Eremein (6 November 2001 – 8 March 2020) was a notable

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racehorse. He was a chestnut

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foaled in 2001 and bred by Bhima Stud in

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. Eremein was by Timber Country (USA) from Marrego (won $78,520) by Marscay. ASB – Eremein
Retrieved on 2009-6-19 His best wins were the

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and the

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in 2005, and the

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, BMW and

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in 2006. Injuries and the equine influenza outbreak affected his chances to prove himself as one of the best Australian Thoroughbreds of recent years. He had 27 starts for 12 wins, 7 seconds and 2 thirds for A$4,260,445 in prize money.

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Eremein's racing record
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