Racing commentator John Hunt returns to airwaves two months after family were murdered
John Hunt in the commentary box at Kempton Park Racecourse on April 01, 2024. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
John Hunt returned to racing commentary duty this week, two months after his wife Carol and daughters Hannah and Louise were murdered in a crossbow attack at their home in Hertfordshire.
Hunt, who has a third daughter named Amy, called all seven races on the card at Brighton for Sky Sports on Monday.
“It’s been 60 days since my girls, Carol, Hannah and Louise, were killed and, whilst Amy and I still feel so wounded and vulnerable, returning to work at Brighton felt achievable and realistic," he said.
“Carol and I had our last weekend away together in Brighton at the end of May and, looking out from the press box, out to sea, my knees buckled recalling us on the wild rapids ride on the pier just over three months ago. Soaked to the skin and laughing like teenagers.
“But I know the girls are with me, at all times and would have been gently encouraging me to take a breath or two, and stride on.”
Murder suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, who was captured in Enfield following a manhunt, remains in hospital due to self-inflicted wounds.
“The warmth from everyone at the track was so striking with hugs and kindness washing over me all day," Hunt added.
"Amy and I are determined to take small steps forward whenever we feel able. To that end, today was a good day and I’m grateful for it.”
Good performance! Backed from 25/1 into 6s, Mirabeau dots up to get off the mark at @BrightonRace for @Finleymarsh123 and @Domffd... pic.twitter.com/1FBQQhdxU4
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 9, 2024
