Balmerino (11 November 1972-1996) was a bay Thoroughbred

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 stallion

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 that was foaled at Cambridge in the Waikato

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 region of New Zealand

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. He later became a champion racehorse with many international successes.
Balmerino was by Trictrac (FR), his dam was the unraced, Dulcie, who was by Duccio (ITL). Trictrac (FR), sired seven stakes winners that won 33 stakes races. Before Balmerino was foaled Dulcie had already produced Fulmen, Fileur, Gay Philou, Micheline and Mia Bella, all good gallopers by Le Filou (FR).