Harry Cobden Becomes Number One Jockey For Owner JP McManus

Monday, 12 January 2026 15:27

By Emma O'Connor

Paul Nicholls' stable rider confirmed the news before today.

Harry Cobden say it's a "massive opportunity" to become the number one jockey for owner JP McManus next season.

Paul Nicholls' stable rider confirmed the news before today's meeting at Hereford.

It'll see the 2024 British champion jockey work for McManus on either side of the Irish Sea from May of this year.

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