TONY McCoy inched closer to a landmark 3,000th winner over jumps with victory on his only ride of the day at Wincanton yesterday.

Little new was learned about Pride of Dulcote as he confirmed his place at the Cheltenham Festival by winning a two-horse race at Wincanton.

Tony McCoy edged a little closer to his 3,000th career success over jumps after a thrilling victory aboard his only ride of the day.

This afternoon’s meeting at Wincanton has passed an early-morning precautionary inspection.