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.
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
Friday, December 20
Cranbourne Race 5 - 2580m Benchmark 64
El Poder Del Sol (ex: She Is Stryking) Tnr: Liam Howley Rdr: Jason Maskiell
Gold Coast Race 8 - 1300m Benchmark 65
New Level (ex: Honeymoon) Tnr: Kelly Schweida Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Matamata Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Ascension (ex: Shanro) Tnr: Samantha Logan Rdr: Wiremu Pinn
Matamata Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Lovely Friends (ex: Salkantay) Tnr: P S Richards Rdr: Opie Bosson
Matamata Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Annabelle (ex: Manandro Girl) Tnr: Danica Guy Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Matamata Race 7 - 1600m Open
Mary Shan (ex: Shanzam) Tnr: Andrew Forsman Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Matamata Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 65
First Five (ex: Payette) Tnr: David Greene Rdr: Michael McNab
Matamata Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Balance Of Power (ex: Respin) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Opie Bosson
Oakbank Race 5 - 2150m Benchmark 56
Cours Vite (ex: Caminadora) Tnr: Travis Doudle Rdr: Caitlin Tootell
Yarra Glen Race 2 - 1950m Benchmark 58
Mon Etoile (ex: Etoile Filante) Tnr: E and D Browne Rdr: Will Gordon
Saturday, December 21
Murray Bridge Gh Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 68
The Mansman (ex: Hurry) Tnr: Phillip Stokes Rdr: Lachlan Neindorf
Pakenham Race 4 - 2500m Benchmark 78
Convener (ex: Nimbin) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Blake Shinn
Randwick Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 100
Geriatrix (ex: Its Our Showtime) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Trentham Race 6 - 1400m Open Gr2
Lux Libertas (ex: Miss Fi) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Kevin Stott
Te Rapa Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Dimaggio (ex: Pinstripe) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Te Rapa Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 75
Bellezor (ex: Victoria Belle) Tnr: P S Richards Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Te Rapa Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Bellezor (ex: Victoria Belle) Tnr: P S Richards Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
Perspective (ex: Champagne Lady) Tnr: D and B Weatherley Rdr: Jasmine Fawcett
Te Rapa Race 6 - 1600m Maiden
Alavisto (ex: Avisto) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Te Rapa Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Incredible (ex: Our Foil) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Sunday, December 22
Gore Race 4 - 1335m Maiden
Zircon (ex: Diamond Like) Tnr: Sally Mckay Rdr: Denby-Rose Tait
Gore Race 4 - 1335m Maiden
Almanda (ex: Cathy) Tnr: Jason Coutts Rdr: Lee Callaway
Moruya Race 8 - 1300m Class 1
Orne (ex: Next) Tnr: David Hodgson Rdr: Jeff Penza
Sale Race 5 - 1717m Benchmark 64
Settat (ex: Sure Enough) Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young Rdr: Beau Mertens
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 58
Iberian Ruler (ex: Spring Venture) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald Rdr: Dan McGillivray
Sha Tin Race 2 - 1400m Class 4
The Auspicious (ex: Holly Holy) Tnr: Y S Tsui Rdr: Keith Yeung
Taree Race 2 - 1308m Maiden
Freddy Cut In (ex: Miss Scarlatti) Tnr: Damien Smith Rdr: Darryl McLellan
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 Vanity Queen(GB)
$260,000
2022 ex Respin(NZ)
$260,000
2022 ex Vera Drake(FR)
$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
Cranbourne
Race 5
El Poder Del Sol 4g ex: She Is Stryking
Gold Coast
Race 8
New Level 5g ex: Honeymoon
Oakbank
Race 5
Cours Vite 5g ex: Caminadora
Yarra Glen
Race 2
Mon Etoile 5m ex: Etoile Filante
Matamata
Race 3
Ascension 3f ex: Shanro
Race 4
Lovely Friends 4g ex: Salkantay
Race 4
Annabelle 4m ex: Manandro Girl
Race 7
Mary Shan 4m ex: Shanzam
Race 8
First Five 4g ex: Payette
Race 8
Balance Of Power 4h ex: Respin
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Yesterday's Results
1st
Otaki: Manzor Blue 4m ex Turquoise Coast
2nd
Otaki: Mister Fletcher 4g ex Midnight Delight
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Australasian Distance Performance
All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
14.4% - (31)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.5% - (55)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
21.3% - (46)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
19.9% - (43)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
13.4% - (29)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
5.6% - (12)
Top Nicks
Savabeel
10 wnrs
, (2 sw)
Keeneland
Zabeel
10 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.