Tony McCoy statue to be unveiled during Cheltenham Festival

"I guess it will give the birds somewhere to sit."

Tony McCoy statue to be unveiled during Cheltenham Festival
Fri, 17 Feb, 2017 - 13:22

Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that a statue of Tony McCoy will be unveiled on the opening day of next month's Festival.

McCoy retired nearly two years ago having been crowned champion jockey 20 times and ridden 31 winners at National Hunt racing's showpiece meeting.

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