Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA — Season 1, Episode 2: Codename: Arkle
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 2 episodes
Episode synopsis
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.
About Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA
Set against the backdrop of IRA activity, this gripping documentary investigates the extraordinary kidnapping of Shergar, a Derby-winning racehorse and global icon.