Widden Draft of Inglis Easter Crackers

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday March 21
A hugely successful Inglis Classic Yearling Sale earlier this year to mark the opening of Riverside Stables has paved the way for much excitement as we head towards the 2018 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale (April 9, 10 and 11) with Widden Stud set to present a stunning draft showcasing our formidable array of stallion talent.

Star filly Sunlight is Widden Stud bred and sold18 of our 29 yearlings this year are sired by Widden Stud based stallions with 11 by Sebring, three by Stratum, two by Star Witness and two by Zoustar, the leading Australian First Season Sire.

"A good mating and a good farm, that's where it starts!" said Antony Thompson earlier this year and that sentiment continues to pay dividends.

An unparalleled natural environment in which to raise thoroughbreds, coupled with top class stallions and well thought out matings has delivered success at the highest level for Widden Stud for 150 years.

In recent times, Australian Horse of the Year Dissident is a testament to the success of the Widden Stud breeding program.

The five time Group I winning son of Sebring and his dam Diana's Secret were both bred by Widden Stud in partnership as is current superstar filly Sunlight.

Breeding the best horses to win the best races is what Widden Stud and our clients aspire to, so we welcome everyone to the Riverside Stables next month to see the very cream of our crop.

Highlights are below and to see the full draft click here.

Lot 18 Colt Sebring x Angelic Light, by Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)

First foal of brilliant Group II winning sprinter Angelic Light, a winner of over $700,000 and Group I placed in the MVRC Manikato Stakes and SAJC Robert Sangster Classic.

Lot 48 Colt Sebring x Bonaria, by Redoute's Choice

First foal of Group I VRC Myer Classic winner Bonaria, a multiple SW of eight races and over $950,000 in prizemoney.

From a half-sister to Group III winners Time Out and Legally Bay, the dam of Group I VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes winner Merchant Navy, who is headed to Royal Ascot in the care of Aidan O'Brien. Bred on the exact same cross as Group III winners Broadband and Kiss a Rose.

Lot 145 Filly Sebring x Fuddle Dee Duddle by Red Ransom (USA)

Second foal of Fuddle Dee Duddle, winner of Group III WATC Champion Fillies Stakes and over $350,000.

Dam is a half-sister to Group II winner and multiple Group I placed Hallowell Belle from the family of Group I MRC Caulfield Guineas winner In Top Swing.

Lot 190
Colt Star Witness x Kiss the Sun, by Anabaa (USA)

Full brother to multiple Group II placed Kimberley Star, a winner of over $350,000.

From a half-sister to Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes winner Undoubtedly, Group II winner Regal Kiss and Group III winner Toorak Thunder.

Lot 209 Filly Zoustar x Locket, by Fastnet Rock

First foal of a winning daughter of US Group I winner Infamy from the family of Group winners Innuendo, Moon Queen, Barafamy, Beauty Parlor and Criticism.

First three dams are by outstanding sires Fastnet Rock, Sadler's Wells and Shirley Heights.

Lot 284 Filly I Am Invincible x Peggy Jean, by Myboycharlie (IRE)

First foal of Group I ATC Sires Produce Stakes and Inglis Classic winner Peggy Jean, a winner of over $900,000.

From the family of Group I winners Lady Jakeo and Mrs Onassis, also Group III winners Miss Judgement, Missrock, Fifth Avenue Lady and Aussies Love Sport.

Lot 286
Filly Snitzel x Phantom Queen, by Charge Forward

Three-quarter sister-in-blood to Group I winner and $2.4 million earner Sweet Idea and Group II winner Showtime.

Third foal of a winning sister to Singapore stakes-winner Rush and grand-daughter of dual Group I winner Electronic.

Click here to see the full draft of 29.
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