At his 15th attempt, the 14-time champion jump jockey, the man whose career tally stands at more than 1,000 more than his nearest pursuer – and counting – came home first in the world's most famous race, the Grand National.
In April the 36-year-old finally won the Grand National at his 15th attempt, adding this piece of silverware to an incredible collection that includes a record 15 champion jumps jockey titles and more than 3,000 winners.
Zhang was also reduced to tears after securing her first victory in a grand slam main singles draw at her 15th attempt, shrieking as she secured victory after 78 minutes.
He missed on the 15th attempt, falling short of the Knicks' record of 19 straight baskets, set by Johnny Newman in 1988.
Their 15th attempt to provide a successor to this victory takes place on 20 August and will rely on Eriksson's new-look defence to fare better than the two previous visits, during which eight goals were conceded.
"The story was always going to be Tony, especially now Frankie Dettori, a similar champion, has won his first Derby, two years ago at the 15th attempt.
