- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (29 May 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141007923
- ISBN-13: 978-0141007922
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #76 in Books > Biography > Sport > Horse Racing
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Tony McCoy is a racing legend - the most successful jump jockey ever. He has won the last three jockey's championship and he rode over 200 winners last year. He rides principally for Martin Pipe. He is the Michael Schumacher of horse racing.
About the Author
Jockey Tony McCoy was born in County Antrim in 1974. He lives on the outskirts of Lambourn.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Good honest account of his life so far. Fascinating look into the life of argueably the best jump jockey of all time. Beginning from when he was a young boy, who regular missed school to work with horses, to finally achieving the amazing feat of being Sir Gordon Richards record for race wins. You feel the pain that he puts his body through every day & cannot help but admire his dedication to be the best. If you are interested in horse racing, you simply must read this book!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I totally disagree with the 1 star someone has given it. Valiramix* fell fatally after clipping heels with another horse- an accident that occurs regularly in horse racing. McCoy explains all the pain he felt after the fall and how much he felt for the horse. And other to that- he describes his whole life so far in great detail and enthusiasm. If like horse racing and interested in jockeys- this is a must for you!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I've just finished reading this autobiography and my only complaint is that it is too short and ends in 2002 when A.P beat Sir Gordon Richards record of the most wins in a season. McCoy has had such an eventful life there is loads more to pack in - the fist jock to hit 3000 winners, 14 consequetive championships, the 2010 Grand National win at the 15th attempt and maybe, even a well deserved BBC Sports Personality Award!!! Because, lets face, A.P. McCoy is simply the greatest sportsman Britain has ever produced. The bio is the story of a driven man but it also has warmness, honesty and a humility which is quiet touching. I've read other bio's in a similar vain - Mick Fitzgerald (Better Than Sex), Timmy Murphy (Riding the Storm), Paul Nichols (Lucky Break) and I honestly believe this is the best.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
McCoy autobiography
This book is from 1991, and a lot has happened in Tony McCoy's career since then. But this book is timeless, and a lot of things from back then still apply today. Read more
Published 16 months ago by KZ
a p mccoy autobiography
This was a christmas present for my husband.
It arrived very promptly in excellent
condition (new) as stated. Very impressed.
It arrived very promptly in excellent
condition (new) as stated. Very impressed.
Published 17 months ago by lynne24
Boring account of a driven man
Tony McCoy is the punter's favourite. But he certainly is not mine after I read this book. OK, he might be honest, but he should have rather stayed silent if that is what he has to... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2003 by Catrin Nack
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