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Almanzor (FR)

2013 Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) x Darkova (Maria's Mon)
Cambridge Stud

A Champion on the track and at stud … Champion NZ 2YO Sire & First Season Sire … multiple Group 1 producing sire including Circle of Fire (2024 Sydney Cup) and Manzoice (Victoria Derby) … stakes winners include Positivity, Castle Way, Athabascan, Rise At Dawn etc. … Almanzor is a son of global sire sensation Wootton Bassett.

Cambridge Stud

Cambridge Stud

Stands at Cambridge Stud
2025 FEE: $30,000

New Zealand’s iconic thoroughbred nursery is building on its proud history of success. Cambridge Stud is owned by Brendan and Jo Lindsay and renowned globally as New Zealand's leading producer of Group 1 success.

128 Discombe Road , Hamilton, NZ
office@cambridgestud.co.nz
www.cambridgestud.co.nz
64-7- 827-7887
Scott Calder - Sales & Nominations
scott@cambridgestud.co.nz
+64 27 616 4235
Cameron Ring - Bloodstock Manager
cameron@cambridgestud.co.nz
+64 27 950 1113
Henry Plumptre - CEO
henry@cambridgestud.co.nz
+64 27 616 4277

Latest News

Cambridge Stud Announce 2025 Fees

Cambridge Stud have announced an unchanged stallion roster for the 2025 breeding season with their popular young sire Sword Of State earning a fee rise on the back of his remarkable results at the yearling sales.

Almanzor Mare Benefits from Maturity

Time was always going to benefit Mehzebeen and the Almanzor mare continues to emphasise that in her five-year-old season.

Almanzor Stayer wins Listed Hawkes Bay Cup

A brilliant rails hugging ride by apprentice Lily Sutherland combined with the never-say-die attitude of progressive stayer Mehzebeen proved the key to the finish of a thrilling running of the Listed Valley D’Vine Restaurant Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Trentham.

Cambridge Stud Appoint New General Manager

Cambridge Stud is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Tappenden as their General Manager. Ben is returning home after spending eight years in England at the renowned Whitsbury Manor Stud in Hampshire, working for the Harper family.

Almanzor's Trav Noses Out Waller Raider in Auckland Cup

Raymond Connors’ green and red colours will forever be known for six victories in the Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) at Ellerslie between 1998 and 2019, but the respected Manawatu horseman returned to Auckland on Saturday and took the spoils in another major test of stamina.

Almanzor Filly Gets Late Call Up into $3.5million The Kiwi

Just days out from the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), slot holders Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing have been forced to find another contender following the withdrawal of Dealt With.

Current Runners Accepted

Saturday, May 3
Ascot Race 7 - 1800m Rest 1 Metro Win
Bayhara (ex: Spurt) Tnr: Jim P Taylor Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
Barcaldine Race 5 - 1600m Open
Lady Townson (ex: Turquoise Coast) Tnr: Damien Rideout Rdr: Julie Busuttin
Binnaway Race 3 - 1200m Class 2
Royalz (ex: Lady Royale) Tnr: Ray Hartley Rdr: Teighan Worsnop
Caulfield Race 9 - 1400m Benchmark 84
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable) Tnr: Alexander Rae Rdr: Dakotah Keane
Eagle Farm Race 4 - 1835m Benchmark 90
Manzoice (ex: Choice) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Ryan Maloney
Hawkesbury Race 8 - 1600m Open Gr3
Athabascan (ex: Alzubra) Tnr: J and T O'Shea and Charlton Rdr:
Riccarton Park Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Koyama (ex: Lady Pinot) Tnr: Leonard Stewart Rdr: Teddy Ladouceur
Riccarton Park Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Dujour (ex: High Vogue) Tnr: David Medcalfe Rdr: Nichola Yuen
Riccarton Park Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Manzappeal (ex: Hi Appiel) Tnr: Kenny J Moore Rdr:
Riccarton Park Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Gatzby (ex: Sussex Dancer) Tnr: Lynette Prendergast Rdr:
Riccarton Park Race 10 - 2000m Benchmark 65
Gatzby (ex: Sussex Dancer) Tnr: Lynette Prendergast Rdr: K R Hercock
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Koyama (ex: Lady Pinot) Tnr: Leonard Stewart Rdr: Teddy Ladouceur
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Dujour (ex: High Vogue) Tnr: David Medcalfe Rdr: Nichola Yuen
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Manzappeal (ex: Hi Appiel) Tnr: Kenny J Moore Rdr: Abdul Najib
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Gatzby (ex: Sussex Dancer) Tnr: Lynette Prendergast Rdr:
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 10 - 2000m Benchmark 65
Gatzby (ex: Sussex Dancer) Tnr: Lynette Prendergast Rdr: K R Hercock
Sunshine Coast Race 7 - 1800m Class 1
Guarded Optimist (ex: Shower Of Roses) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 1 - 2100m Benchmark 65
Poetic Justice (ex: Prose Poem) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Ryan Elliot
Te Rapa Race 1 - 2100m Benchmark 65
Cheval Boutique (ex: Come On Vogue) Tnr: Ralph Manning Rdr: Rihaan Goyaram
Te Rapa Race 4 - 1200m Open
Dior Sauvage (ex: Our Essence) Tnr: Joanne Surgenor Rdr: Niranjan S Parmar
Sunday, May 4
Otaki Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Versatile (ex: Fingers Crossed) Tnr: Lisa Latta Rdr: K R Hercock
Sale Race 5 - 1728m Benchmark 64
King's Crossing (ex: Spiriting) Tnr: Reece Goodwin Rdr: Billy Egan
Sha Tin Race 7 - 1400m Class 4
Sight Dreamer (ex: Sacred Rhythm) Tnr: John Size Rdr: James Orman
Monday, May 5
Gunnedah Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 58
To Be Frank (ex: Veronica Franco) Tnr: Sue Grills Rdr: Kody Nestor
Ipswich Race 3 - 2210m Maiden
Not A Worry (ex: Our Drahma Queen) Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: Boris Thornton
Tuesday, May 6
Hawera Race 4 - 1100m Maiden
Versatile (ex: Fingers Crossed) Tnr: Lisa Latta Rdr: K R Hercock
Other Nominations ▼
Wednesday, May 7
Caulfield Heath Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 64 0
Miss Swift (ex: Bankside Belle)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien
Caulfield Heath Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 64 0
Pardon My French (ex: Clemency)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Caulfield Heath Race 7 - 1800m Benchmark 70 0
King's Crossing (ex: Spiriting)
Tnr: Reece Goodwin

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
6
$179,166.67
$165,000
$325,000
2024
8
$127,812.50
$112,500
$260,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Word Games(AUS)
$325,000
2023 ex Romantic Time(NZ)
$180,000
2023 ex Dottie Dee(NZ)
$180,000
2023 ex Save the Date(NZ)
$150,000
2023 ex Summer's Day(NZ)
$120,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
32
$161,250
$137,500
$450,000
2024
43
$114,441.86
$100,000
$400,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Santa Catarina(NZ)
$450,000
2023 ex Sea Goddess(NZ)
$400,000
2023 ex Barbarina(NZ)
$330,000
2023 ex Bavella(AUS)
$320,000
2023 ex Red Delicious(NZ)
$280,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Click Here for Five Generation Pedigree
Wootton Bassett (GB) 2008
Darkova (USA) 2008
Iffraaj (GB) 2001
Balladonia (GB) 1996
Maria's Mon (USA) 1993
Darkara (IRE) 2001
Zafonic (USA) 1988
Pastorale (GB) 1988
Primo Dominie (GB) 1990
Susquehanna Days (AUS) 1990
Wavering Monarch (USA) 1984
Carlotta Maria (USA) 1984
Halling (USA) 1991
Daralbayda (IRE) 1993

Runners Today

Ascot
Race 7 Bayhara 5m ex: Spurt
Caulfield
Race 9 Intuitu 6g ex: Irrecevable
Eagle Farm
Race 4 Manzoice 5g ex: Choice 2nd
Barcaldine
Race 5 Lady Townson 5m ex: Turquoise Coast
Riccarton Park
Race 9 Koyama 4g ex: Lady Pinot
Race 9 Dujour 4m ex: High Vogue
Race 9 Manzappeal 4g ex: Hi Appiel 8th
Race 10 Gatzby 4m ex: Sussex Dancer
Te Rapa
Race 1 Poetic Justice 4g ex: Prose Poem 5th
Race 1 Cheval Boutique 4m ex: Come On Vogue 9th
Race 4 Dior Sauvage 4g ex: Our Essence 9th
Binnaway
Race 3 Royalz 5m ex: Lady Royale 4th
Riccarton Park Synthetic
Race 9 Manzappeal 4g ex: Hi Appiel 8th
Race 10 Gatzby 4m ex: Sussex Dancer
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Cranbourne: Touchdown 3g ex Shamardal Luck
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
13.2% - (36)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.7% - (73)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
20.5% - (56)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
20.9% - (57)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
13.9% - (38)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4.8% - (13)

Top Nicks

Savabeel
10 wnrs , (3 sw) Trav
Zabeel
12 wnrs , (1 sw) Mehzebeen
O'reilly
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Positivity
Volksraad
5 wnrs , (1 sw) Dynastic
Darci Brahma
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Ahuriri
Lawman
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Around Midnight
Burgundy
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Nucleozor
Danehill
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Sudbina
Encosta De Lago
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Moonlight Magic
Holy Roman Emperor
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Katoucha

Race Record

At 2
1st - Grand Criterium de Bordeaux - Prix du Hong Kong Jockey Club (1m)
1st - Prix Tunisair  (1m)
1st - Prix Du Naissaim (7f)
At 3
1st - Qipco Champion Stakes (10f) Gr.1
1st - QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes (10f) Gr.1
1st - Prix du Jockey Club (10.5f) Gr.1
1st - Prix Guillaume d'Ornano - Haras du Logis Saint-Germain (10f) Gr.2
1st - Prix de Guiche (9f) Gr.3
3rd - Prix de Fontainebleau (1m) Gr.3

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Fee History

2024-$30,000 , 2023-$50,000 , 2022-$50,000 , 2021-$30,000 , 2020-$30,000 , 2019-$30,000 , 2018-$30,000

Grandsons of Iffraaj at Stud in Australasia

Wooded