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  • New Victorian Chapter for Iconic Widden Stud

    Tuesday, 23rd February 2021

    The world’s oldest family-owned and run thoroughbred stud farm, Widden Stud, is set to write a new chapter in 2021 with a well-considered expansion plan into the Victorian marketplace. “The Widden brand is synonymous with longevity and success at the highest level in thoroughbred racing and breeding, and we saw an opportunity to expand into a growing Victorian market,” said Widden principal Antony Thompson. One of the best known brands in the world will be occupying the well-appointed Sun Stud property, situated at Riddells Creek just a 30 minute drive from Melbourne Airport. A first-class farm with a fine history, Sun Stud is home to the stallion barn where Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) was conceived and from where Champion Sprinter Redzel (Snitzel) sold under the Eliza Park banner as a weanling. The enterprise will operate as Widden Stud Victoria, with the existing stallion band including Magnus, Bel Esprit, Fiorente (IRE), National Defense (GB), Palentino, Ready For Victory, Squamosa and Thronum being retained. Danielle Cheng, principal of Sun Stud commented: “We could not have wished for a better outcome, it is a privilege to have Widden as the custodians of our farm and stallions.”