The Cosgrove family, through James’s father, Stan, had owned a share in the Irish thoroughbred stallion and Epsom derby winner Shergar and was hoping to recover an insurance payment. The ...
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 ...
Shergar: undoubtedly one of the best horses the Aga Khan has ownedCredit: Gerry Cranham The death of the Aga Khan, one of the most influential owner-breeders in international horseracing, has been ...
Shergar and Walter Swinburn cross the line well clear to win the Epsom Derby by a record margin in 1981 (PA Archive) Although the big bay was just one of five Derby winners to carry the famous ...
The dream of prestigious offspring was shattered when a gang, armed with guns, kidnapped Shergar. The death of the Aga Khan has evoked memories of one of the greatest sporting mysteries of all ...