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Blackmore deserves all her success, says Carberry

Nina Carberry is not in the least bit surprised by the performance of Rachael Blackmore at Cheltenham, as the Tipperary jockey targets Gold Cup glory.

Racing • 19 Mar 21

Sam Warburton has detailed the extent of the pain he endured when playing

Jockeys & rugby players endure the most pain - Jackman

Bernard Jackman believes only jockeys can compare to modern rugby players when it comes to defying injury and pain to compete at the top end of their sports.

Rugby • 12 Sep 19

AP McCoy: "When Pat told me who was riding, it's a dream to be able to ride against the lads who are here."

Stars unite for Pat Smullen charity race at the Curragh

Ruby Walsh, AP McCoy, Paul Carberry and Charlie Swan joined Joseph O'Brien at his Piltown yard on Tuesday morning as all five stepped up their preparations for the Pat Smullen Champions Race for Cancer Trials Ireland.

Racing • 03 Sep 19

Ruby Walsh enjoys a moment with his family following his retirement

President Higgins & McCoy pay tribute to retiring Ruby

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to retiring jockey Ruby Walsh "on a remarkable and brilliant career".

Racing • 01 May 19

AP McCoy riding Foundation Man pass the grandstand at Kempton Park racecourse in November 2013

Kempton closure a 'terrible' decision - AP McCoy

Decorated jockey AP McCoy has described the prospect of Kempton being redeveloped for houses as "terrible" and expressed his doubts about Sandown being able to fill the breach.

Racing • 11 Jan 17

Michael O'Leary and Willie Mullins together before they parted ways

McCoy: Mullins-O'Leary bust-up not down to money

Jumps legend Tony McCoy believes the recent split between champion trainer Willie Mullins and owner Michael O’Leary was down to a simple personality clash - not cash as they said at the time.

Racing • 13 Oct 16

AP McCoy plays off the 10th tee during the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

AP McCoy shows his class on the golf course

Champion jockey AP McCoy showed that when it comes to sporting excellence, his talents aren’t only confined to the race course.

Golf • 06 Oct 16

The Antrim man said he was "grieving" for the end of his career

Arise, Sir Anthony - McCoy receives knighthood

Newly knighted AP McCoy has joked he was nervous about receiving the honour in case friend and fellow racing enthusiast Princess Anne threatened to "let the sword slip".

Racing • 22 Jun 16

Tony McCoy parades his 20th Champions Jockey Trophy at Sandown

Retirement tough to take for a tearful McCoy

Tony McCoy admitted it had been "one of the hardest days my life" as he returned to the unsaddling enclosure for the final time at Sandown yesterday.

Racing • 26 Apr 15

AP McCoy rode his first winner in Ireland in 1992

McCoy in numbers: his career facts and figures

A look at some of the key figures from Tony McCoy's stunning career.

Racing • 25 Apr 15

Tony McCoy brought down curtain on his illustrious career at Sandown with his 20th consecutive champion jockey title

Champion McCoy signs off with third-place finish

Tony McCoy had to settle for third aboard Box Office on the final ride of his career in the bet365 Handicap Hurdle at Sandown.

Racing • 25 Apr 15

Noel Fehily riding Special Tiara (L) goes on to win the Celebration Chase

No celebration for McCoy in Sandown Chase

Tony McCoy had to settle for third aboard Mr Mole in the bet365 AP McCoy Celebration Chase, the penultimate ride of his illustrious career, at Sandown.

Racing • 25 Apr 15

Arctic Fire ridden by Ruby Walsh falls at the last as Jezki ridden by Tony McCoy lands ahead of them to go on and win

Jezki wins Aintree Hurdle under AP McCoy

Jezki gave Tony McCoy a winner at his final Grand National Meeting in the Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle after Ruby Walsh's favourite Arctic Fire fell heavily at the last when well-placed.

Racing • 09 Apr 15

The soon-to-retire champion struck gold aboard Butler's Cabin for Jonjo O'Neill in 2007

Tony McCoy only just hopeful for Cantlow's chances

Tony McCoy appears only hopeful as he bids for a second Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 06 Apr 15

Tony McCoy has already revealed that he is likely to retire immediately if he wins a second Grand National at Aintree on 11 April

Tony McCoy rules out riding at Punchestown

Tony McCoy believes it is "very likely" that he will ride Shutthefrontdoor rather than Cause Of Causes in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree next month and has also confirmed he will not be riding at the Punchestown Festival.

Racing • 30 Mar 15

Tony McCoy riding Darlan clear of the last to win the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle

AP McCoy rides Darlan to Hurdle glory

Darlan staked a massive claim for top honours with an emphatic win in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton.

Racing • 26 Dec 12

AP McCoy

Blackmore deserves all her success, says Carberry

Jockeys & rugby players endure the most pain - Jackman

Stars unite for Pat Smullen charity race at the Curragh

President Higgins & McCoy pay tribute to retiring Ruby

Kempton closure a 'terrible' decision - AP McCoy

McCoy: Mullins-O'Leary bust-up not down to money

AP McCoy shows his class on the golf course

Arise, Sir Anthony - McCoy receives knighthood

Retirement tough to take for a tearful McCoy

McCoy in numbers: his career facts and figures

Champion McCoy signs off with third-place finish

No celebration for McCoy in Sandown Chase

Jezki wins Aintree Hurdle under AP McCoy

Tony McCoy only just hopeful for Cantlow's chances

Tony McCoy rules out riding at Punchestown

AP McCoy rides Darlan to Hurdle glory

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