Lester Piggott
British jockey (1935–2022)
Died aged 86ScorpioUnited Kingdom
Biography
Lester Keith Piggott (5 November 1935 – 29 May 2022) was an English professional jockey and horse trainer. With 4,493 career flat racing wins in Britain, including a record nine Epsom Derby victories, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest flat racing jockeys of all time and the originator of a much-imitated style. Popularly called "The Long Fellow", he was known for his competitive personality, restricting his weight and, on occasion, not sparing the whip, such as in the 1972 Derby. Piggott was convicted of tax fraud in 1987 and sentenced to three years in prison, but served just over a year.
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Family
- Parents
- Keith PiggottIris Rickaby
Awards & honours (2)
- British Champion Jockey
- British Champions Series Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Lester Piggott
- How old was Lester Piggott?
- Lester Piggott died on May 29, 2022 at the age of 86.
- When is Lester Piggott's birthday?
- Lester Piggott was born on November 5, 1935.
- Where was Lester Piggott born?
- Lester Piggott was born in Wantage.
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- Lester Piggott's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- What is Lester Piggott's nationality?
- Lester Piggott is a citizen of United Kingdom.
- What does Lester Piggott do?
- Lester Piggott is known as jockey, horse trainer.
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