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The Jukebox Man Wins King George VI Chase by a Nose in Photo Finish

An emotional Harry Redknapp celebrated a nose verdict over Banbridge following a prolonged photo.

Overview

  • The judge confirmed The Jukebox Man the winner after an extended review separated him from defending champion Banbridge, with Gaelic Warrior a close third.
  • Ridden by Ben Jones and trained by Ben Pauling, the 7-1 shot tracked Il Est Francais before taking over approaching the final bend.
  • Four were in contention at the last fence, and The Jukebox Man battled back between rivals to get his head in front on the line.
  • The victory earned about £142,375 in prize money for owner Harry Redknapp.
  • Redknapp called the result a dream, and Pauling hailed the success as something very special in a high-quality eight-runner Grade 1 field.