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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

Friday, December 19
Canterbury Race 3 - 1550m Benchmark 72
Emery (ex: Enide) Tnr: Nacim Dilmi Rdr: Reece Jones
Cranbourne Race 1 - 2600m Maiden
Vineux (ex: Red Melody) Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: John Allen
Goulburn Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Aldezor (ex: Dee Day) Tnr: Kerry Parker Rdr: Adrian Layt
Matamata Race 3 - 2000m Maiden
Golden Jacket (ex: Kyrie Eleison) Tnr: Chad K Ormsby Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Matamata Race 4 - 1600m Maiden
The Ritz (ex: Fleece) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Matamata Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Argo (ex: Untamed Diamond) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr:
Matamata Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Amusement (ex: Come On Vogue) Tnr: D and B Weatherley Rdr: Sam Weatherley
Matamata Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Zormella (ex: Mamarella) Tnr: R and R James and Wellwood Rdr: George Rooke
Matamata Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Zantabulous (ex: Zantelagh) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Wiremu Pinn
Matamata Race 7 - 1600m Restricted 60
Perspective (ex: Champagne Lady) Tnr: D and B Weatherley Rdr: Sam McNab
Otaki Race 5 - 2100m Benchmark 75
Balance Of Power (ex: Respin) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Jonathan Riddell
Yarra Glen Race 2 - 1209m Maiden
Tanana (ex: Krsdahl) Tnr: Rebecca Kelly Rdr: Jason Maskiell
Saturday, December 20
Pioneer Park Race 2 - 1600m Restricted 70
Ourania (ex: Poppy Star) Tnr: Dick Leech Rdr: Raymond Vigar
Caulfield Heath Race 1 - 1800m Benchmark 70
Touchdown (ex: Shamardal Luck) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Jackson Radley
Caulfield Heath Race 4 - 1500m Benchmark 78
Roadcone (ex: On The Ball) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Luke Cartwright
Eagle Farm Race 9 - 1800m Open
Manzoice (ex: Choice) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Ryan Maloney
Trentham Race 6 - 1400m Open Gr2
Lux Libertas (ex: Miss Fi) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Bruno Queiroz
Trentham Race 7 - 2300m Open Gr3
Trav (ex: Royal Sav) Tnr: Raymond Connors Rdr: Sarah O'Malley
Trentham Race 7 - 2300m Open Gr3
Moonlight Magic (ex: Japonica) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Joe Doyle
Te Rapa Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Argo (ex: Untamed Diamond) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Sam McNab
Te Rapa Race 3 - 2100m Benchmark 75
Balance Of Power (ex: Respin) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Ryan Elliot
Te Rapa Race 4 - 2400m Benchmark 65
Poetic Justice (ex: Prose Poem) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Sam Weatherley
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
The Ritz (ex: Fleece) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Rambling On (ex: Payette) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Matthew Cameron
Te Rapa Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Ascension (ex: Shanro) Tnr: Samantha Logan Rdr: Rory Hutchings
Sunday, December 21
Gatton Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace) Tnr: C and K Geran Rdr: Reece O'Connell
Gore Race 4 - 1200m Maiden
Assemble (ex: Miss Millbrook) Tnr: B and S Anderton Rdr: Corey Campbell
Gore Race 9 - 1335m Benchmark 65
Simsala (ex: Majella Magic) Tnr: Len and Lacy Stewart Rdr: Kendra Bakker
Sale Race 2 - 1415m Maiden
Sinhalese (ex: Ceylon) Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young Rdr: Caitlin Hollowood
Sale Race 5 - 1106m Benchmark 62
Miss Swift (ex: Bankside Belle) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Billy Egan
Other Nominations ▼
Friday, December 26
Beaumont Race 6 - 2100m Class 1 0
The Victorious (ex: Purnima)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Warwick Race 7 - 1500m Maiden 0
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace)
Tnr: C and K Geran
Saturday, December 27
Taroom Race 1 - 1400m Open 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

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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

Canterbury
Race 3 Emery 4m ex: Enide 6th
Cranbourne
Race 1 Vineux 4m ex: Red Melody 1st
Goulburn
Race 3 Aldezor 4g ex: Dee Day 6th
Yarra Glen
Race 2 Tanana 5m ex: Krsdahl 4th
Matamata
Race 3 Golden Jacket 3g ex: Kyrie Eleison 10th
Race 4 The Ritz 3f ex: Fleece 12nd
Race 5 Amusement 4m ex: Come On Vogue 2nd
Race 6 Zormella 4m ex: Mamarella 4th
Race 6 Zantabulous 6m ex: Zantelagh 3rd
Race 7 Perspective 5g ex: Champagne Lady 5th
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Yesterday's Results

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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
12.7% - (45)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.4% - (90)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
24.2% - (86)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
18.9% - (67)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
14.9% - (53)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
3.9% - (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

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