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Zoustar (AUS)

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

34 stakes performers – 13 stakes winners this season inc. Group 1 Newmarket winner Zoutori … Champion 1st, 2nd and 3rd Season Sire – over $11m in prizemoney this season … 75 yearlings sold in 2021,  averaging over $320,000 (sire of 7 x million dollar yearlings) … sire of Champions Sunlight and Top Knight from only four crops to race.

Widden Stud

Widden Stud

Stands at Widden Stud
2023 FEE: $220,000

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

Zoustar Filly from Famous Family Brings Yearling Updates

A Zoustar filly from a Group I family, Ginger ‘n’ Pink cast off maiden status with an easy win at Sandown on Wednesday at her first run back from a spell.

Leading Sires by Australian Stakes-Winners

The vast prizemoney on offer during spring the spring carnivals in Sydney and Melbourne can skew the leading sire lists by earnings, so we’ve taken a look at the leading sires by stakes-winners although even that measure of success can now be taken with a grain of salt given the lack of Black Type on a couple of the best races in the country, while some traditional Black Type races have been

$500,000 Zoustar Colt Headed for HK

Former champion jockey Douglas Whyte boosted the ranks of his emerging training operation with a Karaka buying bench debut during the Ready to Run Sale on Thursday.

G1 Pedigree Watch – Firsts and Food for Thought

Three brand new Group I winners on Saturday and all of them very interesting for varying reasons so let’s take a closer look at those pedigrees and have a thought on whether moving G1 races into a G2 time slot is a good thing.

Zoustar Filly Joliestar Triumphs in the Thousand Guineas

After seconds in the Reginald Allen Quality at Randwick and Desirable Stakes at Flemington, it was the time to shine for the Zoustar filly Joliestar in Saturday’s $1,500,000 Group 1 Schweppes Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield.

New French Stakes-Winner for Zoustar

Widden Stud’s champion sire Zoustar added a new French stakes-winner to his tally overnight when two year-old gelding Zoum Zoum won the Listed Prix Herod (1400m) at Saint-Cloud.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, November 30
Coffs Harbour Race 2 - 1405m Maiden
Ride Like A Girl (ex: Girl Hussler) Tnr: Kris Lees Rdr: Benjamin Osmond
Geelong Race 4 - 1240m Maiden
Zaszou (ex: Zasorceress) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Liam Riordan
Geelong Race 7 - 1440m Restricted 64
Regal Zeus (ex: Quiet Kitten) Tnr: John McArdle Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Geelong Race 7 - 1440m Restricted 64
Mootessa (ex: Miss Wilson) Tnr: L and L Kennewell and Yeomans Rdr: Beau Mertens
Friday, December 1
Fannie Bay Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 75
Tubthumper (ex: My Maggie) Tnr: Philip Cole Rdr: Ianish Luximon
Randwick-Kensington Race 1 - 1300m Maiden
Zouphoria (ex: Vezalay) Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott Rdr:
Randwick-Kensington Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Zouphoria (ex: Vezalay) Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott Rdr: Tim Clark
Randwick-Kensington Race 4 - 1250m Benchmark 64
Celestial Spirit (ex: Positive Problems) Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott Rdr: Amy McLucas
Randwick-Kensington Race 4 - 1250m Benchmark 64
Zouprince (ex: Moonlight Waltz) Tnr: P and P Snowden Rdr: Nash Rawiller
Randwick-Kensington Race 4 - 1250m Benchmark 64
How Dare You (ex: Segue) Tnr: James Cummings Rdr: Tyler Schiller
Randwick-Kensington Race 7 - 1250m Benchmark 72
Another Cognac (ex: Guelder) Tnr: Bryce Heys Rdr: Zac Lloyd
Moonee Valley Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Queen Starlight (ex: Fiera Vista) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Billy Egan
Moonee Valley Race 7 - 955m Benchmark 64
Scream (ex: Hear The Chant) Tnr: A and A Yargi Rdr: Wiremu Pinn
Mornington Race 5 - 1000m Class 1
Philosopher (ex: Lone) Tnr: Enver Jusufovic Rdr: Luke Cartwright
Mornington Race 5 - 1000m Class 1
Black Zous (ex: Black Bess) Tnr: Jerome Hunter Rdr: Paul Gatt
Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 70
Rigel Star (ex: Two Blue) Tnr: Jack Bruce Rdr: Ben E Thompson
Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 70
Zoumeteor (ex: Kakakakatie) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr: Robbie Dolan
Saturday, December 2
Pioneer Park Race 1 - 1200m Restricted 58
Bold Tropic (ex: Queen Of The Falls) Tnr: Greg Connor Rdr: Emma Lines
Pioneer Park Race 2 - 1100m Restricted 64
Zoutellus (ex: Metellus) Tnr: Kerry Petrick Rdr: Paul Denton
Caulfield Race 4 - 1400m Open
Right To Party (ex: De Groove) Tnr: A and S Freedman Rdr: Beau Mertens
Caulfield Race 4 - 1400m Open
Miss Roumbini (ex: Bleu Roche) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Damian Lane
Caulfield Race 7 - 1600m Open Gr2
Regal Zeus (ex: Quiet Kitten) Tnr: John McArdle Rdr: Jamie Mott
Doomben Race 6 - 1600m Open
Tojaki (ex: Power Lady) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr: Jake Bayliss
Doomben Race 8 - 1200m Open Gr3
Zoustyle (ex: Fashion) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Ryan Maloney
Doomben Race 10 - 1350m Class 6
Kipling's Journey (ex: Mrs Kipling) Tnr: P and W Hulbert Rdr: Adin Thompson
Morphettville Parks Race 5 - 1250m Rest 1 Metro Win
Zamborghini (ex: Lady Jivago) Tnr: Matt Laurie Rdr: Rhys McLeod
Morphettville Parks Race 7 - 1000m Restricted 64
Zoutons (ex: Umgeton) Tnr: Trevor Montgomerie Rdr: Justin Potter
Morphettville Parks Race 8 - 1000m Restricted 64
Lastar (ex: Splat) Tnr: Nicole Bruggemann Rdr: Alice Lindsay
Rosehill Race 4 - 1100m Class 2
Gallant Star (ex: Miss Valor) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Sam Clipperton
Singapore Race 4 - 1200m Class 4
King Zoustar (ex: Faster Pussycat) Tnr: Jason Ong Rdr: B Queiroz
Singapore Race 9 - 1100m Class 2
Sacred Gift (ex: Calcatta) Tnr: Jerome Tan Rdr: Rosman Iskandar
Wanganui Race 1 - 2040m Maiden
Fern Flats (ex: Satinka) Tnr: Kevin Myers Rdr: Temyia Taiaroa
Wanganui Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Ka Ying Lucky (ex: Anuket) Tnr: Ben and Ryan Foote Rdr:
Wanganui Race 7 - 1340m Open
Egyptian Queen (ex: Hieroglyphics) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Johnathan Parkes
Saturday, December 2
Barcaldine Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 60 0
Azoustic (ex: Classic Guitar)
Tnr: William Pugsley
Cooma Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 45 0
Legal Zou (ex: Legal Eagle)
Tnr: Andrew Dale
Gold Coast Poly Race 3 - 1540m Benchmark 62 0
Greek Star (ex: She's All Greek)
Tnr: Gary Doughty
Gold Coast Poly Race 4 - 1900m Benchmark 60 0
Ronlee Gal (ex: Conca Bella)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Gunnedah Race 5 - 1600m Class 1 0
Palani (ex: Fantasy Gal)
Tnr: Peter G Sinclair
Ride Like A Girl (ex: Girl Hussler)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Gunnedah Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Biz Class (ex: Feline Flyer)
Tnr: Dean Jackson
Kempsey Race 6 - 1450m Maiden 0
Ride Like A Girl (ex: Girl Hussler)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Newcastle Race 6 - 1400m Maiden 0
Oakfield Zena (ex: Empress Zakynthos)
Tnr: Damien Lane
Thangool Race 1 - 1300m Open 0
Starsonic (ex: Transonic)
Tnr: Dale Whyte
Townsville Race 1 - 1400m Open 0
Zouvilla (ex: Villa Bled)
Tnr: Joanna Hassett
Toowoomba Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Biz Class (ex: Feline Flyer)
Tnr: Dean Jackson
Zimbara (ex: City Fair)
Tnr: Darren Bell
Toowoomba Race 7 - 1000m Maiden 0
Zimbara (ex: City Fair)
Tnr: Darren Bell
Wagga Riverside Race 1 - 1065m Benchmark 50 0
Night Of Mayhem (ex: Mischief N Mayhem)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Wagga Riverside Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 50 0
Night Of Mayhem (ex: Mischief N Mayhem)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Unspoken Star (ex: Without Saying)
Tnr: Graham Byatt
Wagga Riverside Race 3 - 1675m Benchmark 50 0
Coralee (ex: Means A Lot)
Tnr: Michael Travers
Wagga Riverside Race 4 - 1065m Class 1 0
Unspoken Star (ex: Without Saying)
Tnr: Graham Byatt
Zoulane (ex: Bridle Lane)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Woolamai Race 3 - 1008m Restricted 0
Zoulane (ex: Bridle Lane)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Yarra Glen Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0
Ginger 'n' Pink (ex: Dancers)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Schimmelbusch (ex: Pirapala)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Yarra Glen Race 4 - 1000m Restricted 58 0
Zoulane (ex: Bridle Lane)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Yarra Glen Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 58 0
Zoulane (ex: Bridle Lane)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Sunday, December 3
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1500m Maiden 0
Zoukeeper (ex: Meadow)
Tnr: Edward O'Rourke
Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 1400m Class 5 0
Allez Zou (ex: Nouveau Amour)
Tnr: Chris Munce
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 2200m Benchmark 65 0
Torque Leica Star (ex: Za'atar)
Tnr: Stuart Kendrick
Traralgon Race 1 - 1100m Maiden 0
Ginger 'n' Pink (ex: Dancers)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Schimmelbusch (ex: Pirapala)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Traralgon Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
Night Of Mayhem (ex: Mischief N Mayhem)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Scream (ex: Hear The Chant)
Tnr: A and A Yargi
Warrnambool Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0
Ginger 'n' Pink (ex: Dancers)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Schimmelbusch (ex: Pirapala)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Warrnambool Race 3 - 1700m Benchmark 58 0
One Thing Counts (ex: In This Life)
Tnr: Lindsey Smith
Warrnambool Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 70 0
Night Of Mayhem (ex: Mischief N Mayhem)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Philosopher (ex: Lone)
Tnr: Enver Jusufovic
Warrnambool Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 70 0
Night Of Mayhem (ex: Mischief N Mayhem)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Monday, December 4
Ballina Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 58 0
Galaxy Ruler (ex: Elite Elle)
Tnr: Stephen Lee
Ballina Race 4 - 1250m Class 1 0
Seiryu (ex: Longmu)
Tnr: Billy Healey
Transceltic (ex: Irish Sea)
Tnr: Fleur Blanch
Tuesday, December 5
Bendigo Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
Ginger 'n' Pink (ex: Dancers)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Newzou (ex: Dark Hedges)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Bendigo Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Night Of Mayhem (ex: Mischief N Mayhem)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Scream (ex: Hear The Chant)
Tnr: A and A Yargi
Bendigo Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 58 0
Friday At Five (ex: Simply The Best)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Zoupurring (ex: Tara's Spur)
Tnr: L and T Corstens
Bendigo Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 58 0
Zoupurring (ex: Tara's Spur)
Tnr: L and T Corstens
Bendigo Race 8 - 1300m Class 1 0
Queen Starlight (ex: Fiera Vista)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Zoupurring (ex: Tara's Spur)
Tnr: L and T Corstens
Corowa Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Night Of Mayhem (ex: Mischief N Mayhem)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Narromine Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 58 0
Zounile (ex: Queen Of The Creek)
Tnr: Clint Lundholm
Monday, January 1
Ascot Race 3 - 2400m Open Gr2
Zoumon (ex: Monblue)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2023
76
$425,085.53
$335,000
$2,600,000
2022
96
$433,895.83
$312,500
$3,000,000

Top Sales

2021 ex Solar Charged(AUS)
$2,600,000
2021 ex Fuddle Dee Duddle(AUS)
$1,450,000
2021 ex Lady Jivago(AUS)
$1,300,000
2021 ex Alter Call(AUS)
$1,150,000
2021 ex Members Joy(AUS)
$1,100,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2023
3
$253,333.33
$210,000
$400,000
2022
4
$261,250
$210,000
$475,000

Top Sales

2021 ex Shenandoah(NZ)
$400,000
2021 ex Latin Salsa(AUS)
$210,000
2021 ex Reconstruct(NZ)
$150,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

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

Coffs Harbour
Race 2 Ride Like A Girl 3f ex: Girl Hussler
Geelong
Race 4 Zaszou 3f ex: Zasorceress
Race 7 Regal Zeus 3g ex: Quiet Kitten
Race 7 Mootessa 4m ex: Miss Wilson
Click here for more entries

Yesterday's Results

1st Sandown-Lakeside: Ginger 'N' Pink 3f ex Dancers
Click here for more results.

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
55.9% - (742)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.6% - (353)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
11% - (146)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
5.1% - (68)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1.2% - (16)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.2% - (3)

Top Nicks

Fastnet Rock
32 wnrs , (5 sw) Zougotcha
Flying Spur
16 wnrs , (2 sw) The Astrologist
Snitzel
8 wnrs , (2 sw) North Star Lass
Anabaa
6 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoustyle
Charge Forward
6 wnrs , (2 sw) Sunlight
Not A Single Doubt
6 wnrs , (2 sw) Solar Star
Al Maher
5 wnrs , (2 sw) Madam Rouge
Haradasun
3 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoutori
More Than Ready
19 wnrs , (1 sw) Ranting
Lonhro
11 wnrs , (1 sw) Healthy Happy

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

Wow! Zoustar filly Joliestar simply brilliant in Group 1 Thousand Guineas

Fee History

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

Grandsons of Encosta De Lago at Stud in Australasia