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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

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.

First Winner for Written By

Written Tycoon’s Group I Blue Diamond winning son Written By has broken the ice for his first winner and it was a super impressive winner trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.

Current Runners Accepted

Sunday, February 22
Ballarat Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Rock'n On Uptown (ex: Uptown Rock) Tnr: Andrew Bobbin Rdr: Liam Riordan
Moe Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Iftihar (ex: Meghapushpa) Tnr: Julius Sandhu Rdr: Nadia Daniels
Pinjarra Scarpside Race 8 - 1300m Open
Wind And The Lion (ex: Mandalong Sera) Tnr: S and J Casey Rdr: Joey Azzopardi
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1000m Class 3
Bruckheimer (ex: Holy Cow) Tnr: Adam Campton Rdr: Bella Youngberry
Sha Tin Race 1 - 1000m Class 4
Honest Witness (ex: Sudden Wealth) Tnr: David Hayes Rdr: Luke Ferraris
Wanganui Race 7 - 2060m Maiden
Stone Street (ex: Financial District) Tnr: Cydne Evans Rdr: Chris Dell
Monday, February 23
Albury Race 1 - 1175m Maiden
Kachi (ex: Five Card Charlie) Tnr: Nadine Cameron Rdr: Brendan Ward
Tuesday, February 24
Horsham Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Rock'n On Uptown (ex: Uptown Rock) Tnr: Andrew Bobbin Rdr:
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Belvedere Miss (ex: Widow's Walk) Tnr: John Wigginton Rdr: Sean Cormack
Scone Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Shakespeare's Girl (ex: Counterplay) Tnr: Patrick Cleave Rdr: Anna Roper
Wednesday, February 25
Launceston Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Who's In Dev (ex: Vitalism) Tnr: Glenn Stevenson Rdr: Codi Jordan
Wednesday, February 25
Belmont Park Race 2 - 1300m Maiden 0
Classic Poetry (ex: Don'tspoiltheparty)
Tnr: Stefan Vahala
Doomben Race 4 - 1110m Class 1 0
Ritualize (ex: Formalise)
Tnr: Stuart Kendrick
Port Lincoln Race 2 - 1000m Restricted 56 0
Skating On By (ex: Skating On Ice)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Port Lincoln Race 4 - 1210m Class 1 0
Skating On By (ex: Skating On Ice)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Port Lincoln Race 6 - 1210m Maiden 0
Makenzie (ex: Casinoholic)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Port Lincoln Race 7 - 1000m Maiden 0
Makenzie (ex: Casinoholic)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Sandown-Hillside Race 1 - 1300m Maiden 0
Snakeinthegrass (ex: Revasseur)
Tnr: Peter Gelagotis
Thursday, February 26
Wyong Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Western Lane (ex: My Cherie)
Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou
Saturday, March 21
Rosehill Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
By Choice (ex: Audacious Choice)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
I'm Relevant (ex: Rock And Rose)
Tnr: John Thompson
Iommi (ex: Self Esteem)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Plagiarism (ex: Profiterole)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Point Of View (ex: Intrinsic)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Yvonne's Joy (ex: Ruby Flo)
Tnr: John Thompson
Saturday, April 4
Randwick Race 4 - 1400m Open Gr1
By Choice (ex: Audacious Choice)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Plagiarism (ex: Profiterole)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Point Of View (ex: Intrinsic)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Saturday, April 11
The Playwright (ex: Sugarparma)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Randwick Race 5 - 1200m Open Gr2
The Playwright (ex: Sugarparma)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Written In Wrath (ex: Tigress Lily)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Randwick Race 6 - 1200m Open Gr2
Yvonne's Joy (ex: Ruby Flo)
Tnr: John Thompson
By Choice (ex: Audacious Choice)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
12
$109,166.67
$100,000
$300,000
2025
54
$69,787.04
$55,000
$260,000

Top Sales

2024 ex Invencible(AUS)
$300,000
2024 ex Prismatic(AUS)
$180,000
2024 ex Compelling(AUS)
$180,000
2024 ex Ajay's Ace(NZ)
$140,000
2024 ex Lopez(AUS)
$130,000

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

Ballarat
Race 2 Rock'n On Uptown 3f ex: Uptown Rock
Moe
Race 2 Iftihar 3f ex: Meghapushpa
Pinjarra Scarpside
Race 8 Wind And The Lion 4g ex: Mandalong Sera
Sunshine Coast
Race 2 Bruckheimer 4g ex: Holy Cow
Wanganui
Race 7 Stone Street 4m ex: Financial District
Sha Tin
Race 1 Honest Witness 4g ex: Sudden Wealth
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Yesterday's Results

3rd Doomben: Scripted 4m ex Elliptical Orbit
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
68.3% - (140)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
24.4% - (50)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.4% - (9)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
2.4% - (5)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.5% - (1)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
11 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
Ad Valorem
2 wnrs Zimo
Bradbury's Luck
2 wnrs Skating On By

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