Early life Lester Piggott was born in Wantage, Berkshire, into a family with a long history in horse racing, dating back to the 18th century. The Piggotts, originally a Cheshire farming family ...

Nine-time Epsom Derby-winning jockey Lester Piggott has been hospitalised in Switzerland where he lives, his son-in-law, English trainer William Haggas, said.

Lester Piggott, who died peacefully in Switzerland May 29, was known throughout the world after a hugely successful riding career that lasted the best part of 50 years. He remained Britain's most ...

Lester Piggott, a jockey who won the English Derby nine times and saddled the legendary horse Nijinsky, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 86. Piggott died in a Switzerland hospital, his son ...