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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

Tuesday, October 7
Goulburn Race 4 - 1600m Maiden
Artistic Flair (ex: Jeanneau) Tnr: Gary Portelli Rdr: Andrew Calder
Goulburn Race 5 - 1100m Maiden
She Swings (ex: Blueberry Hill) Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr: Brock Ryan
Kilcoy Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Aerial Artist (ex: Quenya) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr:
Mildura Race 4 - 1000m Maiden
Queen Calanthe (ex: Line And Sinker) Tnr: Raharna McDonald Rdr: Linda Meech
Wednesday, October 8
Doomben Race 1 - 1640m Maiden
She Can Soar (ex: Sedanzer) Tnr: Kelly Schweida Rdr: Mark Du Plessis
Gold Coast Poly Race 1 - 1100m Maiden
Aerial Artist (ex: Quenya) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr: Luke P Dempsey
Gold Coast Poly Race 3 - 1900m Benchmark 60
Weekend Artist (ex: Weekend Gossip) Tnr: Lynlea Small Rdr: Courtney Bellamy
Randwick-Kensington Race 1 - 1400m Maiden
Panova (ex: Love Me Quietly) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Tommy Berry
Randwick-Kensington Race 3 - 1800m Benchmark 72
Exclusive Artist (ex: Rogue Agent) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald Rdr: Zac Lloyd
Sale Race 6 - 1012m Benchmark 66
Tumbling (ex: Viviette) Tnr: Nathan McPherson Rdr: Liam Riordan
Thursday, October 9
Phar Lap Raceway Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Skiddlydoo (ex: Bionic Girl) Tnr: Lance Robinson Rdr: Mereana Hudson
York Race 7 - 1500m Benchmark 52+
Side Show (ex: Our Gilda) Tnr: Dylan Bairstow Rdr: Austin Galati
Thursday, October 9
Hawkesbury Race 3 - 1800m Benchmark 64 0
Exclusive Artist (ex: Rogue Agent)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Hawkesbury Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0
The Prospect (ex: Lady Marvel)
Tnr: Nacim Dilmi
Vittozzi (ex: Biathlon)
Tnr: Nathan Doyle
Kyneton Race 6 - 1454m Benchmark 62 0
On The Move (ex: Little Gypsy)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien
Kyneton Race 7 - 1454m Benchmark 62 0
Vixenette (ex: Unique Foxy)
Tnr: T and C McEvoy
Kyneton Race 8 - 1856m Benchmark 56 0
Dismount (ex: She's Not)
Tnr: Rhys Archard
Orange Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 58 0
Angel In The Wind (ex: With Purpose)
Tnr: Nick Olive
Friday, October 10
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 66 0
Apparatus (ex: Royal Residence)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Tumbling (ex: Viviette)
Tnr: Nathan McPherson
Cranbourne Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 66 0
Gallant Prince (ex: Southern Venture)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas
Tight Grip (ex: La Questa)
Tnr: Nevin Eades
Cranbourne Race 9 - 2025m Open 0
Moonlight Circus (ex: My Sabeel)
Tnr: Michael Kent
Launceston Race 5 - 1200m Class 1 0
Miss Terasita (ex: Kiss The Sun)
Tnr: Patrick Dargan
Morphettville Parks Race 4 - 1950m Benchmark 56 0
Greatestofease (ex: Lecture)
Tnr: Garret Lynch
Port Macquarie Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 66 0
Introducing (ex: Smokin' Alice)
Tnr: Aiden St Vincent
Sunshine Coast Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
Artistic Touch (ex: Angel's Touch)
Tnr: Stephen Cole
Saturday, October 11
Albury Race 1 - 1600m Benchmark 66 0
Swinging High (ex: Eramor)
Tnr: Michael Travers
Caulfield Race 3 - 1700m Benchmark 80 0
Gallant Prince (ex: Southern Venture)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas
Caulfield Race 10 - 1600m Open Gr3
Moonlight Circus (ex: My Sabeel)
Tnr: Michael Kent
Eagle Farm Race 9 - 1000m Open 0
Manpower (ex: I Am Venus)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Kembla Grange Race 1 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Rebel Rhapsody (ex: Indie Rock)
Tnr: Nacim Dilmi
Kembla Grange Race 4 - 1600m Class 1 0
Southern Prince (ex: Southern Venture)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Kembla Grange Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
C'mon Flyer (ex: Another Coup)
Tnr: Ross McConville
The Prospect (ex: Lady Marvel)
Tnr: Nacim Dilmi
Manangatang Race 1 - 1175m Maiden 0
Queen Calanthe (ex: Line And Sinker)
Tnr: Raharna McDonald
Manangatang Race 4 - 2000m Benchmark 52 0
Greatestofease (ex: Lecture)
Tnr: Garret Lynch
Port Macquarie Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Vittozzi (ex: Biathlon)
Tnr: Nathan Doyle
Rosehill Race 2 - 1400m Open 0
Ducasse (ex: Custard)
Tnr: Michael Freedman
Rosehill Race 4 - 1800m Open Gr3
Southern Prince (ex: Southern Venture)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Rosehill Race 10 - 1500m Class 3 0
Angel In The Wind (ex: With Purpose)
Tnr: Nick Olive
Swinging High (ex: Eramor)
Tnr: Michael Travers
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

Goulburn
Race 4 Artistic Flair 3g ex: Jeanneau
Race 5 She Swings 4m ex: Blueberry Hill
Mildura
Race 4 Queen Calanthe 5m ex: Line And Sinker
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Yesterday's Results

1st Ballarat: Vixenette 4m ex Unique Foxy
2nd Toowoomba: Wirewalker 5g ex Modesty
3rd Toowoomba: Brooklyn Daisy 4m ex Fragrance
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
43.2% - (98)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.6% - (58)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
22.5% - (51)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
7% - (16)
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 Graceful Artist
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