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Trapeze Artist (AUS)

2014 Snitzel (Redoute's Choice) x Treppes (Domesday)
trapeze artist

Group winning, Group 1 placed 2YO & Champion 3YO … set track records in Group 1 All Aged and Group 1 Canterbury Stakes … smashed Black Caviar’s race record in Group 1 T.J. Smith Stakes, defeating Redzel, English, Le Romain, Brave Smash, Global Glamour, In Her Time etc. … set record winning margin of 4.5 lengths in Group 1 Golden Rose … winner of over $5.5m in prizemoney and the highest ever rated horse by current champion sire, Snitzel … commenced stud duties in 2019 and covered over 300 mares in his first 2 seasons.

Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud
2024 FEE: $55,000

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
Philip Marshall - VIC
0407 853 782

Latest News

Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm

The lure of the $1million Group III ATC Golden Gift at Rosehill on Saturday week has drawn out some fascinating two year-olds to the trials in Sydney this week with a pair Wootton Bassett (GB) colts running the quinella at Warwick Farm and a filly we have already seen looking sharp and ready for her next engagement.

One to Watch – Ballarat

This three year-old son of Trapeze Artist was a popular winner at Ballarat on Thursday going two for two to the great delight of his trainer Charlotte Littlefield and his big group of happy owners.

Cream Rises in Third Season Sires Division

As the spring begins to unfold the cream is rising to the top in the third season sires table, but unfortunately for Australian breeders two of the top three sires on the list are not available to them this spring.

Johnny The Kid Breaks Maiden in Style at Randwick

After placing in three of his first five starts, the 3-year-old Trapeze Artist colt Johnny The Kid rang up number one with a dominant win in the Marcellin College Randwick Maiden Hcp (1500m) at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday.

Sometimes it Pays Not to Overlook the Obvious

Broodmare owners have a lot to consider at this time of year and when it comes to finalising mating plans you need to feel like you’re getting value for money and giving your mare the best chance to succeed and sometimes the blindingly obvious is in fact the best choice.

One to Watch – Wyong

This flashy two year-old colt by Trapeze Artist has been turning heads since the day he was born and he did it again at Wyong on Thursday when making a winning debut.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, November 21
Albury Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Swinging High (ex: Eramor) Tnr: Martin Stein Rdr: Amy O'Driscoll
Hawkesbury Race 4 - 1300m Maiden
Rebel Rhapsody (ex: Indie Rock) Tnr: Sara Ryan Rdr: Lee Magorrian
Ipswich Race 8 - 1660m Benchmark 68
Worth Avenue (ex: Mezulla) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald Rdr: Ron Stewart
Moe Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Codonas (ex: Roma Giaconda) Tnr: Clinton McDonald Rdr:
Moe Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Tight Grip (ex: La Questa) Tnr: Nevin Eades Rdr: Jamie Mott
Friday, November 22
Moonee Valley Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Fratineeze (ex: Fratianne) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Saffie Osborne
Moonee Valley Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Here The Crowd (ex: Fleur De'here) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Saffie Osborne
Orange Race 7 - 1000m Maiden
Aerial Lass (ex: Consistency) Tnr: Gary Portelli Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Exfoliate (ex: Image) Tnr: Darryl Hansen Rdr: Taylor Marshall
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1800m Benchmark 58
Lika Wreckin' Ball (ex: Lucrezia) Tnr: J and S Symons and Laxon Rdr:
Saturday, November 23
Cranbourne Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 70
Gallant Prince (ex: Southern Venture) Tnr: Clayton Douglas Rdr: Jamie Mott
Cranbourne Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 70
Trapeze Warrior (ex: Cocoa Doll) Tnr: Phillip Stokes Rdr: Luke Nolen
Doomben Race 7 - 1350m Open
Flying Trapeze (ex: Coromandel) Tnr: Gary Portelli Rdr: Cejay Graham
Gold Coast Poly Race 2 - 1540m Maiden
Somax (ex: Quality Coup) Tnr: J L Grob Rdr: Jackson Murphy
Kembla Grange Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 78
Disneck (ex: Lindisfarne) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr:
Kembla Grange Race 5 - 2000m Benchmark 78
Concello (ex: Senta Helga) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Reece Jones
Kembla Grange Race 8 - 1600m Open Gr3
Griff (ex: Chateau Griffo) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Heavelon Van Der Hoven
Kembla Grange Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 78
Disneck (ex: Lindisfarne) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Joshua Parr
Sunday, November 24
Canberra Race 1 - 2000m Class 1
Telecom (ex: Satellites) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald Rdr: Alysha Collett
Canberra Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Easy Girl (ex: It's Easy) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald Rdr: Alysha Collett
Kilmore Race 3 - 1450m Maiden
Wirewalker (ex: Modesty) Tnr: Simon Zahra Rdr: Zac Spain
Kilmore Race 4 - 1600m Maiden
Fratineeze (ex: Fratianne) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Saffie Osborne
Narromine Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Juliet Bravo (ex: What A Diva) Tnr: Kieren Hazelton Rdr: Andrew Banks
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Tudaya (ex: Moss Trip) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Tuesday, November 26
Ararat Race 3 - 1300m Maiden 0
Oh So Thrilling (ex: Earth Sky)
Tnr: P and M Payne
Wednesday, November 27
Geelong Race 3 - 1300m Maiden 0
Codonas (ex: Roma Giaconda)
Tnr: Clinton McDonald
Geelong Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Stupendous (ex: Waltzing Wodka)
Tnr: L and L Kennewell and Yeomans
Geelong Race 8 - 1500m Benchmark 64 0
Gallant Prince (ex: Southern Venture)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas
Ipswich Race 4 - 1666m Class 1 0
Worth Avenue (ex: Mezulla)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Ipswich Race 5 - 1350m Maiden 0
Pimpernel (ex: Crimson Dawn)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Launceston Race 4 - 1600m Class 1 0
Thonatus (ex: Hot Dipped)
Tnr: Walter McShane

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
67
$68,160.45
$35,000
$410,000
2023
71
$129,007.04
$100,000
$520,000

Top Sales

2022 ex South of France(USA)
$410,000
2022 ex Hummalong(AUS)
$360,000
2022 ex Love Me Quietly(AUS)
$325,000
2022 ex Lady Marvel(AUS)
$200,000
2022 ex Absolute Heaven(AUS)
$200,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Snitzel (AUS) 2002
Treppes (AUS) 2007
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Snippets' Lass (AUS) 1993
Domesday (AUS) 2002
Traipse (AUS) 1989
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Snippets (AUS) 1984
Snow Finch (IRE) 1984
Red Ransom (USA) 1997
In The Past (GB) 1997
Bletchingly (AUS) 1970
Elegant Walk (AUS) 1979
Bletchingly: 3d x5s
Northern Dancer: 5s x5s
Storm Bird: 4s x5d

Runners Today

Albury
Race 3 Swinging High 4m ex: Eramor 2nd
Hawkesbury
Race 4 Rebel Rhapsody 3g ex: Indie Rock 3rd
Ipswich
Race 8 Worth Avenue 4m ex: Mezulla
Moe
Race 3 Tight Grip 4g ex: La Questa 5th
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Balaklava: Royal Trapeze 4g ex Royal Myth
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
43.9% - (50)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
28.9% - (33)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
23.7% - (27)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.5% - (4)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Lonhro
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Ducasse
Pierro
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Facile
Sebring
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Griff
General Nediym
4 wnrs Graceful Artist
More Than Ready
4 wnrs Costner
Myboycharlie
4 wnrs Jacob's Time
Fastnet Rock
3 wnrs Glove Artist
Street Cry
3 wnrs Queenoftheair
Encosta De Lago
2 wnrs Aerial Dancer
Invincible Spirit
2 wnrs Phantom Flight

Race Record

At 2
1st - Mercedes Benz Black Opal (1200) Gr.3
1st - X X X X Gold Mdn Plate (1250)
3rd - Inglis Sires' (1400) Gr.1
4th - Chris Toogood Hcp (1200)
At 3
1st - De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose (1400) Gr.1
1st - Darley T J Smith Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Schweppes All Aged Stakes (1400) Gr.1
1st - Sydney Markets Expressway Stks (1200) Gr.2
3rd - Mostyn Copper Grp R'wick Gneas (1600) Gr.1
4th - Kari Stan Fox Stakes (1500) Gr.2
4th - Hobartville Stakes (1400) Gr.2
At 4
1st - Canterbury League Club Stakes (1300) Gr.1
2nd - The Tab Everest (1200)
3rd - Theo Marks Stakes (1300) Gr.2
4th - Santos Coffee Premiere Stakes (1200) Gr.2
4th - Expressway Stakes (1200) Gr.2

Stud MediaMore Media

2 stakes winners on 1st day of Championships for Trapeze Artist as Facile captures Group 3 PJ Bell Stakes

Fee History

2023-$55,000 , 2022-$55,000 , 2021-$66,000 , 2020-$77,000 , 2019-$88,000

Grandsons of Redoute's Choice at Stud in Australasia