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
Champion Jockey Sean Bowen. Pic. Alamy

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

'He will win!” . . . Two Years On From Infamous Interview, Wales' Star Flat Horse Looks To Land Weekend Highlight

Forget Royal Ascot, it is a huge weekend for a Welsh yard in the North East of England, while closer to home a major milestone was celebrated. The Racing Post's James Stevens reports.

James Stevens | Jun 25, 2025
Trainer Grace Harris. Pic. Alamy

Grace Harris Chasing Royal Ascot Glory with Bargain Colt “Eddie”

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
Welsh trainer Grace Harris. Pic: Alamy

The Five Horses For Welsh Connections To Watch At Royal Ascot

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
David Brobert on Al Wasl Storm. Pic: Getty

David Probert Out To Whip Up A Derby Day Storm

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
Jockey David Probert. Pic: Alamy

Dazzling David Probert Tees Up Big June With Haydock Treble

It was a memorable week of Flat racing for Wales' biggest names, while it was all change at one of the major jumps yards, as James Stevens of The Racing Post reports.

James Stevens | May 27, 2025
Trainer Sheila Lewis. Pic: Alamy

Just Beautiful . . . Sheila Lewis Gets The Winners' Treatment As New Championship Could Be On The Way

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
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
Callum Pritchard. Pic: Alamy

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
Trainer Rebecca Curtis. Pic: Alamy

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
Jockey Sean Bowen. Pic: Alamy

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
Jockey Sean Bowen. Pic: Alamy

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
Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Rosehill, Sydney, Australia. Pic: Alamy

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