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different class this lad, get him on Constitution Hill
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Seems to be the only jockey that can win on a horse that's off the bridle half way through a race
His mates are ir players,he does them a favour now and then...
One of those jockeys who never seems to win when I back him.
He did very well today Haiti Couleurs. Pace set was perfect and he did especially well at the start to get the horse in the right position when there was a lot of jockeying for position and competition to lead.
Commentator tried his best to put anyone off backing it, a few minutes before the race on itv
A few pundits on ITV were against it, said to be on its toes and sweating.!
Listen to the Gulk
this guy is a top class pilot, best since AP
this guy is a top class pilot, best since AP
great jockey - has all the attributes can ride them quiet plus very strong in the finish
April 24 to April 25
177 winners from 895 rides. minus £1,186.20 to a £10 stake.
good luck.
177 winners from 895 rides. minus £1,186.20 to a £10 stake.
good luck.
From Wednesday's Racing Post:-
https://www.racingpost.com/news/opinion/comment/ive-compiled-sectional-times-for-25-years-and-i-can-confidently-say-no-one-ive-seen-reads-races-better-than-sean-bowen-aZugR9E0OKRl/
I've compiled sectional times for 25 years - and I can confidently say no-one I've seen reads races better than Sean Bowen
Pro punter Mark Holder with his weekly dose of betting wisdom
Is Sean Bowen the best jump jockey ever to come out of Britain?
It’s a bold question, but the way he has ridden this season makes it one impossible to ignore. Bowen has shown a guile and composure that few, if any, can match. Yes, Sir AP McCoy holds all the records – and probably always will, given no-one is ever likely to rival his relentless drive or legendary toughness. But Bowen seems to combine many of McCoy’s traits with a cooler, more laid-back exterior. That’s not to say he isn’t just as focused.
Harry Cobden, in a recent interview for the Racing Post, said he couldn’t believe Bowen would go out and ride a 250-1 shot in a novice hurdle. “If Sam Stronge booked me for a horse like that,” he joked, “I’d call him up and have a fit.” That tells you everything about Bowen’s appetite for the game.
Work ethic is vital, of course – and Bowen’s is immense – but what really sets him apart is his feel for pace. I have been sectionally timing British jump races for more than 25 years, and I can say with confidence that no-one I’ve seen reads a race better. Cobden and Brian Hughes are close, no doubt, but Bowen might just have the edge. And this comes at a time where I have little doubt the overall quality of our jump jockeys has never been better.
In any comparisons with McCoy, Bowen’s quieter style might actually cost him. There was never any doubt when watching AP that his pure strength set him apart from his colleagues. While Bowen wins many races others would lose, it’s not always obvious why unless you’re viewing the races with a stopwatch in hand.
Last Thursday, while much of the sport’s attention was fixed on Cheltenham and Newmarket, Bowen quietly landed a near 200-1 five-timer at Ffos Las, demonstrating a different skill set in every ride. The standout for me was Harbour Island in the first division of the bumper. Bowen dropped him out last off a strong pace, was still five lengths down with two furlongs to run and got him up late to win by a length and a half. He was the 7-4 favourite, but I’m not convinced he was the best horse in the race – he just got the best ride.
And the in-running markets have noticed. Back in the McCoy days, punters were always wary of laying him – no matter how badly beaten a horse looked. That’s now happening with Bowen too, but for different reasons. Where McCoy would be all fire and fury, Bowen’s style is more subtle: conserve energy, sneak a breather, pounce late. It’s devastatingly effective – and in-running players are increasingly reluctant to oppose him.
Bizarrely, this over-cautious approach might actually be costing them. Horses who would normally trade at huge prices mid-race are holding up purely because Bowen is in the saddle. There’s now a kind of collective hesitation, as if everyone’s thinking, 'It’s Bowen . . . he might still pull something off'. And sometimes, he does just that.
So, back to the original question: is Sean Bowen the greatest British-bred jump jockey? It’s a tough one to answer with certainty. But in terms of pure feel, timing, and adaptability, I’d struggle to name anyone better.
https://www.racingpost.com/news/opinion/comment/ive-compiled-sectional-times-for-25-years-and-i-can-confidently-say-no-one-ive-seen-reads-races-better-than-sean-bowen-aZugR9E0OKRl/
I've compiled sectional times for 25 years - and I can confidently say no-one I've seen reads races better than Sean Bowen
Pro punter Mark Holder with his weekly dose of betting wisdom
Is Sean Bowen the best jump jockey ever to come out of Britain?
It’s a bold question, but the way he has ridden this season makes it one impossible to ignore. Bowen has shown a guile and composure that few, if any, can match. Yes, Sir AP McCoy holds all the records – and probably always will, given no-one is ever likely to rival his relentless drive or legendary toughness. But Bowen seems to combine many of McCoy’s traits with a cooler, more laid-back exterior. That’s not to say he isn’t just as focused.
Harry Cobden, in a recent interview for the Racing Post, said he couldn’t believe Bowen would go out and ride a 250-1 shot in a novice hurdle. “If Sam Stronge booked me for a horse like that,” he joked, “I’d call him up and have a fit.” That tells you everything about Bowen’s appetite for the game.
Work ethic is vital, of course – and Bowen’s is immense – but what really sets him apart is his feel for pace. I have been sectionally timing British jump races for more than 25 years, and I can say with confidence that no-one I’ve seen reads a race better. Cobden and Brian Hughes are close, no doubt, but Bowen might just have the edge. And this comes at a time where I have little doubt the overall quality of our jump jockeys has never been better.
In any comparisons with McCoy, Bowen’s quieter style might actually cost him. There was never any doubt when watching AP that his pure strength set him apart from his colleagues. While Bowen wins many races others would lose, it’s not always obvious why unless you’re viewing the races with a stopwatch in hand.
Last Thursday, while much of the sport’s attention was fixed on Cheltenham and Newmarket, Bowen quietly landed a near 200-1 five-timer at Ffos Las, demonstrating a different skill set in every ride. The standout for me was Harbour Island in the first division of the bumper. Bowen dropped him out last off a strong pace, was still five lengths down with two furlongs to run and got him up late to win by a length and a half. He was the 7-4 favourite, but I’m not convinced he was the best horse in the race – he just got the best ride.
And the in-running markets have noticed. Back in the McCoy days, punters were always wary of laying him – no matter how badly beaten a horse looked. That’s now happening with Bowen too, but for different reasons. Where McCoy would be all fire and fury, Bowen’s style is more subtle: conserve energy, sneak a breather, pounce late. It’s devastatingly effective – and in-running players are increasingly reluctant to oppose him.
Bizarrely, this over-cautious approach might actually be costing them. Horses who would normally trade at huge prices mid-race are holding up purely because Bowen is in the saddle. There’s now a kind of collective hesitation, as if everyone’s thinking, 'It’s Bowen . . . he might still pull something off'. And sometimes, he does just that.
So, back to the original question: is Sean Bowen the greatest British-bred jump jockey? It’s a tough one to answer with certainty. But in terms of pure feel, timing, and adaptability, I’d struggle to name anyone better.
McCoy also didn’t have a great profit going, but you could generally rely on him, not sure you could say the same with Bowen
Cristy - jockey worship of any sort is a complete mugs game.
Oh yeah, I did say that before, mind you there are those that make a good living by pretending to be crap
Minus 186 points
Had 177 winners
How much more you getting each winner on the betfair exchange ??
If even one of those winners was 12/1 you'd have got 19.0 here.
Good luck
Had 177 winners
How much more you getting each winner on the betfair exchange ??
If even one of those winners was 12/1 you'd have got 19.0 here.
Good luck
riding 7/4 shots with media gushing...never going to be underbet are they
that's going forward anyway, not referring to everything up to now
vast majority are under 4/1. the vast majority of those are under 2/1. youd be doing well to get half a point extra. oh and dont forget the commission.
obviously hes a very good jockey, 20% strike rate from 800+ rides shows consistency. hes not bothered what price they are. but dont expect to profit following him blindly.
agree tt...next 1000 rides I'd expect 1/3 a loss, 5/2 a profit
I backed him twice today. He had 4 winners.
He didnt win on either of my pokes.
He didnt win on either of my pokes.
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