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Cobden

[kob-duhn]

noun

  1. Richard, 1804–65, English manufacturer, merchant, economist, and statesman.



Cobden

/ ˈkɒbdən /

noun

  1. Richard. 1804–65, British economist and statesman: with John Bright a leader of the successful campaign to abolish the Corn Laws (1846)

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"This is something we should have been doing all along, but it's fantastic to see that we are making progress," Cobden said referring to Carney's announcement.

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Cobden sent the Paul Nicholls-trained 11-4 favourite to the front from the off and led all the way through the 3m 210y race.

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The horse, ridden by Harry Cobden, runs in the yellow and red colours of John Hales, who died aged 85 in January.

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Reigning champion Harry Cobden is full of admiration for Sean after he rode a 1,000th winner.

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"For such a young man it's a phenomenal achievement - his hard work and dedication is unbelievable. He'll have to have a party," Cobden tells BBC Sport Wales.

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