2012 Channel 4 Racing

John Oaksey’s bungee jump. Working with him at Uttoxeter. For an IJF donation he agreed to “skydive” as part of the show. He got harnessed, opened a hip flask, had a huge swig of whisky and whoosh! His final words to me….. “the last is all yours boy” .Just a wonderful man.

My goodness, when racing on terrestrial tv was informative and FUN - and not forced fun, just filled with characters who had natural wit and also loved the sport.

@Stephenh61 Great times, great viewing, they were the days! Would never miss the morning line, don’t even know when the opening show is on! 😴

They swapped that for Clare Balding and the rest of the team that got racing dropped by the BBC. Pure idiocy.

@mp_horseracing C4 racing and the morning line 🤗 never been bettered 👍

Great to see a quick flash there Of the late, great Ray Gilpin (and his raincoat).

What a blast. Great times! Some characters in there.

We knew it was good, but I wonder if we realised at the time just how bloody good Highflyer and their fantastic team really were. Lovely memories of a wonderful time to be involved with British horseracing.

The great days of racing coverage and analysis.