New jockeys' facility to be named after Sir Peter O'Sullevan

Sir Peter O'Sullevan: won the first two runnings of the Sprint Cup with Be Friendly

Sir Peter O'Sullevan: late commentator was committed to racing causesCredit: Gerry Cranham

The new Injured Jockeys Fund's rehabilitation and fitness centre in Newmarket is to be named after broadcasting legend Sir Peter O'Sullevan, who died in July 2015.

Peter O'Sullevan House will have development work begin this year, with a view to doors opening in 2018.

It will be situated at the British Racing School and will become the new head office for the IJF, working in tandem with rehabilitation centres Oaksey House in Lambourn and Jack Berry House in Malton.

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Alexander Wiltshire

Published on 6 September 2016inNews

Last updated 10:01, 6 September 2016

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