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The glam Grand National 2025 WAGs – from rival riders to stunning TV host and beauty who stood by boyfriend’s jail stint

Published on April 03, 2025 at 04:31 PM

THE UK's top jockeys are saddling up for the Grand National this weekend, but they won't be the only ones catching spectators' eyes.

On Saturday, 34 horses will take on the famous jumps at as their beautiful WAGS cheer from the stalls, hoping their partners will take home the .

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Stunning Kate Tracey is a TV host
Woman in a white coat with a horse in a stall.
Some WAGS like Anna Paoletti are horse lovers themselves
A man and woman stand with a horse in a stable, the man holding a small golden cup to the horse's mouth.
Paul Townend and Anna Paoletti share their love for horses

The current favourite horse is Stumptown, whose rider, Keith Donoghue, is dating the blonde beauty Sarah Dempsey.

However, last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, is closely clipping at his heels for first place.

And away from the track, there are plenty who are winning already with their stunning , from rival riders to jet-setting Italian beauties.

Paul Townend and Anna Paoletti

Last year's winner and five-time jockey of the year Paul Townend has captured the heart of Italian beauty Anna Paoletti.

Anna is just as mad about horses as her partner and studied equine sports therapy in Ireland before working withinjured horses in Kilkenny.

The beauty has posted her gorgeous Ascot racing outfits online, alongside her obvious love for all things horses.

She even runs an online shop selling eco-friendly Italian cosmetics.

Paul has brought home success time and time again on his horse I Am Maximus, and the bookies are gearing up for a big possible win again this year.

Charlie Deutsch and Meg Jones

will be a man to follow on Saturday after a fantastic season, but his life away from the races hasn't always been plain sailing.

In 2018, the Cheltenham-winning jockey was sentenced to 10 months in prison for dangerous driving.

The sports star was found to be over the limit when cops found him going 110mph in his Audi.

Throughout Charlie’s jail stint he was supported by his partner Meg Jones, who is also mum to their baby Winnie.

Meg is a stable work-rider and groom and previously tended to winning horse Martator.

In prison, aside from his WAG's support, Charlie was also allowed a copy of Racing Post each Saturday to help him get by.

This year at The Grand National he will be riding Royale Pagaill.

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Charlie Deutsch and Meg Jones have been together throughout ups and downs
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Meg Jones stood by Charlie while he was in prison

Ciaran Gethings and Kate Tracey

Kate Tracey is a and racing journalist who wrote an article hitting out at trolls who sent Ciaran death threats after he was unseated in 2021.

Kate was deeply affected as a “protective girlfriend”; and explained the mental pressures that jockeys face by online trolls in her article for The Racing Post.

She described it as “threats, expletives, abuse and general torment in huge volumes”;.

Ciaran will be riding Horantzau D'Airy in .

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Kate is a glamorous sports journalist
Woman in a sparkly purple dress and gold heels on a balcony.
The brunette beauty also loves horse racing
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Kate stood by her boyfriend's side when he was abused by trolls online

Sean Bowen and Harriet Matthews

Sean Bowen and girlfriend Harriett Matthews are jet setters and have previously spent stunning trips in Madrid, gone skiing in France and soaked up the sun on Greek islands Kos, Mykonos and Crete.

Keen rider Hattie works for Paul Nicholls Racing near Bath and has been with Sean since 2016.

The pair met at the Nicholls yard, and Sean has said she does “everything”; for him.

In a Racing Post interview Sean said: “It drives her mad how useless I am at everything else bar riding horses.

“Apparently like every man on the planet, I'm useless at finding things in the house. Any paperwork I hand it to Harriet and she deals with it.”;

The Welsh jockey will be riding horse Three Card Brag in this year's

Sean Bowen and Harriett Matthews.
Welsh jockey Sean Bowen and girlfriend Harriett Matthews
Sean Bowen and Harriett Matthews.
Harriett is also a keen rider
Sean Bowen and Harriett Matthews sitting on rocks at the beach.
The pair have travelled around the world together

Sam Twiston-Davies andNicola Currie

Nicola Currie is a professional female jockey who is dating the jockey Sam Twiston-Davies.

The power couple both have to their names and have previously spoken out in Flying Eze’s special racing question time about their careers.

Sam will be riding horse Beauport, hoping to follow in his dad Nigel’s footsteps who won previously.

Jockey Nicola Currie holding the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle trophy.
Jockey Nicola Currie holding a racing award
Sam Twiston-Davie and Nicola Currie.
The pair answered questions in Flying Eze's Q&A

Johnny Burke and Frankie Rowles

Johnny’s girlfriend Frankie is the daughter of Glenn Rowles and she is known to proudly retweet her partner’s races on X.

Frankie and her father run the fine art Rowles Gallery in Ludlow, Shropshire.

In 2023 after Johnny suffered a fall at , the pair posted a selfie together.

Frankie wrote: “Thank you for all your lovely messages about J.

“A broken arm and a few scrapes to the face.

“Yes... I was a little over-dressed for a Saturday night in A&E.”;

This year Johnny will be riding horse Minella Cocooner.

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The pair took a selfie after Johnny's fall in a race
A jockey and a woman holding a bottle of champagne at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Johnny posts his racing WAG on his Instagram
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Frankie is proud of her jockey boyfriend's achievements

Mark Walsh and Katie Young

Mark and Katie are a match made in heaven and appear to be the Romeo and Juliet of the horse riding world.

Katie Young is a horse trainer and works for Gordon Elliott Racing, while Mark is the son of trainer and pundit Ted Walsh.

The stunning brunette is pictured with Mark at almost all of his races and being from Co. Kildare she is also good friends with EGR jockey Keith Donoghue.

Irish jockey Mark will be riding horse Perceval Legallois this year.

Portrait of Katie Young.
The beautiful brunette is often seen beside her jockey boyfriend at races
Jockey Mark Walsh and his partner holding a trophy.
Mark and Katie are the Romeo and Juliet of the racing world

Keith Donoghue and Sarah Dempsey

Keith Donoghue is dating blonde beauty Sarah Dempsey.

He recently whisked Sarah away to Villefranche-sur-mer in France while she took him skiing for the first time in Morzine in the French Alps.

Sarah was by Keith’s side after he won the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham in March.

Although just a few years ago, Keith told his local paper theMeath Chronicleof some advice he’d give his younger self – which Sarah might not be too happy with.

He said: “Don’t get a girlfriend, live your life.”;

Keith will be riding horse Stumptown .

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The pair enjoy a holiday when Keith isn't racing horses

Harry Skelton and Bridget Andrews

Harry married fellow jockey Bridget in 2019, with the pair sometimes even racing against each other.

Bridget celebrated her first win with a kiss from Harry after beating him.

Harry has previously said the couple obviously do not always ride in the same races but both want to achieve as much as possible and enjoy the racing atmosphere.

They live in Warwickshire after meeting at Harry’s brother’s stables and they had their first child, Rory, in April last year.

Harry will be racing on horse hreeunderthrufive on Saturday.

Jockey Harry Skelton celebrates a victory with Bridget Andrews.
The couple race against each other sometimes
Harry Skelton and Bridget Andrews at an event.
The racing pair are a match made in heaven
Harry Skelton and his wife Bridget Skelton holding the Champion Jockey trophy.
Bridget and Harry met at the stables

Gavin Sheehan and Imy Levick

A slightly more private pair, Imy is also a jockey and has a baby with Gavin.

Gavin is known to post about their relationship but they typically lead a very private life.

The jockey has previously ridden in the top race three times and is set to ride horse Hewick this year.

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Jockey parents with their baby
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