Gordon Elliott is King of the St Stephen’s Day racing jungle with six winners
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Although former football manager and reality TV star Harry Redknapp saw his colours carried to Ladbrokes King George VI glory at Kempton, it was Gordon Elliott who proved to be an undisputed King of Ireland’s St Stephen’s Day racing jungle. The Meath trainer continued his red-hot form with six winners - that would have paid 6,781/1 - spread between all three meetings on the busiest day of the racing year in this country. It included a hat-trick at Leopardstown featured by Romeo Coolio’s narrow victory at 8/15 odds in the Grade One E100,000 Racing Post Novice Chase. Jockey Jack Kennedy was on board Romeo Coolio as well as Spinola Bay in a handicap and the impressive Ballyfad in the opening...