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Written By (AUS)

2015 Written Tycoon (Iglesia) x Yau Chin (Tobougg)
written by

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

Monday, December 23
Tamworth Race 3 - 1000m Maiden
By Linda (ex: Loulinda) Tnr: Brett Cavanough Rdr: Jean Van Overmeire
Tamworth Race 6 - 1400m Class 2
Dash By (ex: Madam Juror) Tnr: Scott Singleton Rdr: Mitch Stapleford
Thursday, December 26
Beaumont Race 1 - 1150m Benchmark 64 0
Stormfield (ex: Heartford)
Tnr: Gary Portelli
Ballina Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 50 0
Mr Midnight (ex: Praise Songs)
Tnr: Daiki Chujo
Caulfield Heath Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 70 0
Samangu (ex: Estelle)
Tnr: Grahame Begg
Nhill Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 52 0
Rock Composer (ex: Vintage Rock)
Tnr: Nathan Hobson
Nhill Race 5 - 1150m Benchmark 58 0
Rock Composer (ex: Vintage Rock)
Tnr: Nathan Hobson
Randwick Race 8 - 1600m Maiden 0
Rampazetto (ex: Ruby Flo)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Warwick Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Subtext (ex: Buthayna)
Tnr: Lee Freedman
Adelaide Girl (ex: All About Julia)
Tnr: Matthew Hoysted
Friday, December 27
Canberra Race 5 - 1600m Class 1 0
Rampazetto (ex: Ruby Flo)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Geraldton Race 6 - 1100m Class 2 0
Live Lucky (ex: Miss Tenpins)
Tnr: Gordon Spowart
Ipswich Race 4 - 1350m Benchmark 62 0
Freeland (ex: Western Order)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Ipswich Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Subtext (ex: Buthayna)
Tnr: Lee Freedman
Murwillumbah Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Bright Blonde (ex: Hey Blondie)
Tnr: Billy Healey
Murwillumbah Race 5 - 1200m Class 1 0
Bright Blonde (ex: Hey Blondie)
Tnr: Billy Healey
Rum Diary (ex: Fancy Liquor)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Saturday, December 28
Eagle Farm Race 9 - 1300m Benchmark 70 0
Freeland (ex: Western Order)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Kembla Grange Race 3 - 1300m Class 1 0
Stormfield (ex: Heartford)
Tnr: Gary Portelli
Randwick Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 72 0
Scripted (ex: Elliptical Orbit)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Sunday, December 29
Port Macquarie Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 64 0
Solutionist (ex: Positive Problems)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Sapphire Coast Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Maktabi (ex: Heriz)
Tnr: Rob Potter
Saturday, January 11
Gold Coast Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
Scriptus Vivace (ex: Leap Lively)
Tnr: Liam Birchley
The Playwright (ex: Sugarparma)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Gold Coast Race 2 - 1400m Open 0
Glitterscript (ex: Sparkle)
Tnr: R and L Price
Manuscript (ex: Sugarparma)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
Scripted (ex: Elliptical Orbit)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn

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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NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
2
$140,000
$140,000
$180,000
2023
1
$240,000
$240,000
$240,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Tie Me Down(NZ)
$260,000
2022 ex Idol(AUS)
$250,000
2022 ex Gypsy Snitz(AUS)
$180,000
2022 ex Rocknavar(AUS)
$130,000
2022 ex Tie Me Down(NZ)
$100,000

New Zealand 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

Tamworth
Race 3 By Linda 3f ex: Loulinda
Race 6 Dash By 4m ex: Madam Juror
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
67.4% - (64)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.3% - (25)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
3.2% - (3)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.2% - (3)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0% - (0)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
6 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
Pins
2 wnrs That's The Word
Redoute's Choice
2 wnrs Written Bligh
Royal Academy
2 wnrs Bryce

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