| Balmerino | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Trictrac (FR) |
| Grandsire | Le Haar |
| Dam | Dulcie |
| Damsire | Duccio |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 11 November 1972 |
| Died | 30 May 1996 (aged 23) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Ralph K. Stuart |
| Owner | Ralph K. Stuart Colours: emerald green, red stars, red sleeves and cap. |
| Trainer | Brian Smith John Dunlop |
| Record | 46: 22-11-2 |
| Earnings | $486,202 |
| Major wins | |
| Hawke's Bay Guineas (1975) New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1975) New Zealand Derby (1975) Rawson Stakes (1976) Tulloch Stakes (1976) P J O'Shea Stakes (1976) Brisbane Cup (1976) Air New Zealand Stakes (1977) Awapuni Gold Cup (1977) Ormond Memorial (1977) Valdoe Stakes (1977) | |
| Awards | |
| New Zealand Horse of the Year (1976) Australian Champion Three Year Old (1976) | |
| Honours | |
| New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame (2008) Australian Racing Hall of Fame (2019) | |
| Last updated on 14 May 2019 | |
Balmerino (11 November 1972 – 30 May 1996) was a bay Thoroughbred stallion that was foaled at Cambridge in the Waikato region of New Zealand. He later became a champion racehorse with many international successes.