So You Think (NZ)
2006 High Chaparral (Sadler's Wells) x Triassic (Tights)
Hypothetical Mating:
Coolmore Stud
Stands at Coolmore Australia
2024 FEE: $77,000
2024 FEE: $77,000
3367 Golden Highway
, Jerry's Plains, NSW, 2330
info@coolmore.com
www.coolmore.com
+61 (02) 6576 4200
Latest News
Metro Double Keeps Winners Coming for So You Think
With 26 winners in the last 30 days, So You Think is powering through the summer and had a metropolitan double on Wednesday with progressive mare Flying Thinker saluting at Rosehill and Bossy Benita breaking her maiden at Sandown.
60th SW So You Think – Thedoctoroflove wins G2 Avondale Guineas
Visiting Australian raider Thedoctoroflove sounded an ominous warning to his Kiwi rivals heading towards the Group I Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) with a stunning victory in Saturday’s Group II Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Ellerslie.
Aussie So You Think Raider Kicks Of NZ Derby Tilt on Saturday
Expatriate Kiwi trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are hoping for a case of third time lucky with their staying three-year-old Thedoctoroflove.
So We’re Interested in This Winner
He didn’t win a stakes race on Saturday, but there is clearly a larger plan in place for this talented four year-old son of So You Think that has now won five of seven starts and his last four races in a row.
So You Think had an interesting winner at Canterbury on Friday night with a progressive filly that kept her unbeaten record intact at a perfect three for three to the great delight of the Race with Lizzie owners.
Karaka Book 1 - Pinhook Winners
The NZB National Yearling Sale Book 1 was held earlier this week and as always there are a good selection of Australian bred yearlings offered that are pinhooked from various sales here and we’re taking a look at the most profitable and you can also check out the full list of all that were offered.
Current Runners Accepted
Friday, April 4
Cranbourne Race 7 - 2080m Benchmark 64
Hollandia (ex: Gawne) Tnr: John Moloney Rdr: Beau Mertens
Grafton Race 1 - 2240m Class 1
Such A Dude (ex: So Vital) Tnr: Brett Bellamy Rdr: Courtney Bellamy
Grafton Race 1 - 2240m Class 1
Honfleur (ex: Poppiholla) Tnr: Kurt Goldman Rdr: Jack Martin
Grafton Race 3 - 1025m Class 1
Cavalheiro (ex: Cavita) Tnr: Ben Robinson Rdr: Bella Youngberry
Swan Hill Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Sir Woodpecker (ex: She's Our Choice) Tnr: T and C McEvoy Rdr: Harry Coffey
Waverley Race 4 - 1650m Maiden
Afterthought (ex: Nina Bonita) Tnr: Mike Breslin Rdr: Jim Chung
Saturday, April 5
Caulfield Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 78
Divine Thoughts (ex: Divine Day) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Linda Meech
Caulfield Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 84
So Risque (ex: Risque Business) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Caulfield Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 84
Elouyou (ex: Elouera) Tnr: Scott Cameron Rdr: Rhys McLeod
Caulfield Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 84
Porter (ex: Prana) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr: Harry Coffey
Caulfield Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 84
Lethal Thoughts (ex: St Remy) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr:
Eagle Farm Race 5 - 1805m Open
Political Debate (ex: Nakataan) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Andrew Mallyon
Eagle Farm Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 78
Hurts So Good (ex: Romincka) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Ryan Maloney
Eagle Farm Race 8 - 1200m Class 6
Hurts So Good (ex: Romincka) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr:
Gold Coast Poly Race 1 - 1540m Maiden
Pure Thoughts (ex: Molly Rocks) Tnr: Jack Bruce Rdr: Jace McMurray
Hawkesbury Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
Mind Bender (ex: Circus) Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr:
Hawkesbury Race 3 - 1300m Maiden
Covert Thinking (ex: Hidden Message) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Shaun Guymer
Hawkesbury Race 4 - 1500m Maiden
So You Ready (ex: Dora's Ready) Tnr: Kristen Buchanan Rdr: Anna Roper
Hawkesbury Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 64
No Second Thoughts (ex: No Doubt Ma'am) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Olivia Chambers
Kalgoorlie Race 2 - 1100m BenchMark 58+
Natural Gem (ex: Nordic Gem) Tnr: Neville Parnham Rdr: Rocky Cheung
Kilmore Race 4 - 1450m Restricted 58
Bodhisattva (ex: Dawning Light) Tnr: Toby Lake Rdr: Lachlan King
Kilmore Race 6 - 2000m Restricted 58
Baltic Way (ex: Protest) Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: Jarrod Fry
Randwick Race 2 - 2000m Open Gr3
You Wahng (ex: Wahng Wah) Tnr: Kris Lees Rdr: Craig Williams
Randwick Race 6 - 1400m Open Gr1
Nordic Viking (ex: Nordic Charm) Tnr: John Sargent Rdr: Craig Williams
Randwick Race 9 - 2400m Open Gr1
Thedoctoroflove (ex: Liberty Lover) Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young Rdr: Daniel Moor
Randwick Race 9 - 2400m Open Gr1
So You Are (ex: Tornado Gal) Tnr: Stirling Osland Rdr:
Thangool Race 1 - 1200m Maiden
Fancy Legend (ex: Maxima) Tnr: Leaonie Horstman Rdr: Chris McIver
Toowoomba Race 4 - 1890m Benchmark 58
Sea Treasures (ex: Cagliari) Tnr: Michelle Labahn Rdr: Leslie Tilley
Sunday, April 6
Pioneer Park Race 7 - 1600m Restricted 62
Phoenix Flyer (ex: Freckled Face) Tnr: Brendon Newport Rdr: Sarah Robbins
Ballarat Synthetic Race 3 - 2200m Restricted 58
Sanika (ex: Lovani) Tnr: Simon Ryan Rdr: Jordan Hart
Ballarat Synthetic Race 6 - 1200m Restricted 58
Iliad (ex: Navagio) Tnr: Lisa Jones Rdr: Harry Grace
Ballarat Synthetic Race 6 - 1200m Restricted 58
So You Shop (ex: Topshopper) Tnr: Tony Williams Rdr: Sage Duric
Mornington Race 4 - 1500m Maiden
Racy Thoughts (ex: Racy) Tnr: Simon Zahra Rdr: Rhys McLeod
Mornington Race 5 - 2460m Benchmark 64
So Brave (ex: Midnight Special) Tnr: John Leek Jnr Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 2200m Maiden
Honfleur (ex: Poppiholla) Tnr: Kurt Goldman Rdr: Jace McMurray
Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Sirkel (ex: Estonian Princess) Tnr: Jack Bruce Rdr: Taylor Marshall
Sunshine Coast Race 7 - 1200m Class 3
El Pensador (ex: Candela) Tnr: Rex Lipp Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Sha Tin Race 5 - 1200m Class 4
Brave Of Friends (ex: Capital Raising) Tnr: Douglas Whyte Rdr: Keagan D De Melo
Monday, April 7
Longreach Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 60
Felonious (ex: Illicit Romance) Tnr: Henry Forster Rdr: Jason Babarovich
Sales
AUSTRALIA
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
36
$123,763.89
$100,000
$340,000
2024
79
$165,860.76
$150,000
$550,000
Top Sales
2023 ex Black Tulip(AUS)
$340,000
2023 ex Appian Way(AUS)
$275,000
2023 ex Sailing By(AUS)
$240,000
2023 ex Sweetener(AUS)
$220,000
2023 ex Tyche Goddess(AUS)
$220,000
Australia Yearling Stats
NEW ZEALAND
Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
7
$115,000
$110,000
$240,000
2024
6
$219,166.67
$217,500
$400,000
Top Sales
2023 ex Buccellati(NZ)
$240,000
2023 ex Fair Isle(NZ)
$120,000
2023 ex Lagertha(AUS)
$110,000
2023 ex Koonoomoo(AUS)
$110,000
2023 ex Prospect Park(AUS)
$100,000
New Zealand Yearling Stats
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
Cranbourne
Race 7
Hollandia 5g ex: Gawne
Grafton
Race 1
Such A Dude 6g ex: So Vital
Race 1
Honfleur 4m ex: Poppiholla
Race 3
Cavalheiro 6g ex: Cavita
Swan Hill
Race 3
Sir Woodpecker 3g ex: She's Our Choice
Waverley
Race 4
Afterthought 3g ex: Nina Bonita
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Yesterday's Results
Australasian Distance Performance
All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
19.1% - (348)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
29.7% - (540)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
25.3% - (461)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
17% - (309)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
7.2% - (131)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
1.7% - (31)
Top Nicks
Zabeel
27 wnrs
, (6 sw)
Think It Over
Redoute's Choice
45 wnrs
, (5 sw)
Fasika
Fastnet Rock
29 wnrs
, (3 sw)
Palaisipan
Danehill
23 wnrs
, (2 sw)
Northwest Passage
Flying Spur
20 wnrs
, (2 sw)
Think About It
Testa Rossa
8 wnrs
, (2 sw)
Regardsmaree
Tale Of The Cat
4 wnrs
, (2 sw)
So You Win
Star Way
3 wnrs
, (2 sw)
La Diosa
Encosta De Lago
20 wnrs
, (1 sw)
Higher Ground
More Than Ready
15 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
So You Think rising star Thedoctoroflove captures Avondale Guineas thriller
Fee History
2024-$77,000
, 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
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.