National hero Miinnehoma passes away

Miinnehoma, winner of the 1994 Grand National, has died at the age of 29, trainer David Pipe has announced.

Tue, 10 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

The gelding was 11 years old when he carried the colours of comedian Freddie Starr to victory in the world’s greatest steeplechase at Aintree.

He was trained by Pipe’s father, Martin, and ridden by Richard Dunwoody.

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