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Lester Piggott in hospital in Switzerland

Record-breaking former champion jockey Lester Piggott is in hospital in Switzerland. Winner of the Derby a remarkable nine times, the 86-year-old was, along with Frankel, in the first draft of inductees into the British Champions Series Hall of Fame ...

22 May 2022 at 13:32

Racing

I think I called him sir in the stalls – Fallon on Lester Piggott

Kieren Fallon recalled a pivotal educational moment in his early days as a jockey, handed down to him by Lester Piggott, who died in Switzerland at the age of 86 on Sunday morning. The six-times champion admitted to being a little star-struck in ...

29 May 2022 at 16:24

Horse Racing

Family of Lester Piggott moved by ‘overwhelming’ donation for charity

Lester Piggott’s memorial service collection last month raised a total of £6,920 which will be split between the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund. A large congregation attended the event at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea ...

14 Nov 2022 at 19:31

Horse Racing

Haggas hails ‘genius’ Lester Piggott as legendary rider’s life is celebrated

William Haggas paid a heartfelt tribute to his father-in-law Lester Piggott at a service to celebrate the life of the legendary jockey on Thursday. Piggott died aged 86 in Switzerland on May 29 and with a private family funeral held the ...

27 Oct 2022 at 19:33

Racing

Carson and Dettori pay tribute to ‘iconic’ Lester Piggott

Willie Carson and Frankie Dettori have led the tributes to Lester Piggott, who died in Switzerland on Sunday morning at the age of 86. Carson and Piggott held sway on the track in the 1970s and 80s when both jockeys were in their pomp ...

29 May 2022 at 14:08

Racing

Lester Piggott ‘improving’ in hospital in Switzerland

Lester Piggott is reported to be improving in hospital in Switzerland, with the hope he will return to his home next week. Winner of the Derby a remarkable nine times, the 86-year-old was, along with Frankel, in the first draft of ...

28 May 2022 at 17:42

Horse Racing

From Nijinsky to Shadeed - Piggott's seven Guineas winners

The seven Classic winners for Lester Piggott at Newmarket: Crepello Crepello, trained by Noel Murless at Newmarket, made only five career starts but was unbeaten in his last three, all of which were Group One races. Always ridden ...

29 May 2022 at 10:57

Racing

Bruce Raymond hails ‘hero’ Lester Piggott

Bruce Raymond says Lester Piggott had “that bit extra” that made him a hero to many. Piggott, who died peacefully in Switzerland at the age of 86 on Sunday morning, having recently been hospitalised, was a great friend and rival ...

31 May 2022 at 16:36

Racing

Sangster family remember halcyon days of Lester Piggott

Ben Sangster, son of the late owner-breeder Robert Sangster, who in association with John Magnier and Vincent O’Brien revolutionised the Irish bloodstock industry, remembers Lester Piggott fondly. Piggott was contracted to ...

29 May 2022 at 19:45

Horse Racing

Sea Theme bidding for Haggas hat-trick in race named after Lester Piggott

Sea Theme has been tasked with providing William Haggas with a third straight victory in the Betfred Nifty 50 Lester Piggott Fillies’ Stakes when she makes her seasonal return at Haydock on Saturday. A progressive ...

08 Jun 2024 at 10:48

Racing

Lester Piggott, winner of the Derby nine times, dies aged 86

Lester Piggott, whose Classic haul included nine Derby victories, has died at the age of 86. Unquestionably one of the greatest jockeys of all time, Piggott rode his first winner, The Chase, at Haydock in 1948 ...

29 May 2022 at 18:55

Horse Racing

Frankie Dettori to lead Lester Piggott tribute at Epsom

Frankie Dettori will lay a wreath at the statue of Lester Piggott on Derby day, as Epsom also permanently renames a race in memory of one of the sport’s most decorated jockeys. Piggott, who died last year ...

29 May 2023 at 11:29

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