Emotional minute's silence at Doncaster Racecourse
Tributes have been paid to BBC Racing commentator John Hunt after his wife and two of his daughters were killed in an horrific crossbow attack.
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00:00Ladies and gentlemen, on Tuesday evening at a loving family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire,
00:07an unimaginable tragedy occurred. We now know it was at the home of John Hunt,
00:14known to millions as the voice of BBC Radio Horse Racing, Sky Sports Racing presenter,
00:21and one of our very best and most respected racecourse commentators.
00:26Those of us who've had the pleasure to work alongside John over the years
00:30also know him as the friendliest, jolly, upbeat friend and colleague. With no ego,
00:37he is a true gent. But also, he is a devoted family man. And John's loss is quite simply
00:48is quite simply beyond words. Now, at this darkest time for John and his family,
00:56we ask you to join us in a minute's silence as we show our respects, but also as we send them
01:03our love and support.
01:33Thank you.
02:03Thank you.
02:15Thank you.