World mourns death of Sangster

Racing was in mourning yesterday after the death of leading owner-breeder Robert Sangster.

Sangster, 67, died at his London home on Wednesday after losing his lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lord Bell, speaking on behalf of the family, said: “He died at home in late afternoon, early evening time.

“He was surrounded by his family and he died very peacefully after a long illness that started nine or 10 months ago.”

Sangster, who was separated from his third wife, Sue, leaves four sons, Ben, Adam, Guy and Max.

His funeral is due to be held at St Paul’s in Knightsbridge, London, on April 19.

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.

He won the Derby twice, with The Minstrel in 1977 and Golden Fleece in 1982, along with a raft of other big races including the 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Eclipse Stakes, King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.