Lester Piggott, the outstanding jockey of the postwar era and a figure who transcended the sport of racing when the popularity of the Derby was at its height, has died aged 86
Piggot’s son-in-law, Derby-winning trainer William Haggas, said: “Sadly we can confirm that Lester died peacefully in Switzerland this morning. I really don’t wish to add much more than that at this stage, although [my wife] Maureen will be making a statement later.”Frankie Dettori, the only jockey since Piggott to share similar fame as a jockey, was quick to pay tribute. He told Racing TV: “Lester was very special and was one of my heroes.
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