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ZOUSAIN ZOUSTAR TRAPEZE ARTIST NICCONI WRITTEN BY STAR WITNESS STRATUM STAR SUPIDO YOUR SONG OUTREACH 3 Founded on Dedication Widden Stud has been operating for over 150 years under the ownership of the Thompson family. The resilience and success of our ancestors in the face of difficult circumstances gives us inspiration and confidence knowing they have confronted many challenges in the past and found a way to prosper. 2020 has already presented plenty of challenges, we have seen widespread prolonged drought followed by a summer of catastrophic bushfires and now a global pandemic impacting on every aspect of the way we live. This was never a year any of us could have predicted and we must thank our amazing staff and valued clients for their unwavering support and courage as we move forward through these uncertain times. Their ability to rapidly adapt as well as close working relationships with many in the industry has seen us achieve some great results for our clients and ourselves at a world first virtual Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale and other reformatted sales. Having the honour of selling the Zoustar full brother to Sunlight for $1.1 million to Hawkes Racing highlighted the strength and resilience of our industry and the value of our brand in a climate of financial uncertainty resulting from the pandemic. Breeding quality thoroughbreds is always our focus and our world class roster for 2020 is something we are incredibly proud of. As we celebrated Zoustar’s success of being crowned the Champion 3YO Sire of Australia with his first crop we moved quickly to secure his best son. We are delighted to add the exceptional three time Group 1 performer Zousain to our line up in 2020 as the third generation sire from this line. The great studs of the world secure their future in the quality of their stallions and our longevity and success are a reflection of constant planning and forward thinking. With our proven and promising stallions, the future is bright. Bred to be the Fastest A long history of producing the winners of Australia’s finest races sets Widden apart from our peers. With a great roster of speed sires coupled with quality mating advice delivering success for our clients at the highest level. In recent years, Widden has been home to Golden Slipper winning and producing sires, bred champions and a horse by our current flagbearer Zoustar has given us Champion 3YO filly Sunlight, a multiple Group 1 winner of over $6.5 million in prizemoney, among his ever growing list of stellar performers. Nicconi is the sire of mighty sprinter Nature Strip, widely acclaimed as the best sprinter in the country this season. A $5 million earner, he is a freakish athlete whose brilliance never fails to captivate and is the leading contender for 2020 Horse of the Year. For breeders who dream big, Widden sires can make it happen! 7 Born to be the Best Pedigree may be the blueprint for success, but what happens after your foal is born often means the difference between a good horse and a champion. At Widden Stud, we leave nothing to chance with our expert staff and world class infrastructure allowing our young thoroughbreds to grow and thrive in a safe environment. Producing thoroughbreds for success in the sale ring, and ultimately on the racetrack requires attention to detail with a tailored yearling sale preparation providing the basic building blocks for a horse’s further education. Our well thought out program of physical conditioning and mental preparation for our yearlings means they arrive at a sale ready for the task at hand and can make a smooth transition through the breaking in process as they learn to become racehorses. Raised to be the Strongest Bloodlines and the hard work of many generations of Thompsons have taken Widden Stud a long way in the bloodstock industry, but at the heart of our success is the land. 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, our farm features rich alluvial creek flats sheltered by magnificent sandstone cliffs providing pristine and tranquil surrounds. Thoroughbreds raised here are strong and robust individuals with good bone that learn to test their strength early in our wide open spaces. 11 The Rest is Up to Them 13 Gr.2 winner and Gr.1 second as 2YO Second in the Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington to Sunlight by a nose Golden Rose Gr.1 runner up to The Autumn Sun by a nose Outstanding individual – a replica of his sire The best and fastest son of Zoustar Zoustar x Pasar Silbano (IRE) by Elnadim Bay – 2015 – 16hh Service fee: $19,800 inc. GST Zousain outclassed his rivals when unwinding a smart turn of foot to land the $175,000 Gr.2 BRC Champagne Classic (1200m) for 2YOs Zousain is one of the most stunning Race Record individuals you will see. He was in the top 13–2:5:0 – Earnings: $746,140 Second Group winning 2YO, three time • VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes, Gr.1 1200m (3YO; three highest priced Zoustar colts from Gr.1 runner up with earnings over a neck to Sunlight) • ATC Golden Rose Stakes, Gr.1 1400m (3YO; that first crop ($400,000) and is just the $740,000 a neck to The Autumn Sun) • BRC J.J Atkins, Gr.1 1600m (2YO; a neck absolute spitting image of Zoustar. Feature wins to The Autumn Sun) I like to see that in a young stallion – • $200,000 Champagne Classic, Gr.2 1200m • BRC Sires Produce Stakes, Gr.2 1350m (2YO) (2YO; by 3 lengths) • MRC Zeditave Stakes, Gr.3 1200m (3YO) a resemblance to their sire. • ATC Randwick 2YO Plate, 1000m (on debut) “Steve Morley, Glenlogan Park Stud 15 Zousain Pedigree 1st Dam PASAR SILBANO, by Elnadim. 5 wins–4 at 2–to 6½f, €126,270, US$132,775, Santa Anita La Habra S., Gr.3, Curragh S., L, Curragh Goffs Sportsman’s Challenge 2YO S., 2d Oak Tree Senator Ken Maddy H., Gr.3, Del Mar Daisycutter H., L, 3d Santa Anita Providencia S., Gr.2, Curragh Marble Hill S., L, 4th Santa Anita Monrovia H., Gr.3, Curragh Saoire S., L. Sister to COME TO HEEL, half-sister to GERFALCON – GERONIMO MEADOW (HK), Give Way Nelson. Dam of 4 named foals, 2 to race, inc: ZOUSAIN (c by Zoustar). 2 wins at 2, A$746,140, BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, ATC Tab.com.au 2YO P., 2d ATC Golden Rose, Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, Sires Producce S., Gr.2, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, Skyline S., Gr.2. Indigenous (f by Wandjina). Placed at 3 in 2019–20, 2d ATC Sky Racing Active H., 3d ATC Fastlane Karting Sprint H. 2nd Dam GIVE A WHISTLE, by Mujadil. 2 wins at 5f, 2d Curragh Mooneys of Monasterevin H. Half-sister to Forest Maid (dam of MADE OF GOLD). Dam of 11 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc: PASAR SILBANO (Elnadim). 5 wins. See above. GERFALCON – GERONIMO MEADOW (HK) (Hawk Wing). 7 wins–2 at 2–from 1200m to 1650m, £47,918, HK$3,291,150, Ripon Champion 2YO Trophy, L, HKJC Siu Lek Yuen H., Southorn H., Robin’s Nest H., Being Famous H., Beijing Clubhouse Anniversary Cup, 2d Ascot Helical Bar 2YO S., HKJC Tai Ho H., Po Yee H., 3d York DBS Premier Yearling 2YO S., HKJC Jaffe H., Cymbidium H., Tai Mong Tsai H., HKU Faculty of Engineering H. COME TO HEEL (Elnadim). 2 wins at 2, Curragh S., L, 4th Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1. Producer. Give Way Nelson (Mount Nelson). Winner at 2 in GB, 2d Hannover Campanologist Cup, L. Tai Hang Dragon. 3 wins at 7f, 4th Sandown Distaff S., L. 3rd Dam REPIQUE, by Sharpen Up. 2 wins at 6f, 7f, Sandown Summer Holiday H., 2d Newmarket Terrace House 2YO S. Half-sister to INDIAN LODGE, SARHOOB, SIFTING GOLD, BUY OR SELL, Brief Escapade (dam of ARTWORK GENIE, ILLUMINISE), Pocket Book (dam of BERK THE JERK – WISHMASTER (HK)). Dam of 10 named foals, 8 to race, 2 winners, inc: Roman Mistress – Khaleejeih (Sau.). 3 wins–1 at 2–at 5f, Haydock Dean Moor H., 3d Doncaster Tattenham Corner H. Forest Maid. Unraced. Dam of: Forest Dane. 8 wins to 6f, Sandown London Stock Exchange H., Daikin Airconditioning H., 2d Goodwood Ibetx Money Man H. 4th Dam REPETITIOUS, by Northfields. 5 wins–1 at 2–from 6f to 1m, Goodwood Stewards’ Cup H., L, 2d Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.2, 3d Belmont Charles Hatton S., L. Sister to NANTICIOUS, Norette (dam of AN AFFIRMATION, NITYO), Surruptitious (dam of MYSTERIOUS MOLL), half-sister to Three Spots (dam of ROYAL ROCK), Nuzzle (dam of NARVAEZ). Dam of 15 foals, 13 to race, 9 winners, inc: INDIAN LODGE (Grand Lodge). Joint Champion Older Male Miler in GB in 2000. 8 wins from 1300m to 1800m, £122,727, 976,225fr., Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Foret, Gr.1, Sandown Mile S., Gr.2, Newmarket Earl of Sefton S., Gr.3, Darley S., L, Joel S., L, 3d Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, Goodwood William Hill Mile. Sire. SARHOOB (Alydar). 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m, Saint-Cloud Prix Eugene Adam, Gr.2, Evry Prix du Gatinais, 2d Deauville Prix Guillaume d’Ornano, Gr.2, Santa Anita Arcadia H., Gr.2, Longchamp Prix de l’Avre, L, 3d Longchamp Prix Niel, Gr.2.