Mccoy Lets The Others Have A Chance At The Title.

[-Talbot-]

http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-02-07/jockey-ap-mccoy-to-retire-at-the-end-of-the-season/

[Psybbo]

Straight from the horse's mouth!

[Svejk]

I don't believe it.

[Ken4155]

Whatever anyone's opinion of the man, and no matter your age, the chances are that you will never see his like again. 20 times Champion Jockey says everything you need to know about his determination and dedication. Like Talbot says, the rest now have a chance.

[Psybbo]

Svejk, he said it himself from the back of Mr. Mole, C4 won't be able to believe their luck getting that scoop!

[Svejk]

He's taking the izz out of Richard Johnson.

[Psybbo]

Oh dear, the ups and downs, he's just been unseated at the start of the race!

[-Talbot-]

Punters friend?

No!

Year Winners Strike Rate Loss
2009/10 195 22% £138.67
2008/09 186 22% £78.29
2007/08 140 22% £129.95
2006/07 184 24% £122.15
2005/06 178 21% £137.57
Totals 883 22% £606.63


Just shows how hard it is to make a profit from the horses.

LOL...........AP has just hit the deck ...again!

[-Talbot-]

Richard Wilson?

[Ken4155]

The first 2 pieces of advice i was given when i first began gambling were; 'Never gamble more than you can afford to lose' and, 'if you can find a trainer or jockey who have a 20%+ strike rate - latch on'. What your figures show, Talbot, is that AP regularly had a 20% + strike rate throughout his 20 years at the top. What they do not show, is how many of those winners were long odds-on (which would obviously affect the profit margin) and just how many times did he ride doubles and trebles (not to mention the odd 4-timer). Not even his most ardent supporter would have backed every nag he sat on and many, like me, would have done him in doubles and (especially in small fields) trebles. And on numerous occasions, they would have been rewarded. He was very definitely my pal:-)

[-Talbot-]

Bookies love multiples.


Appreciation of value and patience is essential...

[Psybbo]

I've never backed him because I thought he was too hard on the horses.