Lord Reims was a New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who raced with success in Australia.
Lord Reims | |
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Sire | Zamazaan (FR) |
Grandsire | Exbury (FR) |
Dam | Right On (NZ) |
Damsire | Ward Drill (IRE) |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1981 |
Country | New Zealand |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | R A Durrant |
Owner | M I H Kitt & J C Brain |
Trainer | Cliff Fenwick, Takanini |
Major wins | |
Caulfield Cup (1987) Adelaide Cup (1987, 1988, 1989) | |
Honours | |
Lord Reims Stakes at Morphettville Racecourse |
Background
editLord Reims was a chestnut son of Zamazaan (FR) from the mare Right On (NZ).[1] He was trained in New Zealand by Cliff Fenwick at Takanini.
Racing career
editHe excelled at staying races with his major race victories including the 1987 MRC Caulfield Cup (defeating the champion Beau Zam)[2] and three successive SAJC Adelaide Cup’s from 1987 to 1989 at Morphettville Racecourse.[3]
The horse died of colic complications at Melbourne airport returning from overseas.[citation needed]
Lord Reims was buried near the winning post at Morphettville[4] and in 2010 the Lord Reims Stakes was named in his honor.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Lord Reims (NZ) 1981 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "1987 Result – Caulfield Cup (held 17 October 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ "1989 Result – Adelaide Cup (held 15 May 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ "A horse walks into a bar, literally". ABC. 3 November 2016.