Susan Armstrong Biography – Susan Armstrong Wiki
Susan Armstrong is the celebrity wife of the late English professional jockey and trainer Lester Piggott. Lester Piggott had career wins, including a record nine Epsom Derby victories, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest flat racing jockeys of all time and the originator of a much-imitated style. Piggott died in a hospital in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 29, 2022, at the age of 86.
Popularly called “The Long Fellow”, he was known for his competitive personality, keeping himself 30 lb (14 kg) under his natural weight, and on occasion not sparing the whip, such as on Roberto in the 1972 Derby. Of his great winners, Piggott regarded Sir Ivor as the easiest to ride. Piggot was convicted of tax fraud in 1987 and sentenced to three years in prison.
Her husband Piggott won his first race at the age of 12 at Haydock in 1948 and went on to ride more than 4,000 winners before his first retirement in 1985; In 2021, Piggott was selected in the first draft of inductees into the British Champions Series Hall of Fame and the annual jockey awards, The Lesters are named in his honor.
Susan Armstrong Age
Her age is unknown. Her husband was born on November 5, 1935, in Wantage, United Kingdom. He died in hospital in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 29, 2022, at the age of 86.
Susan Armstrong Husband
She was married to Lester Piggott. They married at St. Mark’s church, North Audley Street, London in 1960. They had two daughters. Her husband passed on May 29, 2022, at the age of 86.
Lester Piggott Death
Her’s and Piggot’s son-in-law, Derby-winning trainer William Haggas, said: “Sadly we can confirm that Lester died peacefully in Switzerland this morning. I really don’t wish to add much more than that at this stage, although Maureen will be making a statement later.”
Susan Armstrong Children
They had two daughters, Maureen, an ex-eventer (married to Derby-winning trainer William Haggas), and Tracy (a sports presenter on Irish television station RTÉ). Her husband also had a son, Jamie, from a relationship with Anna Ludlow.
Susan Armstrong Family
She is the daughter of Sam Armstrong, and her brother, Robert Armstrong, who were both racehorse trainers.
