It will not surprise you to learn that it is not uncommon for jockeys who struggle with their weight to starve themselves and spend hours in the sauna to lose a few pounds to be able to make a big-race ride. Tony McCoy bighourjockey share on social
I could never have ridden 4,000 winners without loving my job, and If I ever get to the point where I'm not loving it, I'll stop. Tony McCoy 000joblove Change image and share on social
My first winner was on Legal Steps, in Ireland, at Thurles, in March 1992. I rode for Jim Bolger, and his stable jockey was Christy Roche. Tony McCoy bolgerchristyireland Change image and share on social
You don't have to be Einstein to see that horse racing is dangerous. Those two ambulances driving behind you aren't there for the scenery. I will never get over the fatalities of colleagues. It is the saddest and toughest part of this sport. Tony McCoy ambulancecolleaguedangerous share on social
I dream up things, and then I convince myself that they're possible. Tony McCoy convincedreamthing Change image and share on social
I feel pressure every day. It is only pressure that I put on myself, but I would expect all professional sportspeople to feel pressure to perform their best whenever they are at work. Tony McCoy dayexpectfeel Change image and share on social
I've appreciated every winner. I love them all. Tony McCoy appreciatehavelove Change image and share on social
When you give someone a commitment to ride their horse, you do it - unless, God forbid, something serious has happened. It would be laziness not to do it. Tony McCoy commitmentforbidgive Change image and share on social
It always hurts a bit to pick the 'wrong one' in a race as big as the Champion Hurdle, and then, to make matters worse, you go and get beat by the horse you rejected. Tony McCoy badlybeatbig 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
