Tearful Tony Mccoy Denied Victories In Final Races Of Career

Realizing this was finally the end of a glittering career, this fiercest of competitors — the most successful jump jockey in British racing history — was overwhelmed by the emotion of his last-ever race. In the final ride of his illustrious career in the Handicap Hurdle, McCoy summoned every last ounce of resolve but there was no Hollywood ending on 5-2 favorite Box Office. [...] is McCoy's fame that the former England and Arsenal soccer player Ian Wright handed over the champion trophy in the sun-kissed parade ring as racegoers sang "For he's a jolly good fellow". Since 1996, McCoy has possessed the champion jockey title in Britain.

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