Almanzor (FR)
2013 Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) x Darkova (Maria's Mon)
Hypothetical Mating:
Cambridge Stud
Stands at Cambridge Stud
2025 FEE: $30,000
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, NZoffice@cambridgestud.co.nz
www.cambridgestud.co.nz
64-7- 827-7887
Latest News
Another fruitful week for Cambridge Stud with a new stakes-winner for young sire Embellish, a timely catalogue update for a Karaka 2025 yearling and the little sister of exciting shuttler Chaldean (GB) setting a new European record price for a filly foal sold at auction
Almanzor Stayer Adds to Pencarrow Success
Riccarton Park has become a happy hunting ground for graduates of Cambridge thoroughbred nursery Pencarrow Stud, which was further enhanced last week through the deeds of Mehzebeen.
Cambridge Stud are enjoying a winning roll through the spring with Ceolwulf upsetting the favourites in the $5million Group I King Charles Stakes, while Almanzor (Fr) continues to churn out stakes-winners.
Current Runners Accepted
Wednesday, December 17
Ipswich Race 4 - 1350m Maiden
Sexy Time (ex: Abeautifulred) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Angela Jones
Mornington Race 2 - 3040m Benchmark 70
Jenni The Tank (ex: King's Violet) Tnr: Shane Jackson Rdr: Jett Stanley
Ruakaka Race 4 - 2100m Benchmark 65
Perfectmanz (ex: Perfect Offering) Tnr: Stephen Ralph Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Ruakaka Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Relentless (ex: Portofino) Tnr: S and C Ritchie and Murray Rdr: Elen Nicholas
Ruakaka Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Strathisla (ex: Adriatico) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Craig Grylls
Ruakaka Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
Strathisla (ex: Adriatico) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr:
Thursday, December 18
Gosford Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Macho Grande (ex: Rare Delight) Tnr: Mitchell and George Beer and Carpenter Rdr: Alysha Collett
Rockhampton Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Lady Townson (ex: Turquoise Coast) Tnr: Damien Rideout Rdr: Georgina Cartwright
Rockhampton Race 9 - 1200m Class 3
New Level (ex: Honeymoon) Tnr: Glenda Bell Rdr: Warwick Satherley
Seymour Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 62
Miss Swift (ex: Bankside Belle) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr:
Friday, December 19
Matamata Race 3 - 2000m Maiden
Golden Jacket (ex: Kyrie Eleison) Tnr: Chad K Ormsby Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Matamata Race 4 - 1600m Maiden
The Ritz (ex: Fleece) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Matamata Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Argo (ex: Untamed Diamond) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr:
Matamata Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Amusement (ex: Come On Vogue) Tnr: D and B Weatherley Rdr: Sam Weatherley
Matamata Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Zormella (ex: Mamarella) Tnr: R and R James and Wellwood Rdr: George Rooke
Matamata Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Zantabulous (ex: Zantelagh) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Wiremu Pinn
Matamata Race 7 - 1600m Restricted 60
Perspective (ex: Champagne Lady) Tnr: D and B Weatherley Rdr: Sam McNab
Otaki Race 5 - 2100m Benchmark 75
Balance Of Power (ex: Respin) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Jonathan Riddell
Saturday, December 20
Te Rapa Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Argo (ex: Untamed Diamond) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 3 - 2100m Benchmark 75
Balance Of Power (ex: Respin) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Ryan Elliot
Te Rapa Race 4 - 2400m Benchmark 65
Poetic Justice (ex: Prose Poem) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
The Ritz (ex: Fleece) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Rambling On (ex: Payette) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Ascension (ex: Shanro) Tnr: Samantha Logan Rdr: Rory Hutchings
Sales
AUSTRALIA
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
7
$153,750
$150,000
$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
NEW ZEALAND
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
34
$154,191.18
$122,500
$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
Pedigree Table
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
Ipswich
Race 4
Sexy Time 4g ex: Abeautifulred
Mornington
Race 2
Jenni The Tank 5m ex: King's Violet
Ruakaka
Race 4
Perfectmanz 5g ex: Perfect Offering
Race 5
Relentless 3g ex: Portofino
Race 5
Strathisla 3f ex: Adriatico
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Yesterday's Results
1st
Terang: Kingsford 4g ex Fearless Choice
Click here for more results.
Australasian Distance Performance
All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
12.7% - (45)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.4% - (90)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
24% - (85)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
18.9% - (67)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
15% - (53)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4% - (14)
Top Nicks
Savabeel
11 wnrs
, (3 sw)
Trav
Volksraad
6 wnrs
, (2 sw)
Dynastic
Burgundy
2 wnrs
, (2 sw)
Qali Al Farrasha
Zabeel
13 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Mehzebeen
O'reilly
7 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Positivity
High Chaparral
6 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Mary Shan
Darci Brahma
4 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Ahuriri
Dubawi
4 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Molveno
Holy Roman Emperor
3 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Katoucha
Lawman
3 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Around Midnight
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
Stud MediaMore Media
Another Group winner for Almanzor as First Five captures Swap Sprint
Fee History
2024-$30,000
, 2023-$50,000
, 2022-$50,000
, 2021-$30,000
, 2020-$30,000
, 2019-$30,000
, 2018-$30,000
A Champion on the track and at stud … Champion NZ 2YO Sire & First Season Sire … multiple Group 1 producing sire including Gezora (2025 Breeders' Cup F&M Turf, French Oaks etc.), Circle of Fire (2024 Sydney Cup) and Manzoice (Victoria Derby) … stakes winners include Mary Shan, Qali Al Farrasha, Positivity, Castle Way, Athabascan, Rise At Dawn, First Five etc. … Almanzor is a son of global sire sensation Wootton Bassett.