Sean Bowen – Grand National Jockeys 2024 To Watch
Sena Bowen guided Noble Yeats to a fourth-place finish in last year’s Grand National. The Welsh jockey burst onto the scene in the 2014/15 season, claiming the Conditional Jockey Championship in the process. Riding for several of the country’s most prominent trainers, he’s claimed several immense wins in recent years. Bowen’s reputation has grown each season as he continually demonstrated his superb ability as a jockey. He made a fantastic start to the 2023/24 season and led the Jockey Championship standings before an injury from a nasty fall curtailed his momentum.
Who is Sean Bowen?
Sean Bowen is a notable Welsh National Hunt jockey. His career in racing is deeply rooted, being the son of renowned trainer Peter Bowen and brother of fellow jockey James. His journey into racing began with an accomplished stint as a point-to-point jockey. In 2014 he won the prestigious Wilkinson Sword award, an annual prize presented to the leading male novice rider under-21 with no wins at the season’s outset.
Bowen’s performances attracted the attention of Paul Nichols, and he joined the multiple time champion trainer as a conditional jockey. The partnership was successful from the outset, as Bowen rode 51 winners and claimed the Conditional Jockey Championship in the 2014/15 Season. His most prolific campaign came in 2018/19 with 91 winners. Bowen’s Grand National debut came in 2015, and his best run in Aintree’s big race was in 2023 when he guided Noble Yeats to a fourth-place finish.
Bowen’s talent has led him to significant victories, including his first Grade 1 win aboard If The Cap Fits in the 2019 Liverpool Hurdle. He also grabbed a Group 1 win in 2021 with Metier in the Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle. Bowen’s achievements and contributions to the sport have made him a prominent figure in the jumps racing community, with a profile that continues to grow with each season.
Sean Bowen Grand National Record
Sean Bowen made his Grand National Debut in 2015, riding Mon Parrain to an eleventh-place finish at Aintree. His best run came in the 2023 Grand National, riding Noble Yeats to fourth place and landing for E/W backers.
| Year | Horse | Trainer | SP | Finishing Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Goffer | Gordon Elliott | 50/1 | 13th |
| 2023 | Noble Yeats | Emmet Mullins | 10/1 | 4th |
| 2022 | Samcro | Gordon Elliott | 80/1 | 11th |
| 2021 | Give Me A Copper | Paul Nicholls | 33/1 | Pulled Up |
| 2019 | Monbeg Notorious | Gordon Elliott | 50/1 | Pulled Up |
| 2018 | Warriors Tale | Paul Nicholls | 33/1 | Pulled Up |
| 2017 | Le Mercurey | Paul Nicholls | 50/1 | 12th |
| 2016 | Just A Par | Paul Nicholls | 40/1 | 15th |
| 2015 | Mon Parrain | Paul Nicholls | 33/1 | 11th |
Sean Bowen 2023/24 Jumps Racing Record & Notable Wins
The current jumps season started in April 2023 and will conclude after the Grand National in April this year. A jockey’s form is one of the various ways you could find the winner of the Grand National. Sean Bowen got off to a fantastic start this season, building a big lead in the Jockey Championships standings. An unfortunate fall at Aintree in December curtailed his momentum, and he hasn’t matched his early-season form since returning. His season record and notable wins from the 2023/24 campaign are listed below.
Sean Bowen 2023/24 Jumps Record
| Country | Rides | Wins | 2nd | Even Stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UK | 710 | 155 | 123 | +38.37 |
| Total | 710 | 155 | 123 | +38.37 |
Stats listed are correct at 4pm on 25th April 2024.
Sean Bowen 2023/24 Notable Wins
| Date | Horse | SP | Race | Grade | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/04/24 | Strong Leader | 8/1 | Liverpool Hurdle | Gradfe 1 | Aintree |
| 30/03/24 | Numitor | 100/30F | Middle Distance Veterans’ Finale | Handicap | Haydock |
| 09/03/24 | Go Dante | 5/1JF | Imperial Cup Hurdle | Handicap | Sandown |
| 02/03/24 | Thunder Rock | 9/4F | Premier Chase | Listed | Kelso |
| 09/12/23 | Not So Sleepy | 9/1 | Fighting Fifth Hurdle | Grade 1 | Sandown |
| 09/12/23 | Booster Bob | 5/6F | Claremont Novices’ Hurdle | Listed | Sandown |
| 05/11/23 | Thunder Rock | 11/8F | Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase | Listed | Carlisle |
Sean Bowen Biggest Career Race Wins
Sean Bowen has claimed several impressive victories since making his debut. The 2018/19 campaign was previously his best, with 91 wins, but he’s already surpassed that total this season. Bowen’s first Grade 1 win came in 2019, winning the Liverpool Hurdle on If The Cap Fits.
Here’s a longer list of the most significant wins of Bowen’s career to date.
| Date | Horse | SP | Race | Grade | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/23 | Not So Sleepy | 9/1 | Fighting Fifth Hurdle | Grade 1 | Sandown |
| 03/12/22 | Noble Yeats | 3/1 | Many Clouds Chase | Grade 2 | Aintree |
| 02/04/22 | Anna Bunina | 6/1 | Scottish Champion Hurdle | Grade 2 | Ayr |
| 02/01/21 | Metier | 7/4F | Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle | Grade 1 | Sandown |
| 23/11/19 | If The Cap Fits | 3/1 | Ascot Hurdle | Grade 2 | Ascot |
| 06/04/19 | If The Cap Fits | 7/1 | Liverpool Hurdle | Grade 1 | Aintree |
| 16/02/19 | Lisnagar Oscar | 6/1 | Albert Bartlett Prestige Novices’ Hurdle | Grade 2 | Haydock |
| 03/12/16 | As De Mee | 4/1F | Grand Sefton Handicap | Handicap | Aintree |
| 09/10/16 | El Bandit | 13/2 | Persian War Novices’ Hurdle | Grade 2 | Chepstow |
| 25/04/15 | Just A Par | 14/1 | Gold Cup Chase | Grade 3 | Sandown |
Sean Bowen Grand National FAQs
Has Sean Bowen won the Grand National?
No, Sean Bowen has not won the Grand National in his eight entries. His best finish came in 2023 when he rode Noble Yeats to fourth.
What is Sean Bowen’s biggest horse racing win?
The biggest win to this point of Sean Bowen’s jockey career is his Grade 1 victory in the 2019 Liverpool Chase. The Welshman guided 7/1 shot, If The Cap Fits, to an impressive triumph at Aintree.
How much does the Grand National winner get?
The Grand National winning jockey gets a share of the prize money awarded to the winning horse’s connections. The prize fund for the Grand National has been roughly £1 million in recent years, with the winner getting a considerable share of that. The amount the jockey receives will vary depending on the deal between them and the horse’s owner.
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