After coming out For Cancer Infection Ireland in the Curragh in the Pat Smullen Champions Hurry, sir Anthony McCoy rolled back the years.
The record-breaking 20-times champion jumps jockey gave a classic performance to beat eight other jockeys from both codes from your charity race which has received backing.
McCoy had his bracket in the position from the beginning of the one-mile competition and soon had Quizical to a rhythm and traveling.
Despite top-weight, the favourite galloped on resolutely to conquer Aussie Valentine – ridden by long-time rival Ruby Walsh and McCoy friend – by a period and a half. Red Striker was steered by johnny Murtagh into place.
McCoy – who even performed a Frankie Dettori-style flying dismount afterwards – stated:”I’m pleased to be here now racing for a terrific cause.
“We can be very proud of horse racing generally in Ireland. The stable staff owners, trainers, jockeys – everybody has given so much aid to the person that is incredible that Pat Smullen is.
“Pat is a particular person and a fantastic friend to us all. Unfortunately it is tough and gloomy circumstances what we’re doing today, but it only shows you exactly what a brilliant game this is.”
He added:”I genuinely always thought I was going to triumph! No you would like to compete against the best, that is what sport is all about, and these would be the best jockeys we are ever likely to see.
“I said I’d never ride in a horse race again and I supposed it, but I am happy I did today. You need to compete with the best and that’s what’s created this special.
“I got to the best horse and that’s what counts”
Smullen’s popularity helped produce the star-studded cast for the race.
The former stable jockey of dermot Weld was forced into retirement after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer – and he was not able to ride himself, as he is undergoing another round of treatment.
Clearly moved by the occasion, Smullen said:”I am very happy for Sheila and John Lavery who have the horse. John was composed when he got on the horse to be ridden by AP and to get this result is what everyone wanted. It is absolutely remarkable. I am overcome.
“This isn’t about me. This is and we are out to lift a great deal of money and make a difference and give people assurance, as it does me.
“What a chance to be involved in what is a terrific industry.”
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