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Racing fans are expected to gather at the statue of Lester Piggott at the Curragh Racecourse this weekend to homage to the horse racing legend who was a frequen.
The Flat jockey Lester Piggott has died in Switzerland, aged 86. Lester was known for his distinctive style and still holds a number of British records.
Lester Piggott, the outstanding jockey of the postwar era and a figure who transcended the sport of racing when the popularity of the Derby was at its height, has died aged 86