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Portland Sky (AUS)

2017 Deep Field (Northern Meteor) x Sky Rumba (Shrewd Rhythm)
  • Incredible FIRST CROP YEARLING RESULTS, selling up to $320,000
  • OVER $100,000 average at both MM Gold Coast and Inglis Classic.
  • ONLY GR.1 WINNING SON of DEEP FIELD at stud.
  • WON the Oakleigh Plate as a 3YO – like FASTNET ROCK, SNITZEL and STARSPANGLEDBANNER.
  • ONLY GR.1 WINNER as a 3YO colt in open company from the entire 2017 crop.
  • Ran SECOND in the Gr.1 WFA William Reid as a 3YO.
  • OLDEST progeny 2YOs in 2025/26.
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Stands at Widden Stud
2026 Fee: $8,800

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
Billy Primmer - NSW
0417 310 876
Grant Burrill - VIC
0477 885 232
Adam Henry - VIC
0428 036 472
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Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud 2026 Fee: $8,800

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
Billy Primmer - NSW
0417 310 876
Grant Burrill - VIC
0477 885 232
Adam Henry - VIC
0428 036 472

Hypothetical Mating

Latest News

Portland Sky Debut Winner Impressive

Matt Laurie had a lot of success with brilliant Deep Field colt Portland Sky when he was racing and the trainer produced an eye-catching debut winner by the young Widden Stud based sire at Bendigo on Sunday.

Two Winners in Three Days for Portland Sky

Widden Stud’s young sire Portland Sky has made a strong start to the new season with two winners in the past three days adding to his tally.

Impressive New Winner for Portland Sky

Widden Stud’s young sire Portland Sky added a new winner to his tally when Sambuca Sky scored an easy victory at Scone on Sunday.

$320,000 for Portland Sky Colt

Widden Stud’s first season sire Portland Sky made an early splash at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale on Sunday when his colt from Cailini sold for $320,000.

First Season Favourites – Inglis Weanlings

The Inglis Australian Weanling Sale showcased the progeny of many of our new first season sires and six of them had weanlings sell for $100,000 or more so let’s take a look at their top sellers.

Widden Stud Stallion Parades Kick Off for 2023 – Test Your Mare

The first of the annual Widden Stud NSW stallion parades was held on Thursday with Antony and Katie Thompson welcoming guests to the ‘Valley of Champions’ for a sensational lunch, warm hospitality and of course the presentation of stallions including exciting newcomer Jacquinot, with all sires available for Hypothetical matings.

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Wednesday, Nov 11
Eagle Farm Race 3 - 1000m Maiden:
It'sall About Mary (ex: Haven) Tnr: Darryl Hansen Rdr: Taylor Marshall
Friday, Nov 13
Gundagai Race 7 - 1100m Maiden 0
O'hatasky (ex: Power O'hata)
Tnr: K and L Dryden and Snowden
Sunshine Coast Race 8 - 1200m Maiden 0
It'sall About Mary (ex: Haven)
Tnr: Darryl Hansen
Saturday, Nov 14
Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open LR
Keppel Gate (ex: Unapologetic)
Tnr: Simon Miller
Saturday, Nov 28
Keppel Gate (ex: Unapologetic)
Tnr: Simon Miller
Saturday, Dec 12
Keppel Gate (ex: Unapologetic)
Tnr: Simon Miller

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
24
$48,489.58
$32,500
$200,000
2025
35
$61,108.57
$50,000
$320,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Cailini(AUS)
$320,000
2024 ex Penglase(AUS)
$200,000
2023 ex Gossip Queen(AUS)
$180,000
2024 ex Promada(NZ)
$175,000
2023 ex Cerda(AUS)
$160,000

Australia Yearling Stats

All sale data

Pedigree

Deep Field (AUS) 2010
Sky Rumba (AUS) 2011
Northern Meteor (AUS) 2005
Listen Here (AUS) 2004
Shrewd Rhythm (AUS) 2004
Line Of Flight (AUS) 2007
Encosta De Lago (AUS) 1990
Explosive (USA) 1990
Elusive Quality (USA) 1994
Announce (AUS) 1994
Danehill Dancer (IRE) 1993
Balcanny (AUS) 1993
Bletchley Park (IRE) 1989
Sweepshot (AUS) 1995
Mr. Prospector: 5s x5s
Sir Tristram: 5d x5s

Results

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No results yesterday. View results

Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
83.3% - (15)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
11.1% - (2)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
5.6% - (1)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
0% - (0)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Sire of DamWinnersBest Horse
Not A Single Doubt 2 wnrs Slander
Exceed And Excel 1 wnrs Saturn Sky
Fastnet Rock 1 wnrs Daryte
Foxwedge 1 wnrs Prince Of Glam
Hinchinbrook 1 wnrs Orchid Sky
Manhattan Rain 1 wnrs Portland Sky/Kiss In The Rain 2023
Per Incanto 1 wnrs Prince Of Portland
Pierro 1 wnrs Skystone
Sebring 1 wnrs Portland Rose
Smart Missile 1 wnrs Portland Miss

Race Record

At 3
1st - Neds Oakleigh Plate (1100) Gr.1
1st - Pfd Food Serv. Red Anchor Stks (1200) Gr.3
1st - Superior Food Serv Manfred Stk (1200) Gr.3
1st - Madica Civil Mdn Plate (1000)
2nd - Keogh Homes William Reid Stks (1200) Gr.1
4th - Poseidon Stakes (1100) LR
At 4
2nd - Mitty's McEwen Stakes (1000) Gr.2

Fee History

2025 $16,500 2024 $19,800 2023 $22,000 2022 $27,500

Relatives

Sons of Deep Field at Stud in Australasia

Grandsons of Northern Meteor at Stud in Australasia