Twiston-Davies to replace Jacob as stable jockey to Paul Nicholls next season

Sam Twiston-Davies is to replace Daryl Jacob as stable jockey to champion trainer Paul Nicholls next season.

Announcing the news Nicholls said there had been “no falling out” with Jacob, who is currently sidelined with an injury suffered in a freak accident at the Cheltenham Festival.

Having made his name riding for this father Nigel at their Naunton base, Twiston-Davies has partnered a number of high-profile horses for Nicholls in recent months, including Big Buck’s and Tidal Bay.