Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA is a gripping two-part docuseries telling the extraordinary story behind one of racing's most infamous mysteries. After a record-breaking Derby victory made Shergar a global sensation, armed men abducted him from a County Kildare stud farm in 1983, sparking ransom demands, political speculation, and a mystery that remains unsolved.
Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:00
(44 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
CrimeHistorySports
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Codename: Arkle
Episode 1x02; Mar 25, 2026
Through first-hand testimony and political context, the series traces how a single act of theft cast a long shadow over racing and beyond. Decades later, Shergar remains both a legend and an unresolved mystery.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x02: Codename: Arkle | Mar 25, 2026 | |
| 1x01: 8th February 1983 | Mar 18, 2026 |