PUNTERS said it was ‘wonderful to hear’ John Hunt back – as the beloved racing commentator returned to work for the first time since his awful family tragedy.
The 5Live announcer was back in the hotseat at Brighton on Monday for At The Races.
Racing commentator John Hunt returned to work for the first time since his awful family tragedy
Hunt’s wife Carol, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were killed in a crossbow attack at their family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9.
A GoFundMe page set up by Sun Racing’s Matt Chapman has raised more than £100,000 for Hunty and daughter Amy.
The beloved commentator posted an emotional statement after the devastating discovery, saying ‘every message feels like a hug’.
And Sky Sports listeners were delighted to hear him back doing what he does best for the Flat meeting.
One said: “One of the best moments in racing of recent months is hearing @HuntyCaller back with the microphone at @BrightonRace today.
“John, we were with you over the last few weeks, we are with you today & we will be with you in the future.”
Another wrote: “It’s wonderful hearing the dulcet tones of @HuntyCaller on @SkySportsRacing. We are all behind you, John.”
One message read: “How wonderful to hear @HuntyCaller back where he belongs.”
Another viewer posted: “Just to say how lovely to hear @HuntyCaller back on the mic.”
While a fellow racing follower wrote: “Great to hear @HuntyCaller back on commentary at @BrightonRace . What a man. Wishing him the best of everything.”
More to follow.
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