McCoy leads Hereford fund raisers

Tony McCoy led the fund raisers at Hereford on Cantor Fitzgerald UK Memorial Day as racing paid its respects to the thousands killed in the terrorists attack on America a year ago.

The record-breaking champion jump jockey completed a four-timer on Ragdale Hall (7-2), Sunridge Fairy (4-6), Tiger Grass (11-8) and Phar From Fair (4-6).

And he even took the celebrity Flat race on Memorial Arch.

“His grit and determination is just amazing,” said racecourse manager Simon Kershaw.

Cantor Sport, who sponsor McCoy, backed the seven-race programme on behalf of the Cantor Fitzgerald UK Charitable Relief Fund set up to support the families of the employees of the parent company who lost their lives on the attack on the World Trade Center in New York.

McCoy will donate his riding fees and prize money to the fund.

Kershaw was pleased with the way the day went.

“It was a very good turnout today. We’ve had a crowd of about 2500 people roughly which is a significant increase on last year.

“That’s good news as 10% of the admission money goes to the relief appeal plus a large contribution from the racecards as well."