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201598 minPG-13documentary

5.8/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Being AP

201598 minPG-13documentary

5.8/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

20 Champion Jockey titles mark AP McCoy's record-setting career as he faces the challenges of his final season in horse racing.

“The man behind the legend”

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20 Champion Jockey titles mark AP McCoy's record-setting career as he faces the challenges of his final season in horse racing.

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Anthony Wonke

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AP McCoy, a renowned British jockey, prepares for his final season in horse racing. Throughout his career, he has won the Champion Jockey title 20 times. The film details McCoy's physical injuries and mental struggles as he competes at the highest level. It captures his reflections on retirement and the legacy he leaves behind in a sport where he has achieved remarkable success. Directed by Anthony Wonke, the documentary runs for 98 minutes and was released in 2015.

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