Episode 54: Racehorse Ransom: The Kidnapping of the horse Shergar

06/20/24 • 34 min

Today we are heading out to County Kildare, Ireland where the disappearance of a world famous racehorse has haunted the circuit since 1983. Today on The Odder, we are talking about Shergar, a six time champion, who was kidnapped from the stables at gunpoint and ransomed only to never be seen again. The last known picture of the thoroughbred and the horror stories of what happened to him and where he may have ended up still leave horse lovers, the media, and mystery lovers stumped to this day. So place your bets, and make sure all your racers are accounted for, and Let’s go!
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"Hidden Past" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Odder - Episode 54: Racehorse Ransom: The Kidnapping of the horse Shergar

Transcript

Hello and welcome to The Odder Podcast. I’m your host Madison Paige and today we are heading out to County Kildare, Ireland where the disappearance of a world famous racehorse has haunted the circuit since 1983. Today on The Odder, we are talking about Shergar, a six time champion, who was kidnapped from the stables at gunpoint and ransomed only to never be seen again. The last known picture of the thoroughbred and the horror stories of what happened to him and where he may have