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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), 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

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).

Big Swinger to Star for Trapeze Artist

With six winners in the past week including a metro double at Sandown on Wednesday, Trapeze Artist is finding his winning groove with exciting three year-old Big Swinger making a brilliant return at Pakenham last night for the in form Charlotte Littlefield stable.

Debut Juvenile Winner for Trapeze Artist

Two year-old Trapeze Artist filly Pleasure Queen opened her account with a promising debut victory at Randwick on Thursday.

Current Runners Accepted

Friday, August 15
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Cavaretta (ex: Another Coup) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Ben E Thompson
Rosehill Gardens Race 7 - 1030m
Michelangelo (ex: Waltzing Wodka) Tnr: Rdr:
Rosehill Gardens Race 10 - 900m
Dream Side (ex: Quayside) Tnr: Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Rosehill Gardens Race 12 - 900m
Pleasure Queen (ex: Perfect Pleasure) Tnr: Rdr: Joshua Parr
Rosehill Gardens Race 15 - 900m
Dare To Fly (ex: Dare to Dance) Tnr: Rdr:
Saturday, August 16
Caulfield Race 1 - 1100m Benchmark 74
Verdoux (ex: Silent Symphony) Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin Rdr: Blake Shinn
Doomben Race 6 - 1200m Class 3
Spywire (ex: Secret Trail) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Ryan Maloney
Morphettville Parks Race 8 - 1400m Class 2
Gallant Prince (ex: Southern Venture) Tnr: Clayton Douglas Rdr: Jake Toeroek
Narrandera Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Flying Betty (ex: Taqaareed) Tnr: Anthony Craig Rdr: Teaghan Martin
Narrandera Race 3 - 1600m Class 3
Pimpernel (ex: Crimson Dawn) Tnr: Shane Bloomfield Rdr: Brendan Ward
Rosehill Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 94
Disneck (ex: Lindisfarne) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Zac Lloyd
Sunday, August 17
Moruya Race 5 - 2010m Benchmark 58
Greatestofease (ex: Lecture) Tnr: Natalie Jarvis Rdr: Rebecca Bronett Prag
Sale Race 1 - 1700m Maiden
Fumage (ex: Firemaid) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Ethan Brown
Sale Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 64
Gallant Prince (ex: Southern Venture) Tnr: Clayton Douglas Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Selangor Race 5 - 1200m R.sc-C10
One Alakazam (ex: Miss Swan Lake) Tnr: F MAYNARD Rdr: R ISKANDAR
Wyong Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Artistic Venture (ex: Secret Venture) Tnr: J and T O'Shea and Charlton Rdr: Zac Lloyd
Monday, August 18
Pakenham Synthetic Race 1 - 1200m Maiden 0
Where's Matilda (ex: Visited)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Pakenham Synthetic Race 3 - 1600m Maiden 0
Fumage (ex: Firemaid)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Pakenham Synthetic Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0
Tight Grip (ex: La Questa)
Tnr: Nevin Eades
Tuesday, August 19
Albury Race 4 - 1400m Class 1 0
Deepwater Artist (ex: Sea Dweller)
Tnr: Matthew Kelley
Ballarat Synthetic Race 6 - 1500m Benchmark 58 0
Vixenette (ex: Unique Foxy)
Tnr: T and C McEvoy
Ballarat Synthetic Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Vixenette (ex: Unique Foxy)
Tnr: T and C McEvoy
Wednesday, August 20
Ipswich Race 5 - 1680m Class 1 0
Pan A Million (ex: Acouplamas)
Tnr: Pat W Webster
Sandown-Lakeside Race 1 - 1200m Maiden 0
Where's Matilda (ex: Visited)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Sandown-Lakeside Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Here The Crowd (ex: Fleur De'here)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Sandown-Lakeside Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0
Fumage (ex: Firemaid)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Sandown-Lakeside Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 70 0
Verdoux (ex: Silent Symphony)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Sandown-Lakeside Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 74 0
Here The Crowd (ex: Fleur De'here)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Sandown-Lakeside Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 70 0
Stupendous (ex: Waltzing Wodka)
Tnr: Lloyd Kennewell
Strathalbyn Race 1 - 1350m Benchmark 56 0
Royal Trapeze (ex: Royal Myth)
Tnr: Stephen Theodore
Strathalbyn Race 7 - 2050m Maiden 0
Captain Love (ex: Little Bita Love)
Tnr: Karen Letts-Maund
Warwick Farm Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 72 0
Duke Of Camden (ex: She's My Girl)
Tnr: David Pfieffer
Exclusive Artist (ex: Rogue Agent)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Warwick Farm Race 7 - 1300m Maiden 0
Michelangelo (ex: Waltzing Wodka)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Saturday, October 18
Caulfield Race 8 - 2400m Open Gr1
Flying Bandit (ex: Rogue Agent)
Tnr: Kerry Parker
Saturday, October 25
Moonee Valley Race 9 - 2040m Open Gr1
Tupakara (ex: Catchulata)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald

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
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Belmont Park: The Crimson Pirate 3g ex Emmalene
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
42.2% - (86)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.5% - (54)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
24% - (49)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
6.4% - (13)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1% - (2)
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
General Nediym
5 wnrs Colleano
Fastnet Rock
4 wnrs Glove Artist
More Than Ready
4 wnrs Carnival Row
Myboycharlie
4 wnrs Jacob's Time
Zabeel
4 wnrs Gallant Prince
Exceed And Excel
3 wnrs Sandwina

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 filly Pinito blitzes rivals in Gold Coast Bracelet

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