McCoy facing Newbury check

Tony McCoy will have to pass the doctor if he is to ride at Newbury tomorrow after hurting his wrist in a fall at Leopardstown.

McCoy parted company with Kempes at the second-last fence in the feature Lexus Chase, damaging his left wrist in the tumble.

While the 15-times champion opted not to go to hospital for a thorough examination, he will have to get the go-head from the doctor if he is to partner Big Buck’s in the AP Wins Sports Personality Long Walk Hurdle.

“Tony McCoy has left the track with his left wrist packed in ice,” said Dr Walter Halley, medical officer for the Irish Turf Club.

“He’s not going to go for an X-ray, he’s going to fly straight home and he will get one if it is required when he gets back,”

“He will have to be cleared by the doctor to ride tomorrow back in Britain.”