WHERE IS SHERGAR?

Shergar winning the 1981 Derby
with jockey Walter Swinburn
News from Dublin reports that the remains of a horse exhumed from a grave in County Donegal, Ireland, are that of Shergar. Scientists are going to compare the genetic make-up of the remains and 2 hairs that were taken from the champion by some vetinary students on a visit to Shergar's stud some years ago.

Shergar was kidnapped in 1983 after two years at the stud, and a ransom of £3,9 million was demanded from the owner Aga Khan. It was believed that the IRA were responsible and that Shergar was dead within hours of being stolen.

To Shergar's Field (main page)

(Read more horsey stuff on my sources' pages; the British Racing Centre and The Australian Racing Network)

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