Cogburn (USA)
Widden Stud
2025 FEE: $27,500
Operating for over 150 years under the ownership of the Thompson family, Widden Stud is a name synonymous with champion sires – Marscay, Vain, Bletchingly, Todman, General Nediym, Northern Meteor & Stratum – brilliant, tough, speed oriented horses that left a legacy of greatness for generations to come. Geography and mother nature have bestowed tremendous natural gifts on Widden, making it one of the most picturesque farms in the world, offering an unparalleled environment for young thoroughbreds. Located on 7,000 acres of spectacular horse country in the Widden Valley, the farm features rich alluvial creek flats sheltered by magnificent sandstone cliffs providing pristine and tranquil surrounds.
Widden Valley , via Denman, NSW, 2328info@widden.com
www.widden.com
+61 (02) 6549 9999
Latest News
Widden Stud’s new recruit Cogburn has arrived in the Hunter Valley with Widden producing vision of his arrival and first parades.
Widden Announce 2025 Fees for NSW and Victoria
Widden Stud are delighted to announce service fees on a diverse roster of 20 stallions split between NSW and Victoria with our flagship sire Zoustar remaining at the fee of $275,000 inc GST.
Widden Announce Fee for Cogburn
Widden Stud last year announced a new partnership with Winstar Farm in North America that will see record breaking Group I winning sprinter Cogburn (USA) shuttle to Australia later this year with his fee set at $27,500 inc. GST.
Flightline and Cogburn Shares Highlight Inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale
Stallion shares in Horse of the Year and exciting young sire Flightline and also Widden Stud's new shuttle prospect Cogburn changed hands at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale.
The Fastest Horse in the World is Coming to Widden in 2025
Widden Stud are thrilled to announce a new partnership with WinStar Farm in North America that will see record breaking Group I-winning sprinter Cogburn (USA) shuttle to Australia in 2025.
The World’s Fastest Horse … highest rated overall Sprinter on the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings with 120 … set a North American record in the Group 1 Jaipur Stakes, covering 5½ furlongs in 59.80 and earning a 111 Beyer Speed Figure … by global sire sensation Not This Time … new to Widden in 2025.