The supreme master when astride a thoroughbred. Apart from his hearing and speech problems, Lester always thinks carefully about his answers when interviewed. As a lot of people have commented he really was the greatest ever. He could ride a waiting race in front, or come late with one of his legendary finishes. I remember how excited the racing world became when he announced his comeback in 1990, and when Royal Academy won at the Breeders Cup, well, it was just a fairy tale that you couldn't believe. The highlights were shown on Channel 4 late that night, and I'd indulged in a few beers in the pub and came home to watch the races. Dayjur jumped a shadow, and would have won for Willie Carson, and then 'The Long Fellow' punched Royal Academy home to win, and I sat and shed a few tears at the sheer enormity of the achievement. Undoubtedly - The Greatest.
One of the first races I can remember was watching the minstrel and lester winning the Derby from hot grove, and after all these years I still feel just as excited watching it now - better than drugs
there will not be another jockey like you again.you gave all of us so much plesure watching you race.just found this little spot here on facebook and just wanted to say a humble thank you.horse racing is not the same without you.i know it will go on and other wonderful jockeys will come and go but you will be always number one.thank you,from the bottom of my heart Lester Piggot.god bless you.
Without any doubt Lester was the greatest jockey who ever lived ,there is simply no one to compare with him. Just look at his riding record if you need proof .
Simply the best.. his 1977 Derby win on the Minstrel was quite supreme Lester Piggot at his greatest. Despite his conviction and imprisonment he should be given his Knighthood he deserved it... Simply the best.
@Smogger911 Quite agree with you. I rate lesters 1972 Derby win on Roberto his Momentous win of all. He had a tremendous eye on the pace of a race .Also I rate Joe Mercer a close second and very modest too.kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK 🕊🤝
@@dougreed2257 totally agree with you! Pat Eddery wasn't far behind Lester, in my opinion they were 2 of the greatest jockeys ever! R.I.P to both of them 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Of course there are and most politicians and powerful rich people are crooked, most people In the so-called law-abiding majority are or have been criminals. Then there are the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Windsor trillionaire scroungers and inheritors of dodgy wealth who the mainstream media suck up to. Aside from the rights and wrongs of Lester Piggott's case, knighthoods are overrated and misleading as a sign of worth
The Real reason the Triple Crown maybe won't be done again is because most horses are bred to be ten furlong horse who might just get ten furlongs? It's more about speed than stamina now.
@@gordonhamilton9028 Quite right sir .At one time the Arc was run almost the second week in October but for me should be run in the 3rd week ,it seems to be earlier in these later years .Roberto could have gone closer he seemed lacking fitness in the Guinnes but fair play to him when he smashed the Brigadier s unbeaten run in the Benson n Hedges although Joe Mercer said after the race the Brigadier was not him self and apparently coughed up a bucket of Mucus ..Fabulous Races in the late 60s n 70s .latter years very sub standard compared although my late dad always said there is no such statement as A bad Derby. Kind regards to U sir .Glynn n Greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands
In which case you have no idea. Lester, St Martin, Shoemaker make Eddery and Kinane look like journey men. Bet you have never heard of the other two. Johnny come latelys always make you laugh.
@@stevespain5399 you have made the stupidist racing comment iv'e ever seen, I agree that Lester was the greatest, but St. Martin, shoemaker make pat eddery look like journeyman, eh??? 🙄😏, well done though for the biggest lack of awareness ever, sheesh!!!!
Of course he have chosEN england first he is english but that mean nothing where you born , england and ireland too noww with ballydoyle ITS NOT a joke its all bout the best quality and the best horsess in the all world EAch year
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The supreme master when astride a thoroughbred. Apart from his hearing and speech problems, Lester always thinks carefully about his answers when interviewed. As a lot of
people have commented he really was the greatest ever. He could ride a waiting race in front,
or come late with one of his legendary finishes. I remember how excited the racing world became when he announced his comeback in 1990, and when Royal Academy won at the Breeders Cup, well, it was just a fairy tale that you couldn't believe. The highlights were shown on Channel 4 late that night, and I'd indulged in a few beers in the pub and came home to watch the races. Dayjur jumped a shadow, and would have won for Willie Carson, and then 'The Long Fellow' punched Royal Academy home to win, and I sat and shed a few tears at the sheer enormity of the achievement. Undoubtedly - The Greatest.
Without doubt, well said.
Lester Piggott was simple the greatest jockey ever..
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One of the first races I can remember was watching the minstrel and lester winning the Derby from hot grove, and after all these years I still feel just as excited watching it now - better than drugs
Greatest jockey ever
there will not be another jockey like you again.you gave all of us so much plesure watching you race.just found this little spot here on facebook and just wanted to say a humble thank you.horse racing is not the same without you.i know it will go on and other wonderful jockeys will come and go but you will be always number one.thank you,from the bottom of my heart Lester Piggot.god bless you.
Real maestro of the pigskin
Salute to you MR LESTER PIGGOTT
Without any doubt Lester was the greatest jockey who ever lived ,there is simply no one to compare with him. Just look at his riding record if you need proof .
Bet he has some story's to tell. Absolute legend of the sport
Lester the king of the turf and a gentleman too !
Simply the best.. his 1977 Derby win on the Minstrel was quite supreme Lester Piggot at his greatest. Despite his conviction and imprisonment he should be given his Knighthood he deserved it... Simply the best.
He should tell them to fuck their knighthood. He doesn't need it.
@Smogger911 Quite agree with you. I rate lesters 1972 Derby win on Roberto his Momentous win of all. He had a tremendous eye on the pace of a race .Also I rate Joe Mercer a close second and very modest too.kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK 🕊🤝
@@glynnevans1851 sorry but Joe mercer better than pat eddery?? No no no Joe was a cracking jockey yes, but not 2nd to piggott, sorry!
@@dougreed2257 totally agree with you! Pat Eddery wasn't far behind Lester, in my opinion they were 2 of the greatest jockeys ever! R.I.P to both of them 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The best ever I wish you good luck and health Lester
Nijinsky and the Minstrel, sons of the great NORTHERN DANCER.
Lester a Racing Icon!
The greatest Jocky in the world.
its deafness not his fault. Respect the greatest
No thats mick kinane or pat eddery
@@jimmymalone9139 nope, mick was a great jockey, but no, he wasn't better than piggott, or pat!
RIP..Lester Piggott.🙏.
Thee maestro (GRH)King Lester💯👍
He already served at her Majesty's pleasure - he should be given a knighthood before he passes.
thoroughly agree, when you look at some of the people who get knighthoods now, it really is outrageous that Lester has not been Knighted
he had a knighthood then was sripped of it
@@bogratful He had an OBE, MBE, or CBE but was not knighted.
@@oslinthompson8182 correct 💯👍
I'd like to see his knighthood reinstated.
I'm sure there are big crooks currently holding knighthoods.
Of course there are and most politicians and powerful rich people are crooked, most people In the so-called law-abiding majority are or have been criminals. Then there are the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Windsor trillionaire scroungers and inheritors of dodgy wealth who the mainstream media suck up to. Aside from the rights and wrongs of Lester Piggott's case, knighthoods are overrated and misleading as a sign of worth
Never knighted!
The Real reason the Triple Crown maybe won't be done again is because most horses are bred to be ten furlong horse who might just get ten furlongs? It's more about speed than stamina now.
No. The reason is that Arc comes very quickly after the Ledger......only 22 days, it's not long enough of a gap for them to fully recover.
@@gordonhamilton9028 Quite right sir .At one time the Arc was run almost the second week in October but for me should be run in the 3rd week ,it seems to be earlier in these later years .Roberto could have gone closer he seemed lacking fitness in the Guinnes but fair play to him when he smashed the Brigadier s unbeaten run in the Benson n Hedges although Joe Mercer said after the race the Brigadier was not him self and apparently coughed up a bucket of Mucus ..Fabulous Races in the late 60s n 70s .latter years very sub standard compared although my late dad always said there is no such statement as A bad Derby. Kind regards to U sir .Glynn n Greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands
@@glynnevans1851 Totally agree with you about the 60's and 70's....thanks for your kind words, look after yourself and enjoy your racing.
Corrupt and i was at yarmouth in 1980/81 and he was 1/3 on...oh he was last of 3...
If GOD were a Horse he would be NIJINSKY
NO THATS PAT EDDERY OR MICK KINANE
In which case you have no idea. Lester, St Martin, Shoemaker make Eddery and Kinane look like journey men. Bet you have never heard of the other two. Johnny come latelys always make you laugh.
@@stevespain5399 you have made the stupidist racing comment iv'e ever seen, I agree that Lester was the greatest, but St. Martin, shoemaker make pat eddery look like journeyman, eh??? 🙄😏, well done though for the biggest lack of awareness ever, sheesh!!!!
Of course he have chosEN england first he is english but that mean nothing where you born , england and ireland too noww with ballydoyle ITS NOT a joke its all bout the best quality and the best horsess in the all world EAch year
You don't make any sence.
God, what a mumbler!
That's because he talks through his nose......not a bad thing when you look at how many people these days talk through their arse.
@@gordonhamilton9028 True. 🤣😂
@@nightowl7459 also lester is hard of hearing
lester suffers from partial deafness and has a minor speech impediment
@@bogratful True.