'Ben's trying to keep the lid on me' - owner Harry Redknapp can't contain excitement as Pauling readies The Jukebox Man for return

Harry Redknapp enjoys the action on Champions Day

Harry Redknapp: dreaming of a King George VI Chase run with The Jukebox ManCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Harry Redknapp says trainer Ben Pauling has been “trying to keep a lid on me” as excitement builds for The Jukebox Man’s reappearance at Haydock on Saturday.

The Jukebox Man will line up against four rivals in a 2m5½f graduation chase on his first outing for 331 days, having missed the end of last season due to a setback in January.

Before getting injured, The Jukebox Man had made the perfect start over fences with victories in the Grade 2 John Francome Novices' Chase at Newbury and the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on December 26.

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Peter ScargillDeputy industry editor

Published on 20 November 2025inBritain

Last updated 16:00, 20 November 2025

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