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| McCoy clinches historic win |
Tony McCoy has become the first man to ever ride 4,000 winners after his victory with the second of his two rides at Towcester.
The eighteen times champion jockey reached the milestone by leading 6/4 favourite Mountain Tunes to victory in the 15:10 GMT in a stunning finish.
With two to jump Mountain Tunes was five lengths off the lead and it seemed McCoy may have to wait for that historic winner. However McCoy rallied his horse and despite being third as he came over the last powered on slowly gained on the leader Kris Spin before getting in front just before the line.
The drive and determination shown by McCoy is why he is the greatest. He is such a strong finisher and that is why I have heard people say on numerous occasions, 'If McCoy couldn't win on it than no one could have'.
After the race McCoy said,
"It was just amazing, it couldn't have worked out any better, racing people are fantastic.
To do it for Jonjo and the McManus's is brilliant as they've been so good to me, it was always, hopefully, going to be in JP's colours.
I've had the same agent, Dave Roberts, from day one and his Dad sadly passed away yesterday so I'd like to dedicate this to him". (Click on the video for full interview)
What was even better was his family were there, his daughters, his wife and father all celebrated the win. It was a great moment for racing. The commentator said as McCoy crossed the line:
"What a hero, what a sportsman, what a jockey"
It may have been pre-reheared but without doubt this is a sentiment echoed by thousands of people nationwide.
The ride showed the reason why he is the greatest jump jockey of all time. His victory in the Gold Cup on Synchronised was one of the greatest rides I have ever seen. He was working on it for virtually the entire race. To get that home was remarkable.
I just hope he keeps riding for a while longer as I doubt there will ever be another as great in my lifetime if ever again.
Click on the video below to relive the moment.
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