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app.standard.co.ukAP McCoy, the legendary jockey, has been largely out of competitive racing since his retirement in 2015. Recent coverage tends to focus on reflections on his career, tributes from the sport, and occasional media appearances rather than active racing news.
Latest known points from public coverage:
- Retirement: He ended his riding career at Sandown in April 2015 after a record-breaking spell as champion jockey for 20 consecutive years. This milestone is frequently cited as the culmination of his competitive era.[8]
- Post-retirement activity: Since stepping away from full-time riding, McCoy has remained a prominent figure in racing media, charity work, and occasional features or documentaries about his career and legacy.[1][7]
- Public interest: There is ongoing interest in his perspective on the sport, with comments and interviews around his retirement and potential return discussions often making headlines, though he has consistently indicated retirement was the right decision.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest item from current outlets and summarize it with citations. Also, tell me if you want a quick timeline of his career highlights or a short list of notable post-retirement appearances.