Widden Stud π π2013 YOUR SON YOUR SONG Fastnet Rock/Zembu - Fee TBA STRATUM Redoute’s Choice/Bourgeois - $38,500 inc GST. ($35k+) SEBRING More Than Ready [USA]/Purespeed - $38,500 inc GST. ($35k+) NORTHERN METEOR Encosta de Lago/Explosive [USA]- $27,500 inc GST. ($25k+) STAR WITNESS Starcraft (NZ)/Leone Chiara - $22,000 inc GST. ($20k+) Dual Group 1 winning sprinter NICCONI Bianconi (USA)/Nicola Lass - $17,600 inc GST. ($16k+) SNIPPETSON Snippets/Snowdrift [Fr] - $9,900 inc GST. ($9k+) TICKETS Redoute’s Choice/Staging - $8,800 inc GST. ($8k+) DREAMSCAPE Choisir/Faith In Dreams - $5,500. ($5k+) LUCKY OWNERS Danehill/Miss Priority - $5,500 inc GST ($5k+) The Valley π πOF Champions Champion sires and champion racehorses have emerged from Widden to make their mark on racing throughout the world, their success shared by people from all walks of life, who are united by a common passion for the thoroughbred. As long as there have been thoroughbred yearling sales in Australia, Widden Stud has been in the business of breeding and selling young racehorses and after 146 years, we are still at the top of our game. The art of breeding commercial thoroughbreds and champion racehorses has been passed seamlessly from father to son and Widden Stud is now progressing under the excellent stewardship of Antony Thompson, a seventh generation descendant of John Thompson, who emigrated from England in 1832 with little but a burning ambition to succeed. As much as our business revolves around the horse, it is also about the people and we love to share our success, so we invite you to come join us in our quest to breed great thoroughbreds and enjoy all that Widden Stud has to offer. 2 3 Where π πTHE Journey Begins Geography and Mother Nature have bestowed tremendous natural gifts on Widden Stud 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, our farm features rich alluvial creek flats sheltered by magnificent sandstone cliffs providing a pristine and tranquil environment in which our bloodstock can thrive and grow. A perfectly balanced environment produces well grown yearlings with good bone, strong muscles and all the physical attributes needed for success. Allowed to roam free in huge spacious paddocks our young thoroughbreds run in groups to develop the competitive instincts and mental toughness that will one day make them superior athletes. 4 Derek Field David Merrick John Critcher General Manager Stud Manager Administration Manager 29 years of service 21 years of service 14 years of service 5 Luxury Accommodation π πAND Five Star Care Horses residing at Widden receive a massive head start in life, reaping the benefits of being raised on superb pasture, combined with round the clock care from our top class team of staff and resident veterinarian. Our dedicated team of horsemen and women are led from the front by enthusiastic managers with decades of experience. Many of our staff have been with us for years and their attention to detail and love of the horses they care for is what sets Widden apart from our competitors. From conception, through to foaling and on through the weaning process towards a yearling preparation and eventual sale, the team at Widden work as one to deliver the best outcome for our clients and their horses. 6 Raina Scott Grant Burrill Tony Stanford Resident Vet Assistant Stud Manager Farm Manager 4 years of service 8 years of service 10 years of service 7 Confidence π πAT Every Level Widden Stud offers a full range of services and our experienced bloodstock staff are always available to assist clients with any and all bloodstock matters ranging from pedigree analysis and mating advice, to sales planning, preparation, agistment (long and short term) and acquisition of new stock. We see our clients as our partners and leave no stone unturned in our quest to provide great service in helping you to achieve your goals. Advice, support, ideas, knowledge, experience and strategies - we can make it happen! Widden is also an industry leader in terms of modern technology and communications with an outstanding website and social media platform to facilitate distribution of news in the pursuit of building close and fruitful relationships with clients from all over the world. 8 Ryan McEvoy Rae-Louise Farmer Matt Comerford Client Relations and Yearling Manager Nominations Nominations and Mares 9 years of service 9 π πTHE Journey Continues Widden Stud is a major yearling consignor in Australia and whether your yearling is worth $20,000 or $2million, we are happy to give our clients horses the quality preparation that will see them sell for the maximum return in the sale ring. Placement into the correct sale is an important part of the equation and we can help you choose the right sale for your horse and then have it there on the day in sparkling condition to ensure a satisfying result. Marketing and presentation of our yearling drafts is second to none and strong clearance rates indicate our ability to negotiate, meet the market and achieve good outcomes for our clients. Widden Stud also consign drafts of weanlings and broodmares to the major breeding stock sales every year, so our sales coverage is comprehensive and covers the full spectrum of thoroughbred breeding. 10 Mike Harris Stallions 6 years of service Ian Hansen Stallions Nathan Curry Stallions Simon Baxter Stallions 11 Ride π πTHE Wave Our stallions are on a roll and the farm has real momentum. Golden Slipper winner Stratum has already sired Group I winners Crystal Lily, Streama and Southern Lord, from just four crops to race. Also a winner of the Golden Slipper, Sebring has started his stud career in explosive fashion and has three stakes-winners already in Criterion, Bring a Ring and Dissident. Not to be out done Northern Meteor has matched his barn mate’s success by number of winners, five stakes- horses and Group 1 performer Equator. Their burgeoning success is the source of much excitement for all at Widden. The Champion Two year old and Three year old colt Star Witness and dual Group 1 performed Tickets will be well represented with outstanding first crop yearlings next year. With great excitement we will see Nicconi and Dreamscape first crops debut in 2yo races across the land. The addition of Fastnet Rocks Group 1 winning son Your Song completes a stunning line up, the best sons of the best sires at competitive fees! Our sales graduates continue to race up a storm with past Group I stars such as Whobegotyou, Anacheeva, Typhoon Zed, Triple Honour and Helenus joined this year by the likes of Budriguez, Kutchinsky, I’m All the Talk, Shamal Wind, Testarhythm, Golden Sunshine, Sea Diamond, etc. Success for Widden Stud comes from the horses we breed and sell as well as through our outstanding roster of stallions, who sire winners every day of the week. You can join our team and share our success. 12 Crystal Lily by Stratum winning the Golden Slipper Whobegotyou raised and sold by Widden winning over $3.2 million International Champion Sun Classique raised at Widden Stud 13 YOUR SON FASTNET ROCK Bay 2009 16.1hh Service Fee TBA YOUR SON Dominant Group One winning 3yo by FASTNET ROCK from an outstanding European family. 5 length winner of the 1200m BTC Cup Gr 1 – the greatest margin in a Group 1 WFA this season. Defeated Group One winners ALL TOO HARD and EPAULETTE in the Gr 3 Run To The Rose Oustanding type; “Magnificent. Would be one of the best ANTHONY(Trainer) CUMMINGS looking horses in Australia.” Alan Thomas 12/5/2013. “Always been a Group One The 13th individual Group One winner by Champion Sire class colt but we’ve just taken our time. I haven’t trained Fastnet Rock and the most dominant many with better ability. He’s son of his at stud. a clear standout on type to the majority of horses you see on a racetrack.” 11/5/13 14 FASTNET ROCK RICHARD FREEDMAN (Commentator) PETER ROBL (Jockey) “He’s a Beauty! Clearly “A machine! A a good looking colt beautiful animal, with a great relaxed beautiful attitude, attitude and being by the beautiful mover. He’s Champion stallion he’s a real Group One ticking all the boxes!” power-house!” 11/5/13 12/5/13 YOUR SON ALAN THOMAS (Racecaller) “He is a magnificent looking ANTHONY(Trainer) CUMMINGS Fastnet Rock’s outstanding colt YOUR SONG becomes his animal. It’s ok to be a good sire’s 13th individual Group One winner with a 5 length horse, but when you look like “Always been a Group One victory in the 1200m W.F.A BTC Cup Gr 1. Without one it’s even better! I’d go class colt but we’ve just taken doubt the most dominant Gr 1 winning son of as far saying he’s the best looking horse in the country. our time. I haven’t trained Australia’s Champion Sire, Your Song’s brilliance is An absolute stand-out with many with better ability. He’s matched only by his magnificent physique. a clear standout on type to the ability to match. the majority of horses you see on a racetrack.” 11/5/13 12/5/13 ” 15 YOUR SON Progeny Race Record FASTNET ROCK (AUS) (Bay 2001-Stud 2005). Champion 3YO Colt & Sprinter in Australia Winner of 3 races and $447,180 in 2005. 6 wins to 1200m, A$1,724,100, VRC Lightning S., Gr 1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr 1, First Sire of 519 rnrs, 341 wnrs, 45 SW, 13 Gr 1 wnrs inc.