Tommo: Too Busy To Die best racing journalists

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Packed with insights that will help any young jockey or deepen the understanding of any spectator

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“The incredible story of the man who went from trying to win the Grand National to playing a key role in co-ordinating the activities of the French Resistance”

his descent into prolonged and deep alcoholism

Tommo: Too Busy To Die best racing journalistsPaperback edition. Derek Thompson has been synonymous with horseracing on television for over three decades. Hugely popular, infectiously enthusiastic and boasting almost as many catchphrases as Sir Bruce Forsyth, Derek is the racing fans' favourite. Desert Orchid, Red Rum and Vautourcould all claim to have been the people's horse, but when it comes to racing on TV there is only one people's broadcaster and in Tommo, Derek's autobiography, his