Tag: jockey
Lester Piggott: Document-breaking jockey with ruthless will to win
Lester Piggott won the Derby at Epsom a record nine timesFrom his first victory aged 12 to his last nearly 50 years later,...
Lester Piggott: File-breaking jockey dies aged 86
Piggott's last win came at the age of 58Legendary jockey Lester Piggott, who won the Derby a record nine times, has died aged...
Sam Waley-Cohen: Grand Nationwide-winning jockey pays tribute to brother after ‘fantasy’...
Sam Waley-Cohen's win was a first victory for an amateur jockey since Marcus Armytage won on Mr Frisk at Aintree in 1990Final furlongs...
Khadijah Mellah: Pioneering jockey evokes new racing academy
Pioneering jockey Khadijah Mellah says she hopes a new riding academy inspired by her historic success will help "change the narrative" in horse...
Lorna Brooke: Beginner jockey dies in hospital after Taunton fall
Brooke was treated on track before being airlifted to hospitalAmateur rider Lorna Brooke has died in hospital following a fall at Taunton earlier...
Richard Johnson: Main soar jockey in shock retirement
Richard Johnson is second only to AP McCoy for winners ridden in jump racingFour-time champion jump jockey Richard Johnson has announced his retirement...