Piggott recovery continues

LESTER PIGGOTT is reported to be recovering well after suffering a recurrence of a heart problem in Switzerland.

Thu, 17 May, 2007 - 01:00

The legendary rider is currently in intensive care in Lausanne, where his wife Susan and daughter Maureen Haggas jetted out to be with him on Tuesday.

His son-in-law, Newmarket trainer William Haggas, issued an upbeat bulletin while racing at York.

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CourtsRacingPlace: SwitzerlandPlace: LausannePlace: YorkPerson: PiggottPerson: Lester PiggottPerson: SusanPerson: Maureen HaggasPerson: William HaggasPerson: MaureenPerson: Lisa HancockEvent: Lester Piggott DayOrganisation: Channel 4 RacingOrganisation: Newmarket
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