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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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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of horse racing history with our Fine Art Print of Shergar, the legendary racehorse, in the 1981 St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster. Captured by the skilled lens of Andrew Cowie from Colorsport Images, this print showcases Walter Swinburn parading the iconic horse before his final ever race. Relive the excitement and nostalgia of this pivotal moment in horse racing history with the exquisite details and vibrant colors of this Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 48cm (16.5" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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