Jockey Tony McCoy won his first Grand National steeplechase in his 15th try, guiding the 10-1 joint favorite Don’t Push It down the straight for a five-length victory in the grueling four-and-a-half-mile, 30-fence race at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England.

The victory allowed McCoy to plug a gap in a career that includes finishing as Britain’s top
rider for 14 years.

The 14-time champion jump jockey and breaker of all records, shed tears as he won the £925,00 John Smith’s Grand National at his 15th attempt.

“I am being a big wuss but it is everything to win the John Smith’s Grand National. I have won lots of big races and I am supposed to be a good jockey but to not win the Grand National is bit of a negative on
the CV.

“I am delighted. When I started off riding for Billy Rock - he really believed in me.  I am delighted for my mum and dad - they have been great to me - and obviously my wife Chanelle and Eve (his young
daughter) - she will be proud of me now hopefully when she grows up.

“My mum and dad aren’t here but I am sure that they will be watching at home. It’s great for them . My trainer put me on the right horse - he swayed me very much and didn’t argue with me. I asked him to toss a
coin and I think he tossed it a few times until he got Don’t Push It.
Jonjo is an amazing trainer - he was very adamant  - and I didn’t argue
with him.

“I think that you get enough goes at something and you keep going - you are always punching - you  have always got a chance of winning. I am delighted for this man (JP McManus) because he the best supporter that
this game has had or ever will have.  I am very, very privileged - I
mean I rode a Grand National winner in these colours.”