Lester Piggott’s ear severed at Epsom

Title

Lester Piggott’s ear severed at Epsom

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

23 Apr 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:46

Description

Report from Epsom racecourse on an ear injury sustained by jockey Lester Piggott after being thrown in the stalls by his horse, Winsor Boy. Speakers include: Willie Carson; Newmarket trainer Robert Armstrong. Female reporter not identified; male interviewer not identified (poss. Brough Scott?).

Contributors

Robert Armstrong; Willie Carson; Brough Scott?

Keywords

Sport; Injuries; Horse racing; Horses; Jockeys; Sports injuries; Lester Piggott; Winsor Boy; Ear

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