Pipe diagnosed with incurable disease

Fifteen-time champion trainer Martin Pipe revealed he has an incurable muscle-wasting disease.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2006 - 09:58
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Fifteen-time champion trainer Martin Pipe revealed he has an incurable muscle-wasting disease.

The former jumps handler’s deteriorating health has led to him being placed on steroids to curb the effects of the illness.

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