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Shergar’s sad demise has racing fans hoping famous colours sparkle at Royal Ascot

The all-time great’s Stud is represented by Daryz at the premier Flat meeting of the year on Wednesday

Shergar’s sad demise has racing fans hoping famous colours sparkle at Royal Ascot

TL;DR

  • Princess Zahra Aga Khan confirmed that Shergar was killed within two days of his 1983 kidnapping by the IRA.
  • Shergar's 1981 Derby win by 10 lengths remains an all-time record.
  • Despite a brief racing career and a single season at stud, Shergar's legacy continues through his owner's successful breeding operation.
  • Horses from the Aga Khan Studs, including Daryz, are competing at Royal Ascot.
  • The article also previews several races at Royal Ascot, mentioning runners like Bow Echo, Notable Speech, Confucius, Asfoora, Reaching High, Ghostwriter, and Daiquiri Bay.

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