Cheltenham

The opening day of the Cheltenham Festival provided thrills and excitement as Golden Ace took the Champion Hurdle trophy for Welsh jockey Lorcan Williams in dramatic fashion.

David Williams | Mar 12, 2025
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Wales at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival: A Horse-by-Horse Guide

The Cheltenham Festival is here and Wales' leading jockeys and trainers will descend on the Cotswolds bidding for glory at jump racing's biggest four days.

James Stevens | Mar 10, 2025
Trainer Sam Thomas

Sam Thomas Proud of Welsh Grand National Near Miss And Insists There’s More To Come

Leading Welsh trainer Sam Thomas was proud of his two horses’ efforts at the Coral Welsh Grand National even though Val Dancer emerged from the murk to seize victory. Val Dancer tenaciously held off Thomas’ dual challenge of Jubilee Express and Iwilldoit at Chepstow to win a race that was only visible at certain stages due to thick fog.

Gareth James | Dec 28, 2024
Trainer Sam Thomas

Sam Thomas Hopes “Special Horse” Can Provide Glory Again At Welsh Grand National

Welsh trainer Sam Thomas is hopeful Jubilee Express can prove “a special horse” by winning the Coral Welsh Grand National for him – just as Iwilldoit did three years ago. Thomas sends both horses to the start line at Chepstow on Friday with Jubilee Express most fancied to provide a home winner in Wales’ leading race in the calendar, which carries £150,000 of prize money.

Graham Thomas | Dec 27, 2024
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Ffos Las Racecourse: preview and tips for seven-race Christmas Jumper Raceday on Wednesday

The final meeting of the calendar year at Ffos Las Racecourse takes place on Wednesday with a seven-race offering to celebrate the Christmas Jumper Raceday. The action gets underway at 12.22pm as nine runners tackle the class four handicap hurdle before the action comes to a close at 3.50pm with the bumper – a Flat race ran over Jumps rules for runners making their way in the early stages of their career.

Editor | Dec 19, 2024
Jockey Sean Bowen

Century Mark Reached For Sean Bowen As He Powers Towards Jump Jockeys’ Title

Sean Bowen secured his 100th win of the season on board Dominic’s Fault at Lingfield on Monday – and is confident he can further strengthen his position at the top of the Jump Jockeys’ Championship. The Championship runs from 4th May 2024 to 26th April 2025 and is based on the amount of winners jockeys ride over the course of the season.

David Williams | Dec 10, 2024
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Chepstow Racecourse: Preview And Tips For Friday’s Seven-Race Jumps Card

Chepstow Racecourse hosts its latest Jumps card on Friday afternoon with a seven-race offering at the track as the cold snap sweeps across Britain. Racing will get underway at 12.30pm with a two mile and three furlong maiden hurdle in class four before the last race of the day heads off at 3.59pm as a field of 14 take on the Bumper – a Flat race run over Jumps rules.

David Williams | Nov 22, 2024
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Derby Winner Geoff Lewis Honoured At Welsh Horse Racing Awards

Geoff Lewis – the only Welsh jockey ever to ride a winner of the Derby – has picked up another trophy to add to his collection. The 88-year-old – winner of the 1971 Derby on Mill Reef – was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Welsh Horse Racing Awards in Cardiff on Thursday night.

Graham Thomas | Nov 22, 2024