William Haggas bids to end 25-year drought in Epsom Derby
Saturday's race could prove a return to form for a jockey with a glorious record
02 June 2021 - 18:05
UK trainer William Haggas, a man with close ties to SA, will try to end a 25-year drought when he saddles Mohaafeth in the 242nd running of the Epsom Derby on Saturday.
It was 1996 when Haggas, son-in-law of legendary jockey Lester Piggott, won the world’s most famous race. It was a huge achievement by the young trainer who was then 35...
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