Shergar (3 March 1978 – c. February 1983) was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. After a very successful season in 1981 he was retired to the Ballymany Stud in …

Feb 8, 2025 · Shergar, a beloved thoroughbred racehorse worth over $15 million, was kidnapped from his stable in Co Kildare by a gang of machine gun-wielding men in balaclavas.

Aug 4, 2022 · Who was Shergar? And what happened to the most famous racehorse in the world? Off to a Flying Start. Owed by no less a personage than the Aga Khan, a billionaire and the …

Feb 8, 2013 · An armed gang who stole Shergar, winner of the 1981 Derby from the Aga Khan's Irish stud on Tuesday night told a captive groom at the time that they would be demanding...

May 2, 2019 · The kidnapping of superstar racehorse Shergar shocked the world. But what happened to Shergar, and why was he never found?

Jun 7, 2018 · The kidnapping overshadowed Shergar's career - but many in the racing fraternity still speak with awe at the ease with which he could win.

Feb 8, 2013 · Exactly 30 years ago, kidnappers broke into the Ballymany Stud in the Republic of Ireland and stole the champion racehorse, Shergar. What happened to the animal remains a …

Feb 5, 2025 · Shergar, a brilliant winner of Britain’s most prestigious race, the Epsom Derby, was taken from his stable in 1983. He was never seen again.

May 12, 2020 · Shergar had been a rare flat racehorse to transcend the sport. Before the kidnap his was a household name anyway. That’s because he didn’t just win: he won with style and by...

Jul 29, 2018 · SHERGAR was arguably the most valuable and famous racehorse in the world. The champion racehorse won the 1981 Derby by a record of 10 lengths. But his …