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The Jukebox Man Edges Banbridge to Win King George VI Chase for Harry Redknapp

Trainer Ben Pauling with jockey Ben Jones secured the Boxing Day Grade 1 over defending champion Banbridge.

Overview

  • The Jukebox Man was declared the winner by a nose after a tense photo finish in the Kempton Park feature.
  • Ben Jones delivered the ride for trainer Ben Pauling as the horse stalked Il Est Francais before striking late.
  • Harry Redknapp celebrated on ITV Racing, calling the success a dream and saying he felt proud of the horse’s grit.
  • Coverage reported the starting price as either 6/1 or 7-1, reflecting minor discrepancies between outlets.
  • The winner’s purse was reported at about £142,375, with the eight-runner field featuring Gaelic Warrior, Fact To File, Jango Baie and Banbridge.