Racing: Legendary jockey Lester Piggott has been given the all-clear after spending Christmas in hospital.
The 71-year-old was admitted to West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds after complaining of feeling unwell on Christmas Eve, but he was released five days later.
He underwent tests for a suspected heart problem but results have proved fine and Piggott has reportedly been in good spirits since returning to Newmarket this week.
A hospital spokeswoman said: "Mr Piggott was admitted to the hospital for some tests on December 24th and was then discharged on December 29th."
After leaving hospital the 11-time champion jockey visited Somerville Lodge Stables, home of his son-in-law William and daughter Maureen Haggas.
Maureen Haggas said: "My father said he didn't feel great on Christmas Eve and they thought it best to take him in. It wasn't anything dramatic and the results have come back fine."
"He travelled to Hong Kong last month, which may have taken a lot out of him at 71.
"Although there are better places to be than hospital at Christmas, we popped over and took him some Christmas lunch, which cheered him up."
Piggott retired in 1994 after 4,493 career wins including nine Epsom Derby victories.
He is expected to be well enough to attend the Lesters, the annual racing awards ceremony held in his honour, at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on January 13th.