Collins confident Cobden is the right fit for Jazzy Matty Cian Collins is confident that Harry Cobden is the ideal partner for Jazzy Matty in Wednesday’s Tote Galway Plate, with the in-form horse aiming to add another major win to his CV. Jazzy Matty Gets Cobden Boost for Galway Plate Dual Cheltenham Festival winner **Jazzy Matty** is being primed for a strong showing in the Galway Plate, with **Harry Cobden** taking over the reins due to the unavailability of regular riders Jordan Gainford and Danny Gilligan. Trainer Cian Collins is optimistic about the six-year-old’s chances after a break since Punchestown. “We’ve given him a break since Punchestown, he’s in good form and we’re looking forward to running him,” said Collins. “He’s versatile, he runs over hurdles and fences, he gets this trip (two miles and six furlongs) and it looks like he should get his favoured good ground, which is a help.” Collins believes Cobden’s experience in big handicaps makes him an ideal fit: “I just thought Harry Cobden would suit him as he’s a good horseman with plenty of experience in those big handicaps.” Strong Field Assembles for Galway Feature Jazzy Matty, who previously won the Fred Winter and Grand Annual, thrives in big fields, and Collins is hopeful Galway’s demanding track will bring out the best in him. “**We’re going there hopeful, he’s in good form so if he runs his race, I think he’ll be bang there.**” Gilligan will instead ride Western Fold, with Gainford on Shecouldbeanything, both trained by Gordon Elliott. Other Elliott-trained runners include Three Card Brag, Zanahiyr, Down Memory Lane, Chemical Energy, and Duffle Coat. Elsewhere, Joseph O’Brien’s Nurburgring, winner of the Galway Hurdle last year, bids to emulate Ansar by winning both feature races, while Jesse Evans — twice runner-up in the Hurdle — lines up for Noel Meade, hoping to finally land the Plate.
