When will Lester Piggot have his OBE returned?

Question

Concerning certain lords of the realm and their acts of thievery and perjury I think that the least that this government can do is not only return his OBE but to totally recognise Lester as the greatest flat jockey by giving him a Knighthood which he so richly deserves.

Answer 1

Yes, they did take it away from his when he went to prison for tax evasion.  I think we should start a campaign to get him knighted - they have the petitions on the 10 Downing Street website now, maybe we should start one.  I'd definitely sign it, along with one to have Henry Cecil knighted.

Answer 2

sure...the least we can do for the

"bill shoemaker" over the pond...saw

him win the breeders cup....it was a treat

to see a living legend win a world class race.

Answer 3

I didn't realize he had lost it! Did they take it back when he went to jail over tax evasion?

I agree he was one of the finest jockeys I have ever seen.