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The Best Episodes of Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA Season 1

Every episode of Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA Season 1!

Set against the backdrop of IRA activity, this gripping documentary investigates the extraordinary kidnapping of Shergar, a Derby-winning racehorse and global icon.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA Season 1 Episode 1 - 8th February 1983
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    #1 - 8th February 1983

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    Episode one begins with Shergar’s extraordinary rise. Bred by the Aga Khan and trained in Ireland, his power and grace electrified the racing world. His record‑breaking win at the 1981 Epsom Derby transforms him from champion to global phenomenon, eventually leading to his retirement to stud at Ballymany, County Kildare, where he becomes both a multimillion‑pound investment and an international sensation.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA Season 1 Episode 2 - Codename: Arkle
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    #2 - Codename: Arkle

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    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"8th February 1983" is the best rated episode of "Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/18/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Codename: Arkle".