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'Every fence I hold my breath' - Harry Redknapp getting excited about his King George chances with The Jukebox Man

The Jukebox Man makes a winning return at Haydock
The Jukebox Man: leading contender for the King George on Boxing DayCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Harry Redknapp is already counting down the days to this month's King George VI Chase and he will be at Kempton when The Jukebox Man, the most talented horse he has ever owned, attempts to provide him with victory in one of jump racing's crown jewels.

The Cheltenham Festival-winning owner and former Premier League manager admitted to feeling some nerves while he watched the promising seven-year-old make a winning return last month.

However, he was given little reason to worry by The Jukebox Man, who jumped well on his way to a two-and-a-half-length victory under Ben Jones. He is the 7-2 third favourite for the King George behind Gaelic Warrior and Jango Baie in the ante-post market, with only last year's winner Banbridge, who is set to make his reappearance at Cork this weekend, left to show his hand.

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