CHELTENHAM, England (AP) – Harry Redknapp boosted his credentials as the man to save Tottenham from Premier League relegation, but then saw his horse The Jukebox Man not live up to his big fee in one of Britain’s most prestigious jump races.
Mr Redknapp, 79, a charismatic former football coach, made headlines at the Cheltenham Festival on Friday as the owner of one of the Gold Cup favorites.
However, Jukebox Man slipped off the field in the final section of the race, which was won by second favorite Gaelic Warrior, 11-4, by an estimated eight lengths.
Redknapp was in high demand before the Gold Cup, not only because of his links to horse racing but also because of his past links with Tottenham.
The team is Fight against relegation Redknapp, who is well-paid by England’s top football league, was asked on British broadcaster ITV if he could return to the club he coached from 2008 to 2012 and rescue the league from its slump.
“I’d love to go and try it out,” Mr Redknapp said.
“I could go and do the job if they asked me to, for sure,” he added.
Redknapp’s last managerial post was at Championship Second Division Birmingham in 2017.
Tottenham’s current manager is Igor Tudor Since taking over as interim manager, he has lost all four games in which he has been in charge and is under pressure.
Redknapp said he doubted he would be asked to replace Tudor if Tottenham wanted to make further changes.
Redknapp said: “If they need me I know where to be,” and said it was “a lot of fun” to be the center of attention at Cheltenham this week.
“It’s been a great week. I enjoyed every moment,” he said. “Obviously, it would have been the best icing on the cake if we had won.”
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