Sean Bowen chases glory in National Hunt season amid weather disruptions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The 2026-27 National Hunt season has commenced following the Welsh Racing Festival at Chepstow from October 9 to 11. Champion jockey Sean Bowen, aiming for a third consecutive title, currently trails rival Harry Skelton, who has a 27-winner lead. Weather conditions have posed challenges, resulting in Chepstow switching to an all-hurdle format, while chase races were moved to Worcester and Ffos Las. Bowen's focus remains on key mounts like Haiti Couleurs, Wales' highest-rated horse, though trainer Rebecca Curtis is cautious about the horse's start due to dry ground conditions.
- •National Hunt season began after Welsh Racing Festival at Chepstow.
- •Sean Bowen currently ranks second in the jockey championship.
- •Haiti Couleurs is Wales' highest-rated horse with a rating of 163.
- •Weather disruptions led to all-hurdle races at Chepstow this year.
- •Bowen's brother Mickey is relocating his training operation to Worcestershire.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Five big Welsh hopes for the National Hunt season
"Welsh racing to provide plenty of highlights as two-time champion jockey Sean Bowen hunts more glory in the 2026-27 National Hunt season.
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