Ben Tappenden

General Manager at Cambridge Stud

[Ben Tappenden @tappenden_ben]

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[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Congratulations to the team @HaunuiFarm for a fantastic result with their Chaldean colt who topped the @KarakaChat National Weanling Sale when selling to @BhimaTBreds for $250,000!

@JuddmonteFarms

[Whitsbury Manor Stud @WhitsburyManor]

Another smart debut winner for 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 🚀

IN THE BLACK makes an impressive start to her career at @CarlisleRaces , overcoming plenty of greenness before quickening away impressively.

Bred by WMS, sold as a foal to @StauffenbergBS 👏

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

On Show Tomorrow

Photos and videos of our 2026 @karakachat Weanling Draft are online and our draft of nine will be available for parades at Karaka from tomorrow morning.

https://t.co/5dhmt2ybtF

[Whitsbury Manor Stud @WhitsburyManor]

Orthodox leads home a 1-2 in the Gr.2 Norfolk Stakes for Havana Grey 🎩

Orthodox & El Floridita filled 🥇&🥈 in the Gr. 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Both bred by @WhitsburyManor - a very proud day for the home team. Congrats to all connections 👏

[Chris Waller Racing @cwallerracing]

Jolie has come through her @Ascot gallop well and trackrider Chris Harwood couldn’t he happier.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

A fantastic result for Chaldean as his first Southern Hemisphere weanling sells for $180,000 at the @inglis_sales Great Southern Sale.

This beautiful filly, offered by @BurnewangNorth, proved hugely popular and was purchased by Scott Seamer.

A terrific result for all involved.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Safe and settled in Lambourn, Joliestar has arrived in terrific order and is thriving in her new surroundings.

A huge team effort to get her here, and we can't wait to see her represent Australasia on one of racing's biggest stages.

@cwallerracing @Ascot

[Ben Tappenden @tappenden_ben]

The weanlings did so well yesterday. In from the paddocks, paraded to a crowd and back out like true professionals. So trusting and confident. 👏

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Thank you to @NZTBAWaikato for giving us the opportunity to show off Chaldean’s first crop at the Waikato Weanling Walk yesterday.

We paraded 12 weanlings and they handled the big occasion like pros! It was fantastic to receive such positive feedback on their athleticism and classy temperaments.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Wheels up ✈️

Joliestar and her strapper Lee Mills are officially on their way to England. Accompanied on the flight by fellow Ascot raider Overpass, they are expected to touch down early tomorrow morning.

@cwallerracing @Racing @FlyIRT

[Ben Tappenden @tappenden_ben]

Foggy start in the Waikato this morning

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

We love seeing our weanlings strolling through the farm with confidence as they adapt to life without mum!

This time of year the weanlings are on a rotation that involves spending overnight in the barns and learning the ropes as we build towards yearling sale preparation later in the year.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Joliestar took her first step on the journey to the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal @Ascot when she transferred to @cwallerracing's Melbourne base this week. She will undergo a gallop at Flemington before departing for England.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

We can’t wait to show off Chaldean’s weanlings at the @NZTBA1 Weanling Walk on Friday June 5th.

Mark your diaries for this great opportunity to get a sneak peek at Chaldean’s first crop, featuring weanlings out of our very best mares.

[Whitsbury Manor Stud @WhitsburyManor]

What do the last three Carnarvon Stakes Winners @NewburyRacing all have in common⁉️.....

2024: ELITE STATUS
2025: SYMBOL OF HONOUR
2026: SONG OF THE CLYDE

All three were bred & raised by @WhitsburyManor - a huge testament to the team 👏👏

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Charyn's first crop of foals have arrived in Europe this season and they impressed our General Manager Ben Tappenden on his recent visit to France.

Charyn already has a full season under his belt in France @sumbe_fr where he covered 177 mares, making him the most popular flat stallion in the country in 2025.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Get to know Charyn - World Champion Miler by Dark Angel.

A gorgeous grey with a brilliant turn of foot, Charyn will shuttle to New Zealand in 2026 in partnership with @sumbe_fr.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Throwback to Charyn winning the Gr.2 @bet365 Mile, which will be run @Sandownpark overnight, with a typically powerful finish.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

We are proud to announce our 2026 stallion roster. Our six stallions offer breeders access to world-class bloodlines at a range of stud fees.

More here: https://t.co/RRigBIBNWm

[SKY Racing @SkyRacingAU]

Joliestar does it again! 🤩

She wins the G1 T J Smith Stakes before she heads off to take on the world! And that's a G1 double to @cwallerracing - @mcacajamez 💪

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

And off to the Slipper he goes! 🏇

Warwoven stamps his class with victory in the Group 3 Pago Pago Stakes, becoming the second stakes winner for our first season sire Sword of State.

Bred by @kiaorastud, Warwoven is trained by @BBakerRacing and was purchased by the stable in partnership with @ClarkeBstock for @ridgmont_ and partners.

[Cambridge Stud @CambridgeStud]

Another masterclass from our golden girl Joliestar, securing Group 1 win number four in the Canterbury Stakes. 🌟

A cool and composed ride from @mcacajamez made all the difference, guiding Joliestar to yet another elite-level victory as she continues her exciting path toward Royal Ascot.

As always, the team at @cwallerracing presented Joliestar in magnificent order, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible job they continue to do with her. 👏