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Son of Wootton Bassett standing for NZ$33,000
Cambridge Stud shuttler Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) will cover a full book of mares in 2020 the New Zealand nursery announced on Thursday.
The son of Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) is standing his third season at Cambridge Stud, having covered 140 mares in his first season in 2018, while he covered 160 last year and Cambridge Stud CEO Henry Plumptre said he was pleased to see the stallion prove popular once again this year.
“We are delighted that Almanzor’s book is full again,” said Plumptre.
“Our thanks go, particularly, to our shareholders but also our annual breeders, most of which are using him for the third consecutive year.
“New Zealand breeder support has been very strong and we are pleased for them that results for Almanzor’s sire Wootton Bassett continue to support his best son, as does the recent sale to Coolmore.”
Almanzor’s first crop of yearlings will head to sales across New Zealand and Australia in 2021.
“Cambridge Stud will retain a number of his progeny to race, but we intend to showcase his yearlings in both Australia and New Zealand during the next sales season,” Plumptre continued.
“Everyone faces the same challenge next year but we are confident Almanzor’s first crop will be equal to the challenge and we look forward to the sales season.”
Almanzor’s sire Wootton Bassett sired his second Group 1 winner last month when Audarya landed the Prix Jean Romanet (Gr 1, 2000m) and he was recently purchased Coolmore and will stand at their Irish base in 2021.
