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. It took place at

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on 3 June 1981. The race was won by the

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Shergar Shergar (3 March 1978 – ) was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. After a very successful season in 1981 he was retired to the Ballymany Stud in County Kildare, Ireland. In 1983 he was stolen from the stud, and a ransom of ...

, at odds of 10/11 ridden by the nineteen-year-old

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and trained at

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. The winning margin of ten lengths was the largest in the history of the race. However, the winning time of 2:44.21 was the slowest since 1946.

Race details

* ''Sponsor:'' none * ''Winner's prize money:'' £149,900 * ''Going:'' Dead * ''Number of runners:'' 18 * ''Winner's time:'' 2 minutes, 44.21 seconds

Full result

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Glint of Gold Glint of Gold (5 April 1978 – 1990) was a British Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse and sire (horse), sire. A middle-distance specialist, he was noted for his toughness and consistency, winning ten races, finishing second six times and t ...

, John Matthias ,

Ian Balding Ian Balding (born 7 November 1938) is a British retired horse trainer. He is the son of the polo player and racehorse trainer Gerald Matthews Balding and the younger brother of trainer Toby Balding. Ian Balding was born in the US, but his fami ...

, 13-1 , - , 3 , 2 , Scintillating Air , Geoff Baxter ,

Bruce Hobbs Bruce Robertson Hobbs (December 27, 1920 – November 22, 2005) was an English jockey and racehorse trainer. Born on Long Island, New York, Hobbs became the youngest and tallest jockey to ride the winner of the English Grand National when succ ...

, 50-1 , - , 4 , 2 , Shotgun ,

Lester Piggott Lester Keith Piggott (5 November 1935 – 29 May 2022) was an English professional jockey and horse trainer. With 4,493 career flat racing wins in Britain, including a record nine Epsom Derby victories, he is widely regarded as one of the grea ...

, Chris Thornton , 7-1 , - , 5 , 4 , Church Parade ,

Willie Carson William Fisher Hunter Carson, OBE (born 16 November 1942) is a retired jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. Life and career Best known as "Willie", Carson was born in Stirling, Scotland in 1942. He was apprenticed ...

Dick Hern William Richard Hern (20 January 1921 – 22 May 2002) was an English Thoroughbred racehorse trainer and winner of sixteen British Classic Races between 1962 and 1995, and was Champion Trainer on four occasions. Following his early caree ...

, 25-1 , - , 6 , 1½ , Sheer Grit ,

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, 28-1 , - , 7 , 1 , Silver Season , Ernie Johnson ,

, 100-1 , - , 8 , hd , Riberetto ,

Pat Eddery Patrick James John Eddery (18 March 1952 – 10 November 2015) was an Irish flat racing jockey and trainer. He rode three winners of the Derby and was Champion Jockey on eleven occasions. He rode the winners of 4,632 British flat races, a f ...

, Ron Boss , 22-1 , - , 9 , 4 , Sunley Builds , Philip Waldron ,

Gavin Hunter Gavin Hunter (1941 – 18 December 2022) was a British horse trainer who trained horses which competed in Flat racing. Hunter's training career lasted from 1965 to 1985. He was based at stables at East Ilsley and after retiring from training he m ...

, 200-1 , - , 10 , 3 , Kings General , Brian Taylor ,

Guy Harwood Guy Harwood (born 10 June 1939) is a retired British racehorse trainer. Background Harwood was born in Pulborough, West Sussex, in 1939. His father, Wally made the family fortune with his garage business, founded in 1931. Harwood began riding ...

, 150-1 , - , 11 , shd , Sass , John Reid , Paul Kelleway , 500-1 , - , 12 , 4 , Krug ,

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, 66-1 , - , 13 , 3 ,

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Greville Starkey Greville Michael Wilson Starkey (21 December 1939 – 14 April 2010) was an English jockey who rode almost 2,000 winners during a 33-year career on the flat. Starkey scaled the heights of his profession during his 33-year career in which ...

, 11-1 , - , 14 , 2 , Robellino ,

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, 28-1 , - , 15 , 6 , Golden Brigadier , Paul Bradwell ,

, 150-1 , - , 16 , ½ , Kind of Hush ,

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, 25-1 , - , 17 , 20 , Al Nasr , Alfred Gibert ,

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(FR) , 16-1 , - , 18 , ¾ , Waverley Hall ,

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, Rod Simpson , 1000-1 , - , DNS , ¹ , Lydian ,

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, ¹ Lydian was scratched at the start after refusing to enter the stalls.

Winner details

Further details of the winner, Shergar: * ''Foaled:'' 3 March 1978, in Ireland * ''Sire:''

Great Nephew Great Nephew (1963 – 31 May 1986) was a British thoroughbred who became a champion miler in France. He was also a very successful sire, producing two Derby winners.

; ''Dam:'' Sharmeen (

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) * ''Owner:'' Aga Khan IV * ''Breeder:'' Aga Khan IV

Form analysis

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1980:

* Church Parade – ''1st in Lanson Champagne Stakes'', ''3rd in Champagne Stakes'' * Glint of Gold – ''1st in

Gran Criterium The Gran Criterium is a Group 2 flat horse race in Italy open to two-year-old thoroughbred Colt (horse) entire colts only . It is run at Milan over a distance of 1,500 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October ...

'' * Kalaglow – ''1st in

Horris Hill Stakes The Horris Hill Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and ...

'' * Robellino – ''2nd in

Chesham Stakes The Chesham Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take pla ...

'', ''1st in

Seaton Delaval Stakes The Seaton Delaval Stakes was a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It was run at Newcastle, and in its later years it was scheduled to take place in August. History The event was named after Seaton Delaval, a ...

'', ''1st in

Royal Lodge Stakes The Royal Lodge Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old colts and geldings. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), ...

'' * Sheer Grit – ''3rd in

William Hill Futurity The Futurity Trophy is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and ...

'' * Shergar – ''2nd in

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 1981 and trial races prior to running in the Derby:

* Al Nasr – ''1st in

Prix La Force The Prix La Force is a Group 3 (horse racing), Group 3 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 2,000 metres (abo ...

'' * Glint of Gold – ''1st in

Derby Italiano The Derby Italiano is a Group 2 flat horse race in Italy open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Capannelle over a distance of 2,200 metres (about 1 mile and 3 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year ...

'' * Kind of Hush – ''1st in

Craven Stakes The Craven Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 met ...

'' * Kings General – ''3rd in

Sandown Classic Trial The Sandown Classic Trial is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old horses. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong and 209 yard ...

'' * Riberetto – ''1st in

Lingfield Derby Trial The Lingfield Derby Trial Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 133& ...

'' * Robellino – ''2nd in

Blue Riband Trial Stakes The Blue Riband Trial Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old horses. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 17 yards (2,027 metres) ...

'' * Scintillating Air – ''3rd in

Dante Stakes The Dante Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old horses. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 56 yards () ...

'' * Sheer Grit – ''2nd in

'' * Shergar – ''1st in

Sandown Classic Trial The Sandown Classic Trial is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old horses. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong and 209 yard ...

'', ''1st in

Chester Vase The Chester Vase is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 63 yards () at ...

'' * Shotgun – ''2nd in

Dante Stakes The Dante Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old horses. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 56 yards () ...

'' * Sunley Builds – ''2nd in

Chester Vase The Chester Vase is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 63 yards () at ...

Subsequent Group 1 wins

Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby.

* Al Nasr – ''

Prix d'Ispahan The Prix d'Ispahan is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,850 metres (about 1 mile and 1¼ furlongs), ...

(1982)'' * Glint of Gold – ''

Grand Prix de Paris The Grand Prix de Paris is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles), an ...

(1981)'', ''

Preis von Europa The Preis von Europa is a Group races, Group 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Germany open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse, Cologne over a distance ...

(1981)'', ''

Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud The Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles), and it is ...

(1982)'', ''

Grosser Preis von Baden The Grosser Preis von Baden is a Group 1 flat horse race in Germany open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Baden-Baden over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles), taking plac ...

(1982)'' * Kalaglow – ''

Eclipse Stakes The Eclipse Stakes is a Group races, Group 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Sandown ...

(1982)'', ''

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot ...

(1982)'' * Shergar – ''

Irish Derby The Irish Derby ( Irish: Dearbaí na hÉireann) is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a dista ...

(1981)'', ''

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot ...

(1981)''

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 1981 Epsom Derby.

Stallions of Classic winners

Robellino (14th) *

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– 1st

2000 Guineas Stakes The 2000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile (1.6 km) and scheduled to take place each year ...

(1996) *

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– 1st

Irish 1,000 Guineas The Irish 1,000 Guineas is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is sched ...

(1997) ''Dam of

Epsom Derby The Derby Stakes, more commonly known as the Derby and sometimes referred to as the Epsom Derby, is a Group races, Group 1 flat Horse racing, horse race in England open to three-year-old Colt (horse), colts and Filly, fillies. It is run at Ep ...

runner up and leading National Hunt sire Walk In The Park'' * Robertico – 1st Deutsches Derby (1998) * Royal Rebel – 1st

Ascot Gold Cup The Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 2 miles 3 furlongs and 210 yards (4 ...

(2001),(2002) Shergar (1st) * Authaal – 1st

Irish St Leger The Irish St Leger is a Conditions races, Group 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at the Curragh Racecourse, Curragh ...

(1986) * Maysoon – 2nd

1000 Guineas Stakes The 1000 Guineas Stakes is a Group races, Group 1 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old Filly, fillies. It is run on the Rowley Mi ...

(1986), 3rd

Epsom Oaks The Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 6 ya ...

(1986) * Shibil – 3rd

(1986) * Sherkraine – 2nd

Phoenix Stakes The Phoenix Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is ...

(1985) Al Nasr (17th) * Zaizoom – 1st

(1987) * Acteur Francais - 2nd

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(1991) * Nasr El Arab – 1st Charles H. Strub Stakes (1989), 1st

San Juan Capistrano Handicap The San Juan Capistrano Stakes is a Grade III American thoroughbred horse race for horses age three and older over a distance of run on the turf track held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California in June. The event currently offers a purse o ...

(1989) * Prince Of Andros – 1st

Tattersalls Gold Cup The Tattersalls Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 110 yards (2,1 ...

(1995)

Stallions of Group/Grade One winners

Kalaglow (13th) *

Jeune Jeune (29 March 1989 – 4 January 2006) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who raced in England and Australia and is best known for winning the prestigious Melbourne Cup in 1994. He was a muscular chestnut stallion who sometimes raced in pa ...

–

Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year The Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year is awarded to the Thoroughbred horse who is voted to be the champion horse within an Australian racing season. This award is open to all racehorses racing within Australia, regardless of age and sex, ...

(1994–1995) * Sternkönig – 3rd Deutsches Derby (1993), 1st Deutschland-Preis (1994) ''Sire of 2000

winner Kallisto'' * Timarida – 1st

Beverly D. Stakes The Beverly D. Stakes is a Grade II flat horse race in the United States for thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years and upward over a distance of miles at Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia. The event is a supporting stakes race ...

(1996), 1st

Bayerisches Zuchtrennen The Bayerisches Zuchtrennen is a Group 1 flat horse race in Germany open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Munich over a distance of 2,000 metres (about 1¼ miles), and it is scheduled to take place each year on the last Su ...

(1996), 1st

Irish Champion Stakes The Irish Champion Stakes ( Irish: Curadh-Dhuais na hÉireann) is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2 ...

(1996) * Shining Water – 1st Solario Stakes (1986) ''Dam of Tenby, Bude and Bright And Clear'' Glint of Gold (2nd) *

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– 1st

National Stakes The Vincent O'Brien National Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 me ...

(1990) * Warfield – 3rd

Prix du Cadran The Prix du Cadran is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 4,000 metres (about 2 miles), and it is scheduled to t ...

(1991) * Spinning – 3rd

Man o' War Stakes The Man o' War Stakes is a Graded stakes race, Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for horses aged four-years-old and older. It is run over a distance of one and three-eighth miles on grass, turf and is scheduled annually for early May at Be ...

(1992) * Vagog – 1st

Long Walk Hurdle The Long Walk Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 3 miles and half a furlon ...

(1992) * Ikdam – 1st

Triumph Hurdle The Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and ...

(1989)

Stallions of National Hunt horses

Sheer Grit (6th) * Clay County – 1st Northumberland Gold Cup Novices' Chase (1991) * Unsinkable Boxer – 1st

Sefton Novices' Hurdle The Sefton Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 3 miles and hal ...

(1998) Riberetto (8th) * Jocks Cross – 1st

Welsh National The Coral Welsh Grand National is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Chepstow, Wales, over a distance of ...

(2000) * Tarrs Bridge – 1st

Bristol Novices' Hurdle The Bristol Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles ( ...

(1996) Sunley Builds (9th) * Sunley Bay – 1st Mandarin Handicap Chase (1996)

Other stallions

Kind Of Hush (16th) – Itsabrahma (2nd

Prix de la Forêt The Prix de la Forêt is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres (about 7 furlongs), and ...

1991), Osario (3rd

1991)
Silver Season (7th) – Great grandsire of 2007

Lancashire Oaks The Lancashire Oaks is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 175 yards ...

winner Turbo Linn
Church Parade (5th) – Exported to New Zealand, produced 1988

New Zealand 2000 Guineas The 2000 Guineas is a Group One set-weight Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses run over a distance of 1600 metres at Riccarton Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch New Zealand cup week The New Zealand 2000 Guineas is hel ...

runner up Testament
Scintillating Air (3rd) – Exported to India

References

External links

Colour Chart
– ''Derby 1981'' ---- {{Epsom Derby

1981 1980s in Surrey