McCoy treble helps increase Pipe's trainers' lead

Tony McCoy did his bit for his old boss Martin Pipe at Plumpton when he rode a treble to boost the trainer’s chances of retaining his title.

Tony McCoy did his bit for his old boss Martin Pipe at Plumpton today when he rode a treble to boost the trainer’s chances of retaining his title.

The 17.5-1 three-timer – in the absence of suspended regular pilot Timmy Murphy – edged Pipe further ahead of Paul Nicholls in the trainers’ championship race.