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Tracy Piggott has paid a heartfelt and touching tribute to her late father Lester, describing the iconic rider as an "inspiring" figure who lived and breathed

Plus, how the Queen's hopes of a Platinum Jubilee Derby triumph were scuppered

Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force marched through London from 4.30am this morning as they made final preparations for the huge event on Sunday.

Royal superfans have already begun camping out to get a prime spot on The Mall for the Queens Platinum Jubilee despite the start of celebrations not taking place for another two days.

Desert Crown is a strong favourite to land the Epsom Derby on Saturday with flat racing's blue riband to be renamed in honour of the record-breaking serial winner Lester Piggott.

His mercurial career in the saddle, which inspired a mass of films and documentaries about his turbulent life, spanned almost 50 years and saw him ride 4,493 winners

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics.

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics.

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics.

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics.