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2022 Epsom Derby To Be Run In Honour Of Lester Piggott

2022 Epsom Derby To Be Run In Honour Of Lester Piggott

Saturday’s Cazoo Epsom Derby will now also be run in honour of legendary jockey – Lester Piggott – who sadly died on Sunday and won the Epsom Derby a staggering nine times during his riding career. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers Sites Highlights Register Already claimed these betting offers? Check out all the latest best betting sites. RELATED: Epsom Races Today – Cards, Tips and Results From Epsom Downs Lester Piggott, who was 86 years-old when he died on Sunday 29th May, had a top record at the Epsom track – winning the Epsom Oaks six times and the Derby on nine occassions. His career riding at Epsom spanned over 30 years between 1954 and 1984. Piggott’s first Derby win was in 1954 on a horse called Never Say Die, while his last was in 1983 on Teenoso. This will be the first time the D...