Racing legend Sangster dies

LEGENDARY racehorse owner Robert Sangster died yesterday at the age of 67.

Sangster, who was believed to have been battling pancreatic and liver cancer, is thought to have died at his London home yesterday afternoon.

The partnership he formed with legendary trainer Vincent O'Brien and stud boss John Magnier left a legacy that exists to this day. The three went into partnership in the Coolmore Stud, near Fethard in Co Tipperary, which is now the foremost breeding operation in the world.