About Cambridge Stud, NZ
Cambridge Stud, NZ: A Legacy of Excellence in Thoroughbred Breeding
Cambridge Stud is a world-renowned thoroughbred breeding operation located in the heart of New Zealand's Waikato region. Established in 1975 by Sir Patrick Hogan, Cambridge Stud has been at the forefront of the global racing industry for over four decades. The stud's commitment to excellence and innovation has resulted in an impressive record of success, with its stallions siring 134 individual Group One winners to date.
At Cambridge Stud, every aspect of thoroughbred breeding is carefully considered and meticulously executed. From selecting the best broodmares to pairing them with top-class stallions, every decision is made with one goal in mind: producing champions on the track. The stud's state-of-the-art facilities and expert team ensure that each horse receives the highest level of care and attention from birth through to retirement.
One of Cambridge Stud's greatest strengths is its stallion roster. Over the years, some of the world's most successful racehorses have stood at Cambridge Stud including Sir Tristram, Zabeel, Octagonal and Tavistock among others. These legendary horses have left an indelible mark on both New Zealand racing history as well as international racing scene.
Today, Cambridge Stud continues to attract some of the best bloodlines from around the world while also developing its own homegrown talent. Its current roster includes Almanzor (FR), Burgundy (NZ), Embellish (NZ), Roaring Lion (USA) and Tavistock (NZ). Each stallion brings unique qualities that make them highly sought after by breeders worldwide.
Almanzor was a multiple Group One winner in Europe before retiring to stud at Cambridge where he has already produced stakes winners such as Promise To Reign and Almania among others. Burgundy was a top-class sprinter who won three Group Two races before retiring due to injury; he now stands alongside his sire Redoute’s Choice at Arrowfield Stud Australia during Southern Hemisphere breeding season but returns back home for Northern Hemisphere season where he covers mares at his birthplace - Cambridge stud NZ.
Embellish was a dual Group One winner who retired early due to injury but not before leaving his mark on New Zealand racing scene; he now stands alongside his sire Savabeel who himself was bred & raised at this very farm - making it even more special for everyone involved! Roaring Lion was one of Europe’s most exciting racehorses winning four consecutive Group Ones including Irish Champion Stakes & Queen Elizabeth II Stakes; unfortunately he passed away shortly after retiring due illness but not before covering few select mares which will be eagerly awaited by breeders worldwide when they hit tracks soon enough!
Tavistock needs no introduction being one of New Zealand’s leading sires since last decade or so producing numerous stakes winners including Werther & Tarzino among others; He himself won two Group Ones during his illustrious career which included victories over horses like So You Think & Shoot Out!
In addition to its exceptional stallion roster, Cambridge Stud also boasts an impressive broodmare band featuring some outstanding bloodlines from around the world such as Danehill Dancer mare "The Jewel" whose progeny include multiple group winner "Diademe" along with other black type performers like "Diamond Like", "Diamondsandrubies" etc.; another notable mare would be “Kindness” who herself won two Listed races during her career while also being half-sister to none other than Frankel – arguably greatest racehorse ever lived!
Cambridge stud offers various services related thoroughbred industry such as agistment services for clients’ mares & foals along with sales preparation services where yearlings are prepared for upcoming sales events across globe! They also offer boarding facilities for visiting mares or weanlings/foals etc., making it convenient option especially if you’re looking forward sending your horse(s) overseas later down line!
In conclusion,Cambridge stud NZ has established itself as one premier thoroughbred operations globally thanks largely due their unwavering commitment towards excellence combined with innovative approach towards breeding practices which ensures that they continue produce champions both locally & internationally!
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