The last race of next week's Cheltenham Festival has been renamed to honour retiring 19-time champion jump jockey AP McCoy. During this morning's ITV programme, Piers Morgan also replayed an interview with McCoy from the start of the festival on March 10. The retired champion jockey stated government advice was followed when the event went forward from March 10 to 13 with 250,000 people attending. "They were the ones that had asked for advice. Retired champion jockey Sir AP McCoy has admitted that 'a lot lives have been lost' because the Cheltenham Festival was allowed to go ahead. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 'A lot of questions being asked now about whether that should have happened, whether football matches, pop concerts, the Cheltenham Festival – whether that was a good idea. Noteworthy | Hindsight is a great thing – I think no one knows.". They worked with the Equestrian Relief initiative which has raised £100,000 with daily challenges such as baking an Easter-themed cake. Learn more about how to help people impacted by COVID. He was one of three jockeys to be punished for what was deemed to be continuing on tired horses in the four-mile National Hunt Chase, a race for amateur riders whose very existence seems in some doubt after more than 150 years. AP McCoy: Cheltenham Festival's last race named after jockey. Based in Ireland and the UK, McCoy rode a record 4,358 winners, and was Champion Jockey a record 20 consecutive times, every year he was a professional. "That is obviously a major concern," she said of a near 160-year-old race pre-dated only by the Grand Annual as a Cheltenham fixture and which has been run more times than any other. Legendary former jockey Sir AP McCoy has called the ban for an amateur rider who finished third at Cheltenham "the worst decision in 25 years". "Some sports went beyond this when they started to see their own players and staff become affected. We were not aware of similar cases in racing at that time. But I was a little disappointed I finished second. On Lavery's ban, McCoy, who rode more than 4,300 winners in a record-breaking career, told ITV Racing: "It's an absolute disgrace - it's indefensible.". “I rode him as a young horse and I told JP to buy him. Hindsight is a great thing – I think no one knows.". Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain today, the Northern Irishman, who rode a record 4,358 winners, said: 'I suppose in hindsight, it's always easy isn't it. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the 45-year-old said: "I supposed in hindsight, it's always easy isn't it. The Who Cares Wins Appeal aims to get vital support to staff in their hour of need. "Spot on AP. "I'm embarrassed for the BHA. Don't miss the latest news and figures - and essential advice for you and your family. What was the jockey supposed to do then?". The comments below have not been moderated. They have been involved in the Equestrian Relief initiative which has raised £100,000 with daily challenges such as baking an Easter-themed cake and a charity auction. SIR AP McCoy admitted this morning that "a lot of lives have been lost" after the Cheltenham Festival went ahead last month. A British Horseracing Authority spokesman also said: "We have taken great care to follow Government guidance. Lavery finished 47 lengths back in third on Jerrysback. The greatest jockey in history AP McCoy sat down with Nathan Murphy ahead of Virgin Media's spectacular week of sport, including coverage of the Cheltenham Festival, which kicks off next week. Latest updates and video from the world of equestrian sports. “Willie Mullins has never won it, but he’s got three really good chances and any one of those three have genuine chances of winning the Gold Cup.”. “People say that stats are against him; no seven-year-old has won the Ballymore and the horse that won the Challow Hurdle hasn’t won a Ballymore for a long time. The AJA's advice became especially pertinent after heavy rain which preceded Tuesday's card and made conditions so testing. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the 45-year-old said: "I supposed in hindsight, it's always easy isn't it. Tony McCoy has ridden 30 Cheltenham winners - only Ruby Walsh and Barry Geraghty have ridden more. The retired champion jockey stated government advice was followed when the event went forward from March 10 to 13 with 250,000 people attending. To follow us on Facebook, simply 'Like' our Coronavirus page. The42 | “I actually bought him thinking he might be more of a Gold Cup horse. A spokesman for Cheltenham Festival and its organisers The Jockey Club previously said: "The festival went ahead under Government guidance to do so, like other sports events at Twickenham, Murrayfield, 10 Premier League matches and the UEFA Champions League, all with full houses that same week. , 400px wide Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles, comedian Lee Mack and footballer Charlie Austin are all thought to have contracted the infection at the event. "All riders were briefed and reminded of their responsibilities before racing, and this included their responsibilities when it comes to pulling up tired horses," a spokesman added. 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"We promoted the latest public health advice and introduced a range of additional hygiene measures at the event including hundreds of hand sanitiser dispensers and extra washbasins, which worked well.". Altior digs deep while Tiger Roll roars - Cheltenham day two round-up, Paisley Park aims for Festival success - Thursday's preview, 'The lady on the counter... her face dropped' - Cheltenham punter wins £182,567 from £2 bet, A blind racehorse owner & the horse who nearly died. AP McCoy celebrates winning at Cheltenham with JP McManus. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 'Some sports went beyond this when they started to see their own players and staff become affected. We have teamed up with NHS Charities Together in their urgent Covid-19 Appeal to ensure the money gets to exactly who needs it. “There are so many variables with Presenting Percy, Native River – who won it last year – and Clan Des Obeaux – who won the King George. With Cheltenham they were following at the time the Government guidelines. Stewards also wanted to hold an inquiry into the ride of Damian Skehan on 125-1 shot Clondaw Cian, the fourth of four finishers, but he had left the course and will be interviewed at a later date. They worked with the Equestrian Relief initiative which has raised £100,000 with daily challenges such as baking an Easter-themed cake. What do you feel with hindsight?'. I have never seen as bad a decision in 25 years in racing.". He said at the time: "At the moment, what do you do, with other – you know - the likes of the London Underground, with Heathrow, with everything.". Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy. Help us to tell the stories behind the scoreboard. 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Fans were packed into the stands at the world-famous festival with no protection despite fears over the spread of the virus which was then in its early stages in Britain. "It's wrong. 20:53 9 Mar 2019. ", Eddie Hearn chats elite mentality with the Liverpool defender. AP McCoy picks outsider to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup Record-breaking jockey Tony ‘AP’ McCoy has given his prediction for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. This year, favourite Ballyward was fatally injured after his fall at the 17th fence in the National Hunt Chase. If you could pick one horse in that race, he’d definitely be high on most people’s lists. "Look, the reality of it is that a lot of lives have been lost because of it. Hindsight is a great thing – I think no one knows.'. I put it down to age.". "And who knows, when do we go back, is it too soon, or is it not too soon, if we lose more lives at the end of it all – I don't know. SIR AP McCoy admitted this morning that "a lot of lives have been lost" after the Cheltenham Festival went ahead last month. “I’d love to see Buveur D’Air win a third Champion Hurdle,” McCoy said. However, further criticism came from 10-time champion trainer Paul Nicholls, who responded on Twitter to a video of McCoy's comments. To receive The Sun's Coronavirus newsletter in your inbox every tea time, sign up here. “And the Gold Cup is as good a Gold Cup as I’ve seen in many a year. Jockeys have been given daily briefings before racing to outline their responsibilities and warned about overusing the whip. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. after his fall at the 17th fence in the National Hunt Chase. A seventh horse later died after being injured at the meeting. But I was a little disappointed I finished second. The latest Irish and international breaking news, reports and coverage, A platform helping fund the type of in-depth journalism that the public wants to see. Organisers have repeatedly said they went ahead "under government guidance". I put it down to age.". But while they are helping save lives, who is there to help them?
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