2021 ANDERS ZOUSTAR TRAPEZE ARTIST WRITTEN BY ZOUSAIN SUPIDO YOUR SONG STRATUM STAR OUTREACH VALLEY OF CHAMPIONS As we approach the start of the 2021 breeding season, Widden Stud has never looked better with our picturesque valley now a landscape of emerald green, having recovered completely from the ravages of drought and fire. The rich fertility and resilience of this land has underpinned the success of Widden Stud through seven generations of the Thompson family and we’ve now seen firsthand it’s capacity to overcome even the most extreme adversity. The economic uncertainty arising from the pandemic last year has given way to a noticeably improved mindset, with record results at Australian yearling sales buoying confidence and setting the tone for a fruitful stud season. Widden Stud have taken this opportunity to expand our historic brand into the Victorian marketplace as we embark on a new venture at the previous home of Sun Stud, our first step of this kind outside of New South Wales. Established Group 1 sires Nicconi and Star Witness have both relocated to Widden Stud Victoria and will be joined by two exciting new sires in dual Group 1 winner Russian Camelot (IRE) and blue-blooded sprinter Doubtland, a $1.1 million son of Not A Single Doubt. Bringing fresh blood into the Widden Valley is explosive sprinter Anders, the second son of outstanding sire Not A Single Doubt to join our roster this year. The full potential of Not A Single Doubt as a sire of sires is yet to be tapped and we believe that both of Widden’s new acquisitions will contribute to building his legacy. Our combination of proven sires and promising new stallions is a tribute to progressive thinking and a dynamic team. TEAM TRIUMPHS 2021 has brought a new round of success for Widden Stud with record- breaking results in the sales ring providing outstanding returns for our many happy clients. Widden Stud has sold just over 100 yearlings at Australia’s major sales this year for an aggregate in excess of $23 million, rewarding the hard work and patience of our dedicated staff and the loyalty of our supporters time and time again. We were the second leading vendor by aggregate at Magic Millions, selling 37 yearlings for $11.7 million at an average $316,216, and had the distinction of selling the highest-priced yearling on the Gold Coast in 2021. Our Snitzel colt from Bonny O’Reilly topped the sale when he fetched $1.9 million to the bid of Tom Magnier and our Zoustar colt from Fuddle Dee Duddle realised $1 million when he was knocked down to Victorian Alliance, Suman Hedge Bloodstock and David Redvers Bloodstock. The elite marketplace of the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale also delivered impressive returns with Widden selling 22 yearlings for $7.72 million at an average of $350,909. The most popular of these were two exceptional yearlings that both sold for $1.25 million – a Zoustar colt from Lady Jivago and an I Am Invincible filly from Vezalay – with the dynamic duo purchased by Matt Laurie Racing and Coolmore/ Hermitage. Auction results and racetrack success tend to go hand-in-hand and the systems we have developed and implemented over many years at Widden Stud continue to deliver the quality outcomes we as breeders strive to achieve. SINCE 1867 While the history of Widden Stud is already etched in stone, the future offers a wealth of opportunity as we continually seek to improve and enhance one of the world’s greatest thoroughbred breeding farms. Geography and mother nature have bestowed tremendous natural gifts upon Widden, providing a unique environment for the development of young thoroughbreds. Located on 9000 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. Being endowed as we are with resources of this quality, our clients know that their horses are receiving only the best that mother nature has to offer, demonstrated by the impeccable results stemming from a Widden upbringing. The long list of Stakes winners born and raised in these paddocks goes back more than a century, with modern day champions such as Australian Horse of the Year Dissident and Champion 3YO Sunlight supplementing the ranks of these luminaries in recent years. ANDERS Not A Single Doubt x Madame Andree by War Emblem (USA) Chestnut – 2017 – 15.3hh Service fee: $16,500 inc. GST Race record breaking win in the San Domenico Defeated multiple Gr.1 winner Ole Kirk in the Rosebud By Champion sire Not A Single Doubt, the sire of Extreme Choice Incredible physical and a $670,000 yearling PEDIGREE Northern Dancer Danzig (USA) Pas De Nom Danehill His Majesty Razyana Spring Adieu Redoute’s Choice Bletchingly Canny Lad Jesmond Lass Shantha’s Choice Nijinsky II Dancing Show NOT A SINGLE Show Lady DOUBT Baguette 2001 Crown Jester Anjudy Rory’s Jester Roan Rocket Rory’s Rocket Cantadora Singles Bar Northern Dancer Grand Chaudiere Lachine Easy Date Misty Day Scampering Scamper Away Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Our Emblem (USA) Private Account Personal Ensign Grecian Banner War Emblem (USA) General Lord At War Sweetest Lady Luna De Miel (USA) The Pruner Sweetest Roman MADAME ANDREE I Also 2009 Hail To Reason Halo Sunday Silence Cosmah (USA) Understanding Wishing Well Glamour Stock Mountain Flower (JPN) In Reality Valid Appeal Appealing Story Desert Trial (USA) Hail To Reason Charming Story Dame Fritchie Photos. Top. Anders smashing Ole Kirk in the Rosebud Stakes. Middle. Anders enjoying Autumn. Bottom. ATC San Domenico Stakes Gr.3, Anders showing his brilliant turn of foot. “Australian racing is all about speed, strength and temperament; Anders had this in spades. He was the fastest racehorse I have ever trained.” Ciaron Maher, Trainer RACE RECORD AGE STARTS WINS 2NDS 3RDS 2 6 2 1 1 3 5 2 – 1 11 4 1 2 Earnings: $326,615 FEATURE WINS ATC San Domenico Stakes, Gr.3, 1100m, Rosehill Gardens (defeating Peltzer and Mamaragan in race record time by 3.3L) ATC Rosebud Stakes, L, 1100m, Rosehill Gardens (defeating Ole Kirk by 4.8L) ATC Rosehill 2YO Handicap, 1100m THIRD MRC Blue Sapphire Stakes, Gr.3, 1200m 3YO TIMEFORM RATINGS – TO STUD 2021 Rank Horse PR TFE Service Fee 1 Russian 3C Camelot (GB) (128) x Lady $2,067,000 123 $22,000 Camelot Babooshka (GB) (UR) 2 Tagaloa 3C Lord Kanaloa (JPN) (133) $232,300 120 $33,000 x Vasilissa (JPN) (UR) 3 Anders 3C Not A Single Doubt (AUS) $189,500 119 $16,500 (121) x Madame Andree (AUS) (UR) 4 Ole Kirk 3C Written Tycoon (AUS) (120) $1,982,000 118 $55,000 x Naturale (AUS) (UR) PEDIGREE 1ST DAM MADAME ANDREE, by War Emblem. Unraced. Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc: ANDERS (c by Not A Single Doubt). 4 wins. See below. Battleground (g by Snitzel). Winner at 1200m in 2019–20, 2d Gosford Guineas, L, ATC Sky Racing Active H., Hyland Race Colours P. Madame Pauline (f by Redoute’s Choice). 2 wins at 1100m, 1300m, 2d ATC TAB Highway H. 2ND DAM GLAMOUR STOCK (JPN), by Sunday Silence. Unplaced. Half-sister to EXCITING STORY, DIABLO’S STORY (dam of OPEN STORY), STRONG MEMORY, SWEEPING STORY, Ivory Color (dam of COLORFUL DAYS). Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc: Red Samurai. 3 wins–1 at 2–at 1009m, 1200m, 3d MRC Schweppes H., MRC EJ & NA Turner H. Glamorous Miss. 3 wins 1300m to 1700m. Popular Stock. 3 wins–1 at 2–1200m to 2890m in Japan. 3RD DAM APPEALING STORY, by Valid Appeal. Unraced. Half-sister to Charming Fappiano (dam of CUT THE CHARM, ALLURING ACT). Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc: EXCITING STORY (c Diablo). Champion 2YO Colt in Canada in 1999. 7 wins–3 at 2–5f to 1m, $911,270, Belmont Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Woodbine Vigil H., Gr.3, Swynford S., Gr.3, Silver Deputy S., L, Philadelphia Park Keystone State Sprint H., L, Woodbine Allowance, 2d Aqueduct Fall Highweight H., Gr.2, Woodbine Vigil H., Gr.3, Seagram Cup, L, Jacques Cartier S., L, 3d Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, 4th Aqueduct Gravesend H., Gr.3, Woodbine Jacques Cartier S., L. Sire. NOT A SINGLE DOUBT STRONG MEMORY (f End Sweep (USA)). 5 wins–1 at 2–1000m to 1400m, $1,052,957, Niigata BSN Sho, L, NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) (Bay 2001–Stud 2005). 4 wins–3 at 2, AJC 2d Fukushima Tsurugajo Tokubetsu. Producer. Canonbury S., L. Leading Sire of 3YOs in Aust. in 2015–16. Sire of 995 SWEEPING STORY (f End Sweep). 5 wins–1 at 2–5f to 8½f, $352,762, Ellis Park Breeders’ Cup H., L, Turfway rnrs, 715 wnrs, 75 SW, inc. Farnan (ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1), Park Bourbonette S., , Saratoga Allowance, Gulfstream Park Allowance, 2d Calder Jack Smallwood L Kenedna, Scales Of Justice, Miracles Of Life, Extreme Choice, Shout The S., L, 3d Kentucky Oaks, Gr.1, Ellis Park HBPA H., L, Prairie Meadows Iowa Oaks, L, 4th Churchill Bar, Secret Agenda, Southern Legend, Single Gaze, Instant Celebrity, Downs Dogwood S., Gr.3, Calder Desert Vixen S., L. Dam of 8 winners, inc: Qafila, Samadoubt, Clearly Innocent, Mighty Boss, Good Project, Bay Story (g Kris S). 2 wins at 1½m, $209,796, Newbury Monty Charles Diamond H., 2d WATC Perth Classique Legend, Not An Option, etc. Cup, Gr.2, VRC Lavazza Long Black H., Newmarket Grantchester S., 3d VRC Bart Cummings H., Haydock Old Borough Cup, 4th VRC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.3.