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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

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

Monday, January 12
Werribee Race 2 - 1429m Maiden
Lunar Dream (ex: Terrelune) Tnr: A and S Freedman Rdr: Harry Coffey
Tuesday, January 13
Yarra Glen Race 3 - 1950m Maiden
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Robert Whearty
Wednesday, January 14
Doomben Race 1 - 2020m Maiden
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace) Tnr: C and K Geran Rdr: Olivia Webb
Geelong Race 6 - 1112m Benchmark 62
Miss Swift (ex: Bankside Belle) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Billy Egan
Geelong Race 7 - 1312m Benchmark 66
Undaunting (ex: Aleria) Tnr: M and L Kavanagh Rdr: Jordan Childs
Happy Valley Race 4 - 1650m Class 4
Forerunner (ex: Glittering Tax) Tnr: W K Mo Rdr: Maxime Guyon
Riccarton Park Race 1 - 2000m Maiden
Gavel Kat (ex: Mongolian Angel) Tnr: Kenny J Moore Rdr: Mereana Hudson
Riccarton Park Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 75
Kellanzor (ex: Kelly O'reilly) Tnr: Samantha Wynne Rdr: Amber Riddell
Riccarton Park Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Mister Fletcher (ex: Midnight Delight) Tnr: John Blackadder Rdr: K R Hercock
Strathalbyn Race 3 - 1200m Restricted 56
Royalz (ex: Lady Royale) Tnr: Trevor Montgomerie Rdr: Alana Livesey
Thursday, January 15
Seymour Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 62 0
Hollywoodboulevard (ex: Star Walk)
Tnr: P and M Payne
Miss Swift (ex: Bankside Belle)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien
Seymour Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 62 0
Imamanzor (ex: Imanana)
Tnr: Symon Wilde
Undaunting (ex: Aleria)
Tnr: M and L Kavanagh
Seymour Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 66 0
Imamanzor (ex: Imanana)
Tnr: Symon Wilde
Seymour Race 8 - 2021m Benchmark 62 0
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable)
Tnr: Alexander Rae
Sinhalese (ex: Ceylon)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Friday, January 16
Ballina Race 3 - 1900m Benchmark 66 0
Tietar (ex: Phenetic)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Pakenham Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 62 0
Sinhalese (ex: Ceylon)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1800m Maiden 0
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace)
Tnr: C and K Geran
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
Flemington Race 4 - 1800m Benchmark 70 0
Bavicia (ex: Tricoteuse)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable)
Tnr: Alexander Rae
Gold Coast Race 4 - 2200m Open 0
Manzoice (ex: Choice)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Kingscote Race 6 - 1050m Maiden 0
Pub Crawl (ex: Fun Seeker)
Tnr: Kym Healy
Murray Bridge Gh Race 1 - 2000m Benchmark 78 0
Grinzinger Bishop (ex: Tavy)
Tnr: Kym Healy

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

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

Werribee
Race 2 Lunar Dream 4m ex: Terrelune
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Yesterday's Results

1st Ellerslie: Stromlinien 2f ex Santa Catarina
1st Warrnambool: Cosmic 5m ex Kosmische
3rd Sha Tin: The Auspicious 4g ex Holly Holy
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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) Qali Al Farrasha
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

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