Shergar in fourth, and the Aga Khan took the decision to retire him to stud in Ireland. After Shergar's Epsom Derby win, the Aga Khan sold 40 shares in the horse, valuing it at £10 million. Retaining six shares, he created an owner's syndicate with the remaining 34 members. Shergar was stolen from the Aga Khan's stud farm by an armed gang on 8 February 1983. Negotiations were conducted with the thieves, but the gang broke off all communication after four days when the syndicate did not accept as true the proof provided that the horse was still alive. In 1999
Charlottesville (horse) horse of any age. Charlottesville was retired in November 1960 and first stood at the Aga Khan's Ballymany Stud in County Kildare, Ireland for an 8,000 guinea fee. He became a successful stallion and was the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland in 1966. He sired Charlottown who won The Derby and Coronation Cup. He also sired Irish Oaks winner Gaia, Grosser Preis von Baden and Gran Premio di Milano winner Stratford and Derby Italiano winner Bonconte di Montefeltro. Charlottesville died on 1 February 1972 at age 15 of heart failure. "Note: b. = Bay, br. = Brown, ch.