List of Famous Jockeys
David Richardson
Published May 25, 2026
Birthdate: November 5, 1935
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Wantage, Berkshire, England
Died: May 29, 2022
Lester Piggott is an English former jockey. Piggott has 4,493 career wins under his belt and is considered one of the greatest jockeys of all time.In 1999, Piggott was ranked second in the top 50 jockeys of the 20th century list published by the Racing Post. In 2021, Piggott was inducted into the British Champions Series Hall of Fame.
