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So You Think (NZ)

2006 High Chaparral (Sadler's Wells) x Triassic (Tights)
Coolmore Stud

10-time Gr.1 winner and the best son of HIGH CHAPARRAL.

Runner-up on the Australian General Sires Table for the last 2 seasons.

16 SWs since the start of the 2022/23 season including Gr.1 and Everest winner THINK ABOUT IT, Gr.1 winners THINK IT OVER, PALAISIPAN etc., Gr.2 winners KNIGHTS ORDER, COGNITO, NIMALEE etc.

Coolmore Stud

Coolmore Stud

Stands at Coolmore Australia
2023 FEE: $99,000

3367 Golden Highway , Jerry's Plains, NSW, 2330
info@coolmore.com
www.coolmore.com
+61 (02) 6576 4200

Colm Santry - Nominations & Sales Manager
colm@coolmore.com.au
0412 344 566
Paddy Oman - Nominations & Sales
paddy@coolmore.com.au
0408 456 964
Tom Moore - Marketing & Nominations
tmoore@coolmore.com.au
0432 050 940
Brian McGuire - Nominations & Sales
bmcguire@coolmore.com.au
0415 082 512

Latest News

Think It Over Retired

Eight year-old So You Think gelding Think It Over has run his last race with his trainer Kerry Parker notifying stewards this morning that his stable star would be retired following consultation with his owner breeder Richard Johnston.

Distance Sire Tables Paint a Picture

Breednet is the only place where you can see distance sire tables that highlight the merits of stallions according to the distance aptitude of their progeny which pits apples against apples rather than apples against oranges.

Another G1 Victory for Think It Over

The $1million Group I ATC Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday was supposed to be a walk in the park for glamour mare Fangirl, but once again, as we have seen him do so many times in the past, So You Think’s battle seasoned warrior Think It Over was having none of that.

New SW for So You Think

Underrated So You Think mare Saint Alice added valuable winning black type to her blossoming career record when she took out the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Equine Kaimai Stakes (2000m) in a blanket finish.

One to Watch – Benalla

There aren’t many grey horses by So You Think, but we saw one win on debut at Benalla on Tuesday and the horse he beat is a half-brother to boom filly Learning to Fly.

Another Karaka Graduate Salutes at Flemington

Talented apprentice jockey Celine Gaudrey picked up a winning double at Flemington on Saturday that featured plenty of connections with the New Zealand racing and breeding industry.

Current Runners Accepted

Friday, April 26
Ararat Race 3 - 1306m Maiden
Dirty Weekend (ex: Gemini Miss) Tnr: Simon Zahra Rdr:
Ararat Race 4 - 1606m Maiden
Tidal Surge (ex: Eventide) Tnr: John McArdle Rdr:
Ararat Race 5 - 2206m Maiden
Baltic Way (ex: Protest) Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: John Allen
Cranbourne Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
So She Smiles (ex: Legato) Tnr: Steven Noble Rdr: Samantha Noble
Moruya Race 3 - 1425m Maiden
Cursed (ex: Voodoo Lady) Tnr: Richard Butler Rdr: Emma Ly
Moruya Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 58
Spritely Emily (ex: Zarock) Tnr: Terry Robinson Rdr: Olivia Chambers
Tamworth Race 5 - 1400m Class 1
So You Suggest (ex: Suggestions) Tnr: Todd Howlett Rdr: Jeff Penza
Tamworth Race 7 - 1400m Open
Thought Of That (ex: Hold Me Closer) Tnr: Lauren Abbott Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Saturday, April 27
Caulfield Race 4 - 1400m Open
Matron Bullwinkel (ex: Erika) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Ben Allen
Caulfield Race 7 - 1200m Open
Regardsmaree (ex: Rossa Mia) Tnr: Nick Ryan Rdr: Rhys McLeod
Caulfield Race 10 - 1400m Open
So Risque (ex: Risque Business) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Celine Gaudray
Geraldton Race 6 - 1900m BenchMark 58+
Northeast Eagle (ex: Third Degree) Tnr: Glen Cortes Rdr: Chanel Cooper
Kembla Grange Race 5 - 1300m Maiden
Think We're There (ex: Nowheretosomewhere) Tnr: Jason Deamer Rdr: Ashley Morgan
Kyneton Race 4 - 2847m Restricted 58
Group Think (ex: Rock Beauty) Tnr: Lyn Shand Rdr: Jake Duffy
Longreach Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Think High (ex: Miss Brahma) Tnr: Toni Schofield Rdr: Jason Missen
Longreach Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Felonious (ex: Illicit Romance) Tnr: Henry Forster Rdr: Tim Brummell
Morphettville Race 6 - 1600m Open Gr2
Party Princess (ex: Khandallah) Tnr: Andrew Gluyas Rdr: Jason Holder
Mt Isa Race 7 - 1200m Class B
Definitely Famous (ex: Prettyfamous) Tnr: Robert Burow Rdr: Jason Hoopert
Rosehill Race 4 - 1100m Class 3
Sting Jet (ex: Summer Wind) Tnr: Brett Cavanough Rdr: Braith Nock
Rosehill Race 9 - 1800m Benchmark 94
Political Debate (ex: Nakataan) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Sam Clipperton
Toowoomba Race 4 - 2000m Benchmark 58
Sea Treasures (ex: Cagliari) Tnr: Michelle Labahn Rdr:
Te Rapa Race 7 - 2000m Open Gr2
Saint Alice (ex: Rare Delight) Tnr: P and D Williams Rdr: Warren Kennedy
Sunday, April 28
Albany Race 6 - 3100m BenchMark 66+
Bad Wolf (ex: Surpassing) Tnr: Ashley Maley Rdr:
Ballarat Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 64
All So Clear (ex: Dorabella) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Blaike McDougall
Ballarat Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 64
Wise Legend (ex: Hidden Strings) Tnr: Dan O'Sullivan Rdr: Liam Riordan
Ballarat Race 8 - 1200m Restricted 64
Iliad (ex: Navagio) Tnr: Andrew Noblet Rdr:
Wingatui Race 1 - 1600m Maiden
So Graceful (ex: Hayley Grace) Tnr: Andrew J Carston Rdr: Kylie Williams
Sha Tin Race 3 - 1200m Class 4
Spicy Gold (ex: Spectrolite) Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: Luke Ferraris
Sha Tin Race 4 - 1400m Class 4
Gale Saga (ex: Secret Copy) Tnr: P C Ng Rdr: Y L Chung
Taree Race 3 - 1262m Maiden
Think We're There (ex: Nowheretosomewhere) Tnr: Jason Deamer Rdr: Ashley Morgan
Taree Race 3 - 1262m Maiden
It's A Heartache (ex: Fibrillation) Tnr: Nick Mitchell Rdr: Peter Graham
Taree Race 4 - 1614m Class 3
Scalextrics (ex: Slots) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Ashley Morgan
Monday, April 29
Inverell Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Soybean (ex: Gabella) Tnr: Troy O'Neile Rdr: Michael Squires
Mornington Race 4 - 1500m Maiden
Tidal Surge (ex: Eventide) Tnr: John McArdle Rdr: Lauren Burke
Mornington Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 58
Battaglia (ex: Valour) Tnr: Brett Scott Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Tuesday, April 30
Grafton Race 5 - 1710m Maiden
Monte Kahuna (ex: Majestic Flute) Tnr: Noel Mayfield-Smith Rdr: Glenn Cahill
Grafton Race 6 - 1410m Benchmark 58
Introvert (ex: Divine Secret) Tnr: Matthew Dunn Rdr: Jake Bayliss
Saturday, April 27
Ballina Race 3 - 1590m Benchmark 50 0
Introvert (ex: Divine Secret)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Tower Hill Race 2 - 1000m Restricted 0
Noble Thought (ex: Countess Chloe)
Tnr: John Delahunty
Tower Hill Race 3 - 1200m Open 0
Noble Thought (ex: Countess Chloe)
Tnr: John Delahunty
Tower Hill Race 4 - 800m Open 0
Noble Thought (ex: Countess Chloe)
Tnr: John Delahunty
Tower Hill Race 5 - 1200m Open 0
Noble Thought (ex: Countess Chloe)
Tnr: John Delahunty
Tower Hill Race 6 - 1600m Open 0
Noble Thought (ex: Countess Chloe)
Tnr: John Delahunty
Tower Hill Race 7 - 1000m Open 0
Noble Thought (ex: Countess Chloe)
Tnr: John Delahunty
Wednesday, May 1
Canterbury Race 3 - 1900m Benchmark 72 0
Smart Legend (ex: Herstory)
Tnr: Les Bridge
Canterbury Race 6 - 1550m Maiden 0
Physicist (ex: Phylicia)
Tnr: Brad Widdup
Ipswich Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Power Flash (ex: Power O'raylee)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Warrnambool Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
Cachink (ex: Catena)
Tnr: Matthew Williams
Do Say (ex: Romabella)
Tnr: L and T Corstens
Warrnambool Race 2 - 1700m Maiden 0
Baltic Way (ex: Protest)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Warrnambool Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
Spiritual Thinker (ex: Big Spirit)
Tnr: Matthew Williams
Warrnambool Race 5 - 1700m Benchmark 64 0
All So Clear (ex: Dorabella)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Alors Tu Crois (ex: Le Societe)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Warrnambool Race 8 - 1200m Open LR
Regardsmaree (ex: Rossa Mia)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Thursday, May 2
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1800m Benchmark 65 0
Phoenix Flyer (ex: Freckled Face)
Tnr: Graeme Green
Wagga Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
Rocketing By (ex: Across The Moon)
Tnr: David Pfieffer
Wagga Race 5 - 1600m Class 1 0
Scalextrics (ex: Slots)
Tnr: Matthew Smith
Warrnambool Race 3 - 2000m Benchmark 64 0
Alors Tu Crois (ex: Le Societe)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Thinking Man (ex: Paris Tryst)
Tnr: Eric Musgrove
Warrnambool Race 4 - 1700m Benchmark 70 0
Moveforlex (ex: Glory Guru)
Tnr: Patrick Payne
Warrnambool Race 6 - 1400m Open 0
Matron Bullwinkel (ex: Erika)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Regardsmaree (ex: Rossa Mia)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
So Risque (ex: Risque Business)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Warrnambool Race 7 - 2350m Open LR
Think 'n' Fly (ex: Gliding)
Tnr: David Noonan
Wyong Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
Divine Vicky (ex: Divine Day)
Tnr: Matthew Smith

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
72
$174,947.92
$150,000
$550,000
2023
92
$186,125
$150,000
$900,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Urban Rocket(GB)
$550,000
2022 ex Marquise da Rossa(AUS)
$525,000
2022 ex Perpetuum(AUS)
$375,000
2022 ex Dezign(AUS)
$350,000
2022 ex Glenbawn Dame(AUS)
$340,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
6
$219,166.67
$217,500
$400,000
2023
14
$162,500
$140,000
$375,000

Top Sales

2022 ex French Success(NZ)
$400,000
2022 ex Estijmaam(AUS)
$250,000
2022 ex Lost Diamond(GB)
$235,000
2022 ex Night Danza(AUS)
$200,000
2022 ex Transversale(AUS)
$150,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

High Chaparral (IRE) 1999
Triassic (NZ) 1990
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1981
Kasora (IRE) 1993
Tights (USA) 1981
Astral Row (NZ) 1979
Northern Dancer (CAN) 1975
Fairy Bridge (USA) 1975
Darshaan (GB) 1982
Kozana (GB) 1982
Nijinsky II (CAN) 1971
Dancealot (USA) 1971
Long Row (GB) 1970
Pak Bun Bay (AUS) 1970
Natalma: 4s x5d
Nearctic: 4s x5d
Northern Dancer: 3s x4d

Runners Today

Ararat
Race 5 Baltic Way 3g ex: Protest 3rd
Cranbourne
Race 2 So She Smiles 3f ex: Legato
Moruya
Race 3 Cursed 4m ex: Voodoo Lady 2nd
Race 7 Spritely Emily 8m ex: Zarock
Tamworth
Race 7 Thought Of That 7g ex: Hold Me Closer
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Yesterday's Results

1st Armidale: Mindspace 4g ex Lustre Lady
1st Flemington: Moveforlex 4g ex Glory Guru
1st Moe: Subarctic 4g ex Mount Omei
2nd Flemington: Elouyou 4g ex Elouera
3rd Beaudesert: Fearless Thinking 4m ex Fearless Choice
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
18.7% - (290)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
30.2% - (468)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
25.7% - (398)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
16.7% - (258)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
7% - (109)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
1.6% - (25)

Top Nicks

Redoute's Choice
41 wnrs , (5 sw) Fasika
Zabeel
25 wnrs , (5 sw) Think It Over
Fastnet Rock
25 wnrs , (3 sw) Palaisipan
Danehill
23 wnrs , (2 sw) Northwest Passage
Flying Spur
19 wnrs , (2 sw) Think About It
Testa Rossa
8 wnrs , (2 sw) Regardsmaree
Star Way
3 wnrs , (2 sw) La Diosa
Tale Of The Cat
3 wnrs , (2 sw) So You Win
Encosta De Lago
19 wnrs , (1 sw) Higher Ground
More Than Ready
14 wnrs , (1 sw) Cognito

Race Record

At 2
1st - Freeway Hotel Artarmon Hcp (1400)
At 3
1st - Tatts Cox Plate (2040) Gr.1
1st - Gloaming Stakes (1800) Gr.3
2nd - Emirates Stakes (1600) Gr.1
2nd - Jim Beam Ming Dynasty Qlty (1400) LR
At 4
1st - W S Cox Plate (2040) Gr.1
1st - Underwood Stakes (1800) Gr.1
1st - Yalumba Stakes (2000) Gr.1
1st - Mackinnon Stakes (2000) Gr.1
1st - Tattersalls Gold Cup (1600) Gr.1
1st - Coral-Eclipse (1600) Gr.1
1st - N Z Bloodstock Memsie Stakes (1400) Gr.2
2nd - Prince of Wales's Stakes (1600) Gr.1
3rd - Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200) Gr.1
At 5
1st - Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes (2000) Gr.1
1st - Tattersalls Gold Cup (1600) Gr.1
1st - 150th Anniversary of Prince of Wales's Stakes (1600) Gr.1
1st - High Chaparral European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (1800) Gr.3
2nd - Qipco Champion Stakes (1600) Gr.1
4th - Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (2000) Gr.1
4th - Qatar Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe (2400) Gr.1

Stud MediaMore Media

3rd win at elite level for Think It Over as So You Think star captures Group 1 Verry Elleegant

Fee History

2023-$99,000 , 2022-$93,500 , 2021-$77,000 , 2020-$38,500 , 2019-$38,500 , 2018-$44,000 , 2017-$60,500 , 2016-$49,500 , 2015-$49,500 , 2014-$55,000 , 2013-$66,000 , 2012-$66,000

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