P153 BEEBFAX 122 Thu 31 Dec --:--/--                                                        EPSOM    Thoroughbred racing has a new star in  the shape of Shergar.  The horse, owned by Aga Khan IV, had a  banner year winning the Epsom Derby by  such a huge margin that the second  placed jockey thought he'd won because  there was nothing in front! This was  followed by the Irish Derby with  Lester Piggott aboard where he won by  four lengths and finally the King  George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes  at Ascot.  He was named European Horse of the  Year and retired in September to go to  stud.   Next       Prev       Home        End