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 atMorphettville Racecourse |
Lord Reims was a New Zealand-bredThoroughbredracehorse who raced with success inAustralia.
Lord Reims was achestnut son of Zamazaan (FR) from the mare Right On (NZ).[1] He was trained inNew Zealand by Cliff Fenwick at Takanini.
He excelled at staying races with his major race victories including the 1987MRCCaulfield Cup (defeating the championBeau Zam)[2] and three successiveSAJCAdelaide Cup’s from 1987 to 1989 atMorphettville 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 theLord Reims Stakes was named in his honor.