Written By (AUS)
2015 Written Tycoon (Iglesia) x Yau Chin (Tobougg)
Hypothetical Mating:
Widden Stud
Stands at Widden Stud
2024 FEE: $22,000
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, 2328info@widden.com
www.widden.com
+61 (02) 6549 9999
Latest News
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
Friday, November 22
Orange Race 7 - 1000m Maiden
Stormfield (ex: Heartford) Tnr: Gary Portelli Rdr: Deanne Panya
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 68
Instagood (ex: Taghrooda) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 68
Instagood (ex: Taghrooda) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Angela Jones
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
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
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
Yesterday's Results
Australasian Distance Performance
All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
65.2% - (58)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
28.1% - (25)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
3.4% - (3)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.4% - (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
Stud MediaMore Media
A second $500k Placid Ark in a row for Written By as Wind and the Lion runs like the wind
Fee History
2023-$27,500
, 2022-$27,500
, 2021-$24,750
, 2020-$22,000
, 2019-$24,750
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.