Lester Piggott Age: How old was Lester Piggott when he won his first race?

Lester Piggott was an English professional jockey. 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.

In 1985, Piggott rode a freelance, with big wins including the Prix of Diane for Andre Fabre aboard Lypharita, the 2000 Guineas for Michael Stoute on Shadeed and the Benson and Hedges Gold Cup and Irish Champion Stakes for Luca Cumani on Commanche Run.

How old was Lester Piggott when he won his first race?

The young Piggott won his first race in August 1948 at the age of 12 on The Chase in the Wigan Lane Selling Handicap at Haydock Park.

The Merseyside track was appropriate, for the scene of his final winner, too- Palacegate Jack in October 1994.