Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man wins epic King George VI Chase: racing from Kempton – live

The Boxing Day fixture began with the Formby Hurdle at Aintree, facing adjustments due to low sun conditions. Officials removed three hurdles, resulting in only five obstacles for the race. Starmount initially took the lead, followed by the favorite, Mydaddypaddy. Mydaddypaddy jumped well, appearing to be the class act. However, Idaho Sun emerged as a strong contender, challenging the leaders. In a surprising turn of events, Idaho Sun overtook Starmount. Mydaddypaddy, the heavily favored horse, was ultimately defeated. Idaho Sun secured the victory in a major upset at Aintree. The betting odds had Mydaddypaddy as the clear favorite. Other horses in the race included Storming George, Starmount and Glance At Midnight. The results shocked many, given Mydaddypaddy's pre-race reputation. Full betting details were available via Oddschecker.