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
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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, May 14
Randwick-Kensington Race 1 - 1400m Open
Angel Feet (ex: Critical Angel) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: James McDonald
Matamata Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Smart Deco (ex: Art Deco) Tnr: R P Liefting Rdr: Joe Nishizuka
Matamata Race 9 - 1400m Maiden
Acalypha (ex: Chenille) Tnr: G and R Richardson and Norvall Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Thursday, May 15
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Avoriaz (ex: Enjay) Tnr: Lance Robinson Rdr: K R Hercock
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Mister Goldie (ex: Pendleton) Tnr: John Blackadder Rdr:
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 9 - 2200m Benchmark 75
Almanac (ex: Lazaan) Tnr: M and M Pitman Rdr: Brett Murray
Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Dimaggio (ex: Pinstripe) Tnr: N R Mitchell Rdr: Kylie Williams
Wangaratta Race 4 - 1590m Maiden
Lunar Dream (ex: Terrelune) Tnr: A and S Freedman Rdr: Zac Spain
Friday, May 16
Cranbourne Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 64
Pardon My French (ex: Clemency) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Zoe Waller
Werribee Race 1 - 2231m Maiden
Manzoray (ex: Miss Alpha) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Cillin Leonard
Werribee Race 2 - 2761m Benchmark 58
Shogun Express (ex: Tsukioka) Tnr: P and M Payne Rdr:
Saturday, May 17
Belmont Park Race 4 - 2100m Rest 1 Metro Win
Bayhara (ex: Spurt) Tnr: Jim P Taylor Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
Doomben Race 6 - 2000m Open Gr3
Manzoice (ex: Choice) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Craig Williams
Ellerslie Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Suavetta (ex: Suad) Tnr: S and E Clotworthy Rdr: A Lawson-Carroll
Ellerslie Race 6 - 1100m Open
Thooza (ex: Sea Goddess) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Ellerslie Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Wind Rush (ex: Our Famous Eve) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Ryan Elliot
Flemington Race 7 - 2800m Open
Athabascan (ex: Alzubra) Tnr: J and T O'Shea and Charlton Rdr: Ben Melham
Flemington Race 7 - 2800m Open
Virtuous Circle (ex: She Is Stryking) Tnr: Liam Howley Rdr: Alana Kelly
Flemington Race 7 - 2800m Open
Alma Rise (ex: Fashion Black) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Zac Spain
Flemington Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 100
Holymanz (ex: Perfect Offering) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Logan Bates
Flemington Race 9 - 1800m Benchmark 84
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable) Tnr: Alexander Rae Rdr: Dakotah Keane
Sunday, May 18
Devonport Synthetic Race 3 - 1350m Maiden
The Mountaineer (ex: Enchanting Beauty) Tnr: Rowan Hamer Rdr: Codi Jordan
Hawera Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Almaceta (ex: Aniceta) Tnr: Trish Mason Rdr:
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
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
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
Randwick-Kensington
Race 1
Angel Feet 2g ex: Critical Angel
4th
Matamata
Race 5
Smart Deco 3g ex: Art Deco
4th
Race 9
Acalypha 3f ex: Chenille
10th
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Australasian Distance Performance
All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
13.3% - (37)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.6% - (74)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
20.9% - (58)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
20.9% - (58)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
13.7% - (38)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4.7% - (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
Stud MediaMore Media
Stakes win #3 for Mehzebeen as Almanzor mare captures Hawkes Bay Cup
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 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.