"The Jukebox Man is one of three horses that were involved in a blanket finish to the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Jango Baie and Gaelic Warrior are the others that are currently vying for favouritism for the day's feature race."
"Jon Pullin, the clerk of the course, reported this morning that the going at Cheltenham is now good-to-soft, soft in places on the chase track, after 10mm of rain overnight, and it is soft, good-to-soft in places on the hurdles course."
"As far as the ground was concerned, it was good, good-to-soft in places, and we did 4mm of irrigation on Wednesday night into Thursday. It was safe ground as we wanted and we always knew we were going to get the rain we got last night."
The final day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival features The Jukebox Man, an unbeaten chaser owned by Harry Redknapp, as a leading contender for the Gold Cup championship race. The horse is among three competitors—including Jango Baie and Gaelic Warrior—that finished closely in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Haiti Couleurs, the Welsh Grand National winner, is also gaining support due to proven stamina. Following overnight rainfall of 10mm, the going is reported as good-to-soft with soft patches on the chase track. Clerk of the course Jon Pullin addressed earlier criticism from trainer Willie Mullins regarding ground preparation, confirming adequate irrigation and safe conditions. The Prestbury Cup remains competitive between Ireland and the home team for the first time in a decade.
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