Ep 494 - Lester

Nick is joined by a wide array of personalities and professionals from around the racing world to pay tribute to Lester Piggott, the greatest of his generation and one of the most influential figures the sport has ever seen. Piggott died yesterday at the age of 86 in Switzerland. Among Nick's guests are Tom Magnier and Ben Sangster, scions of the dynasty that founded Coolmore in whose establishment Piggott was such a crucial part. Nick also talks to trainers Luca Cumani and Andre Fabre, to jockeys Kieren Fallon and Jimmy Quinn, and to Vincent Rossiter - the man who became close to Piggott through their time with Sir Ivor at Ballydoyle. TV personality Steve Mellish remembers Lester from a punter's perspective , while the Daily Mirror's Dave Yates provides and overview of Piggott's place in the sport.