'It's nice to be popular. It's better than having stones thrown at me, anyway'
Racing icon Lester Piggott tells Lee Mottershead about his remarkable life
A legend is on the line.
From his home in Switzerland he has kindly accepted the invitation to talk about a life packed with as many twists, turns, ups and downs as the racecourse he so regularly conquered on the first Wednesday in June. A legend is on the line, a legend called Lester. The time has come to listen.
The unmistakable sound of his voice sparks a frisson of excitement at this end. It is not simply that Lester Piggott is nowadays seldom seen or heard in public but much more that nobody in racing stands comparison.
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Published on 14 July 2020inSeries
Last updated 18:22, 31 January 2022
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