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
64-7- 827-7887
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
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
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
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
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
Geraldton
Race 7
Bayhara 6m ex: Spurt
Hawkesbury
Race 2
The Victorious 3g ex: Purnima
7th
Race 5
Diamond Show 4m ex: Miss Zenella
3rd
Trentham
Race 3
Golden Locks 4g ex: Miralago
2nd
Race 4
Final Chapter 6h ex: Authentic Cross
13rd
Race 6
Gate Crashers 4g ex: Sweet Inspiration
2nd
Race 8
Mister Fletcher 5g ex: Midnight Delight
10th
Sha Tin
Race 6
The Auspicious 4g ex: Holly Holy
3rd
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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
Click here for more results.
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
Stud MediaMore Media
Another Group winner for Almanzor as First Five captures Swap Sprint
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 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.