Written By (AUS)
- Champion 2YO Colt - Gr.1 WINNER of the Blue Diamond, like sire sensation EXTREME CHOICE
- By one of Australia’s most notable sources of speed and precocity in Written Tycoon
- A perfect outcross opportunity – completely free of Danehill
- Sire of 5 Stakes Winning 2YOs STRAIGHT CHARGE, THE PLAYWRIGHT, THE NOVELIST, RIPCORD and BONA SFORZA
- In 2026 yearlings have sold for $450,000, $350,000, $300,000, $180,000 (x2), $160,000 (x2) etc.
- Inglis 2YO Ready2Race Sale – 5 lots SOLD for $300,000, $260,000 (x3) and $200,000, achieving the second highest stallion aggregate of the sale
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, 2328info@widden.com
www.widden.com
+61 (02) 6549 9999
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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 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.
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| Sire of Dam | Winners | Best Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Snitzel | 13 wnrs (4 sw) | Bona Sforza |
| Not A Single Doubt | 7 wnrs (1 sw) | Ripcord |
| Sebring | 7 wnrs (1 sw) | Wind And The Lion |
| I Am Invincible | 5 wnrs (1 sw) | Straight Charge |
| Redoute's Choice | 10 wnrs | By Choice |
| Fastnet Rock | 9 wnrs | Samangu |
| Choisir | 4 wnrs | Antilles |
| More Than Ready | 4 wnrs | Lavender Glory |
| Pierro | 4 wnrs | Hey Daisy |
| Star Witness | 4 wnrs | Hot Statement |