John McCririck fears he has become a “pariah” who will struggle to find work again after losing his age discrimination case against Channel 4 on Wednesday.

Flamboyant racing pundit John McCririck was sacked by Channel 4 because his “pantomime persona” is “unpalatable” to a wide audience, an employment tribunal ruled.

Racing pundit John McCririck has lost his age discrimination employment tribunal case against Channel 4.

John McCririck’s appearances as a pantomime villain in reality TV shows did nothing to reduce his gravitas as a serious racing pundit and journalist, he has told an employment tribunal.

John McCririck’s employment tribunal is set to begin on September 30 as the former presenter continues his legal battle with Channel 4.

John McCririck has been given the go-ahead to take Channel 4 to employment tribunal over his dismissal last year.

John McCririck has been given the go-ahead to take Channel 4 to employment tribunal over his dismissal last year.

John McCririck may have been seen as the face of Channel 4’s racing coverage — but that did not mean his bosses were always happy with the situation, an executive with the TV company said yesterday.

Horse racing pundit John McCririck has launched a £3m (€3.5m) claim against Channel 4.

The thoughts of many at Cheltenham today will be with leading amateur jockey JT McNamara, who remains in hospital in a coma after suffering a serious neck injury when his horse fell.

John McCririck’s condition is “improving” after he was detained in Cheltenham General Hospital for a second night.

Racing pundit John McCririck hopes to return to racing at Cheltenham later today after being detained in Cheltenham General Hospital overnight, his agent said.

Helen Flanagan has signed up for 'Celebrity Wedding Planner'.

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

Former Channel 4 Racing pundit John McCririck yesterday revealed he has started legal proceedings against the broadcaster as he seeks damages totalling £3m following his axing from its racing coverage.

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.

British Horseracing Authority head of handicapping Phil Smith is keen to see Investec Derby hero Camelot tested against older horses so his full potential can be realised.

Racing tipster John McCririck was backing a local winner as he made a flying visit to the North ahead of the Grand National.

JOCKEYS in Britain will face stiffer penalties for use of the whip in new rules being introduced in two weeks’ time following a 10-month review by the British Horseracing Authority.

Racing pundit John McCririck believes the sport has missed an ideal opportunity to boost its image in the UK by failing to ban hitting horses with the whip.

YOU would have to be pleased for two people in particular at Cheltenham this week: Ruby Walsh and Davy Russell.

A YEAR ago, as the Irish hordes headed to Cheltenham, Philip Fenton’s Dunguib was the banker of all bankers in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

NICKY HENDERSON must wake up most mornings and thank his lucky stars he had the foresight to appoint Barry Geraghty as his number one rider.

John McCririck believes Long Run's victory in the William Hill King George VI Chase and the demise of Kauto Star has signalled the dawn of a new generation.

Irish contestant Brian Dowling is the bookies' favourite to take the 'Ultimate Big Brother' crown tonight as Channel 4 waves goodbye to the long-running reality show.

Rapper Coolio sensationally walked out of the 'Big Brother' house today after having a huge bust-up with fellow contestant Nadia.

The 'Big Brother' big mouths go to battle today as rapper Coolio and racing pundit John McCririck face eviction.

'Big Brother' winner Josie Gibson quit the show this afternoon after moaning that she has had enough.

'Big Brother' divorcees Chantelle and Preston were reunited tonight as they joined the all-star line-up for the final series.

The winner of the final series of 'Big Brother' will be unveiled tonight – and then go straight back into the house with some of the best-known faces from the show’s history.

The 'Big Brother' housemates will tonight be told one of them will be given a free ticket to the final – and they will have to choose that lucky person themselves.

JOHN McCRIRICK has plumped for Rewilding at Epsom today – but not with tremendous confidence in what he describes as an “enigmatic” Investec Derby.

GOOD old Barney Curley didn’t half liven up the scene with those well-publicised gambles in England on Monday.

A trial of decimal odds at Ascot yesterday was considered to have been a failure by the bookmakers taking part.

Henrietta Knight described Tony McCoy’s victory in the John Smith’s Grand National as the “best result”.

IN THIS game, we move forward so quickly, we hardly take time to properly examine what’s gone before.

Tommy Lyons on the lessons of Cheltenham

“MONEY, horse racing and women, three things the boys just can’t figure out.”

JOHN McCRIRICK refused yesterday to temper his criticism of Brian O’Connell’s handling of odds-on favourite, Dunguib, in Tuesday’s Supreme Novice’s Hurdle.

DAVY RUSSELL took a step back from his RSA Chase celebrations yesterday to launch a passionate defence of fellow Irish jockey Brian O’Connell and a scathing attack on Channel 4’s loudmouth pundit John McCririck.

The British Horseracing Authority will not look into the controversial case of Steven Gagan being banned for seven days at Ascot yesterday.

Kauto Star’s brilliant display in winning the King George VI Chase for a record fourth successive time has earned him the right to be compared to the mighty Arkle.

Legendary jockey Lester Piggott last night led the tributes to the training genius of Vincent O’Brien, who died on Monday morning at the age of 92.

HARDY ANNUALS were in plentiful supply at Cheltenham yesterday as the racing and betting extravaganza got under way for 2008. Not in the flower beds, mind, but among the throng of national hunt fans who gathered for their annual splurge.