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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 … stakes winners include Straight Charge (Group 2 Silver Slipper), Group winning 2YOs The Novelist and The Playwright, dual 24/25 stakes winner Wind And The Lion, Ripcord etc.

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

Written By 2YO Wins for Waterhouse Bott – Half-Sister MM 2026

The Waterhouse Bott stable have had plenty of success with juveniles by Widden Stud’s Written By claiming Group wins with the likes of Straight Charge, The Playwright and The Novelist and they unleashed a talented debut winner by the same sire at Randwick on Saturday in By Choice.

Merry Christmas - Widden Whinnies

Widden Stud are locked and loaded for the 2026 Magic Millions, check out the 2026 Widden Whinnies!

Juvenile Trial Watch – Randwick

Three heats for juveniles at Randwick on Thursday morning were all won by unraced youngsters that included a million dollar filly from the first crop of Home Affairs and the other two winners both have siblings in upcoming sales.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Randwick

There was just one heat for juveniles at Randwick on Monday morning, but it held good interest with Breeders Plate third place-getter Revengeance given a tick over outing, while the heat winner is bred on a nick that clicks.

Written By Popular at Inglis Ready 2 Race

The Inglis Ready 2 Race Sale on Thursday produced a glowing endorsement for the progeny of Written By through the eyes of Asian buyers with five offered and all of them sold to either Hong Kong or Malaysia at an average $256,000.

Change of Barrier Luck for Written By's Tale of the Gypsy

Lady Luck has finally smiled on talented filly Tale Of The Gypsy, who has been plagued by wide barriers throughout her short career to date.

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, January 6
Orange Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Rockabye Roxy (ex: Rockarosa) Tnr: Gary Portelli Rdr: Andrew Calder
Townsville Race 4 - 1000m Maiden
Mind Over Matter (ex: Stay Positive) Tnr: Terry McGovern Rdr: Sean Cormack
Townsville Race 4 - 1000m Maiden
Van Der Woodsen (ex: Hot Gossip) Tnr: Troy Clive Rdr: Rachel Shred
Wednesday, January 7
Devonport Synthetic Race 5 - 1650m Benchmark 66
Elegantly Written (ex: Isn't She Elegant) Tnr: Glenn Stevenson Rdr: Craig Newitt
Happy Valley Race 6 - 1200m Class 4
Honest Witness (ex: Sudden Wealth) Tnr: David Hayes Rdr: Luke Ferraris
Thursday, January 8
Geraldton Race 6 - 1213m Class 2
Live Lucky (ex: Miss Tenpins) Tnr: Gordon Spowart Rdr: Troy Turner
Geraldton Race 6 - 1213m Class 2
Discuss (ex: Sparkle) Tnr: Willie Parker Rdr: Kristy Bennett
Friday, January 9
Oakbank Race 3 - 1100m Class 1
Skating On By (ex: Skating On Ice) Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Oakbank Race 4 - 1400m Restricted 56
By The Book (ex: Blue Ocean) Tnr: Travis Doudle Rdr: Campbell Rawiller
Wednesday, January 7
Oakbank Race 3 - 1400m Restricted 56 0
By The Book (ex: Blue Ocean)
Tnr: Travis Doudle
Oakbank Race 5 - 1100m Class 1 0
Skating On By (ex: Skating On Ice)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Sandown-Lakeside Race 2 - 1400m Maiden 0
Knock Of Beers (ex: Themis)
Tnr: Brittany Raymond
Sandown-Lakeside Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 66 0
Written Bligh (ex: Lady Bligh)
Tnr: Grahame Begg
Thursday, January 8
Rockhampton Race 2 - 1200m Class 4 0
Presocratics (ex: Shoreline)
Tnr: Gary Clem
Sandown-Lakeside Race 2 - 1400m Maiden 0
Knock Of Beers (ex: Themis)
Tnr: Brittany Raymond
Sandown-Lakeside Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 66 0
Written Bligh (ex: Lady Bligh)
Tnr: Grahame Begg
Wagga Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Kachi (ex: Five Card Charlie)
Tnr: Kerry Weir
Friday, January 9
Gatton Race 5 - 1100m Restricted 55 0
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Peter Rice
Parkes Race 6 - 1400m Maiden 0
The Bullet (ex: This Magic Moment)
Tnr: Jim McMillan
Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1000m Class 1 0
Hey Daisy (ex: Miss Sav)
Tnr: Paul L Shailer
Werribee Race 1 - 1014m Maiden 0
Signed For (ex: Calypso Queen)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Werribee Race 2 - 1114m Maiden 0
God Mode (ex: Personal Guarantee)
Tnr: Warren Cochrane
Werribee Race 3 - 1429m Maiden 0
God Mode (ex: Personal Guarantee)
Tnr: Warren Cochrane
Werribee Race 7 - 1429m Benchmark 56 0
Lavender Glory (ex: Satin Sashes)
Tnr: Jason Warren
Saturday, January 10
Cranbourne Race 2 - 1000m Maiden 0
Signed For (ex: Calypso Queen)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1500m Benchmark 62 0
Lavender Glory (ex: Satin Sashes)
Tnr: Jason Warren
Flemington Race 9 - 1200m Open Gr3
Samangu (ex: Estelle)
Tnr: Grahame Begg
Gold Coast Race 6 - 1300m Class 4 0
Abender (ex: Birthday Week)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Gold Coast Race 7 - 1300m Class 4 0
Scripted (ex: Elliptical Orbit)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Gold Coast Race 10 - 1100m Open 0
By Choice (ex: Audacious Choice)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Ipswich Race 3 - 1100m Class 2 0
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Peter Rice
Ipswich Race 6 - 1350m Maiden 0
Peak Miss (ex: Tibrogargan Miss)
Tnr: Robert Heathcote
Murray Bridge Gh Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 64 0
Damelli (ex: Elldami)
Tnr: Phillip Stokes
Saturday, January 17
Gold Coast Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
By Choice (ex: Audacious Choice)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Scribbling (ex: Elliptical Orbit)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Webinar (ex: Janneke)
Tnr: Stephen McLean

Sales

Top Sales

2024 ex Seaflare(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Prismatic(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Lopez(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Live in Hope(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Lakotadreamcatcher(USA)
$0

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
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
66.1% - (127)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26% - (50)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.7% - (9)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
2.6% - (5)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.5% - (1)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
9 wnrs , (3 sw) The Novelist
Sebring
5 wnrs , (1 sw) Wind And The Lion
Not A Single Doubt
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Ripcord
I Am Invincible
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Straight Charge
Redoute's Choice
8 wnrs By Choice
Fastnet Rock
6 wnrs Samangu
More Than Ready
4 wnrs Lavender Glory
Pierro
3 wnrs Hey Daisy
Bradbury's Luck
2 wnrs Skating On By
Choisir
2 wnrs Antilles

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

2025-$22,000 , 2024-$22,000 , 2023-$27,500 , 2022-$27,500 , 2021-$24,750 , 2020-$22,000 , 2019-$24,750