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United Kingdom Brough Scott has transitioned from a champion jockey to a highly respected horse racing journalist, author, and broadcaster, offering his extensive expertise to various media platforms and brand collaborations.
Fronted most major races at home and overseas including the Derby, Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe.
Fronted most major races at home and overseas including the Derby, Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe, and served as an analyst for Thoroughbred Racing on NBC.
Served as racing correspondent and is listed as a contributor.
Co-founded the publication with Sheikh Mohammed and wrote for it.
Joined in 1971, appearing on 'The ITV Seven' and later 'Channel 4 Racing' for thirty years. Returned to ITV in 2017 when it resumed broadcasting horseracing.
John Brough Scott, born on December 12, 1942, in London, England, has established a multi-faceted career in the equestrian world. His early life included education at Radley College and Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he studied History. Scott pursued a career as a jockey, achieving considerable success by riding over 100 winners, including notable victories in the Imperial Cup and The Mandarin Handicap Chase. This firsthand experience on the racecourse provided him with unique insights into horse racing.
Following his distinguished riding career, Scott moved into broadcasting and journalism, becoming a prominent voice in horse racing. He joined ITV in 1971, where he was a regular fixture on “The ITV Seven” and later “Channel 4 Racing” for three decades. His broadcasting work extended to Channel 5, where he briefly presented football coverage, and to NBC, where he appeared as an analyst for Thoroughbred Racing events. As a journalist, he served as racing correspondent for “The Sunday Times” and was a co-founder of the “Racing Post” with Sheikh Mohammed. His written contributions also appeared in “The Independent on Sunday” and “The Sunday Telegraph.” Scott’s work in journalism earned him the Sports Writer of the Year award three times and he was appointed an MBE in 2009 for his services.
In addition to his media roles, Scott is an accomplished author. His 2013 book, “Henry Cecil: Trainer of Genius,” won the “Best Horse Racing Book” category at the 2014 British Sports Book Awards. He also authored a biography of his grandfather, “Galloper Jack” Seely. In 2017, he returned to ITV to broadcast horseracing, marking a significant return to the channel that launched his broadcasting career. Throughout his six-decade involvement in racing, Scott has maintained a professional and factual approach, contributing significantly to the understanding and appreciation of the sport.
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