Sir Tony McCoy.
AP McCoy has been awarded a knighthood.
The 41 year old, from Moneyglass in Co. Antrim, has been honoured after a stellar racing career, which saw him win 19 consecutive Champion Jockey titles, as well as every major race in the sport.
McCoy retired earlier this year and rode a total of 4,358 winners in his career.
The former jockey called the knighthood his ‘greatest honour’.
For once words fail me,a knighthood is the greatest honour,feel very proud for myself, family & my sport. Thanks for all your kind messages
— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) December 30, 2015
