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Lester Piggott, racing jockey, aged 12, who has already won his first race
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Lester Piggott, racing jockey, aged 12, who has already won his first race
Lester Piggott, racing jockey, aged 12, who has already won his first race, seen with one of the horses at South Bank Lambourn, West Berkshire.
With 4, 493 career wins, including nine Epsom Derby victories, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest flat racing jockeys of all time and the originator of a much imitated style.
Picture taken 19th August 1948
Roper
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Lambourn
Berkshire
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21837790
© Mirrorpix
1948 Animal Berkshire Cuddle Horse Horse Racing Intimate Jockey Stables West Berkshire
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This print captures a young Lester Piggott, the legendary racing jockey, at the tender age of 12. Already a victor in his first race, Piggott is seen here with one of the magnificent horses at South Bank Lambourn in West Berkshire. The image exudes an intimate connection between the child prodigy and his equine companion. With an astounding career spanning over four decades, Piggott would go on to amass an incredible 4,493 wins, including nine prestigious Epsom Derby victories. Regarded as one of the greatest flat racing jockeys of all time, he is also credited with pioneering a style that has been imitated by many. Taken on August 19th, 1948 during the vibrant era of the 1940s and set against a backdrop of stables and rural beauty in West Berkshire, this picture transports us back to when young Lester was just beginning to make waves in horse racing. His infectious smile reveals both his passion for sport and genuine affection for these majestic animals. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints and expertly captured by Roper's lens, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the early days of an extraordinary career that would leave an indelible mark on horse racing history.
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