Date of Birth: May 4, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Tony McCoy, widely known as AP McCoy, is a retired Northern Irish horse racing jockey who is considered one of the greatest jump jockeys in the history of the sport. Born on May 4, 1974, in Moneyglass, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, McCoy began his career in horse racing at a young age. He rode his first winner, Legal Steps, at Thurles in March 1992. Over the course of his career, McCoy amassed an extraordinary record, winning over 4,300 races, including the prestigious Grand National in 2010 aboard Don’t Push It. He was the British jump racing Champion Jockey a record 20 times, a testament to his skill, dedication, and dominance in the sport. McCoy was awarded an MBE in 2003 and an OBE in 2010 for his services to horse racing. He retired from professional racing in 2015 and has since taken up roles as a television pundit and motivational speaker.
5 Interesting Facts about Tony McCoy
1. Tony McCoy won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2010, the first jockey to receive this honor.
2. He has written an autobiography titled “My Autobiography,” which details his life and career.
3. McCoy holds the record for the most winners ridden in a season, with 289 wins in the 2001-2002 season.
4. He was knighted in the 2016 New Year Honours for his services to horse racing.
5. McCoy has a passion for golf and often plays in charity tournaments.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tony McCoy
1. “Winning is everything. The only ones who remember you when you come second are your wife and your dog.”
2. “You have to keep working hard and always keep your eye on the goal.”
3. “Every day is a new day. It’s about making sure you do your best every time.”
4. “The more I practice, the luckier I get.”
5. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Tony McCoy is estimated to be around £30 million.
Children
Tony McCoy has two children with his wife, Chanelle McCoy: a daughter named Eve and a son named Archie.
Relevant Links
1. [Tony McCoy – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_McCoy
2. [Tony McCoy’s Official Website](http://www.apmccoy.com/
3. [BBC Sports Profile: Tony McCoy](https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/32501503
