| Van der Hum (NZ) | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Hermes (GB) |
| Grandsire | Aureole |
| Dam | Tip O'Dawn (NZ) |
| Damsire | Count Rendered (GB) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1971 |
| Died | 2001 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Owner | Messrs Leo H & Roy A Robinson & E L G Abel[1] |
| Trainer | Leo H and Roy Robinson[2] |
| Earnings | $235,020 |
| Major wins | |
| Melbourne Cup (1976) | |
| Last updated on 25 May 2009 | |
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.[3]
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).[4]
- ^ 1976 MELBOURNE CUP Retrieved on 25 May 2009
- ^ "Farewelling a Waikato legend". 30 January 2013.
- ^ "Bob Skelton, champion jockey, Melbourne Cup winner and likeable bloke". 26 August 2016.
- ^ ASB Retrieved on 28 May 2009