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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

Friday, May 23
Cranbourne Race 1 - 2080m Maiden
Ghazi (ex: Princess Kereru) Tnr: Grahame Begg Rdr: Jordan Childs
Geelong Race 4 - 2460m Maiden
Kaval (ex: Miss Three Stars) Tnr: M and L Kavanagh Rdr: Joe Bowditch
Geelong Race 4 - 2460m Maiden
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Linda Meech
Geelong Race 8 - 1760m Benchmark 58
Catching Stars (ex: Cosmic Storm) Tnr: Liam Howley Rdr: Danica Munro
Wingatui Race 1 - 1600m Maiden
Mister Goldie (ex: Pendleton) Tnr: John Blackadder Rdr: Hayley Hassman
Wingatui Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Call Me Al (ex: Sure Enough) Tnr: Jo-anne Dalton Rdr: Nichola Yuen
Wingatui Race 3 - 2200m Maiden
De Pazzi (ex: Sister Lucy) Tnr: B and S Anderton Rdr: Lee Callaway
Wingatui Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Koyama (ex: Lady Pinot) Tnr: Leonard Stewart Rdr: Teddy Ladouceur
Port Augusta Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Pub Crawl (ex: Fun Seeker) Tnr: Kym Healy Rdr: Andrew Stead
Saturday, May 24
Belmont Park Race 2 - 2200m BenchMark 66+
Bayhara (ex: Spurt) Tnr: Jim P Taylor Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
Doomben Race 9 - 1350m Open Gr3
Rise At Dawn (ex: Kay's Awake) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Mark Zahra
Murray Bridge Gh Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 74
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable) Tnr: Alexander Rae Rdr: Todd Pannell
Murray Bridge Gh Race 9 - 1400m Benchmark 70
The Mansman (ex: Hurry) Tnr: Phillip Stokes Rdr: Lachlan Neindorf
Randwick Race 5 - 2400m Benchmark 78
Ahuriri (ex: Mackenzie Kate) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Zac Lloyd
Sandown-Hillside Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 84
Roadcone (ex: On The Ball) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Luke Cartwright
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1600m Open
La Mezquita (ex: Papilio) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr: Triston Moodley
Te Rapa Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Bellezor (ex: Victoria Belle) Tnr: P S Richards Rdr: Triston Moodley
Te Rapa Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Mister Fletcher (ex: Midnight Delight) Tnr: Bill Thurlow Rdr:
Wodonga Race 2 - 1300m Maiden
Triumphant Tonic (ex: Refreshing) Tnr: Craig Weeding Rdr: Jake Duffy
Wodonga Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Queen Of Cordoba (ex: King's Violet) Tnr: Michael Jones Rdr: Cory Parish
Sunday, May 25
Awapuni Synthetic Race 2 - 1700m Restricted 74
Final Chapter (ex: Authentic Cross) Tnr: Lisa Latta Rdr: Chris Dell
Awapuni Synthetic Race 4 - 1000m Restricted 57
Almaceta (ex: Aniceta) Tnr: Trish Mason Rdr: Amber Riddell
Awapuni Synthetic Race 7 - 1400m Maiden
Authentic Amani (ex: Authentic Cross) Tnr: Chrissy A Bambry Rdr: Crystal Lindsay
Ballarat Race 8 - 2000m Benchmark 70
King's Crossing (ex: Spiriting) Tnr: Reece Goodwin Rdr: Liam Riordan
Ellerslie Race 2 - 2400m Benchmark 65
Poetic Justice (ex: Prose Poem) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: C K Ormsby
Ellerslie Race 4 - 1300m Maiden
Run Don't Walk (ex: Bondi Walk) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Craig Grylls
Ellerslie Race 5 - 1400m Maiden
Hot Line Bling (ex: Vera Drake) Tnr: S and C Ritchie and Murray Rdr: Bridget Grylls
Sunshine Coast Race 8 - 1800m Benchmark 58
Guarded Optimist (ex: Shower Of Roses) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr: Dylan Turner
Sha Tin Race 6 - 1600m Class 4
The Auspicious (ex: Holly Holy) Tnr: Y S Tsui Rdr: Keith Yeung
Sha Tin Race 7 - 1400m Class 4
Forerunner (ex: Glittering Tax) Tnr: W K Mo Rdr: Anthony Hamelin
Tuesday, May 27
Albury Race 5 - 1400m Maiden
Triumphant Tonic (ex: Refreshing) Tnr: Craig Weeding Rdr: Jake Duffy
Hawkesbury Race 3 - 1600m Maiden
Diamond Show (ex: Miss Zenella) Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Seymour Race 3 - 1300m Maiden
Triumphant Tonic (ex: Refreshing) Tnr: Craig Weeding Rdr: Zac Spain
Other Nominations ▼
Wednesday, May 28
Sale Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
House Of Lords (ex: Shez Sinsational)
Tnr: Peter Gelagotis
Sale Race 4 - 1717m Maiden 0
Los Alamoss (ex: Hot 'n' Moss)
Tnr: Peter Gelagotis
Sale Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Pardon My French (ex: Clemency)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Sale Race 8 - 1717m Benchmark 64 0
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable)
Tnr: Alexander Rae
King's Crossing (ex: Spiriting)
Tnr: Reece Goodwin
Undaunting (ex: Aleria)
Tnr: M and L Kavanagh
Zilzie Lad (ex: Angel In Bluejeans)
Tnr: Peter Gelagotis
Thursday, May 29
Gosford Race 8 - 1600m Maiden 0
Diamond Show (ex: Miss Zenella)
Tnr: Brad Widdup
Saturday, June 14
Eagle Farm Race 1 - 1400m Open Gr1
Rise At Dawn (ex: Kay's Awake)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Eagle Farm Race 2 - 1600m Open Gr1
Angel Feet (ex: Critical Angel)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Maranoa Boy (ex: Staryn Glenn)
Tnr: J and S Symons and Laxon

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

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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

Cranbourne
Race 1 Ghazi 3g ex: Princess Kereru 8th
Geelong
Race 4 Kaval 4g ex: Miss Three Stars 10th
Race 4 Cosmic 4m ex: Kosmische 6th
Race 8 Catching Stars 4m ex: Cosmic Storm 9th
Port Augusta
Race 2 Pub Crawl 3g ex: Fun Seeker 5th
Wingatui
Race 1 Mister Goldie 5g ex: Pendleton 7th
Race 2 Call Me Al 5g ex: Sure Enough 1st
Race 3 De Pazzi 4m ex: Sister Lucy 4th
Race 8 Koyama 4g ex: Lady Pinot 2nd
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
13.1% - (37)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
27.2% - (77)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
20.8% - (59)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
20.5% - (58)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
13.8% - (39)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4.6% - (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
Holy Roman Emperor
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Katoucha
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

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