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McCoy not ruling out becoming a trainer

ESPN staff
October 28, 2010
Tony McCoy won the Grand National for the first time in April 2010 © Getty Images
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Legendary jump jockey Tony McCoy has admitted he may turn to training when his riding days are over, though he fears he may not be every owner's "cup of tea".

The 15-time champion jockey, who won his first Grand National in April aboard Don't Push It, has admitted the finishing line on his glittering career could be in sight.

"I actually never, ever thought about it until I won the Grand National. I only thought about it then because it seems to be every question that everyone asks. Every reporter and interview you do it comes up in conversation, 'how long do you think you will keep riding for, what are you going to do next?' Whereas before I won the Grand National no-one ever asked that question."

McCoy, who is favourite to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year with Stan James, is considering turning his hand to training when he decides to end his days in the saddle but he is aware that his uncompromising personality may rankle with some owners.

"I don't know what's next because I always feel that if I start thinking 'what's next?' then my head is not really on the job I'm doing," he said.

"I love horses and, believe it or not, I might be more interested in training flat horses rather than jumpers. I've probably got the temperament for the horses but whether I'd be every owner's cup of tea I don't know because I very much like to do what suits me, what I think is right."

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