Harry Redknapp's horse, Northern Air, finishes second in a race at Wincanton, leading to an investigation by stewards regarding the jockey's riding tactics.
Northern Air , a mare owned by Redknapp and Hill, was a 5-1 chance on her second start for the former West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur manager and her first over hurdles at Wincanton .
Wanting to settle her this time, he told stewards he focused on “keeping the bit up in her mouth, being patient and riding her up the straight to hit the line”.
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