Van der Hum

Van der Hum (31 July 1971 – 27 July 2001) was a New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse, who won the 1976 Melbourne Cup when ridden by Bob Skelton. He was sired by the versatile stayer and sire of the winners of over $2m, Hermes (GB), his dam Tip O'Dawn was by the good sire Count Rendered (GB). Van der Hum was euthanized on 27 July 2001, four days short of his 30th birthday.

Van der Hum

Van der Hum (31 July 1971 – 27 July 2001) was a New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse, who won the 1976 Melbourne Cup when ridden by Bob Skelton. He was sired by the versatile stayer and sire of the winners of over $2m, Hermes (GB), his dam Tip O'Dawn was by the good sire Count Rendered (GB). Van der Hum was euthanized on 27 July 2001, four days short of his 30th birthday.