The Jukebox Man Wins King George VI Chase in Photo Finish at Kempton
The Jukebox Man triumphed in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on 26 December 2025, securing victory in a dramatic three-way photo finish. The horse won by a nose ahead of Gaelic Warrior, with Banbridge close behind; Jango Baie finished fourth, just half a length off the leading trio.
Ben Jones was the jockey who rode The Jukebox Man to this memorable win. The horse, making only his fourth chase start and being the least-exposed runner in the field, displayed remarkable determination.
The victory marked a significant milestone for owner Harry Redknapp, who described it as the biggest achievement of his career as an owner, likening the success to reaching the Champions League against top clubs.
Trainer Ben Pauling revealed that the Cheltenham Gold Cup is the likely next target if The Jukebox Man recovers well from the race.
The event at Kempton attracted a sell-out crowd of about 17,000 spectators, witnessing this thrilling moment in horse racing.
