Racing pays tribute to 'peerless broadcaster' Alastair Down following his death aged 68

The British Horseracing Authority posted on X: "A genius with a pen and a peerless broadcaster, Alastair will be remembered as one of the greatest writers in racing history."

RIP: Racing journalist Alastair Down has died at the age of 68. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

Much-revered racing journalist Alastair Down has been described as "a genius with a pen and a peerless broadcaster" by the British Horseracing Authority following his death at the age of 68.

Down was voted racing writer of the year five times for his work with The Sporting Life and the Racing Post and was a mainstay of the Channel 4 Racing team.