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URGENT: Racing: Legend McCoy's box office appeal not enough in final ride

Riding legend Tony (AP) McCoy bowed out for the final time on Saturday finishing third on Box Office at Sandown Park

Riding legend Tony (AP) McCoy bowed out for the final time on Saturday finishing third on Box Office at Sandown Park.

The 40-year-old -- whose own box office appeal drew a capacity 18,300 crowd to the racecourse -- was cheered to the rafters from the moment earlier in the day when he walked through a guard of honour of his colleagues to accept the Jockeys Championship trophy for a 20th and final time.

"It's just amazing that all these people should come here to see me. I feel really privileged," said a tearful McCoy.