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Zoustar (AUS)

2010 Northern Meteor (Encosta De Lago) x Zouzou (Redoute's Choice)
zoustar

Champion 1st, 2nd and 3rd Season Sire … yearlings have sold up to $3 million ($1.3 million in 2024) ... 69% winners to runners of $108 million ... 51 stakes winners inc. Group 1 winners Sunlight, Zoutori, Lezoo, Mizzy ... Group winners this season inc. Zougotcha (G1), Ozzmosis (G1), Joliestar (G1), Habana (G2), Espionage.

Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud
2024 FEE: $275,000

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

One To Watch – Sale

After disappointing on debut on a heavy track at Bendigo in July, Legacy Bay made no mistake at her second start when solidly backed in Sunday’s The Coffee Pit / No 1 Car Wash Maiden Plate (1100m) at Sale.

Juvenile and Spring Trial Watch – Rosehill

Interesting set of trials at Rosehill on Friday morning featured a two year-old heat won by a son of Zoustar as well as two intriguing stakes-winning older horses that both won heats and all three were bred and or sold by Widden Stud.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm

Two heats for juveniles at Warwick Farm on Tuesday morning and winners for champion sires I Am Invincible and Zoustar, both prepared by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr.

Zoustar Mare Wins G3 Nivison

Chris Waller and Star Thoroughbreds have had some outstanding mares over the years and Zoustar mare Olentia is on her way to adding to that list after taking out the $250,000 Group III ATC Nivision (1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Zoustar Colt Growing Empire Confirmed for Everest

The last piece of Everest puzzle has fallen into place with news Yulong will  fill their slot for the $20million sprint on October 19 with three year-old Zoustar colt Growing Empire.

Zoustar Mare Wins G2 Gilgai

Progressive Zoustar mare Right to Party keeps stepping up through the grades and her liking for the straight track at Flemington delivered another feature win when she arrived on the line to win the Group II VRC Gilgai Stakes (1200m) on Saturday.

Current Runners Accepted

Sunday, November 3
Innisfail Race 1 - 900m Maiden
Coppabella Road (ex: Palazzo Pubblico) Tnr: Steven Royes Rdr: Jackson Murphy
Innisfail Race 4 - 1500m Benchmark 60
Zouhope (ex: Esperanca) Tnr: Joe Russo Rdr: Jackson Murphy
Innisfail Race 6 - 900m Benchmark 65
Rigel Star (ex: Two Blue) Tnr: Steven Royes Rdr: Melissa Campbell
Muswellbrook Race 2 - 1500m Maiden
Hoku (ex: Rock The Moment) Tnr: Les Roberts Rdr: Christian Reith
Muswellbrook Race 7 - 1500m Benchmark 66
Tender Streak (ex: Tender Mercies) Tnr: Nathan Doyle Rdr:
Naracoorte Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Lastar (ex: Splat) Tnr: Nicole Bruggemann Rdr: Stacey Metcalfe
Nowra Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
O'explosive (ex: Comaneci) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Olivia Chambers
Sha Tin Race 3 - 1600m Class 4
Californiatotality (ex: Total Attraction) Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: Brenton Avdulla
Sha Tin Race 8 - 1200m Class 3
Alsonso (ex: Soriano) Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: Harry Bentley
Sha Tin Race 8 - 1200m Class 3
Super Fortune (ex: Madamesta) Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: Matthew Poon
Monday, November 4
Ballarat Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Kaluakoi (ex: Fantasy Gal) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Fred W Kersley
Ballarat Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Figurante (ex: Angel Dancer) Tnr: Kevin McCartin Rdr: Jack Hill
Ballarat Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Barbie Star (ex: Ready To Prophet) Tnr: T and C McEvoy Rdr: Harry Coffey
Corowa Race 5 - 1400m Class 1
Strummer (ex: London Calling) Tnr: Daniel McCarthy Rdr: Nick Heywood
Tuesday, November 5
Canberra Race 5 - 1000m Maiden
Battle Warrior (ex: Miss Leonidas) Tnr: Amanda Turner Rdr: Louise Day
Charleville Race 5 - 1625m Open
Greek Star (ex: She's All Greek) Tnr: William Pugsley Rdr: Jason Missen
Fannie Bay Race 2 - 1300m Open
Tubthumper (ex: My Maggie) Tnr: Philip Cole Rdr: Wanderson D'Avila
Eagle Farm Race 2 - 1600m Maiden
Zougo Boss (ex: Fashion) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Angela Jones
Eagle Farm Race 5 - 1400m Class 5
Tojaki (ex: Power Lady) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr: Cody Collis
Echuca Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 58
De Luca (ex: Six Penny) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Zac Spain
Ellerslie Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 65
Tossuforit (ex: Adorabeel) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr: Ngakau Hailey
Ellerslie Race 8 - 2000m Open Gr3
Habana (ex: Jeter) Tnr: Lance Noble Rdr:
Ellerslie Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Mars (ex: Red Is The Rose) Tnr: Ben and Ryan Foote Rdr: Michael McNab
Flemington Race 1 - 1000m Open Gr3
Prestar (ex: Precautions) Tnr: T and C McEvoy Rdr: John Allen
Flemington Race 1 - 1000m Open Gr3
Space Rider (ex: Fuddle Dee Duddle) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Damian Lane
Flemington Race 1 - 1000m Open Gr3
Price Tag (ex: Humma Humma) Tnr: A and S Freedman Rdr: Mark Zahra
Flemington Race 9 - 1400m Open Gr3
Miss Aria (ex: Bonaria) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Blake Shinn
Flemington Race 9 - 1400m Open Gr3
Zaszou (ex: Zasorceress) Tnr: Phillip Stokes Rdr: Thomas Stockdale
Kembla Grange Race 2 - 1400m Class 1
Tuned (ex: Jestajingle) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald Rdr: Heavelon Van Der Hoven
Kembla Grange Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Los Padres (ex: Matilija) Tnr: Mitchell Beer Rdr: Blake Spriggs
Kembla Grange Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Inquisitive Legend (ex: Ask Me How I Know) Tnr: L and C Curtis Rdr: Mitchell Bell
Kembla Grange Race 8 - 1200m Maiden
Sister Daae (ex: Next The Universe) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr:
Kumbia Race 5 - 1400m Open
Starsonic (ex: Transonic) Tnr: Mark R Cochrane Rdr:
Wingatui Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Avaya (ex: Special Bid) Tnr: Jason Coutts Rdr: Denby-Rose Tait
Wingatui Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Avaya (ex: Special Bid) Tnr: Jason Coutts Rdr:
Randwick Race 3 - 1500m Benchmark 88
Battleton (ex: Dulverton) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Dylan Gibbons
Randwick Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 64
Los Padres (ex: Matilija) Tnr: Mitchell Beer Rdr: Rory Hutchings
Randwick Race 5 - 1600m Open
Zouatica (ex: Axiomatic) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Molly Bourke
Randwick Race 6 - 1300m Open
Gallant Star (ex: Miss Valor) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Jason Collett
Randwick Race 8 - 1100m Benchmark 100
Astero (ex: Lacey Lou) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Jason Collett
Randwick Race 9 - 1000m Benchmark 84
Another Cognac (ex: Guelder) Tnr: Bryce Heys Rdr: Alysha Collett
Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Deja Zou (ex: History Repeats) Tnr: Matthew Hoysted Rdr: Simon Miller
Toowoomba Race 3 - 1000m Maiden
Flying To Mars (ex: Vain Queen) Tnr: Amanda Park Rdr: Kenji Yoshida
Wentworth Race 4 - 1840m Open
Our Destrier (ex: Royal Flirt) Tnr: Brett Campbell Rdr: Wesley Cave
Wednesday, November 6
Kyneton Race 3 - 1454m Maiden 0
Barbie Star (ex: Ready To Prophet)
Tnr: T and C McEvoy
Kyneton Race 4 - 1103m Benchmark 64 0
De Luca (ex: Six Penny)
Tnr: Matthew Smith
Hearcomesthestar (ex: Hear The Chant)
Tnr: John Moloney
She's Got Pizzazz (ex: Missy Cummings)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Kyneton Race 5 - 1203m Benchmark 64 0
She's Got Pizzazz (ex: Missy Cummings)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Kyneton Race 7 - 1454m Benchmark 70 0
Mister Me (ex: Alpine Club)
Tnr: Symon Wilde
Zou Sensation (ex: Dame Claire)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Kyneton Race 8 - 1203m Benchmark 78 0
Dio (ex: Solar Charged)
Tnr: Gareth Andrews
Zou Sensation (ex: Dame Claire)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Port Lincoln Race 5 - 1000m Restricted 54 0
Zoutons (ex: Umgeton)
Tnr: Trevor Montgomerie
Thursday, November 7
Flemington Race 1 - 1100m Open Gr3
She's Got Pizzazz (ex: Missy Cummings)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Zoubaby (ex: Magnaflight)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
Flemington Race 3 - 1000m Open LR
Philosopher (ex: Lone)
Tnr: Enver Jusufovic
Flemington Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 80 0
Zamborghini (ex: Lady Jivago)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Flemington Race 5 - 2000m Benchmark 80 0
Sunsource (ex: Patricia Dawn)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Flemington Race 6 - 1800m Benchmark 90 0
Mister Me (ex: Alpine Club)
Tnr: Symon Wilde
Flemington Race 8 - 1700m Benchmark 70 0
Makena (ex: Quayside)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Flemington Race 9 - 1600m Open LR
Zaszou (ex: Zasorceress)
Tnr: Phillip Stokes
Ipswich Race 1 - 1350m Class 4 0
Zattastar (ex: Bonyatta)
Tnr: Jack Bruce
Saturday, November 16
Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open LR
She's Got Pizzazz (ex: Missy Cummings)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Caulfield Race 2 - 1600m Open Gr1
Dominetta (ex: Debonnaire)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Saturday, November 23
Ascot Race 1 - 1600m Open Gr1
Olentia (ex: Mabkhara)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Ascot Race 2 - 1600m Open Gr2
Tuned (ex: Jestajingle)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Saturday, November 30
Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
The Astrologist (ex: Aquada)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Saturday, December 14
Olentia (ex: Mabkhara)
Tnr: Chris Waller
The Astrologist (ex: Aquada)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
89
$452,238.76
$380,000
$2,200,000
2023
77
$419,642.86
$330,000
$2,600,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Prompt Response(AUS)
$2,200,000
2022 ex Fundamentalist(AUS)
$1,900,000
2022 ex Summer Sham(AUS)
$1,550,000
2022 ex Lady Cosmology(AUS)
$1,300,000
2022 ex Ready to Soar(AUS)
$1,100,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Northern Meteor (AUS) 2005
Zouzou (AUS) 2001
Encosta De Lago (AUS) 1993
Explosive (USA) 1990
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Meteor Mist (AUS) 1987
Fairy King (USA) 1988
Shoal Creek (AUS) 1988
Fappiano (USA) 1979
Scuff (USA) 1979
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Star Shower (AUS) 1976
Sunbuster (AUS) 1982
Mr. Prospector: 4s x5s
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d

Runners Today

Muswellbrook
Race 2 Hoku 6g ex: Rock The Moment
Naracoorte
Race 7 Lastar 6g ex: Splat
Nowra
Race 4 O'explosive 4g ex: Comaneci
Innisfail
Race 1 Coppabella Road 4g ex: Palazzo Pubblico
Race 4 Zouhope 6g ex: Esperanca
Race 6 Rigel Star 7g ex: Two Blue
Sha Tin
Race 3 Californiatotality 4g ex: Total Attraction
Race 8 Alsonso 4g ex: Soriano
Race 8 Super Fortune 7g ex: Madamesta
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Yesterday's Results

1st Home Hill: Starsonic 8g ex Transonic
1st Rosehill: Battleton 6g ex Dulverton
3rd Eagle Farm: Ocean Zar 5m ex Ocean Storm
3rd Flemington: Dominetta 3f ex Debonnaire
3rd Flemington: Growing Empire 3c ex Miles Of Krishan
3rd Newcastle: Sister Daae 3f ex Next The Universe
3rd Rosehill: Bravely 4g ex She's So High
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56% - (961)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26% - (446)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
11.7% - (201)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
4.8% - (83)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1.3% - (22)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.2% - (3)

Top Nicks

Fastnet Rock
41 wnrs , (6 sw) Zougotcha
Snitzel
13 wnrs , (4 sw) Growing Empire
Charge Forward
7 wnrs , (3 sw) Sunlight
Flying Spur
17 wnrs , (2 sw) The Astrologist
General Nediym
13 wnrs , (2 sw) Xidaki
Not A Single Doubt
9 wnrs , (2 sw) Schwarz
Anabaa
8 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoustyle
Al Maher
5 wnrs , (2 sw) Madam Rouge
Invincible Spirit
5 wnrs , (2 sw) Mgheera
Haradasun
3 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoutori

Race Record

At 2
1st - Al Basti Brc Sires' Produce (1350) Gr.2
1st - Evergreen Turf Hcp (1300)
1st - Tab Ipad App Mdn Plate (1100)
2nd - Patinack Farm J.J. Atkins (1600) Gr.1
At 3
1st - De Bortoli Golden Rose Stakes (1400) Gr.1
1st - Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Roman Consul Stakes (1200) Gr.2
4th - Mta Nsw Run To The Rose (1200) Gr.3

Stud MediaMore Media

The rise and rise of Joliestar … Zoustar mare dominates in Show County

Fee History

2023-$220,000 , 2022-$198,000 , 2021-$154,000 , 2020-$121,000 , 2019-$154,000 , 2018-$60,500 , 2017-$44,000 , 2016-$44,000 , 2015-$44,000 , 2014-$44,000

Sons of Northern Meteor at Stud in Australasia

Grandsons of Encosta De Lago at Stud in Australasia