Lester Piggott Stakes
History
The event was established in 2003, and it was initially classed at Listed level. The inaugural running was won by Albanova.For several years the Pinnacle Stakes was run in memory of Lady Joan Westbrook, a successful owner and breeder of racehorses, who died in 2004.
The race was promoted to Group 3 status in 2012.
It was renamed from the Pinnacle Stakes to the Lester Piggott Stakes for the 2024 season.
Records
Most successful horse:no horse has won this race more than once
Leading jockey :
- Neil Callan – Ferdoos, Shimmering Surf
- Paul Hanagan - Les Fazzani, Miss Marjurie
- Frankie Dettori - Folk Opera, Journey
- Jamie Spencer - Arbella, God Given
- Tom Marquand - Sea La Rosa, Sea Silk Road
- Daniel Tudhope - Klassique, Estrange
- John Gosden - Sultanina, Journey, Queen Of The Pride