Racing: Lester Piggott is making good progress from a recent heart problem and is likely to return to Britain "after the weekend", close friend Sir Peter O'Sullevan said today.
Former commentator O'Sullevan has been a friend of the legndary jockey for over 50 years and was due to accompany him at Newmarket on Saturday for the inaugural 'Lester Piggott Day'.
But a decision was taken yesterday to postpone the event and instead stage it in the autumn, when Piggott will hopefully be well enough to attend.
The 71-year-old is still in intensive care in a hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland.
"He's improving and the anxiety has certainly lessened. I think all is pointing to a good recovery," O'Sullevan said.
"I think Maureen (Haggas, Piggott's daughter) is back by now and Lester is coming back in an air ambulance after the weekend."
The 11-times champion has been suffering health problems for a few months and was first admitted to West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds after feeling unwell on Christmas Eve on his return from a trip to Hong Kong.
He was released five days later.