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.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2011 - 00:00
Ashley Iveson

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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CourtsRacingPlace: HuntingdonPlace: CheltenhamPlace: KemptonPlace: ArklePlace: GowranPlace: NaasPerson: McCoyPerson: Starluck ALAN FLEMINGPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: StarluckPerson: Timmy MurphyPerson: GhizaoPerson: FlemingPerson: TonyPerson: TimmyPerson: nROBBIE HENNESSY’S Rubi LightPerson: Roberto GoldbackPerson: HennessyPerson: Paul GilliganPerson: Voler la VedetteEvent: Christmas HurdleEvent: Red Mills ChaseEvent: Ryanair ChaseEvent: RSA ChaseOrganisation: APOrganisation: Ryanair
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