Lester Piggott

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Lester Piggott
Haydock Park Racecourse, Statue to Lester Piggott - geograph.org.uk - 606640.jpg

Statue in Haydock Park

nation United KingdomUnited Kingdom Great Britain
birthday November 5, 1935
place of birth Wantage , Berkshire , England
size 1.73 mm
Career
Horses Nijinsky
Victories 4493
Awards British flat racing champion jockey (11)
Important successes
British Classic Race wins as a jockey
2000 Guineas (5)
1000 Guineas (2)
Epsom Derby (9)
Epsom Oaks (6)
St Leger Stakes (8)
 

Lester Keith Piggott (born November 5, 1935 in Wantage ) is a former British jockey and horse trainer . He is the most successful European jockey of all time.

youth

His grandfather Ernie Piggott was already active in horse racing and won the Grand National in 1912, 1918 and 1919. His father Keith was the British obstacle racing champion as the trainer in the 1962/63 season. His mother Iris also came from a family of jockey. Lester Piggott won his first race in 1948 at the age of 12. With a height of 1.73 m Piggott was unusually tall for a jockey and he therefore earned the nickname "The Long Fellow".

Career as a jockey

At 18 he won his first British derby win in 1954. With 8 more victories he became the record holder in this race. Overall he was 11 times the most successful jockey of the year in England. From 1955 to 1985 he achieved over 100 victories a year in 25 years. He was also in great demand internationally and won in 27 different countries, including three wins each in the Prix ​​de l'Arc de Triomphe and in the German Derby .

Interlude as a coach

In 1985 he ended his jockey career and became a successful coach. His career bottomed out in 1987 when he was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion. Because of this scandal, the title of OBE , which had been awarded to him in 1975, was revoked in 1988 .

Continued career as a jockey

After his early release in the same year he resumed his jockey career and won the important Breeders' Cup Mile in the USA just 10 days later. With the English 2000 Guineas he won another great classic in 1992. In 1995 he finally said goodbye to racing.

Lester Piggot in Germany

In Germany, Lester Piggott's name is mainly associated with that of the famous Erlenhofer Orsini . This actually lacked the stamina to the derby against a brilliant stayer as porch , the best son of the legendary Waldrun to exist. Orsini had no chance against Windfang under Fritz Drechsler in the 200 m shorter Union race . The Erlenhof coach Adrian von Borcke then hired the only 21-year-old Lester Piggott for the 1957 derby. Although Windfang was by no means in a bad mood on the derby day and impressively demonstrated his class on the Horner home straight, Piggott was able to join his Orsini thanks to a brilliantly divided race ensure victory by a narrow neck. Lester Piggott could not have celebrated a better debut in Germany.

From then on, German owners and trainers stood in line to offer him their best horses for the derby. In 1968, Lester Piggott again seemed to have the best cards for the derby with the man of letters . On the home stretch, however, the couple's way forward was blocked and Lester Piggott tried to stamp out a writer. This suffered an injury. Instead of finishing the race, Piggott drove the horse to the finish line with no chance. Literat's racing career came to an end and the famous sire line of Dark Ronald almost went under because of his meager racing record, because of his meager racing record, Literat was not well received by German breeders. Literats owner Walther J. Jacobs , for whom it would have been the first Derby win, and his trainer Sven von Mitzlaff blamed Piggott for the fiasco. Although there are still rumors about a conspiracy of the German jockeys against Piggott in this race, his nimbus in Germany was broken and he should never win the German Derby again.

At the end of his career, Lester Piggott wrote in a German publication that Orsini, whom he accompanied on all his missions around the world, was the best horse of his career alongside Nijinski and Sir Ivor .

successes

Lester Piggott won 59 classic races in Europe. 7 times the 1000 Guineas, 8 times the 2000 Guineas, 20 times the Derby (including 3 times in Germany), 13 times the Oaks and 11 times the St. Leger. The next in the “all-time leaderboard” is William Carson, who won a total of 38 classic races.

United KingdomUnited Kingdom United Kingdom

  • 1,000 Guineas - (2) - Humble Duty (1970), Fairy Footsteps (1981)
  • 2,000 Guineas - (5) - Crepello (1957), Sir Ivor (1968), Nijinsky (1970), Shadeed (1985), Rodrigo de Triano (1992)
  • Ascot Gold Cup - (11) - Zarathustra (1957), Gladness (1958), Pandofell (1961), Twilight Alley (1963), Fighting Charlie (1965), Sagaro (1975, 1976 & 1977), Le Moss (1979), Ardross (1981 & 1982)
  • Champion Stakes - (5) - Petite Etoile (1959), Pieces of Eight (1966), Sir Ivor (1968), Giacometti (1974), Rodrigo de Triano (1992)
  • Cheveley Park Stakes - (4) - Fleet (1966), Lalibela (1967), Durtal (1976), Marwell (1980)
  • Cork and Orrery Stakes (Golden Jubilee Stakes) - (9) - Right Boy (1958 & 1959), Tin Whistle (1960), El Gallo (1963), Mountain Call (1968), Welsh Saint (1970), Saritamer (1974) , Thatching (1979), College Chapel (1993)
  • Coronation Cup - (9) - Zucchero (1953), Nagami (1959), Petite Etoile (1960 & 1961), Park Top (1969), Roberto (1973), Quiet Fling (1976), Sea Chimes (1980), Be My Native (1983)
  • Coronation Stakes - (5) - Aiming High (1961), Calve (1972), Lisadell (1974), Roussalka (1975), Chalon (1982)
  • Derby - (9) - Never Say Die (1954), Crepello (1957), St Paddy (1960), Sir Ivor (1968), Nijinsky (1970), Roberto (1972), Empery (1976), The Minstrel (1977) , Teenoso (1983)
  • Dewhurst Stakes - (10) - Crepello (1956), Follow Suit (1962), Ribofilio (1968), Nijinsky (1969), Crowned Prince (1971), Cellini (1973), The Minstrel (1976), Try My Best (1977 ), Monteverdi (1979), Diesis (1982)
  • Eclipse Stakes - (7) - Mystery IX (1951), Darius (1955), Arctic Explorer (1957), St Paddy (1961), Pieces of Eight (1966), Wolver Hollow (1969), Artaius (1977)
  • Falmouth Stakes - (7) - Sylphide (1957), Green Opal (1960), Chrona (1966), Vital Match (1969), Chalon (1982), Niche (1993), Lemon Souffle (1994)
  • Fillies' Mile - (4) - Escorial (1973), Miss Pinkie (1976), Cherry Hinton (1977), Oh So Sharp (1984)
  • Haydock Sprint Cup - (3) - Green God (1971), Abergwaun (1972), Moorestyle (1980)
  • International Stakes - (5) - Dahlia (1974 & 1975), Hawaiian Sound (1978), Commanche Run (1985), Rodrigo de Triano (1992)
  • July Cup - (10) - Vigo (1957), Right Boy (1958 & 1959), Tin Whistle (1960), Thatch (1973), Saritamer (1974), Solinus (1978), Thatching (1979), Moorestyle (1980) , Mr Brooks (1992)
  • King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes - (7) - Meadow Court (1965), Aunt Edith (1966), Park Top (1969), Nijinsky (1970), Dahlia (1974), The Minstrel (1977), Teenoso (1984)
  • King's Stand Stakes - (7) - Right Boy (1957), Majority Rule (1963), Swing Easy (1971), Abergwaun (1973), Godswalk (1977), Solinus (1978), Never So Bold (1985)
  • Lockinge Stakes - (6) - Sovereign Path (1960), The Creditor (1964), Sparkler (1973), Belmont Bay (1981), Polar Falcon (1991), Swing Low (1993)
  • Middle Park Stakes - (6) - Petingo (1967), Steel Heart (1974), Junius (1978), Mattaboy (1980), Cajun (1981), Diesis (1982)
  • Nassau Stakes - (5) - Aunt Edith (1965), Haymaking (1966), Cheveley Princess (1973), Roussalka (1975 & 1976)
  • Nunthorpe Stakes - (7) - Right Boy (1958 & 1959), Matatina (1963), Caterina (1966), Tower Walk (1969), Swing Easy (1971), Solinus (1978)
  • Oaks - (6) - Carrozza (1957), Petite Etoile (1959), Valoris (1966), Juliette Marny (1975), Blue Wind (1981), Circus Plume (1984)
  • Prince of Wales's Stakes - (3) - Gift Card (1973), Anne's Pretender (1976), Crimson Beau (1979)
  • Queen Anne Stakes - (5) - Sparkler (1972), Baptism (1979), Belmont Bay (1981), Mr Fluorocarbon (1982), Trojan Fen (1984)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - (4) - The Creditor (1963), Linacre (1964), Hill Rise (1966), To-Agori-Mou (1981)
  • Racing Post Trophy - (5) - Ribocco (1966), Noble Decree (1972), Apalachee (1973), Dunbeath (1982), Lanfranco (1984)
  • St. James's Palace Stakes - (5) - Roan Rocket (1964), Petingo (1968), Thatch (1973), Jaazeiro (1978), Bairn (1985)
  • St. Leger - (8) - St Paddy (1960), Aurelius (1961), Ribocco (1967), Ribero (1968), Nijinsky (1970), Athens Wood (1971), Boucher (1972), Commanche Run (1984)
  • Sun Chariot Stakes - (6) - Popkins (1970), Cheveley Princess (1973), Swiss Maid (1978), Topsy (1979), Snow (1980), Home on the Range (1981)
  • Sussex Stakes - (6) - Petite Etoile (1959), Roan Rocket (1964), Petingo (1968), Thatch (1973), Artaius (1977), Jaazeiro (1978)
  • Yorkshire Oaks - (4) - Petite Etoile (1959), Parthian Glance (1966), Shoot A Line (1980), Awaasif (1982)

CanadaCanada Canada

  • Canadian International Stakes - (1) - Dahlia (1974)

FranceFrance France

  • Grand Critérium (Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère) - (3) - Sir Ivor (1967), Breton (1969), My Swallow (1970)
  • Grand Prix de Paris - (2) - Roll of Honor (1970), Sagaro (1974)
  • Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud - (1) - Teenoso (1984)
  • Poule d'Essai des Pouliches - (2) - Rajput Princess (1964), River Lady (1982)
  • Prix ​​de l'Abbaye de Longchamp - (4) - Tower Walk (1969), Balidar (1970), Moorestyle (1980), Mr Brooks (1992)
  • Prix ​​de l'Arc de Triomphe - (3) - Rheingold (1973), Alleged (1977 & 1978)
  • Prix ​​de Diane - (3) - Mrs Penny (1980), Madam Gay (1981), Lypharita (1985)
  • Prix ​​de la Forêt - (2) - Moorestyle (1980 & 1981)
  • Prix ​​Ganay - (1) - Trillion (1978)
  • Prix ​​Jacques Le Marois - (1) - Nonoalco (1974)
  • Prix ​​Jean Prat - (3) - Speedy Dakota (1975), Dom Racine (1978), Night Alert (1980)
  • Prix ​​du Jockey Club - (1) - Hard to Beat (1972)
  • Prix ​​Lupine - (2) - Hard to Beat (1972), Persépolis (1982)
  • Prix ​​Marcel Boussac - (3) - Vela (1969), Play It Safe (1981), Midway Lady (1985)
  • Prix ​​Maurice de Gheest - (4) - Mountain Call (1968), Abergwaun (1972), Moorestyle (1981), College Chapel (1993)
  • Prix ​​Morny - (2) - My Swallow (1970), Nonoalco (1973)
  • Prix ​​du Moulin de Longchamp - (3) - Habitat (1969), Gold Rod (1970), Sparkler (1973)
  • Prix ​​Rothschild - (1) - Topsy (1979)
  • Prix ​​Royal-Oak - (1) - Ardross (1981)
  • Prix ​​Saint-Alary - (1) - Nobiliary (1975)
  • Prix ​​de la Salamandre - (2) - My Swallow (1970), Nonoalco (1973)
  • Prix ​​Vermeille - (1) - Aunt Edith (1965)

GermanyGermany Germany

IrelandIreland Ireland

  • Irish 1000 Guineas - (2) - Favoletta (1971), Godetia (1979)
  • Irish 2,000 Guineas - (3) - Decies (1970), Jaazeiro (1978), Rodrigo de Triano (1992)
  • Irish Champion Stakes - (3) - Malacate (1976), Inkerman (1978), Commanche Run (1985)
  • Irish Derby - (5) - Meadow Court (1965), Ribocco (1967), Ribero (1968), The Minstrel (1977), Shergar (1981)
  • Irish Oaks - (3) - Santa Tina (1970), Juliette Marny (1975), Godetia (1979)
  • Irish St. Leger - (3) - Dan Kano (1967), Caucasus (1975), Meneval (1976)
  • Matron Stakes - (1) - Kalamaika (1978)
  • Moyglare Stud Stakes - (1) - Lemon Souffle (1993)
  • National Stakes - (4) - Cellini (1973), Sir Wimborne (1975), El Prado (1991), Fatherland (1992)
  • Phoenix Stakes - (1) - Getaway (1958)
  • Pretty Polly Stakes - (3) - Mariel (1971), Godetia (1979), Calandra (1980)
  • Tattersalls Gold Cup - (2) - Cavo Doro (1973), Elegant Air (1985)

ItalyItaly Italy

  • Derby Italiano - (3) - Bonconte di Montefeltro (1969), Cerreto (1973), Welnor (1984)
  • Gran Criterium - (1) - Alhijaz (1991)
  • Gran Premio del Jockey Club - (4) - Nagami (1958), Marco Visconti (1966), Awaasif (1983), Silvernesian (1992)
  • Premio Presidente della Repubblica - (1) - Moulton (1973)
  • Premio Roma - (3) - Irvine (1972), Noble Saint (1979), Old Country (1985)

SingaporeSingapore Singapore

  • Singapore Derby - (1) - Saas Fee (1979)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Cup - (2) - Jumbo Jet (1972)

SlovakiaSlovakia Slovakia

  • Derby - (1) - Zimzalabim (1993)

United StatesUnited States United States

  • Breeders' Cup Mile - (1) - Royal Academy (1990)
  • Washington, DC International Stakes - (3) - Sir Ivor (1968), Karabas (1969), Argument (1980)

Web links

Commons : Lester Piggott  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Horse Racing: Records, Facts, Champions (Third Edition), Tony Morris, John Randall, Guinness Publishing, 1990, ISBN 0-85112-902-1
personal data
SURNAME Piggott, Lester
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Owen, Edward Roderic (real name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British jockey and horse trainer
DATE OF BIRTH November 5, 1935
PLACE OF BIRTH Wantage