Lord Oaksey has died

So sad to hear this news. I used to love reading his racing reviews in H&H when he wrote under the pen name of Audax.
H&H---Please print some of his work in memory.
Such a lovely man and as someone said a true gentleman
 
God bless Lord Oaksey, a true gentleman in every sense and so very knowledgeable. RIP Sir. He will be very sadly missed.
 
Yes I bought some IJF Christmas Cards off him of few years ago, he was at Ayr Racecourse on a rather wet and miserable day, a real gentleman, I have his book, "Mince Pie for Starters", he certainly lived life to the full.
 
It was terrific that Carruthers won last year, just a shame that Lord Oaksey wasn't well enough to be at the races.

I too used to enjoy the Audax reports - and his time on the TV and riding of course. The end of an era.

Rest in Peace.
 
Blimey that had me in tears. He will be much missed, they don't make them like that any more.

Alastair Down has such a way with words, I always look forward to his pieces at Cheltenham, so well observed.

RIP Noble Lord, and if that name was bestowed on him the oaf that is McCririck then that's about the only worthwhile contribution to racing that he has made.

Quite the polar opposite of Oaksey.
 
Should I feel sad, for a life well lived , and lived to the full. Should I feel sad for a man so well respected and deserving of such respect . I shall miss him but I shall not be sad.
 
A true racing great. His voice just conjures up a crisp wintry afternoon of jumping. So brilliant he was able to enjoy Carruthers doing so well. Will be much missed.
 
Yes, sad but a good life I think, a bit of a release in the end. Met him and all the gang from "The Morning Line" when I had a day with them at Sandown Park ( yes, hello mum - I'm on telly!)

I have a wonderful book on the Grand National that has a photo of the then Hon. John Lawrence jumping Carrickbeg, on which he gained third place that year - lovely chap he was, autographed it for me :- "the biggest sadness of life is that we outlive so many good dogs and horses."
 
1stclassalan said:
Yes, sad but a good life I think, a bit of a release in the end. Met him and all the gang from "The Morning Line" when I had a day with them at Sandown Park ( yes, hello mum - I'm on telly!)

I have a wonderful book on the Grand National that has a photo of the then Hon. John Lawrence jumping Carrickbeg, on which he gained third place that year - lovely chap he was, autographed it for me :- "the biggest sadness of life is that we outlive so many good dogs and horses."
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That is just beautiful, thanks for sharing.
 
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