Doriemus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doriemus |
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Doriemus with his strapper.
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| Sire | Norman Pentaquad (USA) |
| Grandsire | Riverman |
| Dam | Golden Woods |
| Damsire | Zamazaan |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 17 November 1990 |
| Died | 11 January 2015 (aged 24) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Trainer | Lee Freedman |
| Record | 44: 9-8-4 |
| Earnings | $3,588,412 |
| Major wins | |
| Caulfield Cup (1995) Melbourne Cup (1995) Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1996) Turnbull Stakes (1996) |
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Doriemus (born November 17, 1990 – died January 11, 2015) was a famous Thoroughbred racehorse. He started his racing life in New Zealand. Later, he became very well known in Australia. This was because he won two very important races, the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup, in the same year (1995). He was only the eighth horse ever to win both of these big races in the same year!
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Meet Doriemus: A Champion Racehorse
Doriemus was a chestnut-coloured horse. He was known for his amazing ability to run long distances. His career showed how tough and determined he was. He competed against some of the best horses of his time.
Early Life and Breeding
Doriemus was born in New Zealand. His father was a horse named Norman Pentaquad (USA). His mother was Golden Woods. His family tree suggested he would be good at running long races. This is called being "bred to stay." He also had a half-sister named Margaux.
Racing Adventures Begin
Doriemus started his racing career in New Zealand. He won two out of his first three races there. When he was about three years old, he moved to Australia. There, he joined the stable of a famous trainer, Lee Freedman.
The Famous 1995 Double
Doriemus quickly showed his talent in Australia. He won his first race there by a lot! Even though he was still young, he was getting ready for bigger challenges.
In 1995, Doriemus was four years old. He didn't win many races that year. But he did well enough to enter the Caulfield Cup. This is a very important race. He carried a weight of 52 kilograms. His jockey, Damien Oliver, rode him very carefully. Doriemus managed to pass other strong horses right at the end to win!
After winning the Caulfield Cup, Doriemus had to carry a bit more weight for the Melbourne Cup. This race is even longer and harder. It had been raining, so the ground was soft. Doriemus loved these conditions! He beat another great horse, Nothin' Leica Dane. He also beat an Irish champion horse named Vintage Crop. Winning both the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup in the same year is a huge achievement. It's called the "Cups Double."
More Big Wins and Close Calls
Doriemus continued to race well in the following years. In 1996, he won two more big races. These were the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Turnbull Stakes. He also came close to winning the Cups again.
In 1997, he had some exciting races against another champion horse, Might and Power. Doriemus finished second to Might and Power in both the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup that year. In the Melbourne Cup, his jockey, Greg Hall, thought they had won! But a photo finish showed Might and Power won by the smallest possible distance. Doriemus also came second in other major races like the Mercedes Classic and the Sydney Cup.
Doriemus raced for a few more years. He had his last big race in the Melbourne Cup in 1998.
Retirement and Legacy
After his racing career, Doriemus went to live at Living Legends. This is a special place for champion horses to relax. It's in Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, Victoria. He lived there happily for many years.
Sadly, Doriemus passed away in January 2015. He was 24 years old. He had an accident in his paddock. Doriemus will always be remembered as one of the few horses to win the famous Caulfield and Melbourne Cup double.
See also
- Thoroughbred racing in Australia
- Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand
- List of millionaire racehorses in Australia
- List of Melbourne Cup winners
