The New York Times6d
When the Aga Khan’s Derby Winning Horse Was Kidnapped
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 ...
Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development ...
The Independent3d
Will we ever know what really happened to Shergar?
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 Irish Times4d
Shergar mystery lives on after Aga Khan’s death
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 ...
BBC3d
Shergar theft remembered following Aga Khan's death
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 ...