Tony McCoy rode Stradbrook to victory at Wincanton for win number 2,998
Tony McCoy's quest to ride 3,000 winners over jumps has been put on hold after Chepstow's Friday meeting was abandoned because of a sodden track.
McCoy edged to 2,998 winners with victory onboard Jonjo O'Neill's Stradbrook at Wincanton on Thursday and was poised for three rides at Chepstow.
Weather permitting, he could sew up the record at either Sandown or Doncaster on Saturday.
The Irishman, 34, has been champion jockey for 13 straight seasons.
The win on Stradbrook - McCoy's only scheduled ride of the day - came after a tense finish as the 3-1 favourite edged out Oiseau De Nuit and Tender Falcon.
"I don't think he really got up the hill at Cheltenham last time and he really battled," he said.
"He was in front and then was headed and I'd swear he only got his head back in front on the line."

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McCoy previously admitted he was frustrated not to be able to close in on the mark on Wednesday at Leicester.
"It would have been nice to have done it (on Wednesday) because JP McManus is my boss and has been very loyal to me. He has been a great man to work for," said McCoy.
"I would really like to do it in his colours, if at all possible."
After securing a double at Kempton on Monday, the champion jockey was unsuccessful with two rides at Taunton on Tuesday where Jokers Legacy finished second, while Larks Lad was pulled up.