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Sword Of State (AUS)

2018 Snitzel (Redoute's Choice) x In the Vanguard (Encosta de Lago)
Cambridge Stud

Champion NZ 2YO by Snitzel … winner of 4 races at 2 including Group 1 Sistema Stakes … won Group 3 Almanzor Trophy defeating Imperatriz … won Group 3 King’s Plate in record time … won Group 3 Matamata Slipper by 7 lengths in race record time … by multiple Champion Australian Sire, Snitzel … outstanding black type family … first runners include debut stakes winner Torture (2025 Debutant Stakes), Warwoven.

Cambridge Stud

Cambridge Stud

Stands at Cambridge Stud
2025 FEE: $20,000

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

Cambridge Stud Looking Forwards to 2026 with Sword of State

Young Cambridge Stud stallion Sword Of State has landed another timely winning blow across the Tasman.

Sword of State Yearlings to Lure Buyers to Karaka

Cambridge Stud stallion Sword Of State was represented by yet another highly promising two-year-old when the Bjorn Baker-trained Warwoven ran out an impressive winner of the TAB Plate (1000m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Exciting Sword of State Colt Downs Hot Favourite at Randwick

Group III ATC Gimcrack Stakes winner Shiki was an odds on favourite for her return at Randwick on Saturday, but the speedy filly wilted in the heat with a furlong to run after opening up a big lead on the turn.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm

There were just two heats for juveniles at Warwick Farm on Monday morning and both were won by Bjorn Baker trained youngsters with one of them the highest priced Australian sold yearling by first season sire Sword of State.

Cambridge Stud Present Something Special in 2026

The histories of Cambridge Stud and New Zealand Bloodstock are intrinsically linked and with 100 years of trade being celebrated at Karaka in 2026 it’s an occasion to be marked with something special.

$500,000 Sword of State Colt Stars at Ready to Run

Cambridge Stud's rising stallion star Sword Of State had buyers’ hearts racing in the early stages of New Zealand Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale with a top class colt selling for $500,000.

Current Runners Accepted

Saturday, January 3
Eagle Farm Race 3 - 1200m Open
Warwoven (ex: Needle And Thread) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Rachel King
Geelong Race 3 - 1100m Open
Torture (ex: Ruthless Lady) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Jackson Radley
Te Aroha Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
Sword Of Stars (ex: Angelica Hall) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr:
Te Aroha Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
State The Obvious (ex: Pullyoursocksup) Tnr: G and R Richardson and Norvall Rdr: Rihaan Goyaram
Te Aroha Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
Imperial Rose (ex: Sienna Rose) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Saturday, January 17
Gold Coast Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
Warwoven (ex: Needle And Thread)
Tnr: Bjorn Baker

Sales

Top Sales

2024 ex Mirror Queen(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Goldiluva(NZ)
$0
2024 ex Runway Queen(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Florencenightngale(NZ)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Snitzel (AUS) 2002
In The Vanguard (AUS) 2013
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Snippets' Lass (AUS) 1993
Encosta De Lago (AUS) 1993
Sharp (AUS) 2000
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Snippets (AUS) 1984
Snow Finch (IRE) 1984
Fairy King (USA) 1988
Shoal Creek (AUS) 1988
Danzero (AUS) 1991
Snarl (AUS) 1993
Danehill: 3s x4d
Danzig: 4s x5d
Northern Dancer: 4d x5s x5s
Razyana: 4s x5d

Runners Today

Eagle Farm
Race 3 Warwoven 2c ex: Needle And Thread
Geelong
Race 3 Torture 2f ex: Ruthless Lady
Te Aroha
Race 2 State The Obvious 2f ex: Pullyoursocksup
Race 2 Imperial Rose 2f ex: Sienna Rose
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
100% - (2)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
0% - (0)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
0% - (0)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
0% - (0)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Keeper
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Torture
Makfi
1 wnrs Warwoven

Race Record

At 2
1st - Sistema Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Waikato Stud Slipper (1200) Gr.3
1st - Lowe Schollum Jones 2yo (1200)
1st - Stable Books 2yo (1100)
3rd - Barneswood Farm Eclipse Stakes (1200) Gr.2
At 3
1st - Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200) Gr.3
1st - King's Plate (1200) Gr.3
2nd - Brandons Gold Coast Guineas (1200) Gr.3

Fee History

2025-$20,000 , 2024-$15,000 , 2023-$15,000 , 2022-$15,000

Grandsons of Redoute's Choice at Stud in Australasia