Eddie Fremantle
Admin On of my favourite horse racing people. In fact, I’ve travelled on the same train a him a couple of times from Norwich to Great Yarmouth. On another occasion I…
commentators
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…
Horse Racing Commentator: John McCririck
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…
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…
Jim McGrath (UK)
Not to be mistaken with Jim McGrath, the Australian-born commentator who was also a valuable part of UK horse racing history. I always remember Jim McGrath partnered with John Francome…