In my opinion, the power of the mind in sport is vital. If you can overpower those physical risks mentally, you can get your body round it physically. I've made my body do things because of my mind that it shouldn't have been able to do. Tony McCoy bodyhavemake share on social
I was told that there's near on a million to one chance that I would be able to have children. Tony McCoy chancechildmillion Change image and share on social
If you ask most trainers who have ridden which pressure is greater - watching your horse or riding it - they will tell you it is harder watching it because you have no control over what happens. Tony McCoy controlgreathard Change image and share on social
Racing is a great sport, but we need people to come along and see that for themselves. Maybe they're not used to going racing or haven't been before, but I think people get a taste for it; they do come back. Tony McCoy backgreatpeople share on social
I know from sitting around with injuries how difficult life will be without racing and riding winners. Tony McCoy difficultinjurylife Change image and share on social
Essentially, I am a dreamer. I've dreamed all my life. When I started, I dreamed I'd be Champion because it is a sport that is all about the people who win the most, and I have a fear of not winning. Tony McCoy championdreamdreamer Change image and share on social
For eight or 10 years, I got wrapped up in chasing records. Everything was a number. Didn't matter what I won, it was a number. Every horse I rode was a number. Tony McCoy chasehorsematter Change image and share on social
I don't know which is stronger: the thrill of winning or the fear of failure. I don't know which one affects me most. I don't know where the middle is. Tony McCoy affectfailurefear Change image and share on social
If I go racing tomorrow and I have five rides that all get beaten, all I want to do is get out there the next day and put it right. I hate having Sundays off; I hate having any day off. Tony McCoy beatdayhate Change image and share on social
I think I'm skilful enough, but I don't consider myself a naturally talented, gifted sports person. Tony McCoy giftnaturallyperson Change image and share on social
