Foxzami
New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
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Foxzami (1944−1969) was a New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse.
| Foxzami | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Nizami |
| Grandsire | Firdaussi |
| Dam | Honeywood |
| Damsire | Foxbridge |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1944 |
| Died | 1969 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | N. R. Souter |
| Owner | L. G. Robinson |
| Trainer | Dan Lewis |
| Major wins | |
| Melbourne Cup (1949) Hotham Handicap (1949) STC Cup (1949) | |
In November 1949 at Flemington Racecourse, Foxzami won the Melbourne Cup. He carried a weight of 8-8 (120 pounds) and started at odds of 16/1 in a field of 31 runners. Ridden by Billy Fellows, he won the cup by three lengths.[1]
