article_snippet: But the joy of victory they have both become accustomed to turned to sadness as the legendary jockey crossed the finish line in ninth place.
article_snippet: crossed the finish like in ninth place .
article_snippet: But the 40-year-old who is widely regarded as the greatest jockey of all time will still end of the season as champion for the 20th consecutive time.
article_snippet: It was an unbelievable performance from a novice chaser.
article_snippet: Just as in the previous three days, the Northern Irishman who has stood head and shoulders above the competition for 20 years was saluted before and after every race.
article_snippet: But on McCoy this chilly and damp afternoon, the man who has ridden over 4,300 winners finished 'unplaced' on McCoy Gold Cup hope Carlingford Lough.
article_snippet: Humble: The Gold Cup winner sais: '
article_snippet: Despite not winning his final Gold Cup race, the man who has ridden over 4,300 winners over his career was given a sending-off fit for a champion .