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Antique Framed Print : Shergar - 1981 St. Leger Stakes
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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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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.3cm x 24.4cm (8.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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