Champion jump jockey Sean Bowen swapped the racetrack for the altar on Friday 11th July, but only two days later was riding a double at Perth racecourse. You can see the Sean Bowen wedding pictures below after he tied the knot with long-term girlfriend Harriet Matthews.
Sean Bowen Wedding Pictures Taken Two Days Before Riding a Perth Double
Last jumps season Sean Bowen hit the bullseye with 180 winners that saw him crowed British Champion jump jockey for the first time.
And despite the flat action taking centre stage in the summer, the Welsh rider has not let off the gas in his bid for a second jumps jockeys’ title.
Sean Bowen, who is brother to fellow rider James, has already fired in over 50 winners for the new season and is one of the favourites with the bookies to defend his crown as the National Hunt campaign gets going proper in October and November.
However, a couple of these 50+ 2025/26 winners were notched just TWO days after his wedding – with a double at Perth on Sunday 13th July.
The champion jockey is expected to dash off to his honeymoon soon, but before that thought he’d help pay the wedding expenses with four rides at Perth.
Of these quartet of mounts, Bowen was also rewarded with two winners after teaming up with Grand National-winning Irish trainer Gordon Elliott on Cinnamon Roll and Sea Aster.
Honeymoon On Hold With More Bowen Rides This Week
Sean Bowen has booked rides this week at Newton Abbot on Monday, Uttoxeter on Wednesday and Worcester on Thursday – so the honeymoon must still be on ice.
Bowen married Harriet Matthews on Friday on a special day that was captured by Megan Dent photography.
After winning the jockeys’ title earlier this year Sean Bowen said.
“My partner Harriet puts up with a lot, because I see her very rarely. We’re getting married in July and then we have our honeymoon. We’re really looking forward to that break together.”
Sean Bowen Wedding Pictures – Champion Jockey Weds Harriet Matthews
What a pleasure to capture Mr & Mrs Bowen’s special day 🤍 @Sean_Bowen_ pic.twitter.com/xxWZ8EPtYL
— Megan Dent Photography (@MeganDentPhoto) July 13, 2025
Horse Racing Fans Comment On The Sean Bowen Wedding PicturesÂ
After Megan Dent had expressed her pleasure on covering the big Bowen wedding, many horse racing fans commented on her X post.
Including well-known former jockey – Richard Pitman, who rode the two-time King George VI Chase winner Pendil.
Former jockey Richard Pitman said.
“If all families were made from Bowen genes , life would be better ! Very best wishes to you !”
“Fab photos and a fab couple….proper grown ups now!” – Anna Walmsley
“The third photo is absolutely incredible, cinematic” said Emma O’Brien
The Bowen jockeys are also brother to trainer Micky, who recently took of the family license from dad Peter, and trains in Haverfordwest, Pembrokes.
With the recent Oasis concerts, and Sean Bowen having a famous brother (James) too – he took to X to post this hilarious tweet recently.
Imagine being Noel and having a talented younger brother who is difficult to work alongside on a daily basis. Must be hard work. #oasis pic.twitter.com/JxqOymboUt
— Sean Bowen (@Sean_Bowen_) July 4, 2025
