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Shergar - 1981 St. Leger Stakes
Horse Racing - 1981 St. Leger Stakes - Doncaster
Shergar, ridden by Walter Swinburn, is paraded before the race. They would be surprisingly defeated, finishing in fourth place in his final ever race.
Shergar was later kidnapped by the IRA and was never found.
12/09/1981
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Media ID 8656981
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards featuring the iconic image of Shergar, the legendary racehorse, during his parade before the 1981 St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster. Ridden by jockey Walter Swinburn, Shergar was a favorite to win, but unfortunately finished in fourth place in his final ever race. This captivating card, captured by Colorsport/Andrew Cowie from Colorsport Images, is a must-have for any horse racing fan or history buff. Add a personal touch to your message with this stunning, vintage greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print captured by Colorsport Images, we witness a moment of anticipation and grace as the legendary racehorse Shergar is paraded before the 1981 St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster. Mounted proudly on his back is jockey Walter Swinburn, their partnership symbolizing sheer determination and excellence in the world of horse racing. Little did anyone know that this would be Shergar's final ever race, and fate had an unexpected twist in store for them both. Despite their formidable reputation, they faced an unforeseen defeat, finishing fourth in the race. It was a bittersweet ending to a remarkable career that had seen Shergar triumph time and again. Tragically, destiny dealt another blow to this magnificent creature. In an act that shocked the world, Shergar was later kidnapped by members of the IRA and vanished without a trace. The loss reverberated through the racing community and beyond; it left an indelible mark on history. This powerful image serves as a reminder of not only Shergar's extraordinary talent but also the fragility of life itself. It encapsulates moments filled with hope, dreams shattered too soon, and unanswered questions that continue to haunt us decades later. As we gaze upon this photograph today, let us remember Shergar - his legacy lives on within our hearts as one of horse racing's greatest enigmas – forever galloping across fields only he knows.
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