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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 Circle of Fire (2024 Sydney Cup) and Manzoice (Victoria Derby) … stakes winners include 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
2024 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

Cambridge Stud Appoint New General Manager

Cambridge Stud is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Tappenden as their General Manager. Ben is returning home after spending eight years in England at the renowned Whitsbury Manor Stud in Hampshire, working for the Harper family.

Almanzor's Trav Noses Out Waller Raider in Auckland Cup

Raymond Connors’ green and red colours will forever be known for six victories in the Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) at Ellerslie between 1998 and 2019, but the respected Manawatu horseman returned to Auckland on Saturday and took the spoils in another major test of stamina.

Almanzor Filly Gets Late Call Up into $3.5million The Kiwi

Just days out from the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), slot holders Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing have been forced to find another contender following the withdrawal of Dealt With.

Cambridge Stud Sires Fire Up

Cambridge Stud was in the thick of the action at Matamata with a hat-trick of winners and also made an impression further afield.

Rise At Dawn Resumes In Style

Next month’s A$2.5 million Gr.1 All-Star Mile (1600m) is looming large on the horizon for Rise At Dawn, who scored his fourth win in succession with a smart first-up performance in the A$175,000 Listed The Elms Handicap (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday.

Stallion Confidence Reflected in Cambridge Stud Karaka draft

Group One power has fuelled Cambridge Stud’s 42-strong Book 1 draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, March 27
Ararat Race 1 - 2206m Maiden
Manzoray (ex: Miss Alpha) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: John Allen
Friday, March 28
Cranbourne Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 70
Roadcone (ex: On The Ball) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Luke Cartwright
Wingatui Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Zircon (ex: Diamond Like) Tnr: Sally Mckay Rdr: Akshay Balloo
Wingatui Race 3 - 2200m Benchmark 65
Danza (ex: Dance On By) Tnr: Sophie A Price Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Wingatui Race 5 - 1400m Maiden
De Pazzi (ex: Sister Lucy) Tnr: B and S Anderton Rdr: Terry Moseley
Wingatui Race 5 - 1400m Maiden
Almanda (ex: Cathy) Tnr: Jason Coutts Rdr: Bailey Rogerson
Saturday, March 29
Doomben Race 9 - 1350m Open
Azafran (ex: Eyelashes) Tnr: Rex Lipp Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Flemington Race 5 - 1600m Open
Holymanz (ex: Perfect Offering) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Michael Dee
Rosehill Race 8 - 2400m Open Gr1
Circle Of Fire (ex: Fiery Sunset) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Jason Collett
Te Aroha Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 75
First Five (ex: Payette) Tnr: David Greene Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Te Aroha Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Zormella (ex: Mamarella) Tnr: R and R James and Wellwood Rdr: Triston Moodley
Sunday, March 30
Narrogin Race 2 - 1900m Maiden
Zultanite (ex: Buy Me A Rock) Tnr: Bruce Hyde Rdr: Jade McNaught
Sale Race 4 - 1717m Maiden
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Patrick Moloney
Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 1200m Maiden
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace) Tnr: David Vandyke Rdr: Robbie Dolan
Sha Tin Race 3 - 1200m Class 4
Devildom (ex: Sussex Dancer) Tnr: T P Yung Rdr: Keith Yeung
Sha Tin Race 8 - 1400m Class 4
The Auspicious (ex: Holly Holy) Tnr: Y S Tsui Rdr: Keith Yeung
Wellington Race 4 - 1700m Benchmark 58
To Be Frank (ex: Veronica Franco) Tnr: Sue Grills Rdr: Kody Nestor
Other Nominations ▼
Sunday, March 30
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Monday, March 31
Yarra Glen Race 4 - 1968m Maiden 0
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Long Hot Night (ex: Summer's Day)
Tnr: Liam Howley
Tuesday, April 1
Geelong Race 3 - 1760m Maiden 0
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Geelong Race 5 - 1343m Benchmark 64 0
Pardon My French (ex: Clemency)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Roadcone (ex: On The Ball)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Geelong Race 7 - 2460m Benchmark 64 0
Shogun Express (ex: Tsukioka)
Tnr: P and M Payne
Newcastle Race 1 - 1890m Benchmark 64 0
To Be Frank (ex: Veronica Franco)
Tnr: Sue Grills
Newcastle Race 6 - 1250m Maiden 0
Emery (ex: Enide)
Tnr: Sara Ryan
Newcastle Race 7 - 1890m Maiden 0
Not A Worry (ex: Our Drahma Queen)
Tnr: John Thompson
Tamworth Race 2 - 2100m Benchmark 82 0
Magnace (ex: Assertiveobsession)
Tnr: Michael Mulholland
Tamworth Race 4 - 1200m Class 2 0
Royalz (ex: Lady Royale)
Tnr: Ray Hartley
Tamworth Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
La Gracia (ex: Hi Appiel)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Wednesday, April 2
Ballarat Race 4 - 2000m Maiden 0
Cosmic (ex: Kosmische)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Kaval (ex: Miss Three Stars)
Tnr: M and L Kavanagh
Long Hot Night (ex: Summer's Day)
Tnr: Liam Howley
Ballarat Race 8 - 2000m Benchmark 78 0
Alma Rise (ex: Fashion Black)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Doomben Race 6 - 1350m Maiden 0
Proud Miss (ex: Hayley Grace)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Warwick Farm Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 72 0
United Kingdom (ex: Tenacity)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Saturday, April 5
Randwick Race 1 - 1600m Open Gr1
Rise At Dawn (ex: Kay's Awake)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Saturday, April 12
Randwick Race 2 - 3200m Open Gr1
Athabascan (ex: Alzubra)
Tnr: J and T O'Shea and Charlton
Circle Of Fire (ex: Fiery Sunset)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Manzoice (ex: Choice)
Tnr: Chris Waller

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
4
$142,500
$135,000
$180,000
2024
8
$127,812.50
$112,500
$260,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Dottie Dee(NZ)
$180,000
2023 ex Save the Date(NZ)
$150,000
2023 ex Summer's Day(NZ)
$120,000
2023 ex Kristalove(NZ)
$120,000
2023 ex Word Games(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
32
$161,250
$137,500
$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

Ararat
Race 1 Manzoray 4g ex: Miss Alpha 4th
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Yesterday's Results

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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
13.1% - (34)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
27.3% - (71)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
20.8% - (54)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
21.2% - (55)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
12.7% - (33)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
5% - (13)

Top Nicks

Savabeel
10 wnrs , (3 sw) Trav
Zabeel
12 wnrs , (1 sw) Mehzebeen
O'reilly
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Positivity
Volksraad
5 wnrs , (1 sw) Dynastic
Darci Brahma
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Ahuriri
Lawman
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Around Midnight
Burgundy
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Nucleozor
Encosta De Lago
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Moonlight Magic
Holy Roman Emperor
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Katoucha
Mastercraftsman
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Manzoice

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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