RaceHorseHeroes

jejquade · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: Cyfor Malta and Minnehoma

From David Pipe website

‘Cyfor’ is now 15 years old and he enjoys his retirement close to the yard with Miinniehoma in the care of former head lad Dennis Dummett and his partner Norma. Winner of a hurdle race and 2 chases in France before he joined Pond House he went on to become one of the best chasers the yard has ever had. He won the Cathcart, John Hughes and Murphy’s Gold Cup in 1998 before winning the Pillar chase in 1999. Despite some injury setbacks he won another big handicap chase at Newbury and then the Thomas Pink Gold Cup at Cheltenham in 2002. He was placed in several other top races and did connections proud. A truly great horse of his generation.

‘Miinne’ has now reached the ripe old age of 25 and his enjoyment his retirement with Cyfor Malta. He won the 1994 Grand National for his owner Liverpool comedian Freddie Starr and provided Richard Dunwoody with his second winner in the great race. He beat Just So in a thrilling finish. Miinnehoma was the winner of 11 of his 26 career starts including the Sun Alliance novices chase at Cheltenham, the Newton chase at Haydock and of course the Grand National. He also finished placed on a further 7 occasions including 3rd in the 1995 Cheltenham Gold Cup. He is a huge celebrity and enjoys annual trips to Aintree for the Grand National winner’s parade.

triptych · Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 3764

hope minnie is enjoying his retirement in the knowledge that he robbed me of a 100/1 national winner