Lester Piggott
Lester Keith Piggott (born 5 November 1935) is a retired English professional jockey, popularly known as "The Long Fellow". With 4,493 career wins, including nine Epsom Derby victories, he is one of the most well-known English flat racing jockeys of all time.
Read more about Lester Piggott: Family Background and Personal Life, Career As A Jockey, Later Career and Conviction For Tax Evasion, Illness, Recognition, Major Wins, In Popular Culture
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