2. Thieves in the Night

A horse is kidnapped in the middle of the night. His name was Shergar.He’s not just any horse, he's a prize-winning racehorse owned by an enigmatic spiritual leader, made famous for winning the 1981 Epsom Derby by 10 lengths.A celebrity, a symbol of hope for Ireland, but mostly a ...  Show more

New coach Conor O’Shea sets about transforming Harlequins’ fortunes and restoring their reputation.Tom Williams rediscovers his form and helps the club to the Premiership final - the ultimate opportunity for redemption.Dean Richards returns to rugby with Newcastle and reflects on ...  Show more

Frank has been put in an embarrassing situation since his car has been stolen and Pierre has made a rod for his own back. There's also doormats, injured animals and headless horsemen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Join host Jay Harris as he unravels the twisted saga of the equestrian insurance scandal, where the glamorous world of horse sports hides a grim reality. Explore a story of horse murders for insurance money, spotlighting the devious players who manipulated the system for massive ...  Show more

Ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby, horse racing critics are asking familiar questions about animal safety and care in an industry fueled by gambling. We examine how high-profile horse deaths and an FBI investigation into doping allegations have pushed the sport towards reforms. ...  Show more

On the final episode of season 3, Richard and Matt wax lyrical about a driver whose name might be unfamiliar to many motor racing fans, but who could be regarded as the sport's first bonafide superstar: Tazio Nuvolari.Matt and Richard explain how, in the pre-war era of Grand Prix ...  Show more