Sean Bowen

Sean Bowen
Occupation	Jockey
Born	(1997-09-05) 5 September 1997 (age 27) Little Newcastle, Pembrokeshire, Wales [1]
Major racing wins
Tolworth Novices Hurdle (2021) Liverpool Hurdle (2019)
Racing awards
Lester Awards x2 (2015)
Honours
Champion Conditional Jockey (2014-15) Racing Excellence Hands and Heels Series Champion (2015) British jump racing Champion Jockey (2024–25)
Significant horses
Metier, If The Cap Fits

Sean Bowen (born 5 September 1997 ^[2] ) is a Welsh jockey who competes in National Hunt racing. He was champion conditional jockey in 2014-15 and British jump racing Champion Jockey 2024-25.

Background

Bowen comes from a racing background. His father, Peter, is a trainer. His mother, Karen, is a former champion point-to-point rider. His younger brother, James, is a jockey, while his older brother, Mickey, trains with his father, taking over the licence in May 2025 after sharing it for a season. ^{[1] [3] [4]} Bowen won a pony racing championship before riding in point-to-points, where he was awarded the Wilkinson Sword title for top novice rider in the UK. ^[5]

Career as a jockey

In 2015, Bowen won both the Champion Conditional Jockey Championship and the Racing Excellence Hands and Heels Championship. ^{[6] [7]} In the same year, Bowen won his first two Lester Awards for both Racing Excellence Conditional Jockey and the AtTheRaces Jump Ride of the Year for his win on Just A Par at Sandown Park. ^[8]

In 2019, Bowen won his first Grade 1 race with victory on board If The Cap Fits, in the Liverpool Hurdle. ^[9] His second Group 1 win came in 2021 at Sandown, with Metier winning the Tolworth Novices' Hurdle. ^[10]

Previously, Bowen has been an official ambassador to Ffos Las Racecourse. ^[1] He regularly rides for his father Peter Bowen, Martin Keighley and Olly Murphy. ^{[11] [12]}

Major wins

Great Britain

• Fighting Fifth Hurdle - (1) Not So Sleepy (2023)
• Liverpool Hurdle - (2) If The Cap Fits (2019), Strong Leader (2024)
• Tolworth Novices' Hurdle - (1) Metier (2021)

References

1. "Sean Bowen Becomes Official Ambassador To Ffos Las Races". Ffos Las Racecourse. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
2. "Jockey Sean Bowen is among those celebrating on Wednesday". Racing Post. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
3. "From the Canvas to the Championship - Sean Bowen". Great British Racing. 24 April 2025.
4. "New start for Bowen family as father Peter hands over training licence after 30-year career". Racing Post. 6 May 2025.
5. "Sean Bowen - Marching Towards The Title". Great British Racing. 29 November 2025.
6. "Welsh jockey Sean Bowen wins National Hunt conditional riders' title with Sandown victory". Wales Online. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
7. "Sean Bowen comes out on top in the Conditional Hands and Heels title". British Horse Racing Authority. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
8. "RACING: Jockey Tom Marquand wins his first 'Lester' award". Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
9. "If The Cap Fits wins thrilling Ryanair Stayers' Hurdle". Sporting Life. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
10. "METIER DOMINATES IN GRADE 1 TOLWORTH HURDLE". Harry Fry Racing. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
11. "Sean Bowen". peterbowenracing.co.uk. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
12. "Our Jockeys". paulnichollsracing.com. Retrieved 19 September 2022.

External links

Sean Bowen profile at the British Horse Racing Authority