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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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12th December 2019

Cross Country Chase Preview: Irish raider to claim victory

By Sean Raymond

The first day of the International Meeting at Cheltenham kicks off on Friday afternoon, and thousands of punters are set to descend on the Mecca of Jumps racing. The pre-Christmas fixture is always a popular one both on and off track, and there…

9th December 2019

Five Things We Learned: Defi shines in Tingle Creek

By Sean Raymond

Defi Du Seuil stars in another thrilling Tingle Creek The Tingle Creek Chase has long been considered one of the most exciting races of the season, with superstar names littered across one of the most impressive roll of honours in the…

5th December 2019

What does it take to complete the 'Best Mate Treble'?

By Sean Raymond

With bookmaker Fitzdares offering a £500,000 bonus to any horse that can win the Peterborough Chase, the King George and the Gold Cup in the same season, Sean Raymond takes a look at the main horse in the frame... The Peterborough…

4th December 2019

Becher Chase Preview: The Lion can roar again at Aintree

By Sean Raymond

Sean Raymond previews Saturday's Becher Chase at Aintree, and picks out his best bet at this stage... The sight of the finest jumps horses in training flying over the Grand National fences at Aintree is always a spectacle to behold,…

27th November 2019

Ladbrokes Trophy Memories: A breeding ground for greatness

By Sean Raymond

Ahead of the Ladbrokes Trophy this weekend, Sean Raymond has taken a look back at some of the legendary names to have won the Newbury handicap... Few races can match the Ladbrokes Trophy for history and prestige in the world of equine sport,…

26th November 2019

Fighting Fifth Preview: Take on Buveur D'Air at the prices

By Sean Raymond

Sean Raymond previews the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle with Buveur D'Air set to make his first start of the season at Newcastle... The Fighting Fifth Hurdle may not be the sexiest Grade 1 contest of the National Hunt season, but it remains…

21st November 2019

Betfair Chase Preview: Classy Bristol to hold off new threat

By Sean Raymond

Sean Raymond previews the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Ascot on Saturday, which could be headlined by a huge clash between Bristol De Mai and Lostintranslation... The Betfair Chase remains a relatively young race in the grand…

20th November 2019

Becher Chase Weights: Grand National winner set for Aintree

By Sean Raymond

The weights for the Becher Chase at Aintree have been announced today, with the headline act the 2017 Grand National winner, One For Arthur. The Lucinda Russell-trained star looks likely to return to the scene of his greatest triumph next…

19th November 2019

1965 Chase Preview: Awesome Altior to down Cyrname at Ascot

By Sean Raymond

Sean Raymond previews the Grade Two 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday, which could be headlined by a huge clash between Altior and Cyrname... Like any sport, horse racing is about big match-ups and rivalries. Whether it be Liverpool…

14th November 2019

Three races at Cheltenham that you can't afford to miss

By Sean Raymond

The Cheltenham November Meeting takes place this weekend, rain permitting, and we asked Sean Raymond to pick out three of the key races... 13.50pm - Arkle Trial Novices' Chase The Sunday of the November Meeting at Cheltenham can often slip…

13th November 2019

Give Me A Copper amongst Becher Chase entries

By Sean Raymond

Saturday's Badger Beers Trophy hero Give Me A Copper is amongst 59 entries for this year's Becher Chase at Aintree, which is a key trial for the Grand National at Aintree... The nine-year-old, who is part-owned by former…

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…