Doriemus
New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Doriemus (17 November 1990 – 11 January 2015) was a Thoroughbred racehorse. He began his career in New Zealand and became famous Australia by winning the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups in 1995. He became just the ninth horse to win both cups.
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Doriemus was euthanised due to a hoof infection after a paddock accident on 11 January 2015. He was 24.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Doriemus, 1995 Caulfield and Melbourne Cups winner, dies after hoof infection in paddock incident". Herald Sun. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.[permanent dead link]