McCoy hoping to break National duck

It took Frankie Dettori 15 attempts to win the Derby and now racing’s other household name is hoping his turn has finally come in the Grand National.

McCoy hoping to break National duck
Sat, 05 Apr, 2008 - 09:56
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It took Frankie Dettori 15 attempts to win the Derby and now racing’s other household name is hoping his turn has finally come in the Grand National.

Tony McCoy is a true genius of his craft but the popular Irishman has yet to boot home the winner of the John Smith’s-sponsored showpiece in 12 goes.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: CheltenhamPlace: CheshirePlace: Great YorkshirePlace: Blackpool TowerPlace: County CarlowPerson: McCoyPerson: Frankie DettoriPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: John SmithPerson: JP McManusPerson: McManusPerson: Jonjo O’NeillPerson: Donald McCainPerson: Lady LuckPerson: Cloudy LanePerson: McCainPerson: GingerPerson: HemmingsPerson: Trevor HemmingsPerson: HedgehunterPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Snowy MorningPerson: HennessyPerson: RubyPerson: WalshEvent: Grand NationalEvent: DerbyEvent: Irish Grand NationalEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Irish NationalOrganisation: Butler’sOrganisation: Idle Talk
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