Trainer Paul Nicholls insists jockey Harry Cobden will remain part of his plans despite riding out his claims on Saturday.
Cobden partnered Diego Du Charmil at Musselburgh and the pair powered to victory in the Scottish County Hurdle.
Diego Du Charmil beat Dominada and Traditional Dancer but Cobden’s victory means he will now have to join the professional ranks.
Despite losing his claims, Nicholls insists Cobden will still be a major part of the team’s plans.
He told reporters: “He has done extremely well to reach that landmark so quickly for one so young and nothing will change now that he is unable to claim an allowance.
“Harry will continue to ride plenty of horses for Team Ditcheat as he joins our roster of talented senior jockeys.
“Diego Du Charmil will have an entry in the County Hurdle at the Festival but he is ground dependent and wouldn’t be going to Cheltenham if the going turns soft.
“Another option might be the Scottish Champion Hurdle.”
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