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‘I’m nervous and sad’ – Legendary racing commentator Derek Thompson to retire after 60 years behind the mic

DEREK THOMPSON is officially hanging up his mic after 60 years – and if there is any justice in the world it will be a ‘photo ...

Derek Thompson sentenced to 59 years for crash that killed 5 women

Derek Thompson has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for the 2023 crash that left five young women dead in Minneapolis.
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'A very emotional evening' - racing greats help send Derek Thompson into retirement after 60 years behind the mic

Derek Thompson was choking back the emotion as he delivered his final commentaries at Wolverhampton on Tuesday night following a 60-year career behind the mic. The man who called his first race in the ...
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'It's a man actually, Derek' - racing's viral sensation Derek Thompson's top five most iconic moments

Well, Derek 'Tommo' Thompson has and, as he hangs up his binoculars after 60 years of being a racing commentator, we ...
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King Charles' former racing rival Derek 'Tommo' Thompson retires

Legendary Racing Broadcaster and King Charles' former rival Derek 'Tommo' Thompson to retire. The beloved figure in horse ...
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Derek Thompson bringing the curtain down on his commentary career

Derek Thompson felt 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.
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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 ...