The Mystery of Shergar
The story of Shergar, a world class racing horse, who mysteriously disappeared.
An episode of the The Wheel of Sport podcast, hosted by Ian McNally, titled "The Mystery of Shergar" was published on March 17, 2022 and runs 34 minutes.
March 17, 2022 ·34m · The Wheel of Sport
Summary
Shergar was an Irish-bred wonder horse. With exceptional ability, speed and stamina, the horse captivated a sport and international attention. The prospect of Shergar sharing his genetics and creating a new generation of competitive, world class horses was too good to miss for investors. However, the extraordinary value of Shergar attracted the unwanted attention of a band of Irishmen who were looking to raise funds for nefarious activities. Was the kidnapping successful? Did the ransom get paid? Where is Shergar today? Listen to The Wheel of Sport to find the answers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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