This year marks the 157th running of the Queen’s Plate, one of Toronto’s oldest sporting traditions, and Canada’s most famous horse races. To kick off the festivities, racing fans are invited to attend an exclusive screening of Being AP, a documentary that profiles the 2015 final season of jockey Sir Anthony Peter (AP) McCoy.
McCoy is a Northern Irish former jockey, based in Ireland and the UK. The 54-year-old rode a record 4,358 winners, starting with his first win at 17 years old. He claimed the Champion Jockey title 20 consecutive times – an unparalleled accomplishment. McCoy was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire and is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He was knighted in January of this year.
The film, Being AP, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival to unanimous praise, offers a raw and unflinching look at the daily life of a man who has reigned over the sport every year he’s been in the saddle and McCoy’s agonizing decision to retire after two decades at the top of the game.