3:44PM, APR 15 2021
In a tremendous boost to the profile of Widden Stud’s expansion into Victoria, the famed Thompson family-owned thoroughbred nursery will stand Russian Camelot and Doubtland at its new Kerrie base, formerly Sun Stud, this spring.
Widden Stud’s Antony Thompson confirmed the exciting deal with ANZ Bloodstock News on Thursday.
“They are two very exciting and very good-looking stallions, although quite different in their profiles," he said.
“It’s a part-purchase of both horses. Widden managed to buy an interest in Russian Camelot but with the owners retaining a good interest."
Russian Camelot will stand at a fee of A$22,000 (£12,360/€14,220). The four-year-old was retired last month after suffering a tear in his near-fore tendon following his second place finish in The All-Star Mile at Moonee Valley.