Redknapp's Jukebox Man locked in for Gold Cup

What’s Happening

Listen up: Harry Redknapp’s Jukebox Man joins 10 other horses in the field for Friday’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Redknapps Jukebox Man locked in for Gold Cup Image source, PA Media Image caption, Jukebox Man will run in its first Cheltenham Gold Cup By Charlotte Coates BBC Sport journalist at Cheltenham Festival Published 1 hour ago Harry Redknapps Jukebox Man has been locked in to run in Fridays Cheltenham Gold Cup - alongside 10 other horses. The Redknapp-owned horse clutched the prestigious King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on 26 December and looks to match that result in the four-day festivals feature race. (yes, really)

But returning and trying to win the race for a second consecutive year is the Gavin Cromwell-trained Inothewayurthinkin.

The Details

Irish trainer Willie Mullins will rely solely on Gaelic Warrior as he looks for a fifth victory. Mullins number one jockey Paul Townend will be in the saddle – in a blow to Willies son Patrick, who rode him to victory at Aintree last year and second in the Irish Gold Cup when last seen.

Nicky Hendersons Jango Baie, winner of last years Arkle Chase, will be ridden Boinville.

Why This Matters

This is the kind of move that can define a season.

Sports analysts are already debating what this means for the competition.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

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