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Encyclopedia > Lester Piggott
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Lester Keith Piggott (born 5 November 1935) is a retired English jockey, considered to be the best of his generation and one of the greatest flat jockeys of all time, with 4,493 career wins, including nine Derby victories. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem specific to England — the United Kingdom anthem is God Save the Queen. ... The racecourse is a classical meeting point for the people of Chester. ... Flat racing is a term commonly used in the United Kingdom to denote a form of horse racing which is run over a predetermined distance and in which the horses are not required to jump over obstacles such as hurdles or fences as in National Hunt racing. ...

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Career as a jockey

Piggott won his first race in 1948, aged 12 years, on a horse called The Chase at Haydock Park. A teenage sensation, he rode his first winner of the Epsom Derby on Never Say Die in 1954 aged 18 years and went on to win eight more, on Crepello (1957), St. Paddy (1960), Sir Ivor (1968), Nijinsky II (1970), Roberto (1972), Empery (1976), The Minstrel (1977) and Teenoso (1983). He was stable jockey to Noel Murless and later to Vincent O'Brien and had a glittering career of unparallelled success. Known as the "housewives' favourite", Piggott had legions of followers and did much to expand the popularity of horse racing beyond its narrow, class-based origins. Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. ... Epsom Derby, Théodore Géricault, 1821. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Crepello (1954-1974) was a United Kingdom Thoroughbred racehorse who won Englands most prestigious race, the Epsom Derby. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... St. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sir Ivor was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed from a base in Ireland. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The racehorse Nijinsky II (named after the dancer Vaslav Nijinsky) was a son of Northern Dancer and Flaming Page and a grandson of Nearco. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Roberto (1969-1988) was a American-bred Thoroughbred Champion racehorse who competed in Ireland and England. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Minstrel, (1974-1990), was a champion thoroughbred racehorse. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Teenoso was a racehorse and the winner of the 1983 Epsom Derby, ridden by Lester Piggott, his ninth and last Derby winner. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Noel Murless was a British trainer of race horses from the post war years up to his retirement in 1976. ... Vincent OBrien is a retired Irish race horse trainer. ... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ...


Famously tall for a jockey (5'8"/1.73 m), Lester Piggott struggled to keep his weight down and for most of his career rode at little more than 8 stone (51 kg/112 lb). He pioneered a new style of race-riding that was subsequently widely adopted by colleagues at home and abroad and enabled him to become Champion Jockey 11 times. There can be little doubt that had he not chosen after the 1971 season to ride more selectively that he would have won more championships. The Champion Jockey of flat racing in Great Britain is the jockey who has ridden the most winning horses during a season. ...


In 1980 his relationship with the Sangster - O'Brien combination came to an end and in a jockeys' merry go round he was appointed as stable jockey to Noel Murless's son-in law Henry Cecil, the champion trainer, at Murless's old stables, Warren Place. He was again champion jockey in 1981 and 1982. However, as the result of a dispute in late 1983 as to whether he had reneged on an agreement to ride Daniel Wildenstein's All Along in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Wildenstein refused to allow him to ride any more of his horses. It was costly for Piggott, as All Along won the Arc and a string of other international races in an autumn campaign that ended with her being named U.S. Horse of the Year. Further, as Wildenstein was one of Cecil's principal owners, this placed a strain on the relationship, and in 1984 Cecil and Piggott split, with Steve Cauthen taking over at Warren Place. Daniel Wildenstein (September 11, 1917 - October 23, 2001) was a major international art dealer, collector, and scholar, as well as a leading thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder. ... All Along (foaled April 17, 1979; died February 23, 2005) was a champion thoroughbred race horse. ... Races at Lonchamp - Édouard Manet, 1867 The Prix de LArc de Triomphe is a flat thoroughbred horse race of a 2400 metres (about 1 mile 4 furlongs) raced on turf for 3 year olds and up, Colts, horses, Fillies and mares (exclude geldings). ... The Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year is the highest honor given in American thoroughbred horse racing. ... Steve Cauthen (born May 1, 1960 in Covington, Kentucky) is an American jockey. ...


Like many other jockeys and trainers Lester lives near the Home of Racing at Newmarket in Suffolk. Newmarket is a market town in the English county of Suffolk,approximately 65 miles (105 kilometres) north of London, which has grown and become famous because of its connection with race horses and Thoroughbred horse racing at Newmarket Racecourse. ... Suffolk (pronounced ) is a large historic and modern non-metropolitan county in East Anglia, England. ...


Later career and tax problems

After he retired from riding horses at the end of the 1985 flat season, Piggott became a racehorse trainer. At its peak, his Eve Lodge stables had housed 97 residents and sent out 34 winners. In 1987 he was jailed for 3 years, of which he served 366 days, for tax irregularities. The following year he was stripped of his OBE (which he had been awarded in 1975) because of tax evasion. He resumed his career as a jockey in 1990 following his release from jail, winning the Breeders' Cup Mile on Royal Academy within ten days of his return, and riding another classic winner, Rodrigo de Triano, in 1992. He rode his last winner in October 1994 and officially retired, this time for good, in 1995. Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... This article contrasts tax evasion, tax avoidance, tax resistance and tax mitigation. ... The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight Commander... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... The Breeders Cup Mile is a 1-mile Grade 1 Weight for Age stakes race for thoroughbred racehorses three years old and up run annually since 1984 at a different racetrack in the United States or Canada as part of the Breeders Cup. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...


Illness

On Tuesday 15 May 2007 he was admitted to intensive care in a Swiss hospital following a recurrence of a previous heart problem. His wife has stated that this illness is not life-threatening and that he is recovering in intensive care as a precaution.[1]. He attended Royal Ascot in June 2007.[1] is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ascot Racecourse is a racecourse, located in the village of Ascot in the English county of Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing. ...


Recognition

The annual jockey awards The Lesters, inaugurated in 1990, are named in his honour. The Lesters is an annual award ceremony for jockeys in the United Kingdom. ...


Major winners

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  • 1,000 Guineas - (2) - Humble Duty (1970), Fairy Footsteps (1981)
  • 2,000 Guineas - (5) - Crepello (1957), Sir Ivor (1968), Nijinsky (1970), Shadeed (1985), Rodrigo de Triano (1992)
  • Ascot Gold Cup - (11) - Zarathustra (1957), Gladness (1958), Pandofell (1961), Twilight Alley (1963), Fighting Charlie (1965), Sagaro (1975, 1976 & 1977), Le Moss (1979), Ardross (1981 & 1982)
  • Champion Stakes - (5) - Petite Etoile (1959), Pieces of Eight (1966), Sir Ivor (1968), Giacometti (1974), Rodrigo de Triano (1992)
  • Cheveley Park Stakes - (4) - Fleet (1966), Lalibela (1967), Durtal (1976), Marwell (1980)
  • Cork & Orrery Stakes (Golden Jubilee Stakes) - (9) - Right Boy (1958 & 1959), Tin Whistle (1960), El Gallo (1963), Mountain Call (1968), Welsh Saint (1970), Saritamer (1974), Thatching (1979), College Chapel (1993)
  • Coronation Cup - (9) - Zucchero (1953), Nagami (1959), Petite Etoile (1960 & 1961), Park Top (1969), Roberto (1973), Quiet Fling (1976), Sea Chimes (1980), Be My Native (1983)
  • Coronation Stakes - (5) - Aiming High (1961), Calve (1972), Lisadell (1974), Roussalka (1975), Chalon (1982)
  • Derby - (9) - Never Say Die (1954), Crepello (1957), St Paddy (1960), Sir Ivor (1968), Nijinsky (1970), Roberto (1972), Empery (1976), The Minstrel (1977), Teenoso (1983)
  • Dewhurst Stakes - (10) - Crepello (1956), Follow Suit (1962), Ribofilio (1968), Nijinsky (1969), Crowned Prince (1971), Cellini (1973), The Minstrel (1976), Try My Best (1977), Monteverdi (1979), Diesis (1982)
  • Eclipse Stakes - (7) - Mystery IX (1951), Darius (1955), Arctic Explorer (1957), St Paddy (1961), Pieces of Eight (1966), Wolver Hollow (1969), Artaius (1977)
  • Falmouth Stakes - (7) - Sylphide (1957), Green Opal (1960), Chrona (1966), Vital Match (1969), Chalon (1982), Niche (1993), Lemon Souffle (1994)
  • Fillies' Mile - (4) - Escorial (1973), Miss Pinkie (1976), Cherry Hinton (1977), Oh So Sharp (1984)
  • Haydock Sprint Cup - (3) - Green God (1971), Abergwaun (1972), Moorestyle (1980)
  • International Stakes - (5) - Dahlia (1974 & 1975), Hawaiian Sound (1978), Commanche Run (1985), Rodrigo de Triano (1992)
  • July Cup - (10) - Vigo (1957), Right Boy (1958 & 1959), Tin Whistle (1960), Thatch (1973), Saritamer (1974), Solinus (1978), Thatching (1979), Moorestyle (1980), Mr Brooks (1992)
  • King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes - (7) - Meadow Court (1965), Aunt Edith (1966), Park Top (1969), Nijinsky (1970), Dahlia (1974), The Minstrel (1977), Teenoso (1984)
  • Lockinge Stakes - (6) - Sovereign Path (1960), The Creditor (1964), Sparkler (1973), Belmont Bay (1981), Polar Falcon (1991), Swing Low (1993)
  • Middle Park Stakes - (6) - Petingo (1967), Steel Heart (1974), Junius (1978), Mattaboy (1980), Cajun (1981), Diesis (1982)
  • Nassau Stakes - (5) - Aunt Edith (1965), Haymaking (1966), Cheveley Princess (1973), Roussalka (1975 & 1976)
  • Nunthorpe Stakes - (7) - Right Boy (1958 & 1959), Matatina (1963), Caterina (1966), Tower Walk (1969), Swing Easy (1971), Solinus (1978)
  • Oaks - (6) - Carozza (1957), Petite Etoile (1959), Valoris (1966), Juliette Marny (1975), Blue Wind (1981), Circus Plume (1984)
  • Prince of Wales's Stakes - (3) - Gift Card (1973), Anne's Pretender (1976), Crimson Beau (1979)
  • Queen Anne Stakes - (5) - Sparkler (1972), Baptism (1979), Belmont Bay (1981), Mr Fluorocarbon (1982), Trojan Fen (1984)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - (4) - The Creditor (1963), Linacre (1964), Hill Rise (1966), To-Agori-Mou (1981)
  • Racing Post Trophy - (5) - Ribocco (1966), Noble Decree (1972), Apalachee (1973), Dunbeath (1982), Lanfranco (1984)
  • St. James's Palace Stakes - (5) - Roan Rocket (1964), Petingo (1968), Thatch (1973), Jaazeiro (1978), Bairn (1985)
  • St Leger - (8) - St Paddy (1960), Aurelius (1961), Ribocco (1967), Ribero (1968), Nijinsky (1970), Athens Wood (1971), Boucher (1972), Commanche Run (1984)
  • Sun Chariot Stakes - (6) - Popkins (1970), Cheveley Princess (1973), Swiss Maid (1978), Topsy (1979), Snow (1980), Home on the Range (1981)
  • Sussex Stakes - (6) - Petite Etoile (1959), Roan Rocket (1964), Petingo (1968), Thatch (1973), Artaius (1977), Jaazeiro (1978)
  • Yorkshire Oaks - (4) - Petite Etoile (1959), Parthian Glance (1966), Shoot A Line (1980), Awaasif (1982)


Flag of Canada Canada The Ascot Gold Cup, 1834 by James Pollard The Ascot Gold Cup is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for four year old and above horses run over a distance of 2 miles 4 furlongs at Ascot Racecourse during June. ... The Champion Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for those horses aged three years and above run over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs at Newmarket Racecourse during October. ... The Chevely Park Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for two year old fillies run over a distance of 6 furlongs at Newmarket Racecourse during September. ... The Golden Jubilee Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for horses three years old and above run over a distance of 6 furlongs at Ascot Racecourse during June. ... The Coronation Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom for four-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres) at Epsom Racecourse during the Derby meeting in early June. ... The Coronation Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies run over a distance of 1 mile at Ascot Racecourse during the Royal Ascot meeting in June. ... Epsom Derby, Théodore Géricault, 1821. ... The Dewhurst Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for colts and fillies aged two years and above run over a distance of 7 furlongs at Newmarket Racecourse during October. ... The Eclipse Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for horses three years old above run over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 7 yards at Sandown Park during July. ... The Falmouth Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for three year old fillies run over a distance of 1 mile at Newmarket Racecourse during July. ... The Fillies Mile is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for two year old fillies run over a distance of 1 mile at Ascot Racecourse during September. ... The Sprint Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres) at Haydock Park Racecourse in early September. ... The International Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for horses aged three years and above run over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 88 yards at York Racecourse during August. ... The July Cup is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for horses three years old and above run over a distance of 6 furlongs at Newmarket Racecourse during July. ... The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs (2,414 metres) at Ascot Racecourse in July. ... The Lockinge Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for horses four years old and above run over a distance of 1 mile at Newbury Racecourse during May. ... The Middle Park Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for colts aged two years run over a distance of 6 furlongs at Newmarket Racecourse late September - early October. ... The Nassau Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for fillies aged three years old and above run over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlongs and 192 yards at Goodwood Racecourse during July. ... The Nunthorpe Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for sprint horses aged two years and above run over a distance of 5 furlongs and 3 yards at York Racecourse during August. ... The Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for three year old fillies run over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs at Epsom Downs during June. ... The Prince of Waless Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for four year old horses run over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs (2012 m) at Ascot Racecourse during June. ... The Queen Anne Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for horses four years old and above run over a distance of 1 mile at Ascot Racecourse during June. ... The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for those horses aged three years and above run over a distance of 1 mile at Ascot Racecourse during September. ... The Racing Post Trophy is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for two year old colts and fillies and above run over a distance of 1 mile at Doncaster Racecourse during October. ... The St. ... The St. ... The Sun Chariot Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for three year old and above fillies and mares run over a distance of 1 mile at Newmarket Racecourse during late September or early October. ... The Sussex Stakes is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for horses three years old and above run over a distance of 1 mile at Goodwood Racecourse during July. ... The Yorkshire Oaks is a Group 1 United Kingdom flat racing horse race for those horses aged three years and above run over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 198 yards at York Racecourse during August. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...


Flag of France France The Canadian International Stakes is a $2 million Grade I Canadian stakes race on Turf for thoroughbred racehorses three years of age and up held annually in October at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...


Flag of Ireland Ireland The Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère is a Group 1 flat horse race for two-year-old colts and fillies run over a distance of 1,400 metres (approximately 7 furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse, France at the Prix de lArc de Triomphe meeting in early October. ... The Grand Prix de Paris is a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old colts and fillies run over a distance of 2,400 metres (approximately 1 mile 4 furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse, France in mid July. ... The Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 2,400 metres (approximately 1 mile and 4 furlongs) at Saint-Cloud Racecourse in late June / early July. ... The Poule dEssai des Pouliches is a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old fillies run over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 1 mile) at Longchamp Racecourse, France in May. ... The Prix de lAbbaye de Longchamp is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for two-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1,000 metres (approximately 5 furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse during the Prix de lArc de Triomphe meeting in early October. ... Races at Lonchamp - Édouard Manet, 1867 The Prix de LArc de Triomphe is a flat thoroughbred horse race of a 2400 metres (about 1 mile 4 furlongs) raced on turf for 3 year olds and up, Colts, horses, Fillies and mares (exclude geldings). ... The Prix de Diane is a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old fillies run over a distance of 2,100 metres (approximately 1 mile 2½ furlongs) at Chantilly Racecourse, France in June. ... The Prix de la Forêt is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1,400 metres (approximately 7 furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse in October. ... The Prix Ganay is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for four-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 2,100 metres (approximately 1 mile and 2½ furlongs) at Longchamp racecourse in late April / early May. ... The Prix Jacques le Marois is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 1 mile) at Deauville Racecourse in August. ... The Prix Jean Prat is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies run over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 1 mile) at Chantilly Racecourse in early July. ... The Prix du Jockey Club is a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old colts and fillies run over a distance of 2,100 metres (approximately 1 mile 2½ furlongs) at Chantilly Racecourse, France in early June. ... The Prix Lupin was a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old colts and fillies run over a distance of 2,100 metres (approximately 1 mile 2½ furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse, France in May. ... The Prix Marcel Boussac is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for two-year-old thoroughbred fillies run over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 1 mile) at Longchamp Racecourse during the Prix de lArc de Triomphe meeting in early October. ... The Prix Maurice de Gheest is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1,300 metres (approximately 6½ furlongs) at Deauville Racecourse in August. ... The Prix Morny is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies run over a distance of 1,200 metres (approximately 6 furlongs) at Deauville Racecourse in August. ... The Prix du Moulin de Longchamp is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 1 mile) at Longchamp Racecourse in early September. ... The Prix Royal-Oak is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 3,100 metres (approximately 1 mile 7½ furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse in October. ... The Prix Saint-Alary is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies run over a distance of 2,000 metres (approximately 1 mile 2 furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse in May. ... The Prix de la Salamandre was a Group 1 flat horse race in France for two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies run over a distance of 1,400 metres (approximately 7 furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse in September. ... The Prix Vermeille is a Group 1 flat horse race in France for three and four-year-old thoroughbred fillies run over a distance of 2,400 metres (approximately 1 mile 4 furlongs) at Longchamp Racecourse in September. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ...


Flag of the United States United States The Irish 1000 Guineas is a Group 1 flat racing horse race for three year old fillies run over a distance of 1 mile at The Curragh racecourse in Ireland during May. ... The Irish 2000 Guineas is a Group 1 flat racing horse race for three year old colts and fillies run over a distance of 1 mile at The Curragh racecourse in Ireland during May. ... The Irish Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat racing horse race for three year old and above horses run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2012 m) at Leopardstown racecourse in Ireland during September. ... The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies run over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs (2,414 metres) at the Curragh, County Kildare in late June / early July. ... The Irish Oaks is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies run over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres) at the Curragh in July. ... The Irish St Leger is a Group 1 flat racing horse race for three year old and above horses run over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2816 m) at The Curragh racecourse in Ireland during September. ... The Moyglare Stud Stakes is a Group 1 flat racing horse race for two year old fillies run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 m) at The Curragh racecourse in Ireland during September. ... The National Stakes is a Group 1 flat racing horse race for two year old colts and fillies run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 m) at The Curragh racecourse in Ireland during September. ... The Tattersalls Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat racing horse race for four year old and above horses run over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 110 yards (2113 m) at The Curragh racecourse in Ireland during May. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...


Flag of Germany Germany The Breeders Cup Mile is a 1-mile Grade 1 Weight for Age stakes race for thoroughbred racehorses three years old and up run annually since 1984 at a different racetrack in the United States or Canada as part of the Breeders Cup. ... The Washington, D.C. International was an American Grade I invitational horse race run over a distance of 1½ miles (12 furlongs). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ...


Flag of Slovakia Slovakia The Deutsches Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in Germany for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies run over a distance of 2,400 metres (approximately 1 mile 4 furlongs) at the Hamburg-Horn Racecourse, Hamburg in July. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Slovakia. ...

  • Slovak Derby - (1) - Zimzalabim (1993)

In Popular Culture

The British music band James recorded a song named "Sometimes (Lester Piggott)" on their album Laid. It has a beat which is like a horse galloping. The Hope and Anchor pub in Margate, Kent has been restyled with a horse racing theme and renamed Lester's after the famous jockey. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Laid is the sixth release and fifth studio album by the British alternative rock band James. ...


References

  • Lester: The Official Biography, Dick Francis, Michael Joseph, London, 1986 ISBN 0-7181-1255-5
  • BBC.co.uk
  • Epsom Derby
  • www.jockeysroom.com

See also


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Lester Piggott - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (348 words)
Lester Keith Piggott (born 5 November 1935) was an English jockey, considered to be the best of his generation and one of the greatest flat jockeys of all time.
Piggott won his first race in 1948, aged 12 years, on a horse called The Chase at Haydock Park.
Known as the "housewives' favourite", Piggott had legions of followers and did much to expand the popularity of horse racing beyond its narrow, class-based origins.
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