Sir Peter O'Sullevan CBE ( 3 March 1918 -- 29 July 2015 ) was a British horse racing commentator for the BBC , and a correspondent for the Press Association , `` Daily Express '' and `` Today '' .
Sir Peter John O'Sullevan ( 3 March 1918 -- 29 July 2015 ) was an Irish retired horse racing commentator . He worked for the BBC , the Press Association , `` Daily Express '' and `` Today '' .