CELEBRITIES and racing fans alike have been expressing their sadness on Twitter following the news of John McCririck’s death.
The broadcasting legend, for many considered the face of horse racing, passed away in a London hospital on Friday morning at the age of 79.
The 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy was one of several riders to share their thoughts on the inimitable McCririck, while Frankie Dettori called him a “larger than life character”.
Simon Holt, Derek Thompson and Nick Luck, three integral members of Channel 4 Racing’s team over the years, also expressed their sadness on social media.
Other celebrities, such as Piers Morgan, tweeted about McCririck, as did a number of trainers and regular racing fans.
