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Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Horse racing legend and ‘true gentleman' Peter Easterby dies aged 95
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY horse racing trainer Peter Easterby has sadly died aged 95. He won five Champion Hurdles and two Cheltenham Gold Cups during his glittering career. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Peter Easterby has passed away Credit: PA His son Tim confirmed the devastating news in a touching statement. It read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my father Peter Easterby. "He passed away peacefully in his own home with his family by his side. "A true gentleman, legendary racehorse trainer, passionate farmer, lover of country sports and an incredibly proud father and grandfather." Tributes have flooded in, racing pundit Jim McGrath wrote: "A one off, brilliant trainer, great company, down to earth, yet fun and straightforward to deal with. "Loved life and people. Condolences to all the family and his many friends. RIP." Fans added: "Heartfelt condolences to you and your family Tim. One of the greatest racehorse trainers in history. A legacy that will never be forgotten." Another said: "What a man and what a dynasty he founded. So sorry to hear of the passing of Peter Easterby - a very fine Yorkshireman indeed." The three-time Champion Trainer started with seven horses at his Habton Grange stable in the 1950s. He went on to become one of the most decorated in the sport and he is the only to have ever recorded over 1,000 winners in Britain in both flat and National Hunt racing. Back-to-back Champion Hurdle winners Night Nurse and Sea Pigeon were trained by Easterby in the 70s and 80s. Saucy Kit, Alverton and Little Owl were other horses that rode to glory for him. His son Tim succeeded him as a trainer when he retired in 1996. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Horse racing legend and ‘true gentleman' Peter Easterby dies aged 95
LEGENDARY horse racing trainer Peter Easterby has sadly died aged 95. He won five Champion Hurdles and two Cheltenham Gold Cups during his glittering career. 1 Peter Easterby has passed away Credit: PA His son Tim confirmed the devastating news in a touching statement. It read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my father Peter Easterby. "He passed away peacefully in his own home with his family by his side. "A true gentleman, legendary racehorse trainer, passionate farmer, lover of country sports and an incredibly proud father and grandfather." Tributes have flooded in, racing pundit Jim McGrath wrote: "A one off, brilliant trainer, great company, down to earth, yet fun and straightforward to deal with. "Loved life and people. Condolences to all the family and his many friends. RIP." Fans added: "Heartfelt condolences to you and your family Tim. One of the greatest racehorse trainers in history. A legacy that will never be forgotten." Another said: "What a man and what a dynasty he founded. So sorry to hear of the passing of Peter Easterby - a very fine Yorkshireman indeed." Most read in Horse Racing The icon started with seven horses at his Habton Grange stable in the 1950s. He went on to become one of the most decorated in the sport and he is the only to have over 1,000 winners in Britain in both flat and National Hunt racing. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
