When torrential rain struck Flemington an hour before the running of the 1976 Melbourne Cup, 'the mud lark' Van Der Hum partnered with Bob Skelton swam to an impressive victory. Video / LOVERACINGNZ
1976 Melbourne Cup - Van Der Hum
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