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What odds on a U-turn??
I wouldnt care to be living with him on the first year of his retirement.
He was a great jockey, even if he wasnt good enough for Best Mate.
SHL
Agree he’ll take 2-3 years away to play golf and get it out of his system; but I could see him coming back at some point as JP’s racing manager or something.
Well, Gord, you know my feelings about the poor horse now, though I’ll be cheering him on if he’s in contention for second behind Raj. Express
that everyone pulls together next year to let Dickie Johnson win the title.
Thankfully it doesn’t work like that, I’m sure Tom, Sam and maybe one or two others will be busting a gut to do it themselves.
A stunning piece of live TV. I suspect that will silence the critics of post-race jockey interviews.
Come off it now Joe. That was a once in a lifetime moment, ironically coming after a farcical race.
I wouldn’t get my hopes up that Ruby Walsh is going to break down and confess that he’s gay from the back of Faugheen in the winners enclosure at Cheltenham in March
Thanks for the good crack. Time for me to move on. Be lucky.
I say share the rides around for a few years, let Jamie Bargary ride out his claim and then snap him up for the retainer.
Barry G is 35 and riding less than he used to, so I doubt he is a long-term solution if JP does want a replacement.
Won’t feel the same without him. Going out at the top after an amazing career and imo the best sportsman ever to grace the planet.
Good luck AP.Sorry to see him go, and the last time I felt any sadness about a jockey packing up was when Lester Piggott went
Thanks AP McCoy, it’s been just grand watching you. Have a pie and chips on me
A stunning piece of live TV. I suspect that will silence the critics of post-race jockey interviews.
Come off it now Joe. That was a once in a lifetime moment, ironically coming after a farcical race.
I wouldn’t get my hopes up that Ruby Walsh is going to break down and confess that he’s gay from the back of Faugheen in the winners enclosure at Cheltenham in March
A once in a lifetime moment that made all the others worthwhile, whether you liked them or not. For the first time in my memory, we, the people, the punters got the news first. There were many in that winner’s enclosure at the pinnacle of racing – Nicholls, Henderson, top businessmen, multi-millionaires, celebs, all of whom are used to getting the ‘word’ ahead of us plebs. For them? Zilch.
A weighing room filled with jocks and valets who’d worked with the man for 25 years…his own mother and father…and who got to know first? We did. The fans. The ones who watch top jumping every chance they get.
it was well worth – 100 times worth sitting through a thousand cliched interviews from the past. It was a moment I’ll never forget.
20 years undefeated champion, that must be the one of the greatest sporting achievements ever. Just hope he can pick up a big race or 3 at Cheltenham or even another National to go out on a high.
A stunning piece of live TV. I suspect that will silence the critics of post-race jockey interviews.
Come off it now Joe. That was a once in a lifetime moment, ironically coming after a farcical race.
I wouldn’t get my hopes up that Ruby Walsh is going to break down and confess that he’s gay from the back of Faugheen in the winners enclosure at Cheltenham in March
A once in a lifetime moment that made all the others worthwhile, whether you liked them or not. For the first time in my memory, we, the people, the punters got the news first. There were many in that winner’s enclosure at the pinnacle of racing – Nicholls, Henderson, top businessmen, multi-millionaires, celebs, all of whom are used to getting the ‘word’ ahead of us plebs. For them? Zilch.
A weighing room filled with jocks and valets who’d worked with the man for 25 years…his own mother and father…and who got to know first? We did. The fans. The ones who watch top jumping every chance they get.
it was well worth – 100 times worth sitting through a thousand cliched interviews from the past. It was a moment I’ll never forget.
Spot on, a jawdropping moment and like everything else about AP, total class.
A once in a lifetime moment that made all the others worthwhile, whether you liked them or not. For the first time in my memory, we, the people, the punters got the news first.
It was indeed Joe,one of those You remember exactly what you were doin 20yrs on moments,bit like Lady Di’s death….I was actually on the throne today when I heard it and nearly dropped my pledge and Duster!
An outstanding champion, certainly the best jump jockey I’ve ever seen.
And the modest way he conducted himself during his fabulous career is an example to all sportsmen.
He was one of those who just grafted: just got on with the job. Never moaned, never made a song and dance about anything, and that’s why he won races too. He never panicked, never overreacted to anything. Quiet confidence and drivung strength were his assets. There’ll never be a jockey like him again.
Courage, determination and energy are McCoy’s strong points for me. His place in the record books will be permanent.
My criteria for assessing a jockey put less value on numbers than others may do. In forty years following the sport Ruby Walsh tops my list.
I don’t rate AP McCoy as the best jockey in terms of quality I’d have Ruby Walsh every day of the year BUT in terms of commitment, in terms of sheer will and determination and consistency of very high level of performance the man is without equal. He is a relentless machine and the way he just shrugs off the most severe of injuries is just beyond my comprehension I have to admit, I’m too much of a wimp to go out in the rain unless I absolutely have to.
Fantastic ambassador for the sport, McCoy deserves a long and very happy retirement.
Never a great fan of his myself but have warmed to him over the last few years. It was a jaw dropping moment although I have been half expecting that this may have been his last season. Hope he enjoys a long and happy retirement from the saddle and has success in whatever he plans to do in future.
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