Tommo: Too Busy To Die best as together they reached the

as together they reached the pinnacle of success in National Hunt racing and trained Best Mate to win three Cheltenham Gold Cups

"Blown delivers all its title promises and more

Derek has countless stories to tell

the shocking injuries they suffered and why such a dangerous job was the only one they ever wanted

his descent into prolonged and deep alcoholism

Tommo: Too Busy To Die best as together they reached thePaperback 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