Sacked McCririck to sue Channel 4 for £3m damages

Racing pundit John McCririck today said he is to sue Channel 4 for £3m (€3.7m) claiming the broadcaster axed him from its racing coverage because he was too old.

The presenter – known for his bling, sideburns and deerstalker – was dropped when the station unveiled its new presenting team headed by Clare Balding.