Good Morning
I’m very saddened to hear of passing of Lester Piggott.
He was a legend of the sport and true gentleman, who I was lucky enough to ride with on the flat a few times.
All my thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/RPlrGt2Fo9
— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) May 29, 2022
In 1948, Lester Piggott rode his first winner. He was 12, weighed less than 5-stone and stood only 4-foot 6-inches tall! pic.twitter.com/CZl4FY382q
— Sports & Betting History by BestBettingSites (@CDCHistory) May 23, 2022
Legendary jockey Lester Piggott has sadly passed away at 86.
- First winner aged 12
- A record 30 British Classics
- A record 9 Derby wins
- 116 Royal Ascot wins
- 11-time champion jockey
- Last winner aged 58And he was still riding in charity races in his 60s.
RIP Lester pic.twitter.com/ar9d45aB2J
— Sporting Life Racing (@SportingLife) May 29, 2022
"The Greatest" 🐐
An 11-time Champion jockey, Lester Piggott was the first rider to be inducted into the Hall of Fame last year.
His long list of remarkable achievements in the sport will never be repeated.
— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) May 29, 2022
Mr Lester Piggott & @FrankieDettori
pic.twitter.com/lbl3kRmhPU— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
Lester Piggott and The Minstrel win a memorable renewal of the Derby in 1977 at @EpsomRacecourse. Piggott won the great race nine times from 36 attempts, also finishing runner-up on four occasions. pic.twitter.com/2VxV3vk6zt
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 29, 2022
Lester Piggott and Nijinsky win the 1970 Derby at @EpsomRacecourse. The combination had already won the 2,000 Guineas and the St Leger was to follow. The Triple Crown has since never been achieved. pic.twitter.com/yXKtk52nev
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 29, 2022
Mr Lester Piggott & Mr Vincent O'Brien Gallop Mornings
pic.twitter.com/x5XU1XDP0c— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
Lester Piggott's final Derby triumph at @EpsomRacecourse was achieved on Teenoso in 1983. He also sat on a tenth Derby winner, as he rode Shaamit in some homework for his son-in-law, William Haggas, before that colt won in 1996. pic.twitter.com/iz55EUXeZA
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 29, 2022
The greatest of all time. My hero.
Rest in peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/3N4YwrhZFr— Frankie Dettori (@FrankieDettori) May 29, 2022
❤ Lester Piggott - greatest jockey of them all. pic.twitter.com/nVwlmJC7Up
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 29, 2022
14yo Mr Lester Piggott Breaks Record of 55 Winners Before 15 years of age @WarwickRaces #lesterpiggott
pic.twitter.com/w4YgFIsnU5— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
1968 Washington DC International - Sir Ivor #sirivor
pic.twitter.com/2jzyq6zCEa— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
1977 Prix de l'arc de Triomphe - Alleged #alleged
pic.twitter.com/qsFZyYzzsC— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
1968 Epsom Derby - Sir Ivor #sirivor
pic.twitter.com/j5kKpYSXLA— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
1990 Breeders Cup Mile - Royal Academy #royalacademy
pic.twitter.com/E7aGqvJrqF— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
1993 Cork & Orrery Stakes Winning Jockey Mr Lester Piggott #collegechapel
pic.twitter.com/whoiBZmqCS— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
I think Lester and Vincent’s last Royal Ascot winner was also owned by Vincent, which was why he was leading College Chapel in. Cork colours. Vincent was from Churchtown before moving to Ballydoyle. I remember screaming at the telly when they hit the front and set sail for home. Such memories. RIP, LP and MVO’B. 💜
500 posts- someone should be slipping me a crisp £5 note too... 😘
Incredible footage. 😍
Mr Lester Piggott & Mr Vincent O'Brien
pic.twitter.com/Y6Cbfj7f2b— History of Horse Racing (@roar1968) May 29, 2022
Anne says thanks for slipping her the gift, Charlie 😉
Incredible footage 😍💜