Lord Reims

Lord Reims
Sire Zamazaan
Grandsire Exbury
Dam Right On
Damsire Ward Drill
Sex Gelding
Foaled 1981
Country New Zealand
Colour Chestnut
Owner Mr & Mrs M I H Kitt & J C Brain
Trainer Cliff Fenwick
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

Lord Reims was a chestnut son of Zamazaan from the mare Right On. He was trained in New Zealand by Cliff Fenwick.

Racing career

He excelled at staying races with his major race victories including the 1987 MRC Caulfield Cup (defeating the champion Beau Zam)[1] and three successive SAJC Adelaide Cup’s from 1987-9 at Morphettville Racecourse.[2] The Horse died of colic complications at Melbourne airport returning from over seas.

Lord Reims was buried near the winning post at Morphettville.[3]

See also

References

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