Shergar was the most famous, and most valuable, racehorse in the world. The big bay colt with a distinctive white blaze on its face had won the 1981 Derby by a record 10 lengths.

On February 8, 1983, at the height of The Troubles, Ireland faced a truly mysterious crime that remains virtually unsolved. Shergar, a beloved thoroughbred racehorse worth over $15 million, was ...

Will we ever know what really happened to Shergar? The most famous racehorse of all time was owned by the Aga Khan, who died last week. But while the stallion was kidnapped over 40 years ago, the ...

Shergar became national and international news after being kidnapped by an armed gang, widely believed to be the IRA. Irish Mirror. The Shergar kidnapping that sent shockwaves through the racing ...

Having won two lead-up events by 10L and 12L, Shergar was sent out an odds-on favourite and both trainer Sir Michael Stoute and jockey Walter Swinburn described the winning feeling as relief rather ...

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. By Victor Mather The Aga Khan IV, the wealthy leader ...

Racing journalist Derek Thompson recalls how he was summoned from his bed to try to free the wonder horse, Shergar.