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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 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

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.

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).

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, December 11
Dalby Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace) Tnr: C and K Geran Rdr: Reece O'Connell
Ellerslie Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Dream Maker (ex: Wanaka Dream) Tnr: S and C Ritchie and Murray Rdr: Joe Doyle
Ellerslie Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Irish Flute (ex: Penny Whistle) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Craig Grylls
Ellerslie Race 4 - 1600m Restricted 60
Perspective (ex: Champagne Lady) Tnr: D and B Weatherley Rdr: Sam McNab
Kyneton Race 1 - 1856m Maiden
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische) Tnr: Shane Jackson Rdr: John Allen
Friday, December 12
Tauranga Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Irish Flute (ex: Penny Whistle) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr:
Tauranga Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Whatthemansaw (ex: Spirit Of Galway) Tnr: Debbie Sweeney Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Tauranga Race 6 - 2100m Benchmark 75
Moonlight Magic (ex: Japonica) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Tauranga Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Rambling On (ex: Payette) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Matthew Cameron
Tauranga Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Ascension (ex: Shanro) Tnr: Samantha Logan Rdr: Rory Hutchings
Geelong Race 1 - 2450m Maiden
Vineux (ex: Red Melody) Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: John Allen
Geelong Race 3 - 1530m Maiden
Mansory (ex: Dormez Vous) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Zac Spain
Geelong Race 3 - 1530m Maiden
His Lady Bay (ex: Arabian Night) Tnr: Maddie and Patrick Raymond and Bell Rdr: Harry Grace
Saturday, December 13
Ascot Park Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Dimaggio (ex: Pinstripe) Tnr: N R Mitchell Rdr:
Ascot Park Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Kellanzor (ex: Kelly O'reilly) Tnr: Samantha Wynne Rdr: Amber Riddell
Gawler Race 3 - 2100m Benchmark 78
Grinzinger Bishop (ex: Tavy) Tnr: Kym Healy Rdr: Caitlin Tootell
Randwick Race 8 - 1600m Open Gr2
Rise At Dawn (ex: Kay's Awake) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Te Rapa Race 3 - 2200m Benchmark 65
Poetic Justice (ex: Prose Poem) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Sam McNab
Te Rapa Race 3 - 2200m Benchmark 65
Daring Dame (ex: Game Duchess) Tnr: Lance Noble Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Te Rapa Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 65
Wind Rush (ex: Our Famous Eve) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Sam McNab
Te Rapa Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 65
Amyer Star (ex: Stargazing) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Joe Doyle
Te Rapa Race 5 - 1600m Open Gr2
Qali Al Farrasha (ex: Nucleonic) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Opie Bosson
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1400m Open Gr3
Lux Libertas (ex: Miss Fi) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Bruno Queiroz
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1400m Open Gr3
First Five (ex: Payette) Tnr: David Greene Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Te Rapa Race 8 - 2400m Open Gr3
Moonlight Magic (ex: Japonica) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Te Rapa Race 9 - 1500m Benchmark 75
Thooza (ex: Sea Goddess) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Te Rapa Race 9 - 1500m Benchmark 75
Incredible (ex: Our Foil) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr:
Sunday, December 14
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
Other Nominations ▼
Saturday, December 13
Stawell Race 2 - 1600m Maiden 0
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Stawell Race 3 - 2000m Maiden 0
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Stawell Race 6 - 1600m Restricted 56 0
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Stawell Race 7 - 2000m Benchmark 56 0
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Jenni The Tank (ex: King's Violet)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Sunday, December 14
Geraldton Race 4 - 1931m BenchMark 64+ 0
Bayhara (ex: Spurt)
Tnr: Ron K Cowl
Hawkesbury Race 3 - 1800m Benchmark 64 0
Diamond Show (ex: Miss Zenella)
Tnr: Brad Widdup
Hawkesbury Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Jewel County (ex: Special Diamond)
Tnr: Jarrod Austin
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
The Victorious (ex: Purnima)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Moe Race 3 - 1200m Maiden 0
Tanana (ex: Krsdahl)
Tnr: Rebecca Kelly
Moe Race 4 - 1600m Maiden 0
Giddy Up Bankcheck (ex: Miss Zenella)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Mansory (ex: Dormez Vous)
Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent
Moe Race 8 - 2000m Restricted 62 0
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Nowra Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0
Aldezor (ex: Dee Day)
Tnr: Kerry Parker
Tatura Race 1 - 1100m Maiden 0
Tanana (ex: Krsdahl)
Tnr: Rebecca Kelly
Tatura Race 2 - 1450m Maiden 0
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Tatura Race 3 - 1600m Maiden 0
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Tuesday, December 16
Terang Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
His Lady Bay (ex: Arabian Night)
Tnr: Maddie and Patrick Raymond and Bell
Terang Race 4 - 1600m Maiden 0
Kingsford (ex: Fearless Choice)
Tnr: Matthew Williams
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: Shane Jackson

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

Dalby
Race 2 Proud Miss 5m ex: Hayley Grace
Kyneton
Race 1 Cosmic 5m ex: Kosmische
Ellerslie
Race 2 Dream Maker 3g ex: Wanaka Dream
Race 2 Irish Flute 3f ex: Penny Whistle
Race 4 Perspective 5g ex: Champagne Lady
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Ascot: Big Man Zor 3g ex Shanya
3rd Tauherenikau: Inchigeelagh Lass 4m ex Wonder No More
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
12.8% - (45)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.4% - (89)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
23.9% - (84)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
19.1% - (67)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
14.8% - (52)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4% - (14)

Top Nicks

Savabeel
11 wnrs , (3 sw) Trav
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
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

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