Jacquinot (AUS)
Widden Stud
2024 FEE: $27,500
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
Latest News
First Season Foals - Jacquinot
The first foals of first season sires are always among the most popular on the Foal Gallery so with the 2024 foaling season pretty much complete we’ll recap some that came this year, starting with Jacquinot.
Golden Rose Sires Where Are They Now?
Since the $1million Golden Rose was elevated to Group I status in 2009 it has been won in every single year bar one by a colt with the lone gelding to succeed being Manawanui in 2011, so we thought we’d take a look at the fortunes of the past winners who have gone to stud in Australia.
This time two years ago, quality colt Jacquinot was preparing for a glorious three year-old season that would bring him Group I victories in the ATC Golden Rose and MRC CF Orr Stakes and now the next stage of his career is unfolding for Widden Stud with the arrival of his first foals.
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.
$225,000 Inglis Digital Sale-Topper Bought for Jacquinot
Subtitle – purchased by one of Jacquinot’s part-owners to send to the new Widden-based stallion this coming breeding season – has topped today’s Inglis Digital May (Late) Sale, realising $225,000.
Widden Stud Announce 2023 Fees - Increase for Zoustar
With two top class stallion rosters in NSW and Victoria, Widden Stud are proud to present a diverse selection of quality commercial stallions headed by our champion sire Zoustar, in company with a myriad of proven and promising options priced to suit all budgets.
Winner of the ‘sire-making’ Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes & Group 1 CF Orr Stakes at WFA … Group 1 placed at 2 … 4-time Group winner at 3 … won over $4.2 million in stakes … by Everest sire, Rubick … from a full/half sister to Group 1 winner Inference and multiple Group 2 winner Dragon Leap … “speed, soundness, temperament and genuine Group One ability” – Mick Price.