Sean Raymond's Articles

An experienced racing writer and interviewer, who loves nothing more than a cold wet afternoon at Wincanton or Taunton in the middle of the winter.

A regular writer and Editor for www.jumpsracing.co.uk over the past decade, and an original member of the The Jumps Racing Podcast, like many it was the Grand National that first lead Sean to the racing world - with the race in the early 90s setting a fire that has remained ever since.

Never short of an opinion or two, he is looking forward to getting stuck in over the next 12 months and will be counting down the days until the big meetings.

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7th November 2019

Elite Hurdle Preview: Henderson can claim Wincanton win

By Sean Raymond

Few destinations exude national hunt racing more than Wincanton in November and that means this weekends card is expected to be a cracker with thousands of punters set to descend on the Somerset venue. Racegoers will be wrapping up warm as…

6th November 2019

Cheltenham Festival hero Altior a shock Betfair Chase entry

By Sean Raymond

Multiple Cheltenham Festival-winner Altior is the shock name on the list of eleven entries for the Betfair Chase at Haydock. The Nicky Henderson-trained superstar is widely expected to make his seasonal debut in the 1965 Chase at Ascot, but…

24th October 2019

Five exciting horses to watch during the Cheltenham Showcase

By Sean Raymond

Racing returns to Cheltenham this weekend and Sean Raymond has picked out five horses to watch during the excellent Showcase Meeting... Braid Blue (Gordon Elliott) Any Gordon Elliott-trained runner in the UK outside of the spring Festivals…

23rd October 2019

Five key Jumps races to watch in November

By Sean Raymond

With the jumps season about to kick into full swing we asked Sean Raymond to pick out five key national hunt races to watch during November... Saturday 2nd November - Charlie Hall Chase - Wetherby Charlie Hall Chase day at Wetherby is…

22nd October 2019

Vertem Futurity Trophy Preview: Ballydoyle Entries Dominate

By Sean Raymond

Sean Raymond previews Saturday's Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster, and picks out a selection for one of the biggest races of the season... It has been a thrilling season on the Flat and it all comes to a conclusion this…

21st October 2019

Definitly Red set for Charlie Hall defence

By Sean Raymond

Definitly Red has been one of the most consistent animals in training over the past few years, and the Brian Ellison-trained jumper is set to make his seasonal debut at a familiar venue. The ten-year-old, who was rated as high as 167 following…

15th October 2019

Champion Stakes Preview: Masterful Magical to star

By Sean Raymond

Sean Raymond previews Saturday's Champion Stakes on Champions Day at Ascot, and picks out a selection for one of the biggest races of the season... British Champions Day is always a fixture to saviour, and the countdown to this weekend…

14th October 2019

Five things we learned about the Flat: Pinatubo stands tall

By Sean Raymond

We pick out five key talking points from a brilliant weekend of action on the Flat, with big races taking place both in the UK and Ireland... Pinatubo confirms quality with Dewhurst glory The highlight of the weekend came at Newmarket Races…

8th October 2019

Dewhurst Stakes Preview: Punters to look for a Positive show

By Sean Raymond

Hot on the heels of a big winner with Waldgeist in the Arc last weekend, Sean Raymond is back with a full preview of the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket... We have only just caught our breath after a thrilling Arc on Sunday, as Enable failed to…

7th October 2019

Jumps Angle: Persian War could be a race to savour

By Sean Raymond

As the Jumps season slowly starts to hit top gear, Sean Raymond reviews an informative weekend in Ireland, before looking ahead to this week's National Hunt racing - which includes graded action at Chepstow... Snow Falcon…

3rd October 2019

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Preview: Waldgeist the value pick

By Sean Raymond

With the final field now confirmed, Sean Raymond takes a look at Sunday's Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp and picks out his best bet in the race - as Enable bids for a third successive win... Every now and then…

2nd October 2019

Remembering Towcester Racecourse

By Sean Raymond

The racing world suffered a major blow on Tuesday afternoon, with the announcement that Towcester Racecourse is to shut permanently. Towcester had been in administration since August 2018 due to financial difficulties, and although the…

1st October 2019

Race-By-Race Tips: Southwell, Tuesday 1st October 2019

By Sean Raymond

After picking out three winners at Hamilton yesterday, Sean Raymond is once again on duty today, and picks out a selection for every race at Southwell... Southwell 14:10 - Dragon Khan First up this afternoon at Southwell is an interesting…

30th September 2019

Three major threats to Enable in the Arc

By Sean Raymond

We look set for one of the highlights of the Flat season on Sunday, as Enable bids to make history by becoming the first horse to win three renewals of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. Enable once again arrives…

30th September 2019

Race-By-Race Tips: Hamilton, Monday 30th September 2019

By Sean Raymond

There is a terrific card at Hamilton this afternoon and Sean Raymond has poured through the card to pick out his selections for each race... Hamilton 13:50 - Vallarta A trappy contest to start the card at Hamilton Races, with a number…

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