The jockey's prize for the Singapore Derby of 1979, in the form of a 9ct. gold mounted leather jockey whip, the gold band inscribed, THE SINGAPORE DER
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The jockey's prize for the Singapore Derby of 1979, in the form of a 9ct. gold mounted leather jockey whip, the gold band inscribed, THE SINGAPORE DERBY, 1979, the handle end set with a gold cap engraved with the crest of the Singapore Turf Club, 71cm., 28in. Lester Piggott won the 1979 Singapore Derby on Saas Fee, trained by Ivan W. Allan and owned by the Equus Stable. Ivan Allan won the Singapore Derby on nine occasions between 1972 and 1986. He is also remembered as the owner of Commanche Run who Lester rode to victory in the 1984 St Leger to record a record 28th British Classic success.