Almanzor (FR)
2013 Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) x Darkova (Maria's Mon)
Hypothetical Mating:
Cambridge Stud
Stands at Cambridge Stud
2024 FEE: $30,000
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.
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Latest News
Rolston Cheering his Almanzor Mare from Afar
Danny Rolston may now be living in a different continent from his Group One performer Mehzebeen, but that hasn’t stopped the excitement of watching her perform to the highest level in New Zealand.
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
Another week and another stakes-winner in the Cambridge Stud colours, while a progressive mare is poised to step up to stakes class.
It’s been the spring that keeps giving for Cambridge Stud and it’s not over yet.
Veteran Trainer Secures Bargain Almanzor Filly at RTR
Following the retirement of his stakes-winning mare Casino Princess, Cliff Goss turned to New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready To Run Sale in search of another filly, which he found early on day one in the form of Lot 25.
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.
Current Runners Accepted
Tuesday, December 31
New Plymouth Raceway Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Thooza (ex: Sea Goddess) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Lily Sutherland
Rockhampton Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 60
Lady Townson (ex: Turquoise Coast) Tnr: Damien Rideout Rdr: Tahlia Fenlon
Warrnambool Race 2 - 2000m Maiden
King Of Cordoba (ex: Notice Received) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Dean Yendall
Wednesday, January 1
Ellerslie Race 4 - 1600m Open
Vermelho (ex: Keraton) Tnr: Stephen Ralph Rdr: Tegan Newman
Ellerslie Race 4 - 1600m Open
Wind Rush (ex: Our Famous Eve) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Ellerslie Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Dimaggio (ex: Pinstripe) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Ryan Elliot
Ellerslie Race 8 - 1600m Open Gr2
Mary Shan (ex: Shanzam) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Michael McNab
Ellerslie Race 8 - 1600m Open Gr2
Moonlight Magic (ex: Japonica) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: George Rooke
Ellerslie Race 10 - 1500m Maiden
Wind Rush (ex: Our Famous Eve) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Riverton Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Zircon (ex: Diamond Like) Tnr: Sally Mckay Rdr: Donovan Cooper
Riverton Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Patraine (ex: Notable) Tnr: B and S Anderton Rdr: Corey Campbell
Sha Tin Race 7 - 1600m Class 4
Hailtothevictors (ex: SAAS FEE) Tnr: David Eustace Rdr: Lyle Hewitson
Terang Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 58
Sabar (ex: Schlague) Tnr: Andrew Campbell Rdr: Jason Webb
Thursday, January 2
Tauranga Race 4 - 2100m Maiden
Alavisto (ex: Avisto) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Tauranga Race 4 - 2100m Maiden
Cheval Boutique (ex: Come On Vogue) Tnr: Ralph Manning Rdr: Rihaan Goyaram
Tauranga Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
Everymoveyoumake (ex: Santangelo) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Pinjarra Race 6 - 1400m Class 3
Manzor Magic (ex: Sunset Magic) Tnr: G and A Williams Rdr: Lucy F Fiore
Yarra Glen Race 6 - 1950m Benchmark 58
Scottie's Legacy (ex: Kay's Legacy) Tnr: Mark W Walker Rdr: Logan Bates
Friday, January 3
Stawell Race 4 - 1602m Benchmark 58
Undaunting (ex: Aleria) Tnr: M and L Kavanagh Rdr: Teodore Nugent
Stawell Race 6 - 2004m Benchmark 58
Piercing Sky (ex: Fortune's Choice) Tnr: Matt Cumani Rdr: Cian Macredmond
Saturday, January 4
Geelong Race 8 - 1700m Open
Holymanz (ex: Perfect Offering) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Saffie Osborne
Te Aroha Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Chloebee (ex: Patient) Tnr: Debbie Sweeney Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Te Aroha Race 4 - 1600m Maiden
Ascension (ex: Shanro) Tnr: Samantha Logan Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Te Aroha Race 5 - 1400m Restricted 60
Almaceta (ex: Aniceta) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr: George Rooke
Te Aroha Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Zantabulous (ex: Zantelagh) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: A Lawson-Carroll
Te Aroha Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Balance Of Power (ex: Respin) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: A Lawson-Carroll
Trentham Race 1 - 1400m Maiden
Billie Idol (ex: Girl Of My Dreams) Tnr: Cody Cole Rdr: Kevin Stott
Trentham Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Mister Fletcher (ex: Midnight Delight) Tnr: Bill Thurlow Rdr: Craig Grylls
Trentham Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Bellezor (ex: Victoria Belle) Tnr: P S Richards Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Trentham Race 6 - 2200m Open
Trav (ex: Royal Sav) Tnr: Raymond Connors Rdr: Lisa Allpress
Sales
AUSTRALIA
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
8
$127,812.50
$112,500
$260,000
2023
13
$159,230.77
$120,000
$380,000
Top Sales
2022 ex Critical Angel(NZ)
$260,000
2022 ex Las Brisas(GB)
$260,000
2022 ex Grazia(NZ)
$150,000
2022 ex Anchovy(IRE)
$125,000
2022 ex Zenella(NZ)
$100,000
Australia Yearling Stats
NEW ZEALAND
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
43
$114,441.86
$100,000
$400,000
2023
44
$119,431.82
$120,000
$260,000
Top Sales
2022 ex Bavella(AUS)
$400,000
2022 ex Miss Selby(NZ)
$320,000
2022 ex Respin(NZ)
$260,000
2022 ex Vanity Queen(GB)
$260,000
2022 ex Lady Faustina(GB)
$250,000
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
Rockhampton
Race 6
Lady Townson 5m ex: Turquoise Coast
Warrnambool
Race 2
King Of Cordoba 3g ex: Notice Received
1st
New Plymouth Raceway
Race 4
Thooza 3f ex: Sea Goddess
1st
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Yesterday's Results
1st
Taupo: Incredible 4g ex Our Foil
2nd
Kurow: Kellanzor 3f ex Kelly O'reilly
Click here for more results.
Australasian Distance Performance
All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
14.2% - (31)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.7% - (56)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
21.1% - (46)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
20.2% - (44)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
13.3% - (29)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
5.5% - (12)
Top Nicks
Savabeel
10 wnrs
, (2 sw)
Keeneland
Zabeel
11 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Mehzebeen
Darci Brahma
4 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Ahuriri
O'reilly
4 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Positivity
Volksraad
4 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Dynastic
Burgundy
2 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Nucleozor
Encosta De Lago
2 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Moonlight Magic
Holy Roman Emperor
2 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Katoucha
Lawman
2 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Around Midnight
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
Stud MediaMore Media
2 stakes victories in a row for Almanzor mare as Mehzebeen captures New Zealand Cup
Fee History
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 Circle of Fire (2024 Sydney Cup) and Manzoice (Victoria Derby) … stakes winners include Positivity, Castle Way, Athabascan etc. … a Champion 3YO colt (Prix du Jockey Club etc.) Almanzor is a son of global sire sensation Wootton Bassett.