Lord Reims

Lord Reims was a New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who raced with success in Australia.

Lord Reims
SireZamazaan (FR)
GrandsireExbury (FR)
DamRight On (NZ)
DamsireWard Drill (IRE)
SexGelding
Foaled1981
CountryNew Zealand
ColourChestnut
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

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.

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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