He has won the British Jump Jockey Championship a record 20 times and has won over 4,300 races.
Tony McCoy is a Northern Irish horse racing jockey who has an impressive net worth of $30 million. Born in Moneyglass, County Antrim, Northern Ireland in May 1974, Tony has achieved many accolades throughout his career, including being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2010 and winning the British Jump Jockey Championship a record 20 times. He has also won over 4,300 races, making him one of the most successful jockeys in history.
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💰 Net worth: $30 Million (2024)
Tony McCoy, widely recognized as one of the greatest horse racing jockeys of all time, hails from Northern Ireland. As a highly successful jockey, McCoy has amassed a staggering net worth, projected to reach $30 million by 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, McCoy has won numerous prestigious races, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National. His impeccable racing skills, remarkable work ethic, and unwavering dedication have earned him a formidable reputation in the horse racing world. Although retired, McCoy continues to remain involved in the sport through various endeavors, ensuring his legacy as a true racing icon lives on.
He was named the RTE Sports Person of the Year in 2013. At 17 years old McCoy got his first win in 1992. His 4,000th win came in November 2013. Every year that he has been professional Tony has been Champion Jockey. He won the Conditional Jump Jockey's Title in his first season riding in Britain. He won his first Champion Jockey title in the 1995-96 season and as of the 2013-14 season he has won 19 consecutive Champion Jockey titles which is a record. He has won high profile races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, King George VI Chase, Queen Mother Champion Chase, and the 2010 Grand National. He is retained by J.P. McManus who offered him a $1 million pound a year retainer in 2004. McCoy was appointed MBE in 2003 and OBE in 2010. Tony was officially awarded three Guinness World Records in 2013 for most jump wins in a season, most Champion Jump Jockey titles, and most career jump winners.