I dream up things, and then I convince myself that they're possible. Tony McCoy convincedreamthing Change image and share on social
I've ridden 3,651 winners, if that's any good to you. I don't count the falls. I count the winners. Tony McCoy countfallgood Change image and share on social
I think I've always used the whip in the correct way. I see marked horses every day, and it's not a pretty sight, but I've never marked a horse. Never. Tony McCoy correctdayhave Change image and share on social
I have seen countless colleagues struggle to come to terms with retirement. I learned a lot from Richard Dunwoody when he was riding, and I completely understand why he took off and undertook what most people consider mad challenges. Tony McCoy challengecolleaguecompletely share on social
The National is about however long it takes to run that race - eight minutes of fame - but champion jockey is about racing 365 days a year. I actually wouldn't swap any of my winners for the National. Tony McCoy championdayfame Change image and share on social
I've been on some very good horses which have died, and that's very tough to take. But as much as we love the horses, and care for them, human life is obviously more important. Some good friends of mine have died or been paralysed while doing a job we all love. Tony McCoy carediefriend 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
No matter how long I go without riding winners, I know in the back of my head that I can ride. Tony McCoy backheadlong Change image and share on social
I get butterflies before going out to ride every day, but they disappear as soon as I am on a horse, and I think that is the same for most jockeys. Then it is just down to you and the horse, and there is a certain freedom in that. Tony McCoy butterflydaydisappear share on social
I was determined my 4,000th winner would be in the green and gold colours of J. P. McManus and trained by Jonjo O'Neill, who have been my greatest supporters. Tony McCoy 000thcolourdetermine Change image and share on social