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References
- ↑ "The Unreal McCoy". BBC News. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ↑ "McCoy mount Don't Push It retires". BBC News.
- Armytage, Marcus (10 April 2010). "Grand National 2010: Don't Push It is lucky 15 for Tony McCoy at Aintree". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
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