McCoy set for another top award

Record breaking Irish jump jockey Tony McCoy faces stiff competition as he bids to win a record sixth Lesters award which will be presented at the 13th Channel 4 attheraces sponsored event at London’s Hilton Hotel on April 13.

McCoy’s three rivals for the Jump Jockey of the Year title include dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Jim Culloty, leading northern-based pilot Tony Dobbin and Timmy Murphy who won the Hennessy on Beef Or Salmon having overcome personal problems which included a period of imprisonment.