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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

First Winner for Written By

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.

Current Runners Accepted

Saturday, November 23
Doomben Race 6 - 1110m Benchmark 78
Instagood (ex: Taghrooda) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Robbie Dolan
Gold Coast Poly Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Subtext (ex: Buthayna) Tnr: Lee Freedman Rdr:
Gold Coast Poly Race 7 - 1050m Benchmark 55
Mr Midnight (ex: Praise Songs) Tnr: Daiki Chujo Rdr: Noriyuki Masuda
Gold Coast Poly Race 7 - 1050m Benchmark 55
The Bell Jar (ex: Excruciate) Tnr: Brock Everingham Rdr:
Kembla Grange Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 78
The Novelist (ex: Sunlit) Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott Rdr: Molly Bourke
Morphettville Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 68
The Journo (ex: Blevola Miss) Tnr: G, N and B Searle and Callanan Rdr: Jacob Opperman
Penshurst Race 5 - 1476m Benchmark 52
Written By You (ex: She Thinks So) Tnr: David Noonan Rdr: Jordyn Weatherley
Wyong Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 64
Not Written Off (ex: Rainbow's End) Tnr: Cameron Crockett Rdr: Mollie Fitzgerald
Sunday, November 24
Hobart Race 3 - 1600m Class 3
Elegantly Written (ex: Isn't She Elegant) Tnr: Glenn Stevenson Rdr: Codi Jordan
Narromine Race 2 - 800m Maiden
Penrose (ex: Love A Rose) Tnr: Allan McRae Rdr: Shayleigh Ingelse
Sha Tin Race 2 - 1000m Class 4
Super Sixty (ex: Tina Melina) Tnr: Caspar Fownes Rdr: Alexis Badel
Swan Hill Race 2 - 975m Maiden
Getintuit (ex: Intuit) Tnr: Austy Coffey Rdr: Will Gordon
Swan Hill Race 7 - 975m Restricted 58
Rock Composer (ex: Vintage Rock) Tnr: Nathan Hobson Rdr: Logan McNeil
Monday, November 25
Ballina Race 5 - 1012m Benchmark 58
Mr Midnight (ex: Praise Songs) Tnr: Daiki Chujo Rdr:
Wednesday, November 27
Doomben Race 6 - 1110m Benchmark 78
Instagood (ex: Taghrooda) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Robbie Dolan
Sunday, November 24
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 65 0
Scribble (ex: Sunday Chill)
Tnr: Natalie McCall
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 55 0
Scribble (ex: Sunday Chill)
Tnr: Natalie McCall
Wednesday, November 27
Gawler Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0
Hot Statement (ex: Hot Witness)
Tnr: R and C Jolly
Geelong Race 2 - 1100m Maiden 0
Bruckheimer (ex: Holy Cow)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Geelong Race 3 - 1300m Maiden 0
Bruckheimer (ex: Holy Cow)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Geelong Race 5 - 1200m Class 1 0
Samangu (ex: Estelle)
Tnr: Grahame Begg
Geelong Race 6 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
A Book Of Days (ex: Rock Princess)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Geraldton Race 1 - 1100m Maiden 0
Discuss (ex: Sparkle)
Tnr: Gary Sorensen
Ipswich Race 1 - 1350m Class 4 0
Freeland (ex: Western Order)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Ipswich Race 4 - 1666m Class 1 0
Autora (ex: Ganda)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Ipswich Race 5 - 1350m Maiden 0
Rippington (ex: Lady Bligh)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Launceston Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 60 0
Elegantly Written (ex: Isn't She Elegant)
Tnr: Glenn Stevenson
Thursday, November 28
Hawkesbury Race 8 - 1300m Maiden 0
Rampazetto (ex: Ruby Flo)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Ipswich Race 1 - 1350m Class 4 0
Freeland (ex: Western Order)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Ipswich Race 4 - 1666m Class 1 0
Autora (ex: Ganda)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Ipswich Race 5 - 1350m Maiden 0
Rippington (ex: Lady Bligh)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Saturday, November 30
Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Wind And The Lion (ex: Mandalong Sera)
Tnr: S and J Casey
Saturday, December 7
Ripcord (ex: Single In London)
Tnr: Luke Fernie
Wind And The Lion (ex: Mandalong Sera)
Tnr: S and J Casey
Saturday, December 14
Ripcord (ex: Single In London)
Tnr: Luke Fernie
Wind And The Lion (ex: Mandalong Sera)
Tnr: S and J Casey

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
52
$72,745.19
$35,000
$700,000
2023
79
$75,795.57
$47,500
$410,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Mandalong Snitjess(AUS)
$700,000
2022 ex Stay Positive(AUS)
$400,000
2022 ex Tigress Lily(AUS)
$330,000
2022 ex Elliptical Orbit(USA)
$260,000
2022 ex Storm Siren(AUS)
$220,000

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

Doomben
Race 6 Instagood 4m ex: Taghrooda
Morphettville
Race 9 The Journo 4g ex: Blevola Miss
Kembla Grange
Race 10 The Novelist 4g ex: Sunlit
Wyong
Race 5 Not Written Off 4m ex: Rainbow's End
Penshurst
Race 5 Written By You 4g ex: She Thinks So
Gold Coast Poly
Race 7 Mr Midnight 4g ex: Praise Songs
Race 7 The Bell Jar 4m ex: Excruciate
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Yesterday's Results

1st Orange: Stormfield 3g ex Heartford
Click here for more results.

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
65.6% - (59)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
27.8% - (25)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
3.3% - (3)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.3% - (3)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
5 wnrs , (1 sw) The Novelist
Not A Single Doubt
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Ripcord
Sebring
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Wind And The Lion
I Am Invincible
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Straight Charge
Fastnet Rock
4 wnrs Pacific Commander
Exceed And Excel
2 wnrs Sunday Mail
Northern Meteor
2 wnrs On Merit
Redoute's Choice
2 wnrs Written Bligh
Royal Academy
2 wnrs Bryce
Ad Valorem
1 wnrs Zimo

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

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

Sons of Written Tycoon at Stud in Australasia