Harry Cobden to take time off after fall at Ascot

"Harry is just a bit sore. It's a relatively quiet week, so he'll take a few days off and we'll see how he is."
Harry Cobden to take time off after fall at Ascot

TIME OFF: Harry Cobden will take a few days off after a fall at Ascot on Saturday led to him missing the ride on Clarence House Chase hero Jonbon. Pic:Healy Racing.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 16:18
Ashley Iveson

Harry Cobden will take a few days off after a fall at Ascot on Saturday led to him missing the ride on Clarence House Chase hero Jonbon.

It has been quite the week for the 27-year-old, who on Monday was announced as the next retained rider in Britain and Ireland for JP McManus.

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