Robin Gray
1933 - 2016
1933 - 2016
London-based Robin Stafford Gray was born on July 11, 1933, and rode as an amateur in the 1960s and 70s, and combined racing journalism with commentating at licensed racecourses. He became a well-known figure at point-to-points in his later years, acting as press officer for the Sandhurst area and regularly commentating at meetings.
London-based Robin Stafford Gray was born on July 11, 1933, and rode as an amateur in the 1960s and 70s, and combined racing journalism with commentating at licensed racecourses. He became a well-known figure at point-to-points in his later years, acting as press officer for the Sandhurst area and regularly commentating at meetings.
Always immaculately dressed, and with a voice that perfectly complemented a microphone, Robin was a gentleman whose love of racing and the people that competed was infectious. He took a genuine interest in, and encouraged, the careers of young riders and trainers.
Always immaculately dressed, and with a voice that perfectly complemented a microphone, Robin was a gentleman whose love of racing and the people that competed was infectious. He took a genuine interest in, and encouraged, the careers of young riders and trainers.
Robin died aged 83 on 1 August, 2016 leaving a widow, Gillian, a daughter, Laura, and son, William.
Robin died aged 83 on 1 August, 2016 leaving a widow, Gillian, a daughter, Laura, and son, William.
His funeral took place at West Berkshire Crematorium on Tuesday (August 16) at 10.30 am.
His funeral took place at West Berkshire Crematorium on Tuesday (August 16) at 10.30 am.
Career: Racetech, completed 40 years unbroken service in December 2000 as a racecourse commentator, having worked on every racecourse in Great Britain as well as in the USA and South Africa. Writer for national and local newspapers. TWI, Leo Productions, etc. Prizes for tipping: Winner of Sporting Life jumps Naps Trophy 1974-75, runner-up in 1978. Racing & riding career: A modest one, including a few winners. Was an amateur rider on the Flat and over jumps in the 1960s and 1970s. Other details: Presenter and commentator for regular Satellite TV transmissions from France to the Middle East, commentating and voiceover for broadcasting, film and video companies. Recreations: Robin Gray Commentaries Partnership, skiing, music, Jack Russells & Russia.
Career: Racetech, completed 40 years unbroken service in December 2000 as a racecourse commentator, having worked on every racecourse in Great Britain as well as in the USA and South Africa. Writer for national and local newspapers. TWI, Leo Productions, etc. Prizes for tipping: Winner of Sporting Life jumps Naps Trophy 1974-75, runner-up in 1978. Racing & riding career: A modest one, including a few winners. Was an amateur rider on the Flat and over jumps in the 1960s and 1970s. Other details: Presenter and commentator for regular Satellite TV transmissions from France to the Middle East, commentating and voiceover for broadcasting, film and video companies. Recreations: Robin Gray Commentaries Partnership, skiing, music, Jack Russells & Russia.