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McCoy: The Autobiography (Hardcover)

by Tony McCoy (Author), Steve Taylor (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd; First Edition edition (21 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0718145356
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718145354
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 503,816 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Seven-time champion jockey Tony McCoy is a phenomenon. In April 2002 he rode more winners in a season than anyone else in history, shattering the record set by the great Sir Gordon Richards fifty-five years earlier. Just four months later he rode his 1,700th winner to beat Richard Dunwoody's career record and become the greatest jump jockey in history. McCoy - A.P. to his army of fans - is in a class of his own in a sport where he risks serious injury every time he participates. In the 2000/2001 season he told no one but his physio that his ankle was broken in two places. He just strapped it up and carried on winning. Together with trainer Martin Pipe, he has changed the face of jump racing sustained on little more than sweet tea and a Jaffa cake, such is the battle to keep his weight unnaturally low. He performs feats of staggering heroism, on a diet that nutritionists would suggest is barely enough for him to stand up. In his autobiography, Tony McCoy tells the story of how the school-hating, horse-loving kid from Northern Ireland fought his way to the top, through triumph, tragedy, laughter and sacrifice.


About the Author

Tony McCoy is the outstanding National Hunt jockey of his or any other generation, having won five consecutive rider's titles. He was born in Co. Antrim.

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5.0 out of 5 stars simply the best!, 28 Oct 2002
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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!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tony McCoy, 9 April 2008
By Rj Williams (Bristol. UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McCoy: The Autobiography (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!
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6 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring account of a driven man, 15 Oct 2003
By Catrin Nack (Hamburg Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McCoy: The Autobiography (Paperback)
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 tell us. McCoy is certainly overinspiered for his own good, too driven to be rated as a " normal " ambitious rider. Now we know that he weeps in the bath ( he hates to bath, but has never a choice ! ), his unhealthy diat und so on. He never drinks, good to know.
I have read many biographies from jockeys and trainers alike, but never one from someone who seems to care less for his horses. If you have seen Tony McCoys reaction in 2002 Champion Hurdle after Valiramix fatally fell, you know what I mean, and the book does nothing to alter the picture. All he cares is winning, no matter how .

If you enjoy reading soemthing like this, buy the book. The paperback version will do, so. For those you care about the horses and the sport , there are more enjoyable books around.

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