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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 Gezora (2025 Breeders' Cup F&M Turf, French Oaks etc.), 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

Almanzor Gelding is Ready to step Up

A relentlessly wet spring has provided a frustrating start to the season for David Greene, but things might be turning the corner as the Te Rapa trainer prepares to unleash his emerging star First Five in Saturday’s Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m) at Pukekohe.

G1 Breeders Cup Winner for Almanzor

Cambridge Stud’s Almanzor (FR) has been firing in the Northern Hemisphere this year and one of his star performers has been French Oaks winner Gezora, who raised the bar again at Del Mar on Sunday when taking out the Group I Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare (1m3f).

G3 Coongy Target for Almanzor Mare

Andrew Forsman’s mare Positivity will look to make her presence felt on the middle day of the Caulfield Cup Carnival on Wednesday, taking on the feature Gr.3 Coongy Cup Handicap (2000m).

Almanzor Mare Chasing More Black Type

Group Two performer Mary Shan will be in search of an elusive stakes victory when she heads south to Hawera on Saturday where she will contest the Gr.3 Grangewilliam Stud Breeders’ Stakes (1400m).

Kiwi Cup Contender Headed to Australia

Melbourne Cup aspirant Trav secured his plane ticket across the Tasman with a pleasing performance over 2100m at Ellerslie on Saturday.

Almanzor Mare Salutes for Cambridge Stud

Daring Dame broke through for an elusive win when taking out the Kensington Tavern 1200 at Ruakaka on Wednesday.

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, November 11
Gosford Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Kaval (ex: Miss Three Stars) Tnr: Mark Cross Rdr: William A Stanley
Te Aroha Race 1 - 1600m Maiden
I'm Quinn (ex: Quintessential) Tnr: Glenn Old Rdr: Hayley Hassman
Te Aroha Race 3 - 2200m Benchmark 75
Balance Of Power (ex: Respin) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Craig Grylls
Te Aroha Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Perspective (ex: Champagne Lady) Tnr: D and B Weatherley Rdr: Jasmine Fawcett
Warrnambool Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Kingsford (ex: Fearless Choice) Tnr: Matthew Williams Rdr: Dean Yendall
Wednesday, November 12
Caulfield Heath Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 66
Touchdown (ex: Shamardal Luck) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Luke Currie
Happy Valley Race 3 - 1650m Class 4
Forerunner (ex: Glittering Tax) Tnr: W K Mo Rdr: Hugh Bowman
Riccarton Park Race 1 - 2000m Maiden
Gavel Kat (ex: Mongolian Angel) Tnr: Kenny J Moore Rdr: Akshay Balloo
Riccarton Park Race 9 - 2600m Benchmark 65
Avoriaz (ex: Enjay) Tnr: Lance Robinson Rdr: Triston Moodley
Other Nominations ▼
Thursday, November 13
Seymour Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Seymour Race 3 - 1411m Maiden 0
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Triumphant Pass (ex: Trickle)
Tnr: Noni Shelton
Seymour Race 4 - 2015m Maiden 0
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Seymour Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 62 0
Touchdown (ex: Shamardal Luck)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Seymour Race 8 - 2015m Benchmark 62 0
Najle (ex: Enide)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Friday, November 14
Geelong Race 4 - 2412m Maiden 0
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Valued (ex: Refreshing)
Tnr: Dominic Sutton
Geelong Race 7 - 1507m Benchmark 62 0
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Touchdown (ex: Shamardal Luck)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Geelong Race 8 - 3762m Benchmark 78 0
Fuwari (ex: Suad)
Tnr: Yoshitomo Shima
Pakenham Race 2 - 1400m Maiden 0
Triumphant Pass (ex: Trickle)
Tnr: Noni Shelton
Pakenham Race 3 - 1600m Maiden 0
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Pakenham Race 4 - 2000m Maiden 0
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Valued (ex: Refreshing)
Tnr: Dominic Sutton
Pakenham Race 8 - 2500m Benchmark 66 0
Foire De Trone (ex: City Fair)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Saturday, November 15
Caulfield Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 84 0
Roadcone (ex: On The Ball)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Caulfield Race 7 - 2412m Benchmark 80 0
Alma Rise (ex: Fashion Black)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Gundagai Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
My Mate Alan (ex: Pinultimate)
Tnr: Kerry Weir
Morphettville Parks Race 6 - 1550m Restricted 68 0
Grinzinger Bishop (ex: Tavy)
Tnr: Kym Healy
Newcastle Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 72 0
Diamond Show (ex: Miss Zenella)
Tnr: Brad Widdup
Yea Race 1 - 1300m Maiden 0
Triumphant Pass (ex: Trickle)
Tnr: Noni Shelton
Yea Race 2 - 1600m Maiden 0
Triumphant Pass (ex: Trickle)
Tnr: Noni Shelton

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

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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

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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

Gosford
Race 2 Kaval 5g ex: Miss Three Stars
Warrnambool
Race 3 Kingsford 4g ex: Fearless Choice
Te Aroha
Race 1 I'm Quinn 4g ex: Quintessential
Race 3 Balance Of Power 5h ex: Respin
Race 8 Perspective 5g ex: Champagne Lady
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
13.3% - (45)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.1% - (85)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
23.3% - (79)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
19.5% - (66)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
15% - (51)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
3.8% - (13)

Top Nicks

Savabeel
11 wnrs , (3 sw) Trav
Zabeel
13 wnrs , (1 sw) Mehzebeen
O'reilly
7 wnrs , (1 sw) Positivity
Volksraad
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Dynastic
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
Burgundy
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Nucleozor
Danehill
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Sudbina

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