Recalling the racing personalities who are no longer with us

The public's reaction to the death of John McCririck in July, aged 79, highlighted how the power of television had made him the face of British racing to millions of people.

As Channel 4's betting reporter for nearly three decades he became, along with Frankie Dettori, one of only two figures in the sport who was known to the general public.

McCririck's television persona, with his garish outfits, on-screen rants and male chauvinism, was deliberately provocative and made him seem part-buffoon.