McCoy takes control

Champion jockey Tony McCoy’s observation after he had virtually lifted Control Man over the line in the European Breeders Fund ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier at Fontwell today said it all.

McCoy takes control
Mon, 09 Feb, 2004 - 18:17

Champion jockey Tony McCoy’s observation after he had virtually lifted Control Man over the line in the European Breeders Fund ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier at Fontwell today said it all.

“Has he got guts galore? I don’t know about that – all I know is that he has got a mind of his own,” he said.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: FontwellPlace: Holland ParkPlace: CheltenhamPlace: SandownPlace: East SussexPlace: WadhurstPlace: Arden HillsPlace: MalvernPerson: McCoyPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: Control ManPerson: Martin PipePerson: MajedPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: NichollsPerson: HarikPerson: Gus Des BoisPerson: Hamdan Al MaktoumPerson: Gary MoorePerson: JamiePerson: Rico HombrePerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Andrew TinklerPerson: MendosinoPerson: Venetia WilliamsPerson: Alan O’KeeffePerson: Richard JohnsonPerson: Keith GoldsworthyPerson: Peter BowenPerson: GoldsworthyPerson: Beefy NovaPerson: George YardleyPerson: Ben KingEvent: European Breeders Fund ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle QualifierEvent: ‘National Hunt’ Novices’Event: EBF FinalEvent: Martell Cognac Grand NationalEvent: On Lucky’s Novices’ ChaseEvent: AlpineEvent: ChaseEvent: NH Flat RaceEvent: Betfred In-Running On Sports Amateur Riders’ Handicap ChaseOrganisation: SlaveOrganisation: DutyOrganisation: Racecourse Video Services Levy Board IntermediateOrganisation: BetFred
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