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Redknapp's reason to cheer after Liverpool loss

Violets Boy ran an impressive race under jockey Brendan Powell © PA Photos

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Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp did have something to smile about on Sunday.

Despite watching his side lose in dramatic circumstances to Liverpool at Loftus Road - courtesy of an added-time own goal from Steven Caulker - there was reason to cheer a couple of hours after the final whistle.

Violets Boy, the Irish-trained horse owned by Redknapp, came home a 9/2 winner in the 17.00 at Kempton with an impressive performance in the two-mile handicap chase.

It was a result that may well have softened the blow for Redknapp - or at least calm him down following his astonishing post-match rant over QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt.

Wonder what he'll spend his winnings on …

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