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Widden Stud Victoria Celebrate 'The 100 Club'

Media Release - Sunday Aug 8

Proven Group 1 sires Nicconi (119), Magnus (119) and Star Witness (100) all recorded a century of winners in season 2020/21 with the trio combining for 338 winners, 542 wins and over $24 million in progeny earnings.

Having three sires on the one roster each register a triple figure winners tally is a remarkable achievement and to celebrate the milestone Widden Victoria will be offering a limited number (20 only) of '100 Club’ packages* to breeders.

SEND 2 Mares and only pay the following:

Nicconi and Magnus $33,000 inc GST

Nicconi and Star Witness $33,000 inc GST

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Magnus and Star Witness $22,000 inc GST

“You would be hard pressed to find a better treble of proven sires on the one roster anywhere and it’s great to be able to acknowledge their stellar seasons via the '100 Club’,” said Antony Thompson.

*Please note the '100 Club' is strictly limited to 20 packages only.

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