1935- . English jockey. He was regarded as a
brilliant tactician and adopted a unique high
riding style. A champion jockey 11 times
between 1960 and 1982, he rode a record nine
Derby winners. He was associated with such
great horses as Nijinsky, Sir Ivor, Roberto,
Empery, and The Minstrel. Piggott won all the
major races including the English classics.
He retired from riding 1985 and took up
training. In 1987 he was imprisoned for tax
evasion. He returned to racing in 1990.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Champion Jockey: 1960, 1964-71, 1981-82
Derby: 1954, 1957, 1960, 1968, 1970, 1972,
1976-77, 1983 Oaks: 1957, 1959, 1966, 1975,
1981, 1984 St Leger: 1960-61, 1967-68,
1970-72, 1984 1,000 Guineas: 1970, 1981
2,000 Guineas: 1957, 1968, 1970, 1985