McCririck to sue Channel 4 for £3m

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.

The broadcaster, however, said it was intent on “vigorously defending” claims of ageism by the 72-year-old.

The presenter was dropped when the station unveiled its new presenting team headed by Clare Balding on New Year’s Day.