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AP McCoy backs landmark Pony Club raceday for young jockeys at Newbury
Sir AP McCoy and other racing stars attended the landmark Pony Club raceday at Newbury Racecourse to cheer on over 100 young jockeys. The champion praised the event as a fantastic initiative to encourage young people into the sport.
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There is no better way to inspire a child than for them to see their heroes encouraging them. At a landmark day of Pony Club racing held at Newbury, around 100 budding jockeys competed while some of the very biggest names in the sport cheered them home.
Sir AP McCoy, the 20-time champion jump jockey, was among those in attendance at the Pony Club meeting, which was staged at Newbury Racecourse for the first time.
McCoy highly praised the event, describing it as a fantastic initiative and a brilliant way to encourage young people to get involved in the sport.
Equestrian · Horse & Hound · Published 15:10 · 12 Sept 2026
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