The Racing Put up stated: “The big affection of racing followers and punters for Down was felt equally keenly within the press room, plus amongst a legion of householders, trainers, jockeys, breeders and grooms.”
Champion coach Paul Nicholls additionally paid tribute, saying: “How unhappy, high man, high journalist all the time loved my chats with him together with at Cheltenham final Friday. RIP Alastair.”
The Racecourse Affiliation added: “All on the RCA are saddened to listen to the information of Alastair Down’s dying.
“His phrases throughout an extended and profitable profession delivered one of the best of our sport to numerous readers, inspiring many new followers and writers.
“We have been delighted to see his identify honoured at Cheltenham Races final week.”
Down’s former colleague Derek Thompson stated: “Nobody may carry racing alive in print in such a tangible and electrifying manner.”
