Jockey Aims for Grand National Victory for Former Babysitter’s Honor
Sean Bowen is targeting the Grand National aboard Haiti Couleurs. The horse is trained in Pembrokeshire by Rebecca Curtis.
Form and recent wins
Haiti Couleurs is a gelding with major staying form. He has won the Irish Grand National and the Welsh National.
The gelding also won at Chepstow in December. Bowen was in the saddle for those victories.
Grand National prospects
The 2026 renewal at Aintree in Liverpool is approaching. Haiti Couleurs sits close to the top of the market.
Bowen, the reigning champion jockey, says a Grand National victory is achievable. He believes spring weather and softer ground would suit the horse.
The gelding won over three miles six at Cheltenham and showed his staying ability. Bowen feels that staying power and sound jumping make him a proper Grand National type.
Recent setbacks and outlook
The Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup run proved disappointing. Bowen says attention now turns fully to Aintree and the chance looks strong.
He stresses that if Haiti Couleurs arrives in A1 form, the gelding will be competitive. Bowen adds every runner in the race has a shot on the day.
Trainer and jockey connection
Rebecca Curtis once looked after Bowen and his brother as children. That early link gives extra meaning to a potential big-race win.
Bowen calls it special to ride for someone who helped his family. A win would carry a former babysitter’s honor for both rider and trainer.
- Jockey: Sean Bowen.
- Trainer: Rebecca Curtis.
- Horse: Haiti Couleurs, gelding.
- Notable wins: Irish Grand National, Welsh National.
- Key venue: Aintree, Liverpool (Grand National 2026).
Filmogaz.com will follow the build-up and offer further coverage as the Grand National approaches. Fans can expect race updates and analysis.
