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Written By (AUS)

2015 Written Tycoon (Iglesia) x Yau Chin (Tobougg)
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Dominant Group 1 winning 2YO of the Blue Diamond Stakes … by one of Australia’s most notable sources of speed and precocity in Written Tycoon … first colt home in the Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes … Timeform rated the clear standout Champion 2YO of his generation … a perfect outcross opportunity – completely free of Danehill … stakes winners include Straight Charge (Group 2 Silver Slipper), Group winning 2YOs The Novelist and The Playwright, dual 24/25 stakes winner Wind And The Lion, Ripcord etc.

Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud
2025 FEE: $22,000

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

Latest News

Written By 2YO Wins for Waterhouse Bott – Half-Sister MM 2026

The Waterhouse Bott stable have had plenty of success with juveniles by Widden Stud’s Written By claiming Group wins with the likes of Straight Charge, The Playwright and The Novelist and they unleashed a talented debut winner by the same sire at Randwick on Saturday in By Choice.

Merry Christmas - Widden Whinnies

Widden Stud are locked and loaded for the 2026 Magic Millions, check out the 2026 Widden Whinnies!

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 By Popular at Inglis Ready 2 Race

The Inglis Ready 2 Race Sale on Thursday produced a glowing endorsement for the progeny of Written By through the eyes of Asian buyers with five offered and all of them sold to either Hong Kong or Malaysia at an average $256,000.

Change of Barrier Luck for Written By's Tale of the Gypsy

Lady Luck has finally smiled on talented filly Tale Of The Gypsy, who has been plagued by wide barriers throughout her short career to date.

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, January 13
Muswellbrook Race 3 - 1280m Maiden
Shakespeare's Girl (ex: Counterplay) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald Rdr: Mollie Fitzgerald
Rosehill Gardens Race 6 - 900m
Western Lane (ex: My Cherie) Tnr: Rdr: Tom Sherry
Rosehill Gardens Race 8 - 900m
Iommi (ex: Self Esteem) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Zac Lloyd
Rosehill Gardens Race 12 - 900m
Bugatte (ex: Mandalong Snitjess) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: James McDonald
Thursday, January 15
Beaumont Race 2 - 1350m Maiden
Resume (ex: Praise Songs) Tnr: Mark Minervini Rdr: Keagan Latham
Wagga Race 5 - 1200m Maiden
Kachi (ex: Five Card Charlie) Tnr: Kerry Weir Rdr: Adrian Layt
Friday, January 16
Ballina Race 1 - 1590m Open 0
Edited By (ex: Tinto Fino)
Tnr: Michael Freedman
Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1000m Restricted 58 0
Scriptus Vivace (ex: Leap Lively)
Tnr: Liam Birchley
Townsville Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Van Der Woodsen (ex: Hot Gossip)
Tnr: Troy Clive
Saturday, January 17
Camperdown Race 2 - 1400m Maiden 0
God Mode (ex: Personal Guarantee)
Tnr: Warren Cochrane
Camperdown Race 5 - 1400m Restricted 56 0
Knock Of Beers (ex: Themis)
Tnr: Brittany Raymond
Camperdown Race 6 - 1600m Restricted 56 0
Knock Of Beers (ex: Themis)
Tnr: Brittany Raymond
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 62 0
Lavender Glory (ex: Satin Sashes)
Tnr: Jason Warren
Doomben Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Stein (ex: Valuchy)
Tnr: Chris and Corey Munce
Doomben Race 8 - 1110m Maiden 0
Dancing By (ex: Surooj)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Fannie Bay Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 54 0
Bryce (ex: She's Pretentious)
Tnr: Philip Cole
Esperance Race 2 - 1300m Maiden 0
Written Sin (ex: Original Sin)
Tnr: Paul Tapper
Esperance Race 6 - 2000m Class 2 0
Written Sin (ex: Original Sin)
Tnr: Paul Tapper
Gold Coast Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
By Choice (ex: Audacious Choice)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Scribbling (ex: Elliptical Orbit)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Webinar (ex: Janneke)
Tnr: Stephen McLean
Gold Coast Race 5 - 1300m Open 0
Bright Blonde (ex: Hey Blondie)
Tnr: Billy Healey
Scripted (ex: Elliptical Orbit)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Gold Coast Race 9 - 1200m Class 6 0
Bright Blonde (ex: Hey Blondie)
Tnr: Billy Healey
Murray Bridge Gh Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
Violet Lovebug (ex: Travesura)
Tnr: Travis Doudle
Tuncurry Race 6 - 1400m Maiden 0
Ellofaby (ex: Ellofarock)
Tnr: Ben Blay
Sunday, January 18
Armidale Race 7 - 1300m Maiden 0
Written Legacy (ex: Brown For Sale)
Tnr: Holly Williams
Rockhampton Race 7 - 1050m Maiden 0
Belvedere Miss (ex: Widow's Walk)
Tnr: John Wigginton
Wangaratta Race 2 - 1170m Maiden 0
Blessing Season (ex: Two Hearts)
Tnr: Paul McVicar
God Mode (ex: Personal Guarantee)
Tnr: Warren Cochrane
Wangaratta Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
God Mode (ex: Personal Guarantee)
Tnr: Warren Cochrane
Wangaratta Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 66 0
Lavender Glory (ex: Satin Sashes)
Tnr: Jason Warren
Monday, January 19
Albury Race 6 - 1175m Maiden 0
Blessing Season (ex: Two Hearts)
Tnr: Paul McVicar
Gunnedah Race 7 - 1300m Maiden 0
Ellofaby (ex: Ellofarock)
Tnr: Ben Blay
Written Legacy (ex: Brown For Sale)
Tnr: Holly Williams
Wednesday, January 21
Rockhampton Race 7 - 1050m Maiden 0
Belvedere Miss (ex: Widow's Walk)
Tnr: John Wigginton

Sales

Top Sales

2024 ex Social Smile(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Heaven(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Ambleve(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Kaiela(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Chawinda(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Written Tycoon (AUS) 2002
Yau Chin (AUS) 2005
Iglesia (AUS) 1995
Party Miss (AUS) 1991
Tobougg (IRE) 1998
Tilla's Daughter (AUS) 1999
Last Tycoon (IRE) 1988
Yodells (AUS) 1988
Kenmare (FR) 1975
Miss Entertainer (AUS) 1975
Barathea (IRE) 1983
Lacovia (USA) 1983
Umatilla (NZ) 1988
Dilemma (AUS) 1995
Hopespringseternal: 5d x5d
Northern Dancer: 5s x5d

Runners Today

Muswellbrook
Race 3 Shakespeare's Girl 3f ex: Counterplay
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
66.5% - (129)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.8% - (50)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.6% - (9)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
2.6% - (5)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.5% - (1)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
10 wnrs , (3 sw) The Novelist
Sebring
5 wnrs , (1 sw) Wind And The Lion
Not A Single Doubt
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Ripcord
I Am Invincible
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Straight Charge
Redoute's Choice
8 wnrs By Choice
Fastnet Rock
6 wnrs Samangu
More Than Ready
4 wnrs Lavender Glory
Pierro
3 wnrs Hey Daisy
Bradbury's Luck
2 wnrs Skating On By
Choisir
2 wnrs Antilles

Race Record

At 2
1st - Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Insitu Pago Pago Stakes (1200) Gr.3
1st - Ladbrokes B.Diamond Prel-(C&G) (1100) Gr.3
1st - Cameron Thurley Bucks Day Plte (1000)
4th - Longines Golden Slipper (1200) Gr.1
At 3
1st - Catanach's Blue Sapphire (1200) Gr.3
1st - Skyline Education Foundation (1000)
2nd - Polytrack W.J. Adams Stakes (1000) LR
4th - Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200) Gr.1

Fee History

2025-$22,000 , 2024-$22,000 , 2023-$27,500 , 2022-$27,500 , 2021-$24,750 , 2020-$22,000 , 2019-$24,750