Horse Racing Commentator: John McCririck
Admin Probably one of the most iconic horse racing pundits. Very much a Marmite character—you either loved him or (not hated him) but found him slightly irritating. An ex-bookmaker who made…
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Jim McGrath (Australian)
Originating from Australia, Jim Aloysius McGrath was born on June 13, 1952, in Charlton, Victoria. In his late teens, McGrath found few opportunities to commentate in his native homeland, so…
Lord John Oaksey
Horse racing is said to be the sport of kings. And, in truth, Lord John Oaksey was the closest we got to nobility, being the 4th Baron Trevethin and 2nd…
Julian Wilson
I’m sure horse racing fans of a certain age will remember Julian Wilson. He was always well-dressed, brushed-back hair, and spoke with a posh accent. He was a flamboyant, articulate…
Raymond Glendenning
Being a child of the 1970s, I can’t say I had ever heard of BBC sports commentator Raymond Carl Glendenning. Born in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, on the 25th of September…