Legendary jockey AP McCoy is hoping to end his career on a high with with victory in the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival . Having recently announced his retirement plans for the end of the season , something which McCoy admitted to the BBC he questions 'every morning ' , the 40-year-old will ride Carlingford Lough for the final time on Friday , looking to add to two previous Gold Cup victories already . McCoy has previously ridden Carlingford Lough to victory at The Hennessy Gold Cup ( 2015 ) , Growsie Champion Novice Chase ( 2014 ) , Fort Leney Novice Chase and Galway Plate ( both 2013 ) . AP McCoy rides Jezki during the Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy on Tuesday . McCoy lifts the Gold Cup trophy back in 2012 after riding Synchronised to victory . While McCoy might be a reluctant retiree , his decision is probably for the best , given the amount of injuries he has sustained over the past 23 years . The marathon-man has broken his middle and lower vertebrae , both shoulder blades , both collarbones , ribs , ankle , cheekbones , wrist , and leg , to mention numerous chipped teeth and repeated broken fingers . The latest odds place Carlingford Lough at 10/1 to win on Friday . McCoy rides Carlingford Lough on the return after winning The Hennessy Gold Cup earlier this year .
Retiring legendary jockey AP McCoy is hoping to go out on a high . The Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Friday will be his final race . McCoy will be looking to add to two Gold Cup wins already . He has admitted that the decision to retire was a difficult one to make . McCoy will ride Carlingford Lough for the race on Friday . READ : Fort Leney Novice Chase racing tips day two .