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
1983 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year by four lengths from Ring Beacon in 29.30 seconds. He became one of a select few to win a Classic event on both sides of the Irish Sea. After being retired he went on to prove himself one of the most influential stud greyhounds of modern times. Belvedere Bran won the £25,000 Carroll's 1983 Irish Greyhound Derby. Litter sisters Kerogue Nella and Kerogue Sarah finished first and second during the running of the Irish TV Trophy. 1983 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year The 1983 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year was the 57th year of greyhound racing in the