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Zoustar (AUS)

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

$450,000 Zoustar Filly on Top as National Sale Concludes

A beautiful filly by Zoustar topped Day Two of the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale capping a massive couple of weeks of selling on the Gold Coast.

Savvy Broodmare Purchase Delivers Second Million Dollar Yearling

Southern Highlands based Milburn Creek got in the million dollar groove on Tuesday with a Zoustar filly from Sexy Eyes knocked down to Japanese buyer Katsumi Yoshida for $1million.

Zoustar Filly Explosive on Debut

Chris Waller already has one superstar Zoustar filly in his stable in G1 Flight Stakes winner Zougotcha and he may have another with Kazou running up to her brilliant trials to score a facile debut victory at Randwick on Wednesday.

One to Watch – Ballarat

After a big Saturday of stakes racing, Zoustar still holds the top slot on the Australian General Sires List by earnings and he featured on Sunday with a debut winner that could be considered a bargain buy given the soaring stocks of his sire.

Breednet Follow the Official Sydney 2YO Trials Heats 7 - 10

Heat 10 – colts – Tarabeau – 51.94 seconds

Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm

The Canterbury trials for Friday were switched to Warwick Farm to be run on the polytrack and the juveniles were out in force with eight heats won by two year-olds including an I Am Invincible filly shooting to become the tenth winner from her blue hen dam.

Current Runners Accepted

Saturday, May 4
Bundaberg Race 5 - 1212m Open
Starsonic (ex: Transonic) Tnr: Dale Whyte Rdr: Brodie Moffat
Beaudesert Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Zougirl (ex: Kiss And Cuddle) Tnr: David Murphy Rdr: Micheal Hellyer
Binnaway Race 6 - 1760m Benchmark 45
Zoucan Toucan (ex: Candika) Tnr: Kelly Smith Rdr: Jake Pracey-Holmes
Boorowa Race 2 - 1000m Open
Unspoken Star (ex: Without Saying) Tnr: Graham Byatt Rdr: Dylan Parrott
Caulfield Race 2 - 1100m Benchmark 78
Girl (ex: Cavalry Rose) Tnr: L and T Corstens Rdr:
Caulfield Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 90
Midwest (ex: Umgeton) Tnr: A and S Freedman Rdr: Tatum Bull
Caulfield Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 90
Philosopher (ex: Lone) Tnr: Enver Jusufovic Rdr: Jordan Childs
Eagle Farm Race 5 - 1300m Open
Inhibitions (ex: Workdrinks) Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: James Orman
Eagle Farm Race 5 - 1300m Open
The Astronomer (ex: Wisdom Tree) Tnr: Stephen Lee Rdr: Nikita Beriman
Eagle Farm Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 78
Redzoust (ex: Red Velvet Swing) Tnr: Rex Lipp Rdr: Martin Harley
Eagle Farm Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 78
Allez Zou (ex: Nouveau Amour) Tnr: Chris Munce Rdr: Robbie Dolan
Eagle Farm Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 78
The Astronomer (ex: Wisdom Tree) Tnr: Stephen Lee Rdr:
Gregory Downs Race 6 - 1500m Benchmark 55
Coralee (ex: Means A Lot) Tnr: Shryn Royes Rdr: Jason Hoopert
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1400m Open Gr3
Schwarz (ex: Summer Sham) Tnr: John O'Shea Rdr: James McDonald
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1400m Open Gr3
Xidaki (ex: Athanea) Tnr: P and P Snowden Rdr: Tyler Schiller
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1400m Open Gr3
Inhibitions (ex: Workdrinks) Tnr: James Cummings Rdr:
Horsham Race 4 - 1800m Restricted 58
Fantastic Baby (ex: Rose Darmore) Tnr: Anne Blackburn Rdr: Rose Hammond
Horsham Race 7 - 1200m Restricted 58
Cordiality (ex: Graciousness) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Laura Lafferty
Lismore Race 3 - 1410m Maiden
Jive Turkey (ex: Witless) Tnr: Stephen Lee Rdr:
Lismore Race 5 - 1526m Benchmark 50
I'mtimmyzou (ex: I'm Too Sexy) Tnr: Mark Gorman Rdr: Kirk Matheson
Mt Garnet Race 4 - 1200m Class 1
Montreux (ex: Lake Geneva) Tnr: Shryn Royes Rdr: Lachlan Overall
Mt Garnet Race 6 - 1350m Benchmark 65
Zoomaratta (ex: Misplaced) Tnr: Shryn Royes Rdr: Gabrielle Semmens
Morphettville Race 3 - 1050m Benchmark 64
Sunzou (ex: Sunday Rose) Tnr: Travis Doudle Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Morphettville Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 74
Sweetened (ex: Muscovado) Tnr: W and N Clarken and O'Shea Rdr: Ben Price
Newcastle Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 68
Los Padres (ex: Matilija) Tnr: Mitchell Beer Rdr: Robbie P Downey
Riccarton Park Race 3 - 1200m Restricted 84
Zoulander (ex: Vedex) Tnr: M and M Pitman Rdr: Kylie Williams
Singapore Race 1 - 1000m Class 5
Quadcopter (ex: Pinova) Tnr: Steven H Burridge Rdr: Ramli Sazali
Singapore Race 4 - 1600m Class 4
Vittoria Perfetta (ex: Admiring) Tnr: David Kok Rdr: Clyde Leck
Te Rapa Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Queen Zou (ex: Lady Oracle) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr: Michael McNab
Te Rapa Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Arrowette (ex: Ardeche) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr: Sam Spratt
Sunday, May 5
Pioneer Park Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 54
Bold Tropic (ex: Queen Of The Falls) Tnr: Greg Connor Rdr: Emma Lines
Pioneer Park Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 54
Zoustorm (ex: Crystal River) Tnr: Ray Viney Rdr:
Pioneer Park Race 5 - 1600m Restricted 64
Brut Star (ex: Hautvillers) Tnr: Will Savage Rdr: Ianish Luximon
Northam Race 2 - 1300m Maiden
Lips Don't Lie (ex: Lucia Bella) Tnr: D and B Pearce Rdr: William Pike
Port Augusta Race 3 - 1100m Restricted 52
Zoutons (ex: Umgeton) Tnr: Trevor Montgomerie Rdr: Polly Brewster
Port Augusta Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 58
Lastar (ex: Splat) Tnr: Nicole Bruggemann Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 4 - 1400m Class 3
Torque Leica Star (ex: Za'atar) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr: Cody Collis
Monday, May 6
Ipswich Race 5 - 1100m Class 6
Roll Up (ex: Emotional Circus) Tnr: Kelly Schweida Rdr: James Orman
Ipswich Race 6 - 1666m Benchmark 62
Greek Star (ex: She's All Greek) Tnr: Jimmy Downes Rdr: Dan McGillivray
Tuesday, May 7
Benalla Race 2 - 1106m Maiden
Valetudo (ex: Moons Of Jupiter) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Jordan Childs
Benalla Race 3 - 1406m Maiden
Filtration (ex: Waterwise) Tnr: A J Damschke Rdr: Neil Farley
Benalla Race 7 - 1206m Benchmark 58
Zoulon (ex: Calypso Queen) Tnr: David O'Prey Rdr: Emily Pozman
Benalla Race 8 - 1206m Benchmark 58
Cordiality (ex: Graciousness) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Winona Costin
Goulburn Race 3 - 1000m Maiden
Starlight Girl (ex: Faustine) Tnr: Matthew Kelley Rdr: Quayde Krogh
Goulburn Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 66
Hobbsy (ex: Tabliope) Tnr: Scott Collings Rdr: Hannah Williams
Townsville Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 55
Zouhope (ex: Esperanca) Tnr: Joe Russo Rdr: Tyler Leslight
Wellington Race 3 - 900m Maiden
Coppabella Road (ex: Palazzo Pubblico) Tnr: Stephen Jones Rdr: Darryl McLellan
Wednesday, May 8
Ascot Race 4 - 1500m Maiden 0
Scenery (ex: Scenes)
Tnr: Neville Parnham
Ascot Race 7 - 1400m Class 1 0
Cherry's A Star (ex: She's Cherryrype)
Tnr: Neville Parnham
Eagle Farm Race 1 - 1500m Class 5 0
Greek Star (ex: She's All Greek)
Tnr: Jimmy Downes
He's Heaven (ex: Lights Of Heaven)
Tnr: Desleigh Forster
Eagle Farm Race 6 - 1800m Benchmark 70 0
Texas Fireball (ex: Texas Dancer)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Eagle Farm Race 8 - 1200m Maiden 0
Kaluakoi (ex: Fantasy Gal)
Tnr: Peter G Sinclair
Moonlight Dream (ex: Jolie Brise)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Zoular (ex: Solar Sister)
Tnr: Stuart Kendrick
Sandown-Hillside Race 1 - 1000m Maiden 0
She's Got Pizzazz (ex: Missy Cummings)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Sandown-Hillside Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 64 0
Grand Larceny (ex: Sin Sin Sin)
Tnr: M, W and J Hawkes
Sandown-Hillside Race 3 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Dillinger (ex: Sticky Fingers)
Tnr: T and C McEvoy
Everything Counts (ex: Lauren Louise)
Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent
Speedtail (ex: Modesty)
Tnr: Greg Eurell
Sandown-Hillside Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Zoomed (ex: Lucia Bella)
Tnr: R and M Griffiths and De Kock
Sandown-Hillside Race 6 - 1800m Benchmark 64 0
Friday At Five (ex: Simply The Best)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Furlanetto (ex: Single Style)
Tnr: T and C McEvoy
Whistle Down (ex: Sort After)
Tnr: Symon Wilde
Sandown-Hillside Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 70 0
Zourata (ex: Strata Lady)
Tnr: L and T Corstens
Sandown-Hillside Race 8 - 1500m Benchmark 70 0
Sunsource (ex: Patricia Dawn)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Universally (ex: Without Exception)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Zamborghini (ex: Lady Jivago)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Zoist (ex: Hoist)
Tnr: Toby Lake
Warwick Farm Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 72 0
Los Padres (ex: Matilija)
Tnr: Mitchell Beer
Warwick Farm Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 72 0
Offspring (ex: Redaluca's Gaze)
Tnr: Keith Dryden
Warwick Farm Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Moonraker (ex: Ravenous Lass)
Tnr: P and P Snowden
Warwick Farm Race 7 - 1000m Maiden 0
Clean Energy (ex: Solar Charged)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott
The Stars (ex: Jedastar)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Zoubaby (ex: Magnaflight)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
Thursday, May 9
Coffs Harbour Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Galaxy Ruler (ex: Elite Elle)
Tnr: Stephen Lee
Coffs Harbour Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Jive Turkey (ex: Witless)
Tnr: Stephen Lee
Wyong Race 2 - 1350m Benchmark 64 0
Shihab (ex: Rosewedge)
Tnr: Glen Milligan
Wyong Race 5 - 1100m Maiden 0
Coppabella Road (ex: Palazzo Pubblico)
Tnr: Stephen Jones
Saturday, May 11
Morphettville Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Climbing Star (ex: Bryony)
Tnr: Phillip Stokes

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
78
$498,653.85
$400,000
$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

Caulfield
Race 5 Midwest 5g ex: Umgeton
Race 5 Philosopher 4g ex: Lone
Eagle Farm
Race 5 Inhibitions 3f ex: Workdrinks
Race 5 The Astronomer 3g ex: Wisdom Tree
Race 7 Allez Zou 6g ex: Nouveau Amour
Morphettville
Race 3 Sunzou 4g ex: Sunday Rose
Race 9 Sweetened 4m ex: Muscovado
Beaudesert
Race 4 Zougirl 5m ex: Kiss And Cuddle
Hawkesbury
Race 7 Schwarz 3c ex: Summer Sham
Race 7 Xidaki 3g ex: Athanea
Horsham
Race 4 Fantastic Baby 8g ex: Rose Darmore
Race 7 Cordiality 3f ex: Graciousness
Lismore
Race 5 I'mtimmyzou 5g ex: I'm Too Sexy
Newcastle
Race 7 Los Padres 3g ex: Matilija
Riccarton Park
Race 3 Zoulander 6g ex: Vedex
Te Rapa
Race 4 Queen Zou 3f ex: Lady Oracle
Race 9 Arrowette 4m ex: Ardeche
Singapore
Race 1 Quadcopter 8g ex: Pinova
Race 4 Vittoria Perfetta 8g ex: Admiring
Bundaberg
Race 5 Starsonic 7g ex: Transonic
Binnaway
Race 6 Zoucan Toucan 4g ex: Candika
Boorowa
Race 2 Unspoken Star 5g ex: Without Saying
Gregory Downs
Race 6 Coralee 6m ex: Means A Lot
Mt Garnet
Race 4 Montreux 4g ex: Lake Geneva
Race 6 Zoomaratta 6g ex: Misplaced
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
55.7% - (844)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.3% - (398)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
11.6% - (175)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
5.1% - (77)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1.2% - (18)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.2% - (3)

Top Nicks

Fastnet Rock
38 wnrs , (6 sw) Zougotcha
Snitzel
10 wnrs , (4 sw) Growing Empire
Flying Spur
17 wnrs , (2 sw) The Astrologist
General Nediym
12 wnrs , (2 sw) Charge
Not A Single Doubt
8 wnrs , (2 sw) Solar Star
Anabaa
6 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoustyle
Charge Forward
6 wnrs , (2 sw) Sunlight
Al Maher
5 wnrs , (2 sw) Madam Rouge
Haradasun
3 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoutori
More Than Ready
20 wnrs , (1 sw) Ranting

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

8th Group 1 winner for Zoustar as Climbing Star captures $1 million Robert Sangster

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