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Only a 36-year old, died after a happy 27-year retirement. He had a nice career with 15 wins from 70 runs and never fell.
Rest in peace Bamapour
Beat me to it Ruby. I’m one who remembers him. Lovely story and he had a lovely life.
Not the only Pipe horse to live to a grand old age. I haven’t checked (maybe I shoulda before posting), but I think Bonanza Boy was about 30 and Minnehoma was 29 I think.
Bonanza Boy was one of my favourites. Probably because I used to love watching Bonanza with my dad* and he was a regular in the Grand National.
*a fight has just broken out as Tom used to watch The High Chapparal with his dad, and maintains that it had a better theme tune and was a better programme. Nonsense on both counts.Now this is how I wish it was for all our equine heroes… Bamapour rest easy you were a talented racehorse and deserved such a long rest after all those successful jumps!
Looking at his last win , Pipe also had the favorite Out Ranking , ended up 20 wins , and Runaway Pete ended up 21 wins , 56 wins in total the 3 of them , tough horses .
A name that takes me back a grand age what a horse.
The more I know the less I understand.
Pipe was criticised at the time I believe for over racing his horses? But I had a lovely letter from Mrs Pipe after I wrote to the stable about Sabin du Loir in which their love of horses shone through and I always like to see David get a winner. I don’t remember Bamapour but am pleased to see what a lovely life he had.
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