Harry Cobden Eyes Full Stretch at 2025 Punchestown Festival

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Aiming for All Five Days in County Kildare

Harry Cobden is setting his sights on a full slate of rides across all five days of the 2025 Punchestown Festival as he seeks to broaden his horizons and increase his availability for spare rides at major meetings.

The Paul Nicholls number one has unexpectedly become a key contributor to this season’s Trainers’ Championship narrative, playing a small but significant role in the campaign of Irish champion Willie Mullins.

 

Two Wins from Three for Mullins

Cobden’s recent success under Mullins has turned heads, with victories coming in quick succession. He steered Captain Cody to a memorable win in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, before guiding Absurde to triumph in the Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton just days later. That leaves Cobden boasting a remarkable record of two wins from just three outings for the all-conquering Closutton operation.

 

Waiting on Word for Sandown Saturday

As Mullins prepares to field a strong team at Sandown for the British jumps season finale, Cobden is still awaiting confirmation over his potential involvement on the day.

Speaking to the Nick Luck Daily podcast, the rider said:

“I haven’t heard anything yet, it’s all a bit lastminute.com with the Closutton team but I’m not sure what Paul’s plans are yet, whether he runs Threeunderthrufive or not. If he doesn’t then I’ll be chucking my name in the hat.”

While Cobden remains in the dark over whether Nicholls will be represented in the final act of the season, he appears more than ready to step in for Mullins once again should the opportunity arise.

“He’s obviously got some incredible talent in there. I wouldn’t mind which one I rode,” he added.

 

Seeking New Partnerships

The 25-year-old also opened up about his longer-term ambitions, expressing a desire to build new relationships and keep himself in contention for top-level spare rides—both in Britain and Ireland. With his stock rising on both sides of the Irish Sea, Cobden’s appearances at Punchestown could be another step toward expanding his book of rides on racing’s biggest days.

As Punchestown looms large, Harry Cobden’s intentions are clear: five days of racing, plenty of opportunities, and the chance to further cement his status as one of jump racing’s most versatile and in-demand jockeys.