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The Grand National is one of the most famous and prestigious horse races in the world. It is a grueling test of stamina and skill, and has been won by some of the greatest horses and jockeys in history. But in 1990, the race was won by a horse that few people had ever heard of, at odds of 66-1. The horse's name was Miinnehoma, and his victory is still considered to be one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Grand National.

Foinavon: The Story of the Grand National’s Biggest Upset (Wisden Sports Writing)

by John R. Gerdy

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Miinnehoma was a seven-year-old gelding who had never won a race over fences before. He was trained by Jenny Pitman, who was one of the most successful trainers in Britain at the time. Pitman had a good record in the Grand National, having saddled two previous winners of the race. But even she was surprised by Miinnehoma's victory.

The race was run in heavy rain and on soft ground. Miinnehoma started slowly, but he gradually made his way through the field. He was still in contention at the final fence, and he jumped it well to take the lead. He then stayed on strongly to win by a length and a half from the favorite, Burrough Hill Lad.

Miinnehoma's victory was a huge shock to the racing world. He was a complete outsider, and few people had given him any chance of winning. But he proved that anything is possible in the Grand National. His victory is a reminder that even the most unfancied horses can win the greatest races.

The Grand National is a race that is full of stories. It is a race that has been won by some of the greatest horses and jockeys in history. But it is also a race that has been won by horses that no one expected to win. Miinnehoma's victory is one of those stories. It is a story that will be told and retold for many years to come.

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Miinnehoma's victory is a reminder that anything is possible in the Grand National. It is a race that is full of stories, and it is a race that has been won by some of the greatest horses and jockeys in history. But it is also a race that has been won by horses that no one expected to win.

Foinavon: The Story of the Grand National’s Biggest Upset (Wisden Sports Writing)

by John R. Gerdy

4.8 out of 5