Jonathan Martin

The 8 year old mare, already a bumper and double hurdles winner, made the long journey north worthwhile. Patiently ridden off the pace by Shane Fenelon, she crept into the 3m chase, racing clear from the last for owners Big Time Billy Racing, named after Karen’s late father, renowned horseman Bill Bryan, and bred by […]

The 8 year old won the same hurdle race a year ago, and from a higher handicap mark won as easily as last time, for his third win over timber for the yard, cruising clear from the last for a convincing success for owner Vernon Philips.

The 7 year old mare, off the course for almost two years, improved on her recent third place to take the long-distance hurdle as Sean Bowen drove her through a crowded field so lead close home for owners Steve Williams, Jayne Brace and Anita Davies

The 7 year old hurdler repeated his dual success at the course and distance as a five year old with a comfortable win for owner Heddwyn Jones, giving champion jockey Sean a treble on the card.

With 180 winners, 27 year old Sean received the trophy from Sir A P McCoy ten years after he had the Conditional Jockeys trophy from AP. Then with a typical driving finish he brought Resplendent Grey home to take one of jump racing’s biggest races! Brother James finished the season in 6th place with 85 […]

The 9 year old distance chaser completed a hat-trick of success over fences, eight career wins now over the larger obstacles. Lying off the pace under Sean Bowen, the champion-elect added another National to his recent success in the Irish race, coming with a strong late charge for a close win for owner/breeder Ross Williams. […]