Peter O'Sullevan dead: Voice of authority formed a magical bond with nation

Quiet falls over the Turf, a minute’s silence please for one of the great broadcast careers. The winners were called by velvet instruction, mellifluous commentary laden with expertise and feeling. Peter O’Sullevan takes with him to the other side a voice of exquisite sensitivity and authority, synonymous with the sport that he covered as the BBC racing correspondent for half a century.