Cambridge Stud facts for kids

Cambridge Stud is a famous horse farm in Cambridge, New Zealand. It was started in 1976 by Sir Patrick Hogan. This farm is known for breeding top-quality Thoroughbred horses. These horses are often used for racing.

Meet the Champion Dads: Stud Sires

A "stud sire" is a male horse chosen to be a father to many future racehorses. Cambridge Stud has been home to some of the best stud sires. These horses helped create many champions.

• Sir Tristram: He was one of the most important sires at Cambridge Stud. Many of his children became famous race winners.
• Cape Cross: This horse won big races like the 1998 Lockinge Stakes. He also won the 1999 Queen Anne Stakes. Cape Cross is famous for being the father of a great horse named Seachange.
• Keeper: Another important sire at the farm.
• Lucky Unicorn: A sire that contributed to the stud's success.
• Maroof: A well-known sire.
• One Cool Cat: This horse also played a role in breeding champions.
• Rhythm: Part of the stud's successful breeding program.
• Stravinsky: He was a fast horse who won the 1999 July Cup and Nunthorpe Stakes.
• Viking Ruler: Another successful sire at the stud.
• Zabeel: Like Sir Tristram, Zabeel was a very important sire. He produced many champion racehorses.
• Cape Blanco: A sire known for his racing ability.
• Tavistock: An important sire who passed on his racing genes.
• Burgundy: A valuable addition to the stud's breeding program.
• Highly Recommended: A sire that helped produce good racehorses.
• Embellish: Another key sire at Cambridge Stud.
• Almanzor: A more recent addition, known for his strong racing background.

Meet the Champion Moms: Broodmares

A "broodmare" is a female horse chosen to be a mother to many future racehorses. Cambridge Stud has also been home to some amazing broodmares. Their children became champions.

• Eight Carat (GB): She was a truly special broodmare. She was named New Zealand Broodmare of the Year three times (1995, 1996, and 1997). In 1996, an international magazine also called her Broodmare of the Year. This shows how important her children were in racing.
• Taiona: She was another famous broodmare at the farm. Taiona was the mother of a well-known horse named Gurner’s Lane. She won the NZ Broodmare of the Year award in 1981 and 1983.

New Owners for Cambridge Stud

In 2017, Cambridge Stud got new owners. Brendan and Jo Lindsay bought the farm. They chose Henry Plumptre to be the Chief Executive. He helps run the farm every day.