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Zoustar (AUS)

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

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

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

Debut Win for $2.6Million Sunlight Sister

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott unleashed $2.6million Zoustar filly Clean Energy at Warwick Farm on Wednesday after scratching her last week due to an awkward barrier and while the heavy track was less than ideal today it did not stop the sister to champion filly Sunlight making a winning debut.

$1.25Million Zoustar Colt Wins Hawkesbury Guineas

The colours of the Rosemont Stallion Alliance were carried to victory on Saturday in the Group III $250,000 Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m) with expensive Zoustar colt Schwarz showing his class to score a decisive win.

Widden Announce 2024 Fees and an Exciting New Addition

Widden Stud are proud to announce fees on a top class roster of 18 stallions spread between NSW and Victoria with our flagship sire Zoustar soaring to new heights in 2024 on the racetrack and in the sales ring.

Wraps Coming Off High Priced Filly at Canterbury

The two-year-old race at Canterbury on Wednesday is full of interest with the wraps coming off last year’s highest priced filly, with the favourite also a high priced colt.

Zoustar Mare Rolls Favourites in G1 Sangster

Widden Stud’s flagship sire Zoustar had another red letter day on Saturday with a Group double at Morphettville when exciting juvenile colt Growing Empire bolted away with the Group III SAJC Breeders Stakes followed later in the day by progressive mare Climbing Star, who tipped out the favourites to score a tenacious win in the $1million SAJC Rober Sangster Stakes (1200m).

Zoustar Colt Growing Empire in a Class of His Own in Breeders' Stakes

The Zoustar colt Growing Empire continued on a rapid upward trajectory and will head to a winter break after a four-and-a-half length romp in Saturday's Group III Breeders' Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, May 9

Grafton Race 3 - 1435m Maiden

Jive Turkey (ex: Witless) Tnr: Stephen Lee Rdr: Jake Bayliss

Kyneton Race 5 - 1203m Benchmark 64

Dillinger (ex: Sticky Fingers) Tnr: T and C McEvoy Rdr: Harry Coffey

Kyneton Race 8 - 1103m Benchmark 58

Cordiality (ex: Graciousness) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Winona Costin

Newcastle Race 7 - 1350m Benchmark 64

Shihab (ex: Rosewedge) Tnr: Glen Milligan Rdr: Grant Buckley

Pakenham Race 1 - 1400m Class 1

Everything Counts (ex: Lauren Louise) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Michael Dee

Pakenham Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 58

Golden Estrella (ex: Thrill) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr:

Wyong Race 7 - 1350m Benchmark 64

Shihab (ex: Rosewedge) Tnr: Glen Milligan Rdr: Grant Buckley

Friday, May 10

Bordertown Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 66

Lastar (ex: Splat) Tnr: Nicole Bruggemann Rdr: Ivy Lam

Cranbourne Race 5 - 1200m Class 1

Golden Estrella (ex: Thrill) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Ethan Brown

Cranbourne Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 64

Bold Response (ex: Stolen Angel) Tnr: Julius Sandhu Rdr: Logan Bates

Gatton Race 3 - 1100m Maiden

Moonlight Dream (ex: Jolie Brise) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Angela Jones

Gatton Race 4 - 1100m Maiden

Zimbara (ex: City Fair) Tnr: Darren Bell Rdr:

Gatton Race 5 - 1100m Restricted 58

Mootessa (ex: Miss Wilson) Tnr: Wayne Nugent Rdr: Jade Metcalfe

Gatton Race 9 - 2000m Benchmark 60

I'mtimmyzou (ex: I'm Too Sexy) Tnr: Mark Gorman Rdr:

Geelong Race 5 - 1125m Benchmark 64

Clock Strikes (ex: Cinderellas Secret) Tnr: R and M Griffiths and De Kock Rdr: Craig Newitt

Geelong Race 8 - 1525m Benchmark 58

Zippity Zoustar (ex: Southern Venture) Tnr: Jamie Edwards Rdr: Winona Costin

Tamworth Race 1 - 1400m Maiden

Fleet Footed (ex: Fox Swift) Tnr: Ray Hartley Rdr: Mikayla Weir

Saturday, May 11

Ascot Race 9 - 1400m BenchMark 72+

Multinational (ex: French Penn) Tnr: Neville Parnham Rdr: Brad Parnham

Caulfield Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 78

Girl (ex: Cavalry Rose) Tnr: L and T Corstens Rdr: Jordan Childs

Caulfield Race 6 - 2000m Benchmark 78

Sunsource (ex: Patricia Dawn) Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young Rdr:

Caulfield Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 70

Miss Aria (ex: Bonaria) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Tatum Bull

Caulfield Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 70

Floozie (ex: Catchy) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Celine Gaudray

Caulfield Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 84

Bellinger (ex: Dora's Ready) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Harry Coffey

Donald Race 6 - 1350m Restricted 58

Moanastar (ex: Aramoana) Tnr: Tanya Fisher Rdr: Milos Bunjevac

Gosford Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 72

Los Padres (ex: Matilija) Tnr: Mitchell Beer Rdr: Regan Bayliss

Gosford Race 3 - 1200m Class 3

Ramones (ex: Gosetgo) Tnr: Simon Casey Rdr: Jeff Penza

Gosford Race 7 - 1200m Open

Astero (ex: Lacey Lou) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Jaden Lloyd

Gosford Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 78

Starman (ex: You're Dreamin) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Dylan Gibbons

Ipswich Race 4 - 1350m Open

Kipling's Journey (ex: Mrs Kipling) Tnr: P and W Hulbert Rdr: Adin Thompson

Ipswich Race 8 - 1350m Class 4

Star Seeker (ex: Frim And Frome) Tnr: Kevin Devine Rdr: Rikki Jamieson

Kembla Grange Race 1 - 1600m Maiden

Crackenthorpe (ex: Spice Temple) Tnr: Mitchell Beer Rdr: Angus Villiers

Kembla Grange Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 64

Zippy Zoo (ex: Ziptomylu) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Andrew Calder

Mackay Race 8 - 1300m Open

Starsonic (ex: Transonic) Tnr: Dale Whyte Rdr: Gabrielle Semmens

Morphettville Race 6 - 1200m Open Gr3

Right To Party (ex: De Groove) Tnr: A and S Freedman Rdr: Lachlan Neindorf

Morphettville Race 8 - 1200m Open Gr1

Climbing Star (ex: Bryony) Tnr: Phillip Stokes Rdr: Lachlan Neindorf

Morphettville Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 68

Three Rings (ex: Brulee) Tnr: Cody Reardon Rdr: Emily Finnegan

Mt Isa Race 1 - 1450m Benchmark 65

Zoomaratta (ex: Misplaced) Tnr: Shryn Royes Rdr: Micheal McDonald

Mt Isa Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 50

Montreux (ex: Lake Geneva) Tnr: Shryn Royes Rdr:

Port Hedland Race 4 - 1200m BenchMark 68+

Magic Of Zeus (ex: More Black Magic) Tnr: Kevin Mahoney Rdr: Austin Galati

Quilpie Race 6 - 1586m Benchmark 60

Azoustic (ex: Classic Guitar) Tnr: William Pugsley Rdr: Paul Randall

Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 85

Millane (ex: Fireworks) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr:

Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 85

Arts Object (ex: Ringhals) Tnr: Kurt Goldman Rdr: Angela Jones

Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 85

Redzoust (ex: Red Velvet Swing) Tnr: Rex Lipp Rdr:

Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1400m Open

Tojaki (ex: Power Lady) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr: Robbie Dolan

Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1400m Open

Star Of Chaos (ex: Mischief N Mayhem) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Angela Jones

Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1200m Open Gr3

Kaluakoi (ex: Fantasy Gal) Tnr: Peter G Sinclair Rdr:

Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1200m Open Gr3

Zoular (ex: Solar Sister) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr:

Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1200m Open

Millane (ex: Fireworks) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Michael Dee

Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1200m Open Gr3

Xidaki (ex: Athanea) Tnr: P and P Snowden Rdr: Ryan Maloney

Sha Tin Race 10 - 1200m Class 3

Stellar Express (ex: Darinja) Tnr: John Size Rdr: Hugh Bowman

Toowoomba Race 1 - 1200m Class 1

Seiryu (ex: Longmu) Tnr: Billy Healey Rdr: Adin Thompson

Toowoomba Race 7 - 1050m Benchmark 75

Redzoust (ex: Red Velvet Swing) Tnr: Rex Lipp Rdr: Nathan Fazackerley

Sunday, May 12

Ballarat Race 3 - 1400m Maiden

Zouvier (ex: Fabvier) Tnr: Chris Calthorpe Rdr: Madison Lloyd

Ballarat Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 64

Our Destrier (ex: Royal Flirt) Tnr: Ben O'Farrell Rdr: Jordyn Weatherley

Ballarat Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 64

Starwisp (ex: Girl In Flight) Tnr: Peter Jaques Rdr: Tom Madden

Longreach Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 45

To The World (ex: Members Joy) Tnr: Richard Simpson Rdr: Shane McGovern

Mudgee Race 5 - 1400m Class 2

Beaconsfield Joy (ex: Sous La Terre) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Shannen Llewellyn

Sapphire Coast Race 4 - 1600m Maiden

Crackenthorpe (ex: Spice Temple) Tnr: Mitchell Beer Rdr: Angus Villiers

Sunshine Coast Poly Race 4 - 2000m Benchmark 62

Zouy's Comet (ex: Queen's Elect) Tnr: Wendy Bannerot Rdr:

Sunshine Coast Poly Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 65

Galaxy General (ex: Seeking Attention) Tnr: Lee Freedman Rdr: Jai Williams

Singapore Race 10 - 1200m Class 4

Big Union (ex: Rule The River) Tnr: Jerome Tan Rdr: Ivan Vitor Espindola Da Silva

Monday, May 13

Muswellbrook Race 2 - 1000m Maiden

Coppabella Road (ex: Palazzo Pubblico) Tnr: Stephen Jones Rdr: Darryl McLellan

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Monday, May 13

Mornington Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0

Miss Marceau (ex: Mime)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas

Telescope (ex: Gaze)
Tnr: A and A Yargi

Mornington Race 3 - 1200m Maiden 0

Miss Marceau (ex: Mime)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas

Telescope (ex: Gaze)
Tnr: A and A Yargi

Mornington Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0

Zoulane (ex: Bridle Lane)
Tnr: Steven Noble

Mornington Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0

Golden Estrella (ex: Thrill)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher

Zippy Zoo (ex: Ziptomylu)
Tnr: Matthew Smith

Mornington Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0

Star Blazer (ex: Dearness)
Tnr: Daniel McCarthy

Tuesday, May 14

Hawkesbury Race 1 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0

Gago (ex: Wine Tales)
Tnr: Nathan Doyle

Inquisitive Legend (ex: Ask Me How I Know)
Tnr: L and C Curtis

Moe Race 1 - 1000m Maiden 0

Miss Marceau (ex: Mime)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas

Moe Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0

Miss Marceau (ex: Mime)
Tnr: Clayton Douglas

Moe Race 7 - 1000m Restricted 64 0

Clock Strikes (ex: Cinderellas Secret)
Tnr: R and M Griffiths and De Kock

Zoulane (ex: Bridle Lane)
Tnr: Steven Noble

Moe Race 8 - 1200m Restricted 64 0

Clock Strikes (ex: Cinderellas Secret)
Tnr: R and M Griffiths and De Kock

Madame Meteor (ex: My Dinah Lee)
Tnr: L and T Corstens

Zippy Zoo (ex: Ziptomylu)
Tnr: Matthew Smith

Wednesday, May 15

Ipswich Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0

Gold Academy (ex: Yattarna)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida

Zimbara (ex: City Fair)
Tnr: Darren Bell

Randwick-Kensington Race 2 - 1250m Benchmark 72 0

Miss Ostend (ex: Ningbo)
Tnr: Norm Gardner

Randwick-Kensington Race 4 - 1250m Benchmark 72 0

Miss Ostend (ex: Ningbo)
Tnr: Norm Gardner

Randwick-Kensington Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 68 0

Inquisitive Legend (ex: Ask Me How I Know)
Tnr: L and C Curtis

Los Padres (ex: Matilija)
Tnr: Mitchell Beer

Randwick-Kensington Race 6 - 1400m Maiden 0

Eraantyva (ex: Spring Venture)
Tnr: Chris Waller

Murray Bridge Gh Race 2 - 900m Benchmark 56 0

Streetcar Apollo (ex: Streetcar Isabelle)
Tnr: David Jolly

Murray Bridge Gh Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0

Hajra (ex: Night Dream)
Tnr: W and N Clarken and O'Shea

Sandown-Hillside Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0

Floozie (ex: Catchy)
Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent

Sandown-Hillside Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 64 0

Hearcomesthestar (ex: Hear The Chant)
Tnr: John Moloney

Right To Party (ex: De Groove)
Tnr: A and S Freedman

Sandown-Hillside Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 70 0

Girl (ex: Cavalry Rose)
Tnr: L and T Corstens

Sandown-Hillside Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 70 0

Sunsource (ex: Patricia Dawn)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young

Whistle Down (ex: Sort After)
Tnr: Symon Wilde

Zamborghini (ex: Lady Jivago)
Tnr: Matt Laurie

Sandown-Hillside Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 78 0

Celestial Storm (ex: Sebring Dream)
Tnr: R and M Griffiths and De Kock

Right To Party (ex: De Groove)
Tnr: A and S Freedman

Zourata (ex: Strata Lady)
Tnr: L and T Corstens

Sandown-Hillside Race 8 - 1000m Benchmark 78 0

Celestial Storm (ex: Sebring Dream)
Tnr: R and M Griffiths and De Kock

Hearcomesthestar (ex: Hear The Chant)
Tnr: John Moloney

Right To Party (ex: De Groove)
Tnr: A and S Freedman

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold

Average

Median

Top

2024

$498,653.85

$400,000

$2,200,000

2023

$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

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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

Bordertown

Race 9 Lastar 5g ex: Splat

Cranbourne

Race 5 Golden Estrella 4m ex: Thrill

Race 7 Bold Response 4g ex: Stolen Angel

Gatton

Race 3 Moonlight Dream 2f ex: Jolie Brise

Race 5 Mootessa 4m ex: Miss Wilson

Geelong

Race 5 Clock Strikes 4g ex: Cinderellas Secret

Race 8 Zippity Zoustar 5g ex: Southern Venture

Tamworth

Race 1 Fleet Footed 3g ex: Fox Swift

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Australasian Distance Performance

All

Winners

Short <= 1200m

44%

55.7% - (847)

Sprint 1201m - 1400m

24%

26.4% - (401)

Mile 1401m - 1600m

15%

11.5% - (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) Schwarz

Charge Forward

7 wnrs , (2 sw) Sunlight

Anabaa

6 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoustyle

Al Maher

5 wnrs , (2 sw) Madam Rouge

Haradasun

3 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoutori

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

Deep Field , Shooting To Win , Sports Edition

Grandsons of Encosta De Lago at Stud in Australasia

Jacquinot , Yes Yes Yes

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Zoustar (AUS)

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Sales

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Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Australasian Distance Performance

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Sons of Northern Meteor at Stud in Australasia

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