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