Harry Cobden to JP: What It Means & Who Loses Out + Early Thoughts on the Supreme Novice Contenders

A seismic move shakes up National Hunt racing - and we’re here to unpack every angle. On this week’s Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, and Jamie Wrenn react to the news that Harry Cobden will become JP McManus’ retained rider in the UK and Ireland from May. This is a power shift with huge implications - and the shockwaves stretch from Champion Hurdle favourites to handicap plotters. 🟩 HARRY COBDEN + JP McMANUS - THE FALLOUT We break down what Cobden’s move means for: JP McManus’ powerhouse squad Harry Skelton - does he keep the ride on The New Lion Paul Nicholls - suddenly without his long-term No. 1 Mark Walsh - what does this mean for the Gold Cup winning jockey? Future ride allocations across the spring and Festivals This is a reshuffle with winners and losers - and we name them. 🟥 SUPREME NOVICE HURDLE - THE MOST OPEN IN YEARS Then we pivot to one of the most interesting betting puzzles of the season - the 2026 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Two last-time-out fallers sit in the top three in the market -and the division might not be anywhere near settled. The team dissect the leading players:El Cairos • Old Park Star • Talk The Talk • Mydaddypaddy • Mossy Fen Road • Idaho Sun • Skylight Hustle • Hurricane Pat • Baron Noir • Ballyfad 🟦 WHO IS WILLIE MULLINS’ SUPREME HORSE? We debate the potential No. 1 from the Closutton battalion:The Reverend • Davy Crockett • King Rasko Grey • Sortudo • Fou De Toi (the plunge horse) A bold claim is made on which one will line up - and which won’t. 🟨 LONGSHOTS + MARKET MISTAKES Adam nominates a 50/1 shot he believes ran huge last time Jamie says the layers have a 33/1 horse completely wrong Do you agree - or are they reading too much into weak form? 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland More than 7,000 daily events, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly previews, controversy & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who’s your Supreme Novice horse?👍 Like & share to support the show & help grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 💬 Comment below  👍 Likes appreciated. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: [email protected] In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices