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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
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.