No happy ending for McCoy at Fairyhouse

Tony McCoy signed off his career in Ireland with two unplaced rides at Fairyhouse yesterday.

Rathpatrick was fifth in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final, before Thomas Edison finished well-beaten in the Farmhouse Foods Handicap Hurdle.

McCoy, who recieved a huge ovation when shaking hands with racegoers in the paddock, said: “It’s sad that this is my last day riding in Ireland but hopefully I’ll be allowed back to spectate in years to come.