Decision on Lester Piggott Day
Wednesday 16th May, 2007
NEWMARKET Racecourses will make an announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, May 16) about plans for its raceday on Saturday following the news that Lester Piggott has suffered a heart attack and is in hospital in Switzerland.
Saturday afternoon’s fixture is due to be staged in honour of Lester, who was going to have been the guest of honour.
Alistair Haggis, spokesman for Newmarket Racecourses, said today: “The update we had this afternoon that Lester’s life is not in any danger is very good to hear and everyone at the racecourse wishes him all the very best for a full and speedy recovery.
“We will be consulting with Lester’s family and will make an announcement today (Wednesday) about plans for Saturday.”
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