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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 … commenced stud duties in 2019 & covered nearly 300 mares in first 2 seasons.

Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud
2024 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
Philip Marshall - VIC
0407 853 782

Latest News

Smart HK Winner for Written By- Three-Quarter Sister Inglis Premier

Written By has had a hot start to February which kicked off when The Playwright won the Group III ATC Widden Stakes on the first day of the month with a stream of winners following including progressive four year-old Steps Ahead, who won at Sha Tin on Sunday and has aspirations for the Hong Kong Derby.

Written By Filly Wins G3 Widden Stakes

It only seems fitting that the $250,000 Group III ATC Widden Stakes (1100m) should be won by the progeny of a Widden Stud based sire and on this occasion it was Written By that delivered the goods when his fast and professional filly The Playwright led all the way for a tenacious victory.

Written by Filly Chasing Karaka Million Start

Promising juvenile Tale Of The Gypsy will head to Ellerslie on Sunday for the first time with an aim to return to the venue later this month for a shot at a million-dollar prize.

Debut Winner for Written By Aims Towards Karaka Million

Debutant runner Tale Of The Gypsy continued the winning roll for the Stephen Marsh stable when she headed off stablemate Miss Moet All to take out the opening event at Te Aroha, the Graeme Wright Transport (1000m).

Written By Filly to Chart Path to MM 2YO Classic

Tricolours Racing very nearly got to the Magic Millions 2YO Classic in 2023 with speedy Written By colt The Novelist and may well get there in 2025 with The Playwright, a filly by the same sire in Written By.

Written By's Wind And The Lion Brilliant in Placid Ark Stakes

With a $500,000 prize, the Listed TABtouch-Placid Ark Stakes drew a field of promising 3-year-olds at Ascot on Saturday, and the winner looks a bit special.

Current Runners Accepted

Wednesday, February 19
Happy Valley Race 3 - 1200m Class 4
Written Casa (ex: Silver Frost) Tnr: Jamie Richards Rdr: Karis Teetan
Strathalbyn Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Buckingham Palace (ex: Queen's Fashion) Tnr: A and N Bain and Taylor Rdr: Taylor Johnstone
Warwick Farm Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Jacob's Ladder (ex: Ladder) Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: Zac Lloyd
Thursday, February 20
Geraldton Race 6 - 1200m Class 2
Discuss (ex: Sparkle) Tnr: Gary Sorensen Rdr: Austin Galati
Kingscote Race 4 - 1750m Restricted 54
Written By You (ex: She Thinks So) Tnr: David Noonan Rdr: Ben Price
Friday, February 21
Canberra Race 6 - 1000m Open
Minks Written (ex: Minks Music) Tnr: Anthony Warren Rdr: Jeff Penza
Launceston Race 1 - 1100m Maiden
Delamere (ex: Palazzo Miss) Tnr: Adam Trinder Rdr:
Launceston Race 8 - 1600m Open
Elegantly Written (ex: Isn't She Elegant) Tnr: Glenn Stevenson Rdr: Erica Byrne Burke
Quirindi Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Smart Buy (ex: Crete) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr: Chelsea Hillier
Saturday, February 22
Caulfield Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
The Playwright (ex: Sugarparma) Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott Rdr: Regan Bayliss
Kingscote Race 7 - 1750m Restricted 58
Written By You (ex: She Thinks So) Tnr: David Noonan Rdr: Callan Murray
Morphettville Race 9 - 1050m Benchmark 64
The Journo (ex: Blevola Miss) Tnr: G, N and B Searle and Callanan Rdr: Jacob Opperman
Rosehill Race 6 - 1100m Open Gr2
Buffalo (ex: Contributing) Tnr: David Atkins Rdr: Jason Collett
Friday, February 21
Fannie Bay Race 3 - 1600m Restricted 64 0
Bryce (ex: She's Pretentious)
Tnr: Philip Cole
Saturday, February 22
Doomben Race 10 - 1110m Benchmark 70 0
Instagood (ex: Taghrooda)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Gold Coast Race 8 - 1000m Maiden 0
Abender (ex: Birthday Week)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Bard Of Avon (ex: Chroma)
Tnr: Barry Lockwood
Party Island (ex: Purtaboi)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Gosford Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 64 0
Stormfield (ex: Heartford)
Tnr: Gary Portelli
Lismore Race 5 - 1100m Class 1 0
Emotional Appeal (ex: Tears I Cry)
Tnr: Jason Reilly
Toowoomba Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 58 0
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Toowoomba Race 7 - 1100m Maiden 0
Abender (ex: Birthday Week)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Sunday, February 23
Ballarat Race 1 - 1100m Maiden 0
Van Der Woodsen (ex: Hot Gossip)
Tnr: Robbie Laing
Ballarat Race 2 - 1100m Maiden 0
Written Story (ex: Ningbo)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas
Mudgee Race 4 - 1850m Class 1 0
Rampazetto (ex: Ruby Flo)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Moe Race 1 - 1200m Maiden 0
Written Story (ex: Ningbo)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas
Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1200m Class 1 0
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Monday, February 24
Grafton Race 1 - 1015m Benchmark 58 0
Mr Midnight (ex: Praise Songs)
Tnr: Daiki Chujo
Grafton Race 2 - 1420m Benchmark 58 0
Emotional Appeal (ex: Tears I Cry)
Tnr: Jason Reilly
Grafton Race 3 - 1190m Class 1 0
Emotional Appeal (ex: Tears I Cry)
Tnr: Jason Reilly
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Saturday, March 22
Rosehill Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Buffalo (ex: Contributing)
Tnr: David Atkins
Enchanted By (ex: The Seductress)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
The Playwright (ex: Sugarparma)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Try Me (ex: Sangiovese)
Tnr: Todd Howlett
Written In Wrath (ex: Tigress Lily)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Saturday, April 5
Randwick Race 2 - 1200m Open Gr1
Straight Charge (ex: Matryoshka)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Randwick Race 4 - 1400m Open Gr1
Buffalo (ex: Contributing)
Tnr: David Atkins
The Playwright (ex: Sugarparma)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Saturday, April 12
Randwick Race 5 - 1200m Open Gr2
Straight Charge (ex: Matryoshka)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Randwick Race 6 - 1200m Open Gr2
Enchanted By (ex: The Seductress)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Stein (ex: Valuchy)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
The Playwright (ex: Sugarparma)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
23
$96,791.30
$80,000
$220,000
2024
52
$72,745.19
$35,000
$700,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Stage Play(AUS)
$220,000
2023 ex Audacious Choice(AUS)
$220,000
2023 ex Feeling Positive(AUS)
$200,000
2023 ex Cap Gris Nez(AUS)
$180,000
2023 ex Lucient(AUS)
$160,000

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

Warwick Farm
Race 3 Jacob's Ladder 3g ex: Ladder
Strathalbyn
Race 3 Buckingham Palace 3g ex: Queen's Fashion
Happy Valley
Race 3 Written Casa 4g ex: Silver Frost
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
64% - (71)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
27.9% - (31)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.5% - (5)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.6% - (4)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
7 wnrs , (2 sw) The Novelist
Sebring
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Wind And The Lion
Not A Single Doubt
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Ripcord
I Am Invincible
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Straight Charge
Fastnet Rock
4 wnrs Pacific Commander
Exceed And Excel
2 wnrs Sunday Mail
More Than Ready
2 wnrs Lavender Glory
Northern Meteor
2 wnrs On Merit
Pins
2 wnrs That's The Word
Redoute's Choice
2 wnrs Written Bligh

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

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

Sons of Written Tycoon at Stud in Australasia