Robert Sangster

Before the Maktoum family became involved in British horseracing, Robert Sangster was the best-known and most-successful racehorse owner and breeder of the 20th century, topping the table for successful racehorse ownership in 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1984.

Sangster’s horses won the Epsom 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 and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Sangster, though incredibly successful, exhibited Reptonian values being described as ‘Trusting and uncomplaining, with an excellent sense of humour …a joy with whom to share good times; he was enthusiastic and always grateful even for small victories’.