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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 First Five (2026 Group 1 Telegraph), 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, Lux Libertas 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

Winning Debut for Expensive Almanzor - Karaka Million Next

The highest priced yearling by Cambridge Stud's in form sire Almanzor (Fr) sold in 2025, Stromlinien made a winning debut on Sunday and has a half-brother to be offered at Karaka Book 1.

Sprinter or Stayer - Can Do!

Very few stallions can get you a Group I winner at 1200m or 3200m, but this one can.

New G1 Almanzor - First Five Wins G1 Telegraph

Te Rapa visitor First Five delivered on his enormous potential when he gave trainer David Greene his first Group One success when taking out the Gr.1 TAB Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.

Almanzor Mare Looking to Bounce Back in G1 Zabeel Classic

Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are hoping a return to the right-handed way of going will help Qali Al Farrasha bounce back to winning form at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.

New SW Almanzor - Lux Libertas Wins G2 Manawatu Challenge

Cambridge Stud's Almanzor (Fr) is a sire on fire on Saturday with five winners across Australia and New Zealand including a new stakes-winning mare in Lux Libertas that traces back to an iconic Australian female family.

Almanzor Caulfield Double

Cambridge Stud stallion Almanzor (Fr) was credited with a winning double at Caulfield Heath on Saturday when Roadcone held on for an all-the-way victory in the A$130,000 Magic Millions Digital Handicap (1500m) bringing a pedigree update for his half-sister by Ghaiyyath (IRE) that heads to Karaka Book 1 for Curraghmore.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, January 15
Seymour Race 6 - 2021m Benchmark 62
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable) Tnr: Alexander Rae Rdr: Koby Jennings
Seymour Race 6 - 2021m Benchmark 62
Sinhalese (ex: Ceylon) Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young Rdr: Caitlin Hollowood
Seymour Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 62
Hollywoodboulevard (ex: Star Walk) Tnr: P and M Payne Rdr: Will Gordon
Friday, January 16
Ballina Race 6 - 1900m Benchmark 66
Tietar (ex: Phenetic) Tnr: Matthew Dunn Rdr: Jett Newman
Te Rapa Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Run Don't Walk (ex: Bondi Walk) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Rory Hutchings
Te Rapa Race 4 - 2100m Maiden
Irish Flute (ex: Penny Whistle) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Joe Doyle
Te Rapa Race 4 - 2100m Maiden
The Ritz (ex: Fleece) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Te Rapa Race 5 - 2100m Benchmark 65
Incredible (ex: Our Foil) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Te Rapa Race 5 - 2100m Benchmark 65
Perfectmanz (ex: Perfect Offering) Tnr: Stephen Ralph Rdr: Corentin Berge
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
Almanhattan (ex: City Fair) Tnr: Lauren Brennan Rdr: Sam Weatherley
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
Laura (ex: Choice) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Joe Doyle
Te Rapa Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Hot Line Bling (ex: Vera Drake) Tnr: S and C Ritchie and Murray Rdr: Jack Taplin
Te Rapa Race 8 - 1600m Maiden
Alikat (ex: Champagne Katie) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr:
Saturday, January 17
Flemington Race 4 - 1800m Benchmark 70
Bavicia (ex: Tricoteuse) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Emily Pozman
Gold Coast Race 4 - 2200m Open
Manzoice (ex: Choice) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: James McDonald
Kingscote Race 1 - 1050m Maiden
Pub Crawl (ex: Fun Seeker) Tnr: Kym Healy Rdr: Tala Hutchinson
Murray Bridge Gh Race 5 - 2000m Benchmark 78
Grinzinger Bishop (ex: Tavy) Tnr: Kym Healy Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Wingatui Race 2 - 1300m Maiden
Assemble (ex: Miss Millbrook) Tnr: B and S Anderton Rdr: Corey Campbell
Wingatui Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Patraine (ex: Notable) Tnr: B and S Anderton Rdr: Sutvhire Toolooa
Trentham Race 5 - 2200m Benchmark 75
Manzor Blue (ex: Turquoise Coast) Tnr: Lisa Latta Rdr: K R Hercock
Trentham Race 6 - 2100m Open Gr3
Trav (ex: Royal Sav) Tnr: Raymond Connors Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Sunday, January 18
Pukekohe Park Race 1 - 2200m Maiden
The Ritz (ex: Fleece) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr:
Pukekohe Park Race 4 - 1300m Maiden
Quenza (ex: Bavella) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr:
Pukekohe Park Race 5 - 1300m Maiden
Chloebee (ex: Patient) Tnr: Debbie Sweeney Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Pukekohe Park Race 6 - 2200m Benchmark 75
Moonlight Magic (ex: Japonica) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Joe Doyle
Other Nominations ▼
Saturday, January 17
Camperdown Race 2 - 1400m Maiden 0
His Lady Bay (ex: Arabian Night)
Tnr: Maddie and Patrick Raymond and Bell
Camperdown Race 3 - 1600m Maiden 0
His Lady Bay (ex: Arabian Night)
Tnr: Maddie and Patrick Raymond and Bell
Camperdown Race 7 - 2200m Benchmark 56 0
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Sunday, January 18
Armidale Race 1 - 1400m Benchmark 66 0
To Be Frank (ex: Veronica Franco)
Tnr: Sue Grills
Stony Creek Race 6 - 1600m Restricted 56 0
Broadfield (ex: Amser)
Tnr: Tony Rosolini
Stony Creek Race 7 - 2100m Restricted 56 0
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Wangaratta Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 66 0
Hollywoodboulevard (ex: Star Walk)
Tnr: P and M Payne
Wangaratta Race 6 - 1170m Benchmark 66 0
Hollywoodboulevard (ex: Star Walk)
Tnr: P and M Payne
Wangaratta Race 8 - 1590m Benchmark 62 0
Sinhalese (ex: Ceylon)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Tuesday, January 20
Geelong Race 3 - 1500m Maiden 0
His Lady Bay (ex: Arabian Night)
Tnr: Maddie and Patrick Raymond and Bell
Geelong Race 5 - 1300m Class 1 0
Tanana (ex: Krsdahl)
Tnr: Rebecca Kelly
Kembla Grange Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Aldezor (ex: Dee Day)
Tnr: Kerry Parker
Kembla Grange Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
Almanzas (ex: Zaspin)
Tnr: Bjorn Baker

Sales

Top Sales

2024 ex Summer's Day(NZ)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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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

Seymour
Race 6 Intuitu 7g ex: Irrecevable
Race 7 Hollywoodboulevard 3g ex: Star Walk
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Doomben: Proud Miss 5m ex Hayley Grace
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
13.3% - (50)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
24.1% - (91)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
24.7% - (93)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
18.8% - (71)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
15.1% - (57)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4% - (15)

Top Nicks

Savabeel
13 wnrs , (3 sw) Trav
Volksraad
6 wnrs , (2 sw) First Five
Burgundy
2 wnrs , (2 sw) Nucleozor
Zabeel
14 wnrs , (1 sw) Mehzebeen
O'reilly
8 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

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Fee History

2025-$30,000 , 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