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Former Yorkshire trainer Peter Easterby dies at the age of 95. With a statement released on ‘X’ by son Tim Easterby, saying he ed away peacefully on Monday (9th June) morning.

Yorkshire Training Legend Peter Easterby Dies Aged 95 251j1q

Having started training in 1950, Peter Easterby was the leader in the Yorkshire training legacy that has also seen his brother Mick fire in a stack of winners over the years.

Peter started his training career first though – eleven years before Mick – and despite taking three years to win a race went onto train over 1000 winners over BOTH codes.

Famed for his dual-purpose training ability, Peter Easterby was responsible for a staggering five Champion Hurdle winners that included Sea Pigeon and Night Nurse. Plus, also cemented this name on the Cheltenham Gold Cup winners’ list twice.

It was in 1981 that Peter Easterby peaked at the Cheltenham Festival when Sea Pigeon landed the Champion Hurdle and Little Owl added the Gold Cup in the same year.

Since then, only Kim Bailey (1995), Henry De Bromhead (2021 & 2022) and Willie Mullins (2024) have won both races in the same campaign.

While on the flat Easterby was famed for winning the big northern handicaps – including two Lincolns and three Ayr Gold Cup. He also won the Chester Cup twice, with his best season on the level in 1979 when he finished ninth in the flat trainer’ championship.

Son Tim announced that Peter Easterby does on his X .

Saying – “he ed away peacefully in his own home with his family by his side. A true gentleman, legendary racehorse trainer, ionate farmer, lover of country sports and an incredibly proud father and grandfather.”

Champion Hurdle Winners 5p4m5x

  • 1981 – Sea Pigeon
  • 1980 – Sea Pigeon
  • 1977 – Night Nurse
  • 1976 – Night Nurse
  • 1967 – Saucy Kit

Cheltenham Gold Cup Winners s1f3v

  • 1979 – Alverton
  • 1981 – Little Owl

Peter Easterby Retired In 1996 – Handing Over To Son Tim 2t3j6m

Peter Easterby’s training career spanned 46 years – from 1950 to 1996 – when he handed over his license at his son Tim and assisted by Peter’s grandson William.

At this point he’d sent out 2,513 winners with his last runner a winning one – when Balhernoch won a Novice Hurdle at Sedgefield.

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Andy Newton Sports Editor

Andy is a horse racing journalist and betting expert who specializes in trends and stats. With his long association with TrainersQuotes and FromTheStables, Andy has also built up solid s with some of the best stables in the UK. Has written for GeeGeez and bookmakers Matchbook and BetBright in the past too, plus was the former sports betting editor of odds comparison site Easyodds and Juicestorm. Has also appeared on betting podcasts for MatchBook and has featured in the popular Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Guide in the past. Andy's also ghost written for former top jockey Richard Dunwoody and continues to have a monthly column in the Racing Ahead horse racing magazine. Now a regular on Sportscasting giving his views, trends and tips mainly on horse racing - if there's a stat to be explored and it's a sport, Andy is sure to find a betting angle to use. You can also hear Andy's weekly horse racing views and best bets on the popular Final Furlong podcast.

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