The Latest Breaking News from William Haggas

Horse racing legend Lester Piggott unwell in Swiss hospital, family confirms

Lester Piggott won almost 5,000 races in a 48-year career and was admitted to intensive care back in 2007 due to a recurrence of a heart problem, but made a swift recovery

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2022

Legendary jockey Lester Piggott in hospital in Switzerland

The 86-year-old was, along with Frankel, in the first draft of inductees into the British Champions Series Hall of Fame last year

Irish Mirror · May 22, 2022

Talking Horses: Unbeaten Baaeed’s run draws comparison with Frankel

William Haggas’ unbeaten colt Baaeed cannot expect to match Frankel’s achievements but every win enhances his reputation

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022