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Written By (AUS)

2015 Written Tycoon (Iglesia) x Yau Chin (Tobougg)
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Dominant Group 1 winning 2YO of the Blue Diamond Stakes … by one of Australia’s most notable sources of speed and precocity in Written Tycoon … first colt home in the Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes … Timeform rated the clear standout Champion 2YO of his generation … a perfect outcross opportunity – completely free of Danehill … commenced stud duties in 2019 & covered nearly 300 mares in first 2 seasons.

Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud
2025 FEE: $22,000

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

First Winner for Written By

Written Tycoon’s Group I Blue Diamond winning son Written By has broken the ice for his first winner and it was a super impressive winner trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, July 17
Cranbourne Race 5 - 1000m Restricted 64
New York Star (ex: Manhattan Light) Tnr: Simon Zahra Rdr: Beau Treloar
Friday, July 18
Rockhampton Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 68
Gangitano (ex: Colosimo) Tnr: Clinton Taylor Rdr: Bailey Wheeler
Tamworth Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
By Linda (ex: Loulinda) Tnr: Brett Cavanough Rdr: Mitchell Bell
Saturday, July 19
Bunbury Race 7 - 1200m Open
Wind And The Lion (ex: Mandalong Sera) Tnr: S and J Casey Rdr: William Pike
Fannie Bay Race 8 - 2050m Open
Rampazetto (ex: Ruby Flo) Tnr: Neil Dyer Rdr: Jessica Booth
Morphettville Parks Race 5 - 1400m Open Gr3
Violet Lovebug (ex: Travesura) Tnr: Travis Doudle Rdr: Ben Price
Saturday, July 19
Goondiwindi Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 60 0
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Peter Rice
Mildura Race 1 - 1200m Maiden 0
Ziggy Plays Guitar (ex: Sunday Rose)
Tnr: Richard Cully
Townsville Race 2 - 1300m Class 6 0
Diamond Lucy (ex: Love Lucille)
Tnr: Troy Clive
Sunday, July 20
Grafton Race 2 - 1100m Benchmark 58 0
Emotional Appeal (ex: Tears I Cry)
Tnr: Jason Reilly
Seymour Race 1 - 1200m Maiden 0
Kincumber (ex: Victory)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Tuesday, July 22
Ballarat Synthetic Race 2 - 1100m Maiden 0
Kincumber (ex: Victory)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Ziggy Plays Guitar (ex: Sunday Rose)
Tnr: Richard Cully
Ballarat Synthetic Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
Kincumber (ex: Victory)
Tnr: A and S Freedman

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
45
$79,876.67
$75,000
$260,000
2024
52
$72,745.19
$35,000
$700,000

Top Sales

2023 ex No Looking Back(AUS)
$260,000
2023 ex Stage Play(AUS)
$220,000
2023 ex Audacious Choice(AUS)
$220,000
2023 ex Feeling Positive(AUS)
$200,000
2023 ex Cap Gris Nez(AUS)
$180,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Written Tycoon (AUS) 2002
Yau Chin (AUS) 2005
Iglesia (AUS) 1995
Party Miss (AUS) 1991
Tobougg (IRE) 1998
Tilla's Daughter (AUS) 1999
Last Tycoon (IRE) 1988
Yodells (AUS) 1988
Kenmare (FR) 1975
Miss Entertainer (AUS) 1975
Barathea (IRE) 1983
Lacovia (USA) 1983
Umatilla (NZ) 1988
Dilemma (AUS) 1995
Hopespringseternal: 5d x5d
Northern Dancer: 5s x5d

Runners Today

Cranbourne
Race 5 New York Star 4m ex: Manhattan Light
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
66.9% - (95)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.4% - (36)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.9% - (7)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
2.8% - (4)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
9 wnrs , (3 sw) The Novelist
Sebring
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Wind And The Lion
Not A Single Doubt
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Ripcord
I Am Invincible
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Straight Charge
Fastnet Rock
5 wnrs Samangu
Redoute's Choice
4 wnrs Written Bligh
More Than Ready
3 wnrs Glitterscript
Choisir
2 wnrs Antilles
Commands
2 wnrs Torre Egger
Exceed And Excel
2 wnrs Sunday Mail

Race Record

At 2
1st - Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Insitu Pago Pago Stakes (1200) Gr.3
1st - Ladbrokes B.Diamond Prel-(C&G) (1100) Gr.3
1st - Cameron Thurley Bucks Day Plte (1000)
4th - Longines Golden Slipper (1200) Gr.1
At 3
1st - Catanach's Blue Sapphire (1200) Gr.3
1st - Skyline Education Foundation (1000)
2nd - Polytrack W.J. Adams Stakes (1000) LR
4th - Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200) Gr.1

Fee History

2024-$22,000 , 2023-$27,500 , 2022-$27,500 , 2021-$24,750 , 2020-$22,000 , 2019-$24,750