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Tony 'A.P.' McCoy is unquestionably the greatest jump jockey ever.
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Tony 'AP' McCoy is unquestionably the greatest and most successful jump-jockey of all time. He has collected a record sixteen consecutive jump jockey titles to date, and since 1992 he has ridden over 3,000 winners, saying 'I never stop dreaming of the day I'll reach 4,000.' In 2002, he beat Sir Gordon Richards' record of 269 winners in a season by riding 289. In April 2010 AP achieved his lifelong ambition when he won the Grand National at Aintree on Don't Push It. It was his fifteenth attempt to win the race, a victory that captured the public's imagination and irradiated a glittering career in which he had already won all there was to win. It was the final missing piece in the racing jigsaw for a champion jockey who had already had famous victories in the King George VI Chase, Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup. This powerfully honest autobiography looks at life at the very top in National Hunt racing. These are the memoirs of a true champion, an icon of sport, whose astonishing achievements over the past fifteen years are unlikely to be surpassed. It is a great story of courage and modesty, pain and professional setbacks, strong family values and sporting triumphs, the good guy coming first - and staying there.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I confess that I intensely disliked AP McCoy for a long long time. He was far too driven for my liking, just counting winner, never seem to bother about the horses; his were the last-fence fallers etc. But the change in McCoy's attitude towards the game was there for all to see, so found myself warming up to him and even voting for him to be SPOTY. What a great night that was for him!
This autobiography, written with the help of Don Mclean, who did already help Mick Fitzgerald among others, starts just at the very night when McCoy was voted SPOTY, and they takes up McCoys life-story more or less chronological (as you would expect :))
Written in a far more relaxed style, with a hint of irony thrown in here and there, of course McCoy has more than one story to tell, and they all make a good read. His growing-up years with the help of early mentor Billy Rock, his appareniceship with no other than Jim Bolger, his switch to England, the pursue of his then-girlfriend - now wife- Chantelle, his relentless appetite for winners, his years with Martin Pipe, his McManus years - you name it, its dealt with in nice detail. McCoy relates some private details here as well, the ups and downs in his private life (in fact one does wonder how and WHY Chantelle, who initially didnt seem too interested, did change her mind and did stick it out with him!), the devasting blows some fatally injured horses gave him (Gloria Victis, Valiramix and Wichita Lineman are not forgotten, just to name some), his thoughts on Irish Racing - its all there. The wonder that is McCoys little daughter Eve gets lots af attention, McCoys love for here shining through every line. These emotions, good and sad, make this book far more worthwhile than the older autobiography, and a far far better read than the Carberry-one, for example.
In fact, it doesnt leave a lot to be desired, really. McCoy doesnt spare his critic where he thinks its due - Brave Incas owners might not like what he has to say about them; incl. some thoughts about the current whip argument. There are many nice photos in here as well, so get if for yourself, or as a nice christmas pressie. Its well worth it, and what better jockey to recall some fabulous National Hunt years with?
This autobiography, written with the help of Don Mclean, who did already help Mick Fitzgerald among others, starts just at the very night when McCoy was voted SPOTY, and they takes up McCoys life-story more or less chronological (as you would expect :))
Written in a far more relaxed style, with a hint of irony thrown in here and there, of course McCoy has more than one story to tell, and they all make a good read. His growing-up years with the help of early mentor Billy Rock, his appareniceship with no other than Jim Bolger, his switch to England, the pursue of his then-girlfriend - now wife- Chantelle, his relentless appetite for winners, his years with Martin Pipe, his McManus years - you name it, its dealt with in nice detail. McCoy relates some private details here as well, the ups and downs in his private life (in fact one does wonder how and WHY Chantelle, who initially didnt seem too interested, did change her mind and did stick it out with him!), the devasting blows some fatally injured horses gave him (Gloria Victis, Valiramix and Wichita Lineman are not forgotten, just to name some), his thoughts on Irish Racing - its all there. The wonder that is McCoys little daughter Eve gets lots af attention, McCoys love for here shining through every line. These emotions, good and sad, make this book far more worthwhile than the older autobiography, and a far far better read than the Carberry-one, for example.
In fact, it doesnt leave a lot to be desired, really. McCoy doesnt spare his critic where he thinks its due - Brave Incas owners might not like what he has to say about them; incl. some thoughts about the current whip argument. There are many nice photos in here as well, so get if for yourself, or as a nice christmas pressie. Its well worth it, and what better jockey to recall some fabulous National Hunt years with?
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful book, very honest and makes the Sport of Kings look excellent. His personal pofile was so extremely interesting, I have bought another copy for another jockey Love it!!!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This a most interesting account not only of his life on the race trackbut of his private life- very revealing about his life both before marriage. In addition his description of his relationship wth trainers and owners makes an intruiging story
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"The Real McCoy" in his own words
This is the second biography of McCoy's I've read and this time he is far more candid and insightful about personal relationships and relationships with trainers as well as his... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Colin Mayo
A riveting good read
I bought this for my other half as a present, he couldn't put it down. He said it was a really good read and gave a great insight into the life of a jockey.
Published 4 months ago by jayb
AP McCoy autobiography
This item was purchased as a present so I am somewhat limited in my ability to comment. The book arrived promptly and well packaged. It certainly looks good value for money. Read more
Published 5 months ago by present purchaser
Captivating, Enthralling, Mesmerizing....? Quite simply, Brilliant.
I've always been a huge racing fan, having grown up in a racing yard, and purchased this book as soon as it was released. It took me two days to read. It was just fantastic. Read more
Published 5 months ago by AngusJ
TONY MCCOY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
AN EXCELLENT PRICE FOR A HARDBACK BOOK BUT CANNOT COMMENT ANY FURTHER AS THIS WAS BOUGHT AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
Published 5 months ago by C. ROBERTS
Fascinating
A must for all racing fans. Illustrates all the thrills and spills of a race riding career and describes the levels of ecstasy as well as peril that goes with the job. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jane
Kindle pricing gone mad
How the H*** can the kindle edition be more expensive than both the hardcover & paperback versions ?
This is really taking the Pi**
This is really taking the Pi**
Published 6 months ago by Alex Thomson
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