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Best-Selling Mystery Writer Dick Francis Dies

Best-Selling Mystery Writer Dick Francis Dies

Best-selling British thriller writer and steeplechase jockey great Dick Francis died in his home in the Cayman Islands Feb. 14, the Associated Press reported. He was 89.

 Sunday, February 14, 2010

Former European Jockey Lester Piggott Hospitalized

Lester Piggott, Britain's 11-time champion jockey, is recovering in intensive care at a Swiss hospital after the recurrence of a heart problem that initially appeared last December.

 Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Eddery Ties Piggott With Queen Mary Win

Romantic Liason provided Pat Eddery with win number 4,493, the Queen Mary Stakes (Eng-III) win at Royal Ascot Wednesday equaling Lester Piggott's number of victories. Only Richard Gordon, with 4,870, has more among English riders.

 Wednesday, June 19, 2002