Racing mourns pioneer owner/breeder Sangster

RACING greats led by Vincent O’Brien, Lester Piggott, Steve Cauthen and Pat Eddery paid tribute yesterday following the death of leading owner-breeder Robert Sangster.

Sangster, 67, died on Wednesday at his London home after losing his lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lord Bell, speaking on behalf of the family, said: "He died at home in late afternoon, early evening time yesterday.