Libyan National Army

Following a raid that resulted in six stallions and six in-foal mares stolen by armed militia on Saturday, the remaining 30 horses were stolen from Libya's Al Shaab Stud early this week, Racing Post reported. Among the first batch of horses was the stallion Eavesdropper (Kingmambo), a half-brother to Horse of the Year, Classic winner and outstanding sire A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew). "Now armed militias from Tarhuna have returned to steal the remaining 30 horses," Al Shaab's General Manager and resident veterinarian Dr. Amad Eshaab tweeted. "I expect the worst....

A dozen horses, both stallions and in-foal mares, were stolen from Libya's Al Shaab Stud on Saturday, the stud's General Manager Dr. Amad Eshab announced via Twitter on Sunday. The raid was conducted by militia loyal to the Libyan National Army which opposes the current interim government. The largest Thoroughbred breeding operation in the country, Al Shaab Stud was home to the stallions SW Eavesdropper (Kingmambo)-a half-brother to Horse of the Year and top sire A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew), Australian Group 2 winner Churchill Downs (Aus) (Danehill), G3 Solario S....