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AP McCoy
All time
From the horse's mouth
AP McCoy's Cheltenham tips: Gold Cup could be the best in years
Former Champion Jockey backs Champ, Sir Erec and Tiger Roll for success
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Mar 12th 2019, 7:30 AM
The Real McCoy
McCoy: 'There’s days where I’d give anything to go back and ride at Cheltenham'
AP McCoy
on the magic of the Cheltenham Festival.
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3.8k
Mar 9th 2019, 9:07 AM
The Twitterati
AP McCoy's statue, St Patrick's Day vibes and Ireland call-ups - it's sporting tweets of the week
Chris Shields, John Egan, Alan Shearer and Luke Fitzgerald also feature.
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6.2k
Mar 19th 2017, 10:30 AM
Legend
Life-size stature of AP McCoy unveiled at Cheltenham
A nice start to this year’s festival.
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4.3k
Mar 14th 2017, 11:47 AM
Legend
AP McCoy statue to be unveiled at Cheltenham on opening day of this year's festival
The lifesize bronze has been crafted by Dublin-based sculptor Paul Ferriter.
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4.7k
Feb 17th 2017, 4:26 PM
ride it my pony
Tommy Tiernan's wife had the best response to his 'riding' antics with AP McCoy
Oooh.
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17.4k
Feb 3rd 2017, 9:09 AM
Quiz master
Paul O'Connell absolutely bossed A Question of Sport last night
The man’s talent knows no bounds.
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45.0k
Oct 27th 2016, 6:11 PM
Interview
Back in the saddle after a neck injury, now it's all about Cheltenham for rising Irish star
Cork jockey Jonathan Burke can’t wait to get back to the racetrack.
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5.4k
Feb 28th 2016, 8:05 AM
The Real McCoy
A horse racing legend finished up in April but he wasn't without his flaws
He may be retired but
AP McCoy
will be around race tracks for a while yet.
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8.6k
Dec 30th 2015, 9:30 AM
unharmed
AP McCoy escapes unhurt after three-car motorway crash in England
The recently-retired champion was travelling on the M4 when the incident occurred.
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5.7k
Nov 18th 2015, 8:34 PM
rwc 15
The Irish rugby squad had some serious dinner guests at their hotel last night
Put your medals on the table.
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17.8k
Oct 8th 2015, 8:39 AM
Being AP
'Why on earth would any year be a good year to retire?'
New documentary looks at the final year of
AP McCoy
’s record-breaking career.
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6.4k
Aug 12th 2015, 8:51 PM
Celebrity Fan
AP McCoy jumped on the Limerick hurling bandwagon for tonight's Munster U21 final win
Limerick triumphed against Clare in the Cusack Park decider.
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10.5k
Jul 30th 2015, 10:00 PM
Paulie
Paul O'Connell calls on AP McCoy, ROG and BOD as he ponders retirement
The 35-year-old Ireland captain has ruled out a move to Toulon next season.
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Apr 30th 2015, 8:00 AM
day 1
Marty jumping for joy, McCoy begins life out of the saddle and Mullins off to a flyer at Punchestown
Douvan, Felix Yonger and Valseur Lido were the first Grade One winners on the opening day of this year’s festival.
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7.3k
Apr 28th 2015, 7:30 PM
Farewell
'Legend is an overused term but AP fits the bill' - Tributes pour in as McCoy bows out
Arsenal, Ulster rugby and Ian Rush all pay tribute to the champion jockey.
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6.8k
Apr 25th 2015, 9:34 PM
Legend
No fairytale ending for AP McCoy on emotional day as curtain falls on glittering career
The legendary jockey finished third in his final race.
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14.8k
Apr 25th 2015, 4:40 PM
End of an era
The front page of today's Racing Post is an absolute gem
Well played everyone, well played.
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14.5k
Apr 25th 2015, 11:15 AM
Legend
Say farewell to AP McCoy by reliving these memorable moments from his career
The 20-time Champions jockey will bow out this weekend.
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5.7k
Apr 24th 2015, 7:45 PM
real mccoy
The end of an era: One more Merseyside memory for McCoy?
Can McCoy win his final Grand National?
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2.2k
Apr 11th 2015, 7:30 AM
danger here
Bookies predict that AP McCoy could cost them £50m(!) in his last-ever Grand National
Saturday could be a bloodbath for the bookies.
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5.2k
Apr 8th 2015, 1:22 PM
Legend
Double delight for McCoy as Gilgamboa wins Gold Cup at Fairyhouse
The 7/1 shot got the better of favourite Gitane Du Berlais and The Tullow Tank in the Grade One feature this afternoon.
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3.7k
Apr 5th 2015, 8:31 PM
Door closed
No Punchestown for Tony McCoy as he bids for Grand farewell
The jockey will finish his career on 25 April.
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3.2k
Mar 30th 2015, 9:48 AM
A Legend Departs
For a second, AP McCoy's final Cheltenham race looked set for a fairytale finish
Favourite Ned Buntline went down fighting in
AP McCoy
’s last-ever ride at the Cheltenham Festival.
1
4.6k
Mar 13th 2015, 6:09 PM
Caught on Camera
Fergie time, Royal selfies and AP's farewell sealed with a kiss - Best pics from Cheltenham Day 3
At least somebody backed a few winners.
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Mar 12th 2015, 8:52 PM
Cheltenham 2015
AP McCoy has picked his ride for his final Cheltenham Gold Cup
It’s 10/1 if you fancy the champ to bow out with a third Gold Cup.
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5.3k
Feb 19th 2015, 2:24 PM
The CHamp
It was written in the stars: AP McCoy wins first Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown
The 19-time champion jockey announced his intention to retire yesterday.
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4.5k
Feb 8th 2015, 4:36 PM
Surprise guest
Taxi driver picks up AP McCoy, asks him if he's heard about the shock retirement of AP McCoy
This taxi driver got the shock of his life.
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10.9k
Feb 7th 2015, 9:18 PM
Retirement
AP McCoy will retire from racing at the end of the season
The 19-time champion jockey is leaving the saddle at the end of the season.
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5.4k
Feb 7th 2015, 8:35 PM
Veteran Star
Sizing Europe rolls back the years to win Champion Chase at Punchestown
Faugheen and Carlingford Lough were the other big winners today.
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2.6k
Apr 29th 2014, 7:07 PM
Aintree
McCoy chooses Double Seven as his Grand National mount on Saturday
The Antrim man won the race in 2010 on Don’t Push It.
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3.6k
Apr 3rd 2014, 12:15 PM
Cheltenham 2014
The Winner's Enclosure: More Of That delivers Power punch for the bookies
It didn’t always follow the script on another dramatic day at Cheltenham.
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2.5k
Mar 13th 2014, 7:30 PM
Cheltenham
Ruby Walsh starts with a bang but insists there's a lot more to life than riding Cheltenham winners
The top jockey favourite won the first at Prestbury Park but took time to remember friends.
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3.6k
Mar 11th 2014, 2:11 PM
Top jockey
The race for the top jockey prize at Cheltenham 2014
From Ruby Walsh to Tony McCoy, Irish jockeys should have plenty to smile about at this year’s festival.
1
5.5k
Mar 10th 2014, 11:25 AM
Unbeatable
Hurricane Fly holds off pretenders to win Irish Champions Hurdle
Ruby Walsh and his mount answered a lot of questions at Leopardstown this afternoon.
3
2.2k
Jan 26th 2014, 2:44 PM
Northern Exposure
7 of Antrim's best sporting moments in 2013
Come on down, Antrim.
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Dec 30th 2013, 6:00 PM
Winner alright
Tony McCoy named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
There was also success for Davy Fitzgerald and the Clare hurlers.
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Dec 21st 2013, 11:58 PM
success
Deja vu as Reve De Sivola wins Long Walk Hurdle for second year running
The horse gained a 10-length victory for Devon based trainer Nick Williams and jockey Richard Johnson.
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1.3k
Dec 21st 2013, 3:55 PM
SPOTY
Andy Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2013
Leigh Halfpenny finishes in second place with
AP McCoy
third.
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14.5k
Dec 15th 2013, 10:01 PM
Ap4000
Tony McCoy’s best-ever win — Wichita Lineman at Cheltenham 2009
“I thought to myself afterwards, and I don’t think I was being arrogant, you know what, you did alright there.”
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3.9k
Nov 7th 2013, 6:30 PM
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