article_snippet.sent: A sell-out crowd of 18,300 flocked to see McCoy’s career as a professional jump jockey in Britain end after 21 years.
article_snippet.sent: The racing legend was swamped by photographers and punters following McCoy last professional race .
article_snippet.sent: The 40-year-old was hounded by photographers as McCoy walked out for McCoy last-ever race on Saturday .
article_snippet.sent: The Irish jockey (left) was unable to leave on a winning note as McCoy raced on the aptly named Box Office .
article_snippet.sent: McCoy, 40, who announced he intention to retire in February, had turned down the opportunity to take more rides on he final day as well as not riding the week before.
article_snippet.sent: McCoy McCoy insists McCoy will never return to professional racing after McCoy Sandown farewell .
article_snippet.sent: McCoy has previously said 'shoot me if I ride professionally again'