Tony McCoy overcomes final hurdle on CV
Jockey Tony McCoy on Don't Push It romped to his first victory in the race – at the 15th attempt. The 14-time champion jockey had dreamed of winning the world's greatest steeplechase, and he was ecstatic and tearful as he finally conquered the demanding four-and-a-half mile course to the delight of the packed crowds. With the final fences in sight McCoy, 35, from Northern Ireland, burst through for a fairytale victory as 10/1 joint favourite.
Afterwards, he said: "I have won lots of great races, but I am supposed to be a great rider and to not have won it was a big gap in the CV. I am delighted."