Glorious tribute to be paid to the legendary Sir Peter

A RACE is to be named in honour of Sir Peter O'Sullevan during Glorious Goodwood.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Jan 2008, 15:15 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:13 BST

The event for the master commentator, journalist, racehorse owner and charity fund-raiser, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year, will take place on July 30.

Racecourse managing director Rod Fabricius said: "For many years, the things that best summed up Glorious Goodwood were the stunning setting, the competitive racing and the commentaries of Peter O'Sullevan.

"We are therefore thrilled that Sir Peter will have a race named in his honour at that meeting in 2008.

"He has a special place in the hearts of everyone here at Goodwood and we are looking forward to welcoming him back as a very special guest this summer."

Sir Peter, who called his first race for the BBC in 1947, has a long association with Goodwood.

For full feature see West Sussex Gazette January 30