Sir Gordon Richards was the most successful jockey - flat or jumps - there's ever been: champion jockey for 26 years. He set a record of 269 winners in the season 55 years before I broke it. That was my greatest achievement. Tony McCoy achievementbreakchampion share on social
When I was a kid, if someone had asked who I'd meet if it could be anyone in the world, it would've been Liam Brady. Tony McCoy askbradyhave Change image and share on social
When I was 18, I broke my leg, and my shin came right through - like I had two knees. Tony McCoy breakkneeleg Change image and share on social
If you break your sternum or your ribs, you can still move. It's going to hurt, but if you can cope with it, you'll do it. Tony McCoy breakcopehurt 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
Really racing is about the horses, not me. You can't do it without the horses, and they are the big players as are the lads who look after them, and they rarely get a mention. Tony McCoy bighorselad Change image and share on social
Many of us in the jockeys' room are wasting to ride many pounds below our natural weight, but all the while you are doing that, you also want to ensure that you are as strong as possible so that you can give your mount every possible chance in a race. Tony McCoy chanceensuregive share on social
I've always got a sweet tooth. I have chocolate hidden in places that nobody knows about. Tony McCoy chocolatehavehide Change image and share on social
A lot of healing is in the mind. I'm not talking about serious illnesses like cancer. I'm talking about ordinary broken bones. Healing begins in the head. You have to convince yourself you can do it. Tony McCoy beginbonebreak Change image and share on social
I like challenging myself. I'm not a person who likes not to work. Tony McCoy challengelikeperson Change image and share on social
