Friday 13 December 2013 13:16, UK
Tony McCoy believes Andy Murray is a worthy favourite for the Sports Personality of the Year title.
Murray is the 1/16 favourite for the title with Coral, but has been the subject of a minor drift having previously been a 1/20 shot. McCoy has been clipped a couple of points into 14/1 for the honour, with bookmakers dreading a surprise victory from the star of the National Hunt scene. "Andy Murray was the punters' favourite when he became Wimbledon champion earlier this year, but very few of them have been tempted to play up their winnings on the Scot winning a first Sports Personality of the Year award, and maybe his decision not to be there in person will cost him crucial votes," said Coral's David Stevens. "With over 4,000 winners to his name, AP McCoy has also cost the bookies millions over the years, and he'll cost us even more if he is crowned Sports Personality for a second time on Sunday night."