Racing has lost one of the biggest names in the sport's history with the death of Lester Piggott at the age of 86. Piggott died peacefully in Switzerland May 29 after having been in hospital recently.

Former champion jockey Lester Piggott, who won the Epsom Derby nine times and was widely considered one of the greatest riders of all time, has died at the age of 86, his family said on Sunday.

He won his first race at age 12 and his last in his 50s, and he rode to a record 30 victories in the five most important British thoroughbred races. By Richard Sandomir Lester Piggott, one of ...

Murphy last rode a winner on Qipco Champions Day in 2018 when Roaring Lion won the QEII and while he is riding in six of the ...

The last saddle used by legendary jockey Lester Piggott during his incredible 80s career, along with his final car, are to be auctioned. The brown leather saddle, initialed ‘L.P.’ on the underside and ...