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Trapeze Artist (AUS)

2014 Snitzel (Redoute's Choice) x Treppes (Domesday)
trapeze artist

Group winning, Group 1 placed 2YO & Champion 3YO … set track records in Group 1 All Aged and Group 1 Canterbury Stakes … smashed Black Caviar’s race record in Group 1 T.J. Smith Stakes, defeating Redzel, English, Le Romain, Brave Smash, Global Glamour, In Her Time etc. … set record winning margin of 4.5 lengths in Group 1 Golden Rose … winner of over $5.5m in prizemoney and the highest ever rated horse by current champion sire, Snitzel … stakes winners include Griff (Group 1 Caulfield Guineas), Piggyback, Ducasse, Facile, Flying Bandit, Pinito etc.

Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud
2025 FEE: $33,000

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, 2328
info@widden.com
www.widden.com
+61 (02) 6549 9999
Antony Thompson - NSW
0427 470 507
Matt Comerford - NSW
0424 742 672
Adam Henry - VIC
0428 036 472

Latest News

Trapeze Artist Mare Earns Shot at G1 Metrop

The in form Ciaron Maher stable produced the quinella in the$250,000 Group III ATC Colin Stephen Quality (2400m) at Rosehill on Saturday with race favourite Juja Kibo (GB) beaten by progressive mare Piggyback.

Ones to Watch – Kembla - 3YOs to Follow

At the start of spring there is a plethora of talented 3YO’s all trying to get on the board with a win to hopefully progress to stakes class and at Kembla on Saturday we saw three well-bred maiden winners that would all have designs on Black Type.

One to Watch Wins Again!

It might be winter and all eyes may have been on Royal Ascot this week, but there was a winner at Flemington on Saturday that will have caught the eye of anyone with half an interest towards spring racing and emerging talent.

One to Watch – Bendigo

A flashy chestnut filly with a bit of the Apache Cat’s about her was an eye-catching five length debut winner at Bendigo on Friday for the Ciaron Maher stable.

Trapeze Artist filly Wins Listed Gold Coast Bracelet

Godolphin don’t buy many yearlings at Australian sales, but one that did take their fancy at Inglis Easter in 2023 was a $260,000 Trapeze Artist filly they purchased from Widden Stud and she became a stakes-winner on Saturday.

Trapeze Artist's Flying Bandit Wins Listed Wagga Gold Cup

Trapeze Artist had his fourth stakes winner on Friday with progressive stayer, and bargain buy, Flying Bandit winning the Listed Wagga Wagga Gold Cup (2000m).

Current Runners Accepted

Sunday, September 28
Dubbo Race 6 - 1100m Class 2
Sanzeno (ex: Soneva) Tnr: Mack Griffith Rdr:
Mornington Race 6 - 1500m Restricted 62
Gallant Prince (ex: Southern Venture) Tnr: Clayton Douglas Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Mornington Race 6 - 1500m Restricted 62
Tight Grip (ex: La Questa) Tnr: Nevin Eades Rdr: Luke Cartwright
Port Macquarie Race 4 - 1509m Benchmark 66
Counterpart (ex: Image) Tnr: Jonathan Smith Rdr: Jon Grisedale
Strathalbyn Race 7 - 2050m Benchmark 56
Greatestofease (ex: Lecture) Tnr: Garret Lynch Rdr: Caitlin Tootell
Sunshine Coast Race 7 - 2200m Benchmark 58
Trapeze Torque (ex: Deer Valley) Tnr: Toby Edmonds Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Sunshine Coast Race 7 - 2200m Benchmark 58
Takeover Artist (ex: Quality Coup) Tnr: Darryl Raffin Rdr: Dale Smith
Monday, September 29
Wagga Race 5 - 1800m Benchmark 58
Pimpernel (ex: Crimson Dawn) Tnr: Kerry Weir Rdr: Cory Parish
Wagga Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 66
Swinging High (ex: Eramor) Tnr: Michael Travers Rdr: Rebecca Bronett Prag
Tuesday, September 30
Cairns Race 7 - 950m Restricted 55
The Kamikaze (ex: Iron Rose) Tnr: Liliana McCormack Rdr: Ivo Fry
Grafton Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Highwire Girl (ex: Taqaareed) Tnr: John Shelton Rdr: Peter Graham
Tamworth Race 6 - 1200m Class 2
Reprisal (ex: Bisutti) Tnr: Troy O'Neile Rdr: Izzy Neale
Tamworth Race 6 - 1200m Class 2
Sanzeno (ex: Soneva) Tnr: Mack Griffith Rdr: Braith Nock
Wednesday, October 1
Balaklava Race 1 - 1050m Benchmark 56 0
Royal Trapeze (ex: Royal Myth)
Tnr: Stephen Theodore
Balaklava Race 3 - 2200m Restricted 56 0
Greatestofease (ex: Lecture)
Tnr: Garret Lynch
Balaklava Race 7 - 2200m Maiden 0
Captain Love (ex: Little Bita Love)
Tnr: Karen Letts-Maund
Rosehill Race 1 - 2400m Benchmark 78 0
Piggyback (ex: Wowee)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Rosehill Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 72 0
Pleasure Queen (ex: Perfect Pleasure)
Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou
Rosehill Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Cazador (ex: Fortune Smiles)
Tnr: Robert Quinn
Sandown-Hillside Race 4 - 1800m Benchmark 66 0
Moonlight Circus (ex: My Sabeel)
Tnr: Michael Kent
Sandown-Hillside Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 74 0
Moonlight Circus (ex: My Sabeel)
Tnr: Michael Kent
Thursday, October 2
Dalby Race 2 - 1400m Restricted 58 0
Pan A Million (ex: Acouplamas)
Tnr: Pat W Webster
Newcastle Race 4 - 1850m Benchmark 64 0
Oceanfront (ex: Quayside)
Tnr: Nacim Dilmi
Newcastle Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Cazador (ex: Fortune Smiles)
Tnr: Robert Quinn
Saturday, October 4
Randwick Race 1 - 1600m Open Gr1
Ducasse (ex: Custard)
Tnr: Michael Freedman
Randwick Race 2 - 2400m Open Gr1
Flying Bandit (ex: Rogue Agent)
Tnr: Kerry Parker
Piggyback (ex: Wowee)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Saturday, October 25
Moonee Valley Race 9 - 2040m Open Gr1
Tupakara (ex: Catchulata)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Saturday, November 1
Randwick Race 1 - 1500m Open 0
Pinito (ex: Waltzing Wodka)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Pleasure Artist (ex: Perfect Pleasure)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
She's An Artist (ex: She's A Wildcat)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Tuesday, November 4
Flemington Race 8 - 3200m Open Gr1
Flying Bandit (ex: Rogue Agent)
Tnr: Kerry Parker

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
65
$51,101.54
$20,000
$300,000
2024
79
$58,185.44
$21,000
$410,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Zou Island(AUS)
$300,000
2023 ex Hummalong(AUS)
$300,000
2023 ex Weekend Gossip(AUS)
$260,000
2023 ex Flirtini(AUS)
$180,000
2023 ex Chrisellaine(IRE)
$170,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Snitzel (AUS) 2002
Treppes (AUS) 2007
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Snippets' Lass (AUS) 1993
Domesday (AUS) 2002
Traipse (AUS) 1989
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Snippets (AUS) 1984
Snow Finch (IRE) 1984
Red Ransom (USA) 1997
In The Past (GB) 1997
Bletchingly (AUS) 1970
Elegant Walk (AUS) 1979
Bletchingly: 3d x5s
Northern Dancer: 5s x5s
Storm Bird: 4s x5d

Runners Today

Mornington
Race 6 Gallant Prince 5g ex: Southern Venture 1st
Race 6 Tight Grip 5g ex: La Questa 5th
Port Macquarie
Race 4 Counterpart 4g ex: Image 12nd
Strathalbyn
Race 7 Greatestofease 5m ex: Lecture 3rd
Sunshine Coast
Race 7 Trapeze Torque 5g ex: Deer Valley 3rd
Race 7 Takeover Artist 5g ex: Quality Coup 11st
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Yesterday's Results

1st Kembla Grange: Southern Prince 3g ex Southern Venture
1st Rosehill: Piggyback 5m ex Wowee
1st Twin Hills: Spin Doctor 5g ex Chit Chat
2nd Gunnedah: Ropewalker 4g ex She's Brazen
Click here for more results.

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
42.9% - (94)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26% - (57)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
22.8% - (50)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
6.4% - (14)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1.8% - (4)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Sebring
4 wnrs , (2 sw) Griff
Pierro
7 wnrs , (1 sw) Facile
Lonhro
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Ducasse
Wanted
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Flying Bandit
Choisir
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Piggyback
General Nediym
5 wnrs Colleano
Zabeel
5 wnrs Gallant Prince
Exceed And Excel
4 wnrs Rebel Rhapsody
Fastnet Rock
4 wnrs Glove Artist
More Than Ready
4 wnrs Carnival Row

Race Record

At 2
1st - Mercedes Benz Black Opal (1200) Gr.3
1st - X X X X Gold Mdn Plate (1250)
3rd - Inglis Sires' (1400) Gr.1
4th - Chris Toogood Hcp (1200)
At 3
1st - De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose (1400) Gr.1
1st - Darley T J Smith Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Schweppes All Aged Stakes (1400) Gr.1
1st - Sydney Markets Expressway Stks (1200) Gr.2
3rd - Mostyn Copper Grp R'wick Gneas (1600) Gr.1
4th - Kari Stan Fox Stakes (1500) Gr.2
4th - Hobartville Stakes (1400) Gr.2
At 4
1st - Canterbury League Club Stakes (1300) Gr.1
2nd - The Tab Everest (1200)
3rd - Theo Marks Stakes (1300) Gr.2
4th - Santos Coffee Premiere Stakes (1200) Gr.2
4th - Expressway Stakes (1200) Gr.2

Stud MediaMore Media

Trapeze Artist mare Piggyback outclasses rivals in Group 3 Colin Stephen

Fee History

2024-$55,000 , 2023-$55,000 , 2022-$55,000 , 2021-$66,000 , 2020-$77,000 , 2019-$88,000

Grandsons of Redoute's Choice at Stud in Australasia