Newgate and Coolmore Unite as Wodeton Heads to Newgate in 2026

By Dane McLeod/TTRAusNZ

The highest-rated juvenile of his generation, G1 Golden Slipper runner-up Wodeton will stand at Newgate Farm in 2026 at a fee of A$16,500 inc GST, with Coolmore retaining a stake in a colt whose talent, pedigree and profile mark him as an intriguing new stallion.

A son of the internationally-renowned Wootton Bassett, Wodeton quickly established himself among the most highly-regarded young horses in Australia, competing at Group 1 level during both his two- and three-year-old seasons. He retires to stud with six placings at stakes level, a metropolitan victory and earnings of A$1,361,275.

Newgate managing director Henry Field said Wodeton had long been held in the highest regard.

“Chris Waller was adamant from an early stage that Wodeton was one of the best juveniles he has ever trained,” said Field.

“As a two-year-old, the stable made it clear in no uncertain terms that he simply breathed different air. He demolished a quality field on debut and was denied Golden Slipper glory by the narrowest possible margin. He was the highest-rated colt of his generation and came within a nose of Australian racing immortality.”

Bred by John Camilleri's Fairway Thoroughbreds, who will remain involved as a co-owner throughout his stud career, Wodeton was a standout from the outset. Even before stepping onto a racetrack, he had captured significant attention, becoming the highest-priced colt from the first Australian crop of champion sire Wootton Bassett when purchased by Tom Magnier for A$1.6 million from the Segenhoe Stud draft at the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

Coolmore principal Tom Magnier welcomed the continued association with Wodeton as he transitions to stud duties at Newgate.

“There is no doubting Wodeton possessed extraordinary natural ability,” Magnier said. “He was one of the most beautiful yearlings you could wish to see and, importantly, he is by Wootton Bassett, a stallion who is very close to our hearts.

“Henry has been encouraging us for some time to work together on Wodeton and, given his belief in the horse, the relationship between our farms and our long-standing friendship, we felt this was the perfect opportunity.

“By combining the strengths of both operations, we believe Wodeton will be afforded every opportunity to fulfil his considerable potential as a stallion.”