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Derek Thompson (born 31 July 1950) is a British presenter and commentator of horse racing on BBC Radio 5 Live and At the Races in Britain. Biography. He was born to Stanley Moorhouse Thompson and Lillian Thompson in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England. He had an older brother, Howard.
Dec 3, 2020 · On a quiet afternoon's racing at Hereford 13 years ago Derek Thompson, who was presenting in the At The Races studio, handed over to his ice-cool companion Robert Cooper, who was ready to interview the clerk of the course for a going report.
Sep 21, 2013 · Derek Thompson: Why the racing world loves Tommo. A cancer battle has failed to dent racing broadcaster Derek Thompson’s zest for life and work. By STUART BATHGATE.
7 April 2016, USA ~ Known as Tommo in the world of horse race broadcasters, his wit, glib spirit, and love of racing has taken him on a wild ride around the world. Derek, as that is his given name, loves all sports. The broadcasting career came after years of riding and training horses.
Horse racing TV presenter, commentator, radio DJ, after-dinner speaker and charity auctioneer. “Are you well? - I though you were!”
Aug 8, 2020 · Derek Thompson (second right) was synonymous with racing coverage on, first, ITV with the likes of the late John McCririck (far right) and then Channel Four Racing. The Covid-19 lockdown,...
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Mar 12, 2013 · Derek Thompson, a voice in horse racing for more than 40 years, shares his stories of picking winners, Shergar kidnap, Sheikhs and cancer. He talks about his love for the sport, his friends and colleagues, and his book project.
