Britain's most famous jockey Lester Piggott has died at the age of 86. The legendary rider's amazing career spanned almost 50 years and saw him ride 4,493 winners – the third highest tally in British racing history behind only Sir Gordon Richards and Pat Eddery.
His death was announced on Sunday morning by his son-in-law and racehorse trainer William Haggas. Piggott was crowned champion jockey 11 times and his name became synonymous with the Derby, which he won a record nine times, the tally part of a haul of 30 Classic successes.
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