Revolutionary who left his mark

ROBERT SANGSTER changed the face of racing with his revolutionary approach to the sport in the 1970s and 80s.

The triumvirate he formed with legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien and stud boss John Magnier left a legacy that exists to this day, with the Coolmore operation pre-eminent in the world of breeding.

Sangster was the best-known and most-successful British-based owner of the last 30 years, topping the table in 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1984, before the Maktoum family became heavily involved in racing.