Lord Reims
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| Lord Reims | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Lord Reims was a New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who raced with success in Australia.
Background
[edit | edit source]Lord 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
[edit | edit source]He 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
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