McCoy to partner Starluck

ALAN FLEMING has revealed Tony McCoy will partner Starluck on his chasing debut at Huntingdon on Thursday with a view to riding him in the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham.

The six-year-old was last seen finishing third in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton but he is now set for a switch to the larger obstacles.

With regular rider Timmy Murphy set to partner leading fancy Ghizao at Cheltenham, Fleming has been on the lookout for a new jockey.

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