Champion
trained Darren Weir is fresh from the success of winning the Group I SAJC Derby
(Leicester) and Oaks (Sopressa) and this winner at Sandown on Wednesday might
give him another classic contender.
Three year-old So You Think colt Heavenly Thought has been making steady
progress this year since breaking his maiden at Sandown in February.
Favourite for the Benchmark 64 event over 1800 metres, he looked super
impressive when pulling away from his older rivals to win by three and a half
lengths.
Heavenly Thought is entered for the Group I BRC Queensland Derby next month and
connections will no doubt give the race consideration after this strong staying
performance.
A $120,000 Magic Millions purchase from the Figtree Thoroughbreds draft for
Weir and John Foote Bloodstock, Heavenly Thought is a half-brother to former
high class Group II winner and Group I placed mare Mimi Lebrock being from good
producer God Love It.
So You Think has had a hot run during the autumn reeling off five Group winners
headed by his Group I stars Sopressa and D'Argento.
The 10-time Group I winner and dual Cox Plate hero stands at Coolmore this
spring at a fee of $44,000.