Lord Reims

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

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

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.

See also

• Repeat winners of horse races
• Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand