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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

Begg Bred Siblings Make for a Winning Double

Former Group I jockey and now emerging country trainer Danny Beasley produced his first winning double at Wagga on Monday and he did it with a pair of first time winning siblings that are both bred and raced by the legendary Neville Begg.

Written By Filly Dominates Warwick Farm Juvenile Contest

First seen at the two-year-old trials back in September, Marc Conners’ chestnut filly Penpel (Written By) produce a quality effort at just her second racetrack appearance, racing clear at Warwick Farm to score by more than three lengths.

Written By Filly Delivers Childhood Dream for Hawkins

International racing journalist Andrew Hawkins’ imagination was captured by two things as a child, thoroughbred racing and the Canberra Raiders, and on Saturday he was able to combine his two loves.

Debut 2YO Stakes-Winner for Written By

A Karaka pinhook winner sourced from the Widden Stud draft at the 2023 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, Written By filly Bona Sforza made an auspicious stakes-winning debut in New Zealand on Saturday.

Widden Sires Treble on VOBIS Day at Caulfield

Widden sires Written By, Gold Standard and even Zoustar put their owners in the winner’s circle at Caulfield on Saturday.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Randwick

There were four heats for juveniles at Randwick on Monday including a couple of interesting winners, one unraced by Too Darn Hot (GB) and one bred on a nick that works for Tricolours Thoroughbreds, plus a commanding trial winner at Hawkesbury by first season sire Anders.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, July 10
Gatton Race 2 - 1100m Maiden
Miss Wrightly (ex: Nangami) Tnr: Wayne Nugent Rdr: Nathan Fazackerley
Friday, July 11
Geelong Race 8 - 1230m Benchmark 64
Versaille (ex: Jeanneau) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Patrick Moloney
Geelong Race 8 - 1230m Benchmark 64
Presocratics (ex: Shoreline) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Moe Race 7 - 1614m Benchmark 52
Written By You (ex: She Thinks So) Tnr: David Noonan Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Scone Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Smart Buy (ex: Crete) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr: Reece Jones
Saturday, July 12
Fannie Bay Race 6 - 1600m Restricted 62
Bryce (ex: She's Pretentious) Tnr: Philip Cole Rdr: Raymond Vigar
Ingham Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 50
Diamond Lucy (ex: Love Lucille) Tnr: Troy Clive Rdr: Graham Kliese
Selangor Race 1 - 1020m 5A.?
Written Towin (ex: Family Reunion) Tnr: NM SELVAN Rdr: Z SYAFIFIE* c2
Sunday, July 13
Grafton Race 1 - 1006m Maiden
Hayley's Rocket (ex: My Girl Hayley) Tnr: John Shelton Rdr: Luke Rolls
Monday, July 14
Quirindi Race 7 - 1200m Class 1
Maktabi (ex: Heriz) Tnr: Sandra Ollerton Rdr: Tilly McCarroll
Monday, July 14
Pakenham Synthetic Race 2 - 1100m Maiden 0
Kincumber (ex: Victory)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Pakenham Synthetic Race 6 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
Presocratics (ex: Shoreline)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Tuesday, July 15
Ballarat Synthetic Race 3 - 1200m Maiden 0
Kincumber (ex: Victory)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Ballarat Synthetic Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 70 0
Presocratics (ex: Shoreline)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Newcastle Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Western Lane (ex: My Cherie)
Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou
Newcastle Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Mind Over Matter (ex: Stay Positive)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Western Lane (ex: My Cherie)
Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou
Wednesday, July 16
Gawler Race 1 - 1100m Benchmark 56 0
By The Book (ex: Blue Ocean)
Tnr: Travis Doudle
Gawler Race 4 - 1200m Class 1 0
By The Book (ex: Blue Ocean)
Tnr: Travis Doudle

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

Gatton
Race 2 Miss Wrightly 4m ex: Nangami 10th
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Yesterday's Results

3rd Happy Valley: Written Casa 4g ex Silver Frost
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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