Derek Thompson bringing the curtain down on commentary career

Reflecting on his illustrious career behind the microphone, one of the 74-year-old's favourite memories was calling Frankel's racecourse debut at Newmarket

STAYING POWER: Derek Thompson is one of the most recognisable figures in the racing industry having spent time commentating on-course and for BBC radio, while also presenting for ITV, Channel 4, At The Races, and Sky Sports Racing during a nearly 60-year broadcasting career. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images

Derek Thompson feels the time was right to end his commentary career, as he prepares to pick up the microphone for the final time at Wolverhampton on Tuesday night.

Thompson is one of the most recognisable figures in the racing industry having spent time commentating on-course and for BBC radio, while also presenting for ITV, Channel 4, At The Races, and Sky Sports Racing during a nearly 60-year broadcasting career.