"I think his greatest quality was to understand exactly what a horse needed. He understood horses. He knew how to win on them and he knew how to get them beat." Great words from Steve Mellish.

He and Rishi Persad pick out three races from the Racing TV archive that demonstrate the incredible talent of Lester Piggott.

They go for:
Roberto - 1972 Derby
Commanche Run - 1984 Gordon Stakes
Rodrigo De Triano - 1992 Juddmonte International

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