Never Say Die (horse) 33/1 outsider in a field of twenty-two runners for the Derby. According to some accounts, he would have started at even longer odds if his memorable name and the publicity attracted by his eighteen-year-old jockey Lester Piggott had not made him a popular choice with many members of the public. The colt was always well-placed and was sent into the lead early in the straight by Piggott. He won comfortably by two lengths from Arabian Night and Darius. Clark was ill in New York hospital and unable to attend the race, which saw Never Say Die becoming the first American-bred
Joe Piggott adapted to life at Warrington, netting the equaliser on his debut during their FA Trophy defeat to National League South side, Wealdstone, and just four days later, securing a brace against Matlock Town. This impressive form was merited with a move to Football League side Wigan Athletic in August later that year. On 31 August 2018, after an impressive pre-season with Wigan's under-23 side, Piggott sealed a loan move to League Two side Morecambe until January and went onto make his debut during their 3–2 defeat to Bury. Three days later, Piggott netted his first goal for the club during