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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

Monday, December 15
Geraldton Race 7 - 1931m BenchMark 64+
Bayhara (ex: Spurt) Tnr: Ron K Cowl Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
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
Wednesday, December 17
Ipswich Race 4 - 1350m Maiden
Sexy Time (ex: Abeautifulred) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Angela Jones
Mornington Race 2 - 3040m Benchmark 70
Jenni The Tank (ex: King's Violet) Tnr: Shane Jackson Rdr: Jett Stanley
Ruakaka Race 4 - 2100m Benchmark 65
Perfectmanz (ex: Perfect Offering) Tnr: Stephen Ralph Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Ruakaka Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Relentless (ex: Portofino) Tnr: S and C Ritchie and Murray Rdr: Elen Nicholas
Ruakaka Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Strathisla (ex: Adriatico) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Craig Grylls
Ruakaka Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
Strathisla (ex: Adriatico) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr:
Other Nominations ▼
Thursday, December 18
Gosford Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
Macho Grande (ex: Rare Delight)
Tnr: Mitchell and George Beer and Carpenter
Rockhampton Race 2 - 1200m Class 3 0
New Level (ex: Honeymoon)
Tnr: Glenda Bell
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 65 0
Lady Townson (ex: Turquoise Coast)
Tnr: Damien Rideout
Seymour Race 3 - 1300m Maiden 0
Sinhalese (ex: Ceylon)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Seymour Race 4 - 2234m Maiden 0
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Seymour Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 62 0
Miss Swift (ex: Bankside Belle)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien
Seymour Race 8 - 2234m Benchmark 62 0
Jenni The Tank (ex: King's Violet)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Friday, December 19
Canterbury Race 4 - 1550m Benchmark 72 0
Emery (ex: Enide)
Tnr: Nacim Dilmi
Cranbourne Race 2 - 1300m Maiden 0
Sinhalese (ex: Ceylon)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Tanana (ex: Krsdahl)
Tnr: Rebecca Kelly
Cranbourne Race 3 - 1600m Maiden 0
Giddy Up Bankcheck (ex: Miss Zenella)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Pitman (ex: Lady Faustina)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 62 0
Intuitu (ex: Irrecevable)
Tnr: Alexander Rae
Cranbourne Race 7 - 2600m Benchmark 66 0
Jenni The Tank (ex: King's Violet)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Gold Coast Race 8 - 1400m Maiden 0
Sexy Time (ex: Abeautifulred)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Goulburn Race 5 - 1100m Maiden 0
Aldezor (ex: Dee Day)
Tnr: Kerry Parker
Yarra Glen Race 3 - 1209m Maiden 0
Tanana (ex: Krsdahl)
Tnr: Rebecca Kelly
Saturday, December 20
Pioneer Park Race 2 - 1600m Restricted 70 0
Ourania (ex: Poppy Star)
Tnr: Dick Leech
Caulfield Heath Race 4 - 1800m Benchmark 70 0
Touchdown (ex: Shamardal Luck)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Caulfield Heath Race 6 - 1500m Benchmark 78 0
Roadcone (ex: On The Ball)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Caulfield Heath Race 8 - 1800m Benchmark 84 0
Touchdown (ex: Shamardal Luck)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Caulfield Heath Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 78 0
Miss Swift (ex: Bankside Belle)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien
Colac Race 3 - 2000m Maiden 0
Vineux (ex: Red Melody)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: Shane Jackson
Colac Race 7 - 2000m Restricted 56 0
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Eagle Farm Race 5 - 1815m Open 0
Manzoice (ex: Choice)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Murray Bridge Gh Race 1 - 1600m Benchmark 80 0
Touchdown (ex: Shamardal Luck)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Randwick Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 72 0
Emery (ex: Enide)
Tnr: Nacim Dilmi
Wyong Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0
Emery (ex: Enide)
Tnr: Nacim Dilmi

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

Geraldton
Race 7 Bayhara 6m ex: Spurt
Werribee
Race 3 Giddy Up Bankcheck 3g ex: Miss Zenella 8th
Race 5 Mon Etoile 6m ex: Etoile Filante 3rd
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Trentham: Golden Locks 4g ex Miralago
2nd Trentham: Gate Crashers 4g ex Sweet Inspiration
3rd Hawkesbury: Diamond Show 4m ex Miss Zenella
3rd Sha Tin: The Auspicious 4g ex Holly Holy
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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

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