• Legendary horse racing trainer Peter Easterby died aged 95 on Monday morning
  • He won five Champion Hurdles and two Cheltenham Gold Cups in his career
  • The trainer also scored twice at Royal Ascot with Goldhill in the 1960s 

By ZAC CAMPBELL

Legendary horse racing trainer Peter Easterby has died aged 95, it was announced on Monday morning. 

Easterby won five Champion Hurdles and two Cheltenham Gold Cups throughout a career spanning nearly 50 years. 

He scored twice at Royal Ascot with Goldhill in the 1960s before achieving his first Champion Hurdle with Saucy Kit in 1967.

Tributes from the world of racing poured in after news of his death was made public by his son Tim, who released a statement that said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my father Peter Easterby.

‘He passed away peacefully in his own home with his family by his side. A true gentleman, legendary racehorse trainer, passionate farmer, lover of country sports and an incredibly proud father and grandfather.’

A tribute from Yorkshire-based Go Racing read: ‘The patriarch of a racing dynasty set standards and broke many records and leaves an amazing legacy to be continued by the generations to follow.

Legendary horse racing trainer Peter Easterby has passed away at the age of 95

Legendary horse racing trainer Peter Easterby has passed away at the age of 95

Easterby's death was announced by his son Tim (left), who is pictured with Peter's brother Mick (right)

Easterby’s death was announced by his son Tim (left), who is pictured with Peter’s brother Mick (right)

‘An incredibly popular man held in high regard by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family.’

Peter trained Sea Pigeon and Night Nurse – who went on to become two of racing’s most recognisable names in the late 1970s and early 1980s. 

The pair are buried in the grounds at Habton Grange, the yard near Malton in North Yorkshire which Tim now owns the licence of. 

Heaving begun his training in 1950, 11 years before his younger brother Mick, he took three years to win a race.

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