Sir Anthony McCoy rolled back when coming out For Cancer Infection Ireland at the Curragh at the Pat Smullen Champions Race.
The winner jumps jockey gave a classic performance that was front-running about the Sheila Lavery-trained four-year-old to beat against eight other top jockeys from codes from your charity race that has received backing that was tremendous.
McCoy had Quizical and soon had his bracket in the prime position from the onset of the one-mile contest and travelling smoothly.
Regardless of top-weight, the 11-4 favourite galloped to conquer Aussie Valentine – ridden by McCoy friend and rival Ruby Walsh – with a length and a half. Johnny Murtagh steered Red Striker into place.
McCoy – that even performed a Frankie Dettori-style flying dismount later – stated:”I’m very proud to be here now racing for a fantastic cause.
“We can be very proud of horse racing in general in Ireland. The team, racegoers, owners, trainers – everyone has given assistance to the man that is awesome that Pat Smullen is.
“Pat is a particular person and a excellent friend to all. Unfortunately it’s tough and sad circumstances what we’re doing today, but it just shows you what a fantastic sport this is.”
He added:”I genuinely always believed I was going to win! No, seriously, you wish to compete against the best, which is what sport is all about, and these would be the very best jockeys we’re ever likely to see.
“I said I’d not ride in a horse race again and that I meant it, but I’m glad I did today. You want to compete with the best and that is what has made this particular.
“I got about the very best horse and that is what counts”
Smullen’s fame helped produce the throw for your race.
After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, dermot Weld’s former stable jockey was forced into retirement and he was unable to ride in it himself, as he is undergoing a second round of treatment.
Clearly moved by the event, Smullen said:”I’m really pleased for Sheila and John Lavery who have the horse. John was made up when he made AP to find this result is what everybody wanted to ride on the horse. It’s absolutely incredible. I’m overcome.
“This is not about me. This is and we’re out to boost a lot of cash and make a massive difference and give people confidence, since it does me.
“What a chance to be involved in what is a terrific business”
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