Stratum Star (AUS)
Widden Stud
2021 FEE: $8,800
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, 2328info@widden.com
www.widden.com
+61 (02) 6549 9999
Latest News
Second Winner for Stratum Star
Widden Stud’s promising young sire Stratum Star posted his second winner on Monday when short priced favourite Watch Me Rumble saluted for the Clint Lundholm stable.
Dual Group I winner Stratum Star broke the ice on Sunday to sire his first winner with a debut victory for Avalicious.
Stratum Star to Shine at Inglis Classic
A top class dual Group I winner, who is also a three-quarter brother to this season’s undefeated 2YO Prague, Stratum Star is making a good impression with his first yearlings that include nine to be offered at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.
Widden Stud bred Stratum Star was a $165,000 Magic Millions graduate from the 2013 Gold Coast Sale and 2020 will see the first of his progeny to grace sale rings around Australia.
Stratum 5yo getting better and better
After hitting a rare vein of form as a late 4yo, Stratum stallion Land Of Plenty suggested there’s still more to offer after winning the Strathmore Bendigo Bank Stks (1200m) LR at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Dual Group 1 winner from coast to coast … winner of the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (like Exceed And Excel & Encosta De Lago) … Stratum’s only dual Group 1 winning entire & multiple Group 1 placed (Memsie S., Australian Guineas, Toorak H.) … oldest progeny are 2YOs and include debut winner Avalicious.