McCoy may have to wait for 3,000th winner

TONY McCOY faces an even stiffer task than was first expected as he goes in search of his 3,000th jumps winner at Sandown today after one of his three intended mounts was declared a non-runner.

McCoy may have to wait for 3,000th winner
Sat, 31 Jan, 2009 - 00:00

The champion jockey endured frustration when Chepstow’s meeting yesterday was abandoned and he will now head to Esher needing two winners from just two remaining rides.

His other mount, Afrad, has been ruled out of the £4 million totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle after going lame.

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CourtsRacingPlace: SandownPlace: EsherPlace: GowranPlace: IrelandPlace: WarwickPlace: totesportPlace: HaydockPlace: FontwellPlace: CheltenhamPlace: EdredonPerson: McCoyPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: ChepstowPerson: AfradPerson: Oliver SherwoodPerson: SandownPerson: Inglis DreverPerson: JP McManusPerson: Jonjo O’NeillPerson: McManusPerson: Frank BerryPerson: JonjoPerson: Andrew CooperPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Blue TealPerson: Henrietta KnightPerson: KnightPerson: TonyPerson: Edredon BleuPerson: Best MateEvent: Master Handicap ChaseEvent: Thyestes ChaseEvent: 0800 221 221 Handicap ChaseEvent: Grand AnnualEvent: Celebration ChaseEvent: Champion ChaseOrganisation: AP
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