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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.
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