Breaking Champion jockey Lester Piggott dies aged 86
Lester Piggott, whose Classic haul included nine Derby victories, has died at the age of 86.
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Lester Piggott, whose Classic haul included nine Derby victories, has died at the age of 86.
Diomed was the first winner of the Blue Riband Epsom Classic back in 1780, since when most of the greatest horses in history have added their name to the roll of honour. Lester Piggott remains synonymous with the race, having won a record nine Derbies between 1954 and 1983.
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