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‘I’m nervous and sad’ – Legendary racing commentator Derek Thompson to retire after 60 years behind the mic

DEREK THOMPSON is officially hanging up his mic after 60 years – and if there is any justice in the world it will be a ‘photo ...

Derek Thompson sentenced to 59 years for crash that killed 5 women

Derek Thompson has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for the 2023 crash that left five young women dead in Minneapolis.
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'It's a man actually, Derek' - racing's viral sensation Derek Thompson's top five most iconic moments

Well, Derek 'Tommo' Thompson has and, as he hangs up his binoculars after 60 years of being a racing commentator, we ...
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Autographs galore, star well-wishers and a surprise guest involved in that viral clip - how Derek Thompson signed off at Wolverhampton

His great enthusiasm really comes through in his commentary." Or Chris Bennett from Cannock, who says: "I'm sorry he's going, ...
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Derek Thompson to bring the curtain down on his commentary career

Derek Thompson believes the time is right to end his commentary career, as he prepares to pick up the microphone for the ...
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King Charles' former racing rival Derek 'Tommo' Thompson retires

Legendary Racing Broadcaster and King Charles' former rival Derek 'Tommo' Thompson to retire. The beloved figure in horse ...
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Derrick Thompson charged with 10 counts of criminal ... - MPR News

Derek John Thompson is now charged with 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Joining us right now is Lou Raguse. He's with KARE 11 TV. Thanks for taking the time, Lou.
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Derek Thompson bringing the curtain down on commentary career

Reflecting on his illustrious career behind the microphone, one of the 74-year-old's favourite memories was calling Frankel's ...