AP reigns supreme again

TONY McCOY last night became the first jockey to be named the BBC’s sports personality of the year in the 57 years of the award.

The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland — also known as ‘AP’ — beat darts champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor and heptathlete Jessica Ennis to take the award, which was decided by a public vote.

McCoy’s Grand National triumph on Don’t Push It earlier this year came on his 15th attempt at the race, and he has ridden 3,383 winners.