Overview

• Easterby died peacefully at his home in North Yorkshire on June 9 with his family by his side.
• He became the first trainer to saddle 1,000 winners in both jumps and Flat racing over a 46-year career.
• His achievements included five Champion Hurdle victories and two Cheltenham Gold Cups among more than 2,500 winners.
• He trained icons Sea Pigeon and Night Nurse, both dual Champion Hurdle winners now buried at Habton Grange.
• Since his 1996 retirement, his son Tim and grandson William have continued the training licence at Habton Grange.