7. The Final Furlong

7. The Final Furlong

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2. It’s Not Real Blood

The story of one rugby's most notorious matches, told by those who were there.A European Cup quarter-final between Harlequins and Leinster was always going to be big - but nobody knew how big.Players from both sides including Ugo Monye and Brian O’Driscoll, commentators, coaches ...  Show more

6. Proof of Life

Whilst the horse wasn’t just owned by the Aga Khan, but in fact a syndicate of many shareholders, this episode focuses on one shareholder that had a lot to lose. Stan Cosgrove. The Vet.He was keen to get his insurance payout, but the only way to do so was to prove that Shergar wa ...  Show more

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