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Revisiting Sir Anthony McCoy’s remarkable career to mark his 46th birthday

McCoy celebrates his birthday on Monday.

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Born in County Antrim on May 4, 1974, Sir Anthony McCoy broke virtually every record there was to be broken in National Hunt racing during his time in the saddle.

Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at his glittering career.

Just Champion – 20 times

The sight of McCoy lifting the champion jockey trophy at the end of the season was a regular one
The sight of McCoy lifting the champion jockey trophy at the end of the season was a regular one (David Davies/PA)

Greatest achievement

Valfonic (left) was a landmark McCoy winner
Valfonic (left) was a landmark McCoy winner (Rui Vieira/PA)

National hero

Don't Push It finally gave McCoy his Grand National winner
Don’t Push It finally gave McCoy his Grand National winner (David Davies/PA)

Gold-en times

Synchronised was the second of McCoy's two Gold Cup winners
Synchronised was the second of McCoy’s two Gold Cup winners (David Davies/PA)

Mighty fine

McCoy set a new benchmark on Mighty Montefalco
McCoy set a new benchmark on Mighty Montefalco (David Davies/PA)

Box Office farewell

Sir Anthony McCoy waves to the crowd following his last ever ride
Sir Anthony McCoy waves to the crowd following his last ever ride (David Davies/PA)
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