I’m not so sure about Cobden. First of all he’d have to spend some time an Hendo’s yard and he’s a bit of a version of a peak STD. Sometimes above him, sometimes below him.
If they’d be so much in love with Cobden why not considering moving the horse to Nicholls? Of course, that would never happen with Buckley as an owner.
Two other jockeys I might consider would be Gavin Sheehan, who can really ride, if he wants to and maybe young Freddie Gordon.
Is JP happy about Jonbon making the regular mistakes at Cheltenham when ridden by Nico?