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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
Philip Marshall - VIC
0407 853 782

Latest News

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.

Trapeze Artist Treble

Trapeze Artist had a treble of winners on Friday that included his most expensive yearling ever sold Trapeze Warrior, who saluted at Moonee Valley for the Phillip Stokes stable.

Sires With Winners - Friday February 14

Here is the full list of 65 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

Current Runners Accepted

Friday, May 23
Gold Coast Race 4 - 1800m Benchmark 65
Airswing (ex: Miss Cosmetic) Tnr: Matthew Dunn Rdr: Emily Lang
Geelong Race 6 - 1143m Benchmark 58
Zetalyn (ex: Jaclyn) Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin Rdr: Beau Treloar
Geelong Race 7 - 1443m Benchmark 58
Glove Artist (ex: Kid Gloves) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Tom Prebble
Geelong Race 8 - 1760m Benchmark 58
Telecom (ex: Satellites) Tnr: Smiley Chan Rdr:
Port Augusta Race 3 - 1396m Maiden
La Joya (ex: Lanzini) Tnr: Trent Allen Rdr: Jade Doyle
Saturday, May 24
Doomben Race 2 - 1350m Benchmark 85
Aerial Dancer (ex: Miss Delveen) Tnr: Matthew Hoysted Rdr: Ron Stewart
Doomben Race 7 - 2000m Open Gr2
Pleasure Artist (ex: Perfect Pleasure) Tnr: R and W Freedman Rdr: Noel Callow
Murray Bridge Gh Race 9 - 1400m Benchmark 70
Zarkana (ex: Diva Express) Tnr: W F and Glen Francis and Kent Rdr: Emily Finnegan
Newcastle Race 7 - 1250m Benchmark 64
Commanding Artist (ex: Love Commands) Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou Rdr: Christian Reith
Randwick Race 4 - 1800m Benchmark 72
Sisu Spirit (ex: Lizzie L'amour) Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott Rdr: Adam Hyeronimus
Randwick Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 78
Piggyback (ex: Wowee) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr:
Sunday, May 25
Mildura Race 1 - 1400m Maiden
Queen Calanthe (ex: Line And Sinker) Tnr: Raharna McDonald Rdr: Sairyn Fawke
Mildura Race 7 - 1400m Restricted 58
Oh So Thrilling (ex: Earth Sky) Tnr: P and M Payne Rdr: Steven Vella
Nowra Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Swing Left (ex: Ilithyia) Tnr: Greg Stephens Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Manpower (ex: I Am Venus) Tnr: Adam Campton Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 58
Lone Artist (ex: Lone) Tnr: Liam Birchley Rdr: Justin P Stanley
Selangor Race 7 - 1300m OP M.lc-E
Cheval Artist (ex: Angel's Touch) Tnr: R LIM Rdr: AL DA SILVA
Monday, May 26
Bathurst Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Swing Left (ex: Ilithyia) Tnr: Greg Stephens Rdr: Sinead Peebles
Mornington Race 7 - 1500m Benchmark 58
Tight Grip (ex: La Questa) Tnr: Nevin Eades Rdr: Zac Spain
Newcastle Race 7 - 1250m Benchmark 64
Commanding Artist (ex: Love Commands) Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou Rdr: Christian Reith
Tuesday, May 27
Townsville Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 55
The Kamikaze (ex: Iron Rose) Tnr: Liliana McCormack Rdr: Jason Taylor
Wednesday, May 28
Belmont Park Race 8 - 1650m Class 3 0
Side Show (ex: Our Gilda)
Tnr: Dylan Bairstow
Canterbury Race 4 - 1900m Benchmark 64 0
Sisu Spirit (ex: Lizzie L'amour)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Gawler Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 56 0
Zarkana (ex: Diva Express)
Tnr: W F and Glen Francis and Kent
Sale Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 64 0
Zetalyn (ex: Jaclyn)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Sale Race 8 - 1717m Benchmark 64 0
Telecom (ex: Satellites)
Tnr: Smiley Chan
Thursday, May 29
Gosford Race 8 - 1600m Maiden 0
Southern Prince (ex: Southern Venture)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Saturday, June 7
Eagle Farm Race 1 - 2200m Open Gr1
Pinito (ex: Waltzing Wodka)
Tnr: James Cummings
Pleasure Artist (ex: Perfect Pleasure)
Tnr: R and W Freedman

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
60
$55,090
$30,000
$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

Gold Coast
Race 4 Airswing 3g ex: Miss Cosmetic 6th
Geelong
Race 6 Zetalyn 3f ex: Jaclyn 6th
Race 7 Glove Artist 3c ex: Kid Gloves 5th
Port Augusta
Race 3 La Joya 4g ex: Lanzini 7th
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
42.9% - (75)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.9% - (47)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
23.4% - (41)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
6.9% - (12)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
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
4 wnrs Graceful Artist
More Than Ready
4 wnrs Carnival Row
Myboycharlie
4 wnrs Jacob's Time
Zabeel
4 wnrs Gallant Prince
Fastnet Rock
3 wnrs Airswing
Street Cry
3 wnrs Top Act

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