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Zoustar (AUS)

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

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

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

New SW Zoustar – Regal Zeus Wins Listed Golden Mile

Rewarded for his consistency, four year-old Zoustar gelding Regal Zeus posted his first Black Type victory at Bendigo on Saturday when taking out the $200,000 Listed Golden Mile (1600m).

Juvenile Trial Watch – Rosehill

Barrier trials at Rosehill on Friday morning featured five heats for juveniles and winners included an unraced three-quarter sister-in-blood to Group I winner Mizzy and two unraced youngsters by Golden Slipper winning sire Farnan, who has already sired eight first crop winners this season.

Little Avondale Still Celebrating $1.7million Zoustar Colt

The stars in Sydney were all in alignment for Little Avondale Stud to celebrate a record auction result during the second session of the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.

$1.7million Zoustar Colt The Best In 85 Year History For Little Avondale

New Zealand’s Little Avondale Stud sold their first ever million-dollar yearling when their Zoustar colt from a mare that has an 85 year history with the stud and family made $1.7million.

Widden Sell $2.6million Zoustar Filly

A three-quarter sister-in-blood to triple Group I winner Zougotcha, Widden Stud’s Zoustar filly from stakes-winner The Actuary was always tipped to star at Inglis Easter on Monday morning and did not disappoint when selling for $2.6million.

$1.4million for Schwarz Brother

Widden Stud had an early highlight at Inglis Easter on Monday morning selling the full brother to Group I MVRC William Reid Stakes winner Schwarz for $1.4million.

Current Runners Accepted

Monday, April 21
Canterbury Race 2 - 1100m Maiden
Ninette (ex: Overreach) Tnr: M, W and J Hawkes Rdr: Tyler Schiller
Canterbury Race 2 - 1100m Maiden
Silver Wedding (ex: Summer Sham) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Jason Collett
Canterbury Race 3 - 1250m Maiden
Mignonette (ex: Catkins) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr:
Canterbury Race 6 - 1900m Benchmark 64
Chief Of Staff (ex: First Seal) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr:
Canterbury Race 8 - 1550m Benchmark 72
Northern Eyes (ex: Sexy Eyes) Tnr: Kim Waugh Rdr:
Canterbury Race 8 - 1550m Benchmark 72
Sunsource (ex: Patricia Dawn) Tnr: Robert Quinn Rdr:
Oakbank Race 2 - 1100m Class 1
De Luca (ex: Six Penny) Tnr: Cody Reardon Rdr: Todd Pannell
Oakbank Race 7 - 1400m Restricted 62
Streetcar Apollo (ex: Streetcar Isabelle) Tnr: David Jolly Rdr: Justin Potter
Sandown-Lakeside Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 70
Legacy Bay (ex: Jolie Bay) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Luke Cartwright
York Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 46+
Sabino (ex: Katharos) Tnr: Brock Lewthwaite Rdr: Natasha Faithfull
Tuesday, April 22
Coffs Harbour Race 9 - 1315m Benchmark 82
Auzstar (ex: Lucky Country) Tnr: Marc Quinn Rdr: Liam Blanch
Queanbeyan Race 3 - 1600m Class 1
Mandalong Starz (ex: Fawcett) Tnr: Gary Nickson Rdr: Michael Heagney
Queanbeyan Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 58
Nominator (ex: Designated Driver) Tnr: Andrew Jenkyn Rdr: Nyssa Burrells
Wodonga Race 4 - 1590m Benchmark 58
Strummer (ex: London Calling) Tnr: Daniel McCarthy Rdr: Lachlan King
Wednesday, April 23
Doomben Race 1 - 1200m Class 5 0
Girl (ex: Cavalry Rose)
Tnr: Jack Bruce
He's Heaven (ex: Lights Of Heaven)
Tnr: Desleigh Forster
Doomben Race 2 - 1660m Benchmark 68 0
Texas Fireball (ex: Texas Dancer)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Doomben Race 3 - 1350m Benchmark 68 0
Mootessa (ex: Miss Wilson)
Tnr: Wayne Nugent
Geelong Race 1 - 1212m Maiden 0
Equivaster (ex: Unequivocal)
Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young
Geelong Race 4 - 1512m Maiden 0
Elation And Joy (ex: Rosa's Spur)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Geelong Race 5 - 1112m Benchmark 64 0
Legacy Bay (ex: Jolie Bay)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Moonraker (ex: Ravenous Lass)
Tnr: Daniel Bowman
Geelong Race 6 - 1512m Benchmark 64 0
Clavel (ex: Patricia Dawn)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien
Universally (ex: Without Exception)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Geelong Race 7 - 1715m Benchmark 64 0
On Broadway (ex: Decorah)
Tnr: L and L Kennewell and Yeomans
Universally (ex: Without Exception)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Whistle Down (ex: Sort After)
Tnr: Symon Wilde
Newcastle Race 3 - 1250m Class 1 0
Khaznah (ex: Modern Wonder)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Newcastle Race 4 - 900m Maiden 0
Zoucat (ex: Snitty Kitty)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Newcastle Race 5 - 1250m Maiden 0
Mignonette (ex: Catkins)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Satin Sparkle (ex: Satin Shoes)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Newcastle Race 7 - 1850m Maiden 0
Chief Of Staff (ex: First Seal)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Thursday, April 24
Albury Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 66 0
Strummer (ex: London Calling)
Tnr: Daniel McCarthy
Tamworth Race 1 - 1400m Open 0
Zouatica (ex: Axiomatic)
Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones
Tamworth Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Parmenio (ex: Apamea)
Tnr: Carlos Antonio
Saturday, April 26
Morphettville Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Climbing Star (ex: Bryony)
Tnr: Phillip Stokes
She's Got Pizzazz (ex: Missy Cummings)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Morphettville Race 2 - 2000m Open Gr1
Phenom (ex: Saga Of The Storm)
Tnr: G and A Waterhouse and Bott

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
67
$492,910.45
$400,000
$2,600,000
2024
90
$447,602.78
$377,500
$2,200,000

Top Sales

2023 ex The Actuary(AUS)
$2,600,000
2023 ex Belluci Babe(NZ)
$1,700,000
2023 ex Summer Sham(AUS)
$1,400,000
2023 ex Lady Lupino(AUS)
$1,150,000
2023 ex Miles of Krishan(AUS)
$850,000

Australia 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

Canterbury
Race 2 Ninette 3f ex: Overreach
Race 2 Silver Wedding 3f ex: Summer Sham
Sandown-Lakeside
Race 6 Legacy Bay 3f ex: Jolie Bay
Oakbank
Race 2 De Luca 4m ex: Six Penny
Race 7 Streetcar Apollo 5g ex: Streetcar Isabelle
York
Race 7 Sabino 7g ex: Katharos
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Yesterday's Results

1st Mudgee: Zoomorphic 4g ex Spright
1st Sha Tin: Californiatotality 4g ex Total Attraction
2nd Sunshine Coast: Redzoust 5g ex Red Velvet Swing
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
55.9% - (1049)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.6% - (481)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
11.9% - (223)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
5.2% - (97)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1.3% - (24)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.2% - (3)

Top Nicks

Fastnet Rock
45 wnrs , (7 sw) Zougotcha
Snitzel
14 wnrs , (4 sw) Growing Empire
General Nediym
13 wnrs , (3 sw) Xidaki
Charge Forward
8 wnrs , (3 sw) Sunlight
Flying Spur
17 wnrs , (2 sw) The Astrologist
Not A Single Doubt
10 wnrs , (2 sw) Schwarz
Street Cry
9 wnrs , (2 sw) Espionage
Anabaa
8 wnrs , (2 sw) Zoustyle
Al Maher
5 wnrs , (2 sw) Madam Rouge
Invincible Spirit
5 wnrs , (2 sw) Starlust

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

Another Group 1 winner for Zoustar as Schwarz grabs William Reid

Fee History

2024-$275,000 , 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

Grandsons of Encosta De Lago at Stud in Australasia