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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 Mary Shan, Qali Al Farrasha, Positivity, Castle Way, Athabascan, Rise At Dawn, First Five 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

New SW Almanzor - First Five Wins G3 Swap Sprint

Underrated sprinter First Five produced a barnstorming finish to capture his first stakes victory when he took out the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.

Mary Shan Wins G3 Challenge - Full Brother for K1

Black-type success has always seemed to be a matter of when and not if for highly talented Almanzor (Fr) mare Mary Shan, but few would have expected it to come at the expense of a $1.50 favourite and reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year.

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.

Almanzor Mare Wins G2 Breeders Stakes

Perennial black-type bridesmaid Qali Al Farrasha shed that unwanted tag in outstanding fashion when she downed a quality line-up of mares in Saturday’s Gr.2 Dunstan Horsefeeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe.

Almanzor Mare Back on Track

Classy mare Mary Shan has black-type targets on her agenda after bouncing back to winning form in Saturday’s Happy Hire Cup (1400m) at Tauranga.

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.

Current Runners Accepted

Sunday, December 14
Geraldton Race 7 - 1931m BenchMark 64+
Bayhara (ex: Spurt) Tnr: Ron K Cowl Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
Hawkesbury Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
The Victorious (ex: Purnima) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Siena Grima
Hawkesbury Race 5 - 1800m Benchmark 64
Diamond Show (ex: Miss Zenella) Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: Siena Grima
Moe Race 4 - 1600m Maiden
Giddy Up Bankcheck (ex: Miss Zenella) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr:
Nowra Race 6 - 1100m Maiden
Aldezor (ex: Dee Day) Tnr: Kerry Parker Rdr:
Sha Tin Race 6 - 1800m Class 3
The Auspicious (ex: Holly Holy) Tnr: Y S Tsui Rdr: Karis Teetan
Trentham Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Golden Locks (ex: Miralago) Tnr: Peter Lock Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Trentham Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Final Chapter (ex: Authentic Cross) Tnr: Lisa Latta Rdr: Jonathan Riddell
Trentham Race 6 - 2200m Benchmark 65
Gate Crashers (ex: Sweet Inspiration) Tnr: S and C Ritchie and Murray Rdr: Joe Doyle
Trentham Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Mister Fletcher (ex: Midnight Delight) Tnr: Bill and Sam Thurlow And O'malley Rdr: Sarah O'Malley
Monday, December 15
Werribee Race 3 - 1608m Maiden
Giddy Up Bankcheck (ex: Miss Zenella) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Will Gordon
Werribee Race 5 - 2108m Benchmark 56
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante) Tnr: E and D Browne Rdr: Jett Stanley
Tuesday, December 16
Terang Race 1 - 1600m Maiden
Kingsford (ex: Fearless Choice) Tnr: Matthew Williams Rdr: Dean Yendall
Terang Race 1 - 1600m Maiden
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Eoin Walsh
Other Nominations ▼
Wednesday, December 17
Ipswich Race 6 - 1350m Maiden 0
Sexy Time (ex: Abeautifulred)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Mornington Race 4 - 2025m Maiden 0
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Mornington Race 8 - 3040m Benchmark 70 0
Jenni The Tank (ex: King's Violet)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Thursday, December 18
Gosford Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
Macho Grande (ex: Rare Delight)
Tnr: Mitchell and George Beer and Carpenter
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 65 0
Lady Townson (ex: Turquoise Coast)
Tnr: Damien Rideout

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

Click Here for Five Generation Pedigree
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

Geraldton
Race 7 Bayhara 6m ex: Spurt
Hawkesbury
Race 2 The Victorious 3g ex: Purnima
Race 5 Diamond Show 4m ex: Miss Zenella
Trentham
Race 3 Golden Locks 4g ex: Miralago
Race 4 Final Chapter 6h ex: Authentic Cross
Race 6 Gate Crashers 4g ex: Sweet Inspiration
Race 8 Mister Fletcher 5g ex: Midnight Delight
Sha Tin
Race 6 The Auspicious 4g ex: Holly Holy
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Yesterday's Results

1st Gawler: Grinzinger Bishop 6g ex Tavy
1st Te Rapa: First Five 5g ex Payette
2nd Te Rapa: Wind Rush 4h ex Our Famous Eve
2nd Te Rapa: Thooza 4m ex Sea Goddess
3rd Te Rapa: Daring Dame 4m ex Game Duchess
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
12.7% - (45)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.5% - (90)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
23.8% - (84)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
19% - (67)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
15% - (53)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4% - (14)

Top Nicks

Savabeel
11 wnrs , (3 sw) Trav
Volksraad
6 wnrs , (2 sw) Dynastic
Burgundy
2 wnrs , (2 sw) Qali Al Farrasha
Zabeel
13 wnrs , (1 sw) Mehzebeen
O'reilly
7 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

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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