With both trainers’ big team of jockeys employed at Leopardstown, Harry Cobden rides Kitzbuhel and James Bowen is on Kala Conti. Bowen was the lucky beneficiary when Cobden was stood down from Jonbon ahead of the Clarence House and could find himself in the right place at the right time once again. “She’s definitely improved for going over a fence and her jumping has been very good since day one. He beat some nice horses last time at Cheltenham and he was carrying a penalty, so we were very happy with him. “He’s been a good servant to us already, so long may that last.”Another Prestbury Park winner, Stuart Edmunds’ Miami Magic, completes a select field of four heading to post.

Source: The Herald January 30, 2026 14:14 UTC