Almanzor (FR)
2013 Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) x Darkova (Maria's Mon)
- A Champion on the track and at stud
- Champion NZ 2YO Sire & First Season Sire
- Multiple Group 1 producing sire including First Five (2026 Group 1 Telegraph & Group 1 BCD Group Sprint), Gezora (2025 Breeders' Cup F&M Turf, French Oaks etc.), Circle of Fire (2024 Sydney Cup) and Manzoice (Victoria Derby)
- Outcross pedigree - already ten stakes winners from Danehill-line mares.
- Yearlings average NZ$160,000 and have sold up to A$800,000.
- The best horse by global sire sensation Wootton Bassett.
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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Hypothetical Mating
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.
Stud Media
More MediaOn the rise! Exciting Almanzor filly Asturia claims Group 2 Soliloquy
Entries & Nominations
Current Runners Accepted
Wednesday, Nov 11
Ballarat Race 1 - 1400m Maiden:
Dorchester (ex: Our Sea Goddess) Tnr: M, W and J Hawkes Rdr: Luke Currie
Eagle Farm Race 4 - 1600m Class 1:
Lady Tangalooma (ex: Unbeatable Dancer) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Ben E Thompson
Happy Valley Race 6 - 1200m Class 4:
Forerunner (ex: Glittering Tax) Tnr: W K Mo Rdr: Nichola Yuen
Riccarton Park Race 8 - 2590m Benchmark 65:
Suavetta (ex: Suad) Tnr: Andrew J Carston Rdr: Leah Hemi
Warwick Farm Race 4 - 2110m Benchmark 72:
Angel Feet (ex: Critical Angel) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Tyler Schiller
Warwick Farm Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 72:
Pappa Blue (ex: Miss Selby) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald Rdr: Tom Sherry
Thursday, Nov 12
Te Aroha Race 3 - 2200m Restricted 60:
Golden Jacket (ex: Kyrie Eleison) Tnr: Jim Pender Rdr:
Te Aroha Race 7 - 1600m Maiden:
Arrazola (ex: Shanzam) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Michael McNab
Te Aroha Race 7 - 1600m Maiden:
The Explorer (ex: Oneworld Onedream) Tnr: Samantha Mynott Rdr:
Te Aroha Race 7 - 1600m Maiden:
Sahara Lass (ex: Our Essence) Tnr: Kylie Hoskin Rdr: Tom Wigram
Friday, Nov 13
Bordertown Race 1 - 1550m Maiden:
Fullheadofsteam (ex: Markisa) Tnr: David Tootell Rdr:
Bordertown Race 7 - 1550m Benchmark 68:
Wind Rush (ex: Our Famous Eve) Tnr: Michael Hickmott Rdr: Todd Pannell
Waverley Race 2 - 1650m Maiden:
Arrazola (ex: Shanzam) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Michael McNab
Waverley Race 2 - 1650m Maiden:
The Explorer (ex: Oneworld Onedream) Tnr: Samantha Mynott Rdr:
Saturday, Nov 14
Tauranga Race 1 - 1600m Maiden:
Unmistakable (ex: Fortaleza) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr:
Tauranga Race 1 - 1600m Maiden:
The Explorer (ex: Oneworld Onedream) Tnr: Samantha Mynott Rdr:
Tauranga Race 4 - 2100m Maiden:
The Spaniard (ex: Savette) Tnr: R and R James and Wellwood Rdr: Sam McNab
Tauranga Race 4 - 2100m Maiden:
Tiga (ex: So You Sparkle) Tnr: Finbarr Leahy Rdr: Samantha Collett
Tauranga Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 75:
Argo (ex: Untamed Diamond) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Tauranga Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65:
Ariadne (ex: Posavina) Tnr: R and R James and Wellwood Rdr:
Riccarton Park Race 4 - 2590m Benchmark 82:
Koyama (ex: Lady Pinot) Tnr: Len and Lacy Stewart Rdr: Tom Wigram
Riccarton Park Race 11 - 3200m Open Gr3:
Athabascan (ex: Alzubra) Tnr: J and T O'Shea and Charlton Rdr: Opie Bosson
Riccarton Park Race 11 - 3200m Open Gr3:
Trav (ex: Royal Sav) Tnr: Raymond Connors Rdr: Rohan Mudhoo
Sandown-Hillside Race 1 - 2400m Benchmark 80:
House Of Lords (ex: Shez Sinsational) Tnr: Peter Gelagotis Rdr: Craig Newitt
Sandown-Hillside Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 88:
Roadcone (ex: On The Ball) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Luke Cartwright
Sunday, Nov 15
Arawa Park Race 3 - 1400m Maiden:
Piccola Bellezza (ex: Tarloshan) Tnr: Janenne Dalley Rdr:
Arawa Park Race 3 - 1400m Maiden:
Charma Royale (ex: Caminadora) Tnr: Mark Irwin Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Arawa Park Race 5 - 1950m Benchmark 65:
Golden Jacket (ex: Kyrie Eleison) Tnr: Jim Pender Rdr: Corentin Berge
Arawa Park Race 6 - 1560m Maiden:
Succeszor (ex: French Success) Tnr: Tony Pike Rdr: Opie Bosson
Arawa Park Race 7 - 1560m Benchmark 75:
Zantabulous (ex: Zantelagh) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Opie Bosson
Waipukurau Race 6 - 1600m Maiden:
The Explorer (ex: Oneworld Onedream) Tnr: Samantha Mynott Rdr:
Waipukurau Race 7 - 2100m Benchmark 75:
Poetic Justice (ex: Prose Poem) Tnr: P and C Nelson and Mcdougal Rdr: Elen Nicholas
Sales
AUSTRALIA
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
1
$55,000
$55,000
$55,000
2025
7
$153,750
$150,000
$325,000
Top Sales
2019 ex Lazumba(AUS)
$800,000
2020 ex Empress Cixi(GB)
$440,000
2019 ex Perfect Offering(AUS)
$400,000
2021 ex Indah(GER)
$380,000
2019 ex Empress Cixi(GB)
$380,000
Australia Yearling Stats
NEW ZEALAND
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
34
$109,279.41
$90,000
$350,000
2025
36
$146,086.11
$105,000
$450,000
Top Sales
2020 ex Its Our Showtime(NZ)
$675,000
2019 ex Notice Received(NZ)
$560,000
2023 ex Santa Catarina(NZ)
$450,000
2019 ex Keepa Cheval(NZ)
$420,000
2019 ex Genius(NZ)
$420,000
New Zealand Yearling Stats
Pedigree
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
Results
Runners Today
Ballarat
R1
Dorchester 3f ex: Our Sea Goddess
Eagle Farm
R4
Lady Tangalooma 4m ex: Unbeatable Dancer
Warwick Farm
R4
Angel Feet 4g ex: Critical Angel
Riccarton Park
R8
Suavetta 6m ex: Suad
Happy Valley
R6
Forerunner 8g ex: Glittering Tax
More entries
Yesterday's Results
Distance Performance
All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
15.2% - (75)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
24% - (119)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
22% - (109)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
17.8% - (88)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
16.8% - (83)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4.2% - (21)
Top Nicks
| Sire of Dam | Winners | Best Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Zabeel | 20 wnrs (3 sw) | Mehzebeen |
| Savabeel | 15 wnrs (3 sw) | Trav |
| Darci Brahma | 7 wnrs (2 sw) | Ahuriri |
| Volksraad | 6 wnrs (2 sw) | First Five |
| Burgundy | 3 wnrs (2 sw) | Qali Al Farrasha |
| O'reilly | 10 wnrs (1 sw) | Positivity |
| High Chaparral | 8 wnrs (1 sw) | Mary Shan |
| Dubawi | 5 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