Lester Piggott, jockey, on Winsor Boy at Epsom
1981 - Lester Piggott In Horror Stalis Crash At Epsom Lester Piggott narrowly escaped death during a race accident at Epsom. Im lucky to be alive, he said, after frightened horse dragged him through a narrow gap at the bottom of the starting stall. Lester, nine times champion jockey, had part of his right ear torn off and suffered extensive bruising as he fell to the ground. His mount, Winsor Boy, bolted down the course before jumping a rial into a group of spectators. The horse broke his neck and died while a women was knocked unconscious. Piggtott, 45, and the women, a Mrs Valerie Cane, were taken to Epsom District Hospital. Both were later released, Piggott was transferred to Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, for plastic surgery. Photo Shows: Winsor Boy galloping to his death at Epsom
