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May 31, 2026 at 08:41
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The programme didn’t tell us much we didn’t already know, although it was quite good at setting the event within the context of what was going on in Ireland on both sides of the border at the time.
I suspect it was made on a shoestring budget. We must have seen the same shot of Shergar galloping towards the finishing line at Epsom at least a dozen times, together with a few stock photos. I also lost count of how many times we saw those balaclava clad IRA men brandishing their guns.
Still, at least it gave Derek another chance to milk his big moment of fame for all it is worth. ![]()