Derek Thompson is a retired British horse racing presenter and commentator.
Thompson in May 2006
A point-to-point is a form of horse racing over fences for hunting horses and amateur riders. In Ireland, where the sport is open to licensed professional trainers, many of the horses will appear in t
Derek Thompson (sports commentator)
…and became a lifelong friend. Thompson attended Guisborough Grammar School and was a promising showjumper. Thompson gave his first commentary – on a point-to-point meeting – at the age of 15. After leaving school in 1968, he worked unpaid for Denys Smith, nominally as assistant trainer. After six months, he moved…
A point to point race
Two horses racing to the finish
Horses jumping a point-to-point fence