Lord Reims

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Lord Reims
Sire Zamazaan (FR)
Grandsire Exbury (FR)
DamRight On (NZ)
DamsireWard Drill (IRE)
Sex Gelding
Foaled1981
Country New Zealand
Colour Chestnut
BreederR A Durrant
OwnerM I H Kitt & J C Brain
TrainerCliff 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.

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Background

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

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.

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References

  1. "Lord Reims (NZ) 1981 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  2. "1987 Result Caulfield Cup (held 17 October 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
  3. "1989 Result Adelaide Cup (held 15 May 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  4. "A horse walks into a bar, literally". ABC. 3 November 2016.