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So You Think Retired, to Stand in Australia

So You Think Retired, to Stand in Australia

So You Think, a winner of 10 group I races and $8.6 million, has been officially retired after pulling a muscle in his hindquarters, it was announced July 5.

 Thursday, July 05, 2012
Slideshow: Royal Ascot 2012

Slideshow: Royal Ascot 2012

View the races of Royal Ascot.

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 Monday, June 25, 2012
So You Think Atones in Prince of Wales's

So You Think Atones in Prince of Wales's

So You Think notched the 10th group I victory of his career when he stormed to a 2 1/4-length win over Carlton House in the $542,500 Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 20.

 Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Royal Ascot Preview - Day 2 6/20/2012

Royal Ascot Preview - Day 2 6/20/2012

Simon talks about the Prince of Wales Stakes where So You Think will meet the Queen's horse Carlton House. Also, comments on Frankel's performance.

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 Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Carlton House Carries Royal Hopes for Queen

Carlton House will try to notch his first group I victory and add glory to an already banner year for The Queen when he takes on So You Think and nine others in the Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 20.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012

So You Think Repeats in Tattersalls Gold Cup

So You Think regained his winning form with a decisive victory over Famous Name in the Tattersalls Gold Cup (Ire-I) at the Curragh May 27.

 Sunday, May 27, 2012
So You Think to Stand at Coolmore Australia

So You Think to Stand at Coolmore Australia

So You Think, an Irish champion and two-time Australian champion, will be retired from racing in the summer for stallion duty at Coolmore Australia.

 Thursday, April 12, 2012
Monterosso Leads Godolphin Sweep in World Cup

Monterosso Leads Godolphin Sweep in World Cup

Monterosso took command in mid-stretch and powered home to easily win the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) in a sweep for Godolphin at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

 Saturday, March 31, 2012
Dick's Picks for Dubai World Cup Day March 31

Dick's Picks for Dubai World Cup Day March 31

Dick Powell gives his selections for the Dubai World Cup program March 31 at Meydan Racecourse, including the Sheema Classic, Duty Free, Golden Shaheen, Al Quoz Sprint, and of course, the $10 million main event.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
International Field Set for Dubai World Cup

International Field Set for Dubai World Cup

A full field of 14 will go to the post in the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
World Cup Fields Loaded With Elite Runners

World Cup Fields Loaded With Elite Runners

At least 48 grade/group I winners and more than 20 champions or classic winners are expected to meet in what will be the world's richest day of racing, the $27 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program at Meydan March 31.

 Sunday, March 18, 2012
Strong Coolmore Team Headed to Dubai

Strong Coolmore Team Headed to Dubai

One of the strongest international racing teams ever assembled is poised to leave Coolmore's Ballydoyle training center in Ireland this month for a raid on the rich prizes offered by the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program.

 Thursday, March 01, 2012
2011 BC Classic - Predict the Order

2011 BC Classic - Predict the Order

Who will win the Breeders' Cup Classic? How will the others finish?

Predict the Order

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
THS: 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic

THS: 2011 Breeders' Cup Classic

Jason, Tom, Evan, and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I). Presented by twinspires.com.

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 Friday, November 04, 2011
Breeders' Cup News Minute: 11/02/11 (Video)

Breeders' Cup News Minute: 11/02/11 (Video)

Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including So You Think, Goldikova, the Baffert contingent, and the weather. Sponsored by Taylor Made Stallions

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 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the draw, longshots for the Breeders' Cup, talk to John Shirreffs a year after Zenyatta, and make some picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Stay Thirsty Looks Great, But Still in Shadow

Stay Thirsty Looks Great, But Still in Shadow

Even when he has an apparent edge, Stay Thirsty still is overshadowed by Uncle Mo.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Hangin With Haskin: So You Think, Dude

Hangin With Haskin: So You Think, Dude

Plotting strategy for So You Think and Game On Dude.

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 Saturday, October 29, 2011

So You Think Pre-Entered in BC Classic

Ballydoyle, the racing arm of Coolmore, confirmed Oct. 24 that So You Think has been pre-entered in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Monday, October 24, 2011
Report: So You Think Will Try BC Classic

Report: So You Think Will Try BC Classic

According to a story on the English website sportinglife.com, eight-time group I winner So You Think is bound for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

 Thursday, October 20, 2011
Helmet Heads Aussie Prize Cox Plate

Helmet Heads Aussie Prize Cox Plate

Considered Australia's premier test of weight-for-age class, the $3 million W.S Cox Plate (Aus-I) boasts a long and proud history.

 Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Cirrus des Aigles Soars in Champion Stakes

French raider Cirrus des Aigles edged So You Think in the final strides to claim victory in the $2,028,000 QIPCO Champion Stakes (Eng-I) at Ascot Oct. 15.

 Saturday, October 15, 2011
Countdown to the Cup: Think Twice

Countdown to the Cup: Think Twice

Steve Haskin lists a surprising No. 1 in his Classic rankings.

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 Sunday, October 09, 2011
Suddenly, BC Classic is Full of Intrigue

Suddenly, BC Classic is Full of Intrigue

It took 10 months, but the Classic now has our full attention.

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 Friday, October 07, 2011
Danedream Springs Huge Upset in Arc

Danedream Springs Huge Upset in Arc

Danedream stormed down the center of the course and drew off to easily win the $5,437,800 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 2.

 Sunday, October 02, 2011

So You Think, Workforce Top 16 Runners in Arc

Australian superstar So You Think and defending champion Workforce appear set to clash once again as a field of 16 runners were declared for the $5,437,800 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) Oct. 2.

 Thursday, September 29, 2011
Seven Group I Races on Arc de Triomphe Day

Seven Group I Races on Arc de Triomphe Day

Six other group I races besides the l'Arc de Triomphe are scheduled on the Longchamp undercard. Multiple champion Goldikova is expected to start in the Prix de la Foret.

 Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wigmore Hall Adds to High Chaparral's Success

Wigmore Hall Adds to High Chaparral's Success

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Woodbine's grade I Northern Dancer Turf Stakes freshly added to his race record, Irish-bred Wigmore Hall adds to a breakout year for the Sadler's Wells stallion High Chaparral.

 Thursday, September 22, 2011
So You Think Impressive in Irish Champion

So You Think Impressive in Irish Champion

The Aidan O'Brien-trained So You Think beats five rivals going 10 furlongs at Leopardstown in the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes Ire-I).

 Saturday, September 03, 2011
Breeders' Cup Open Enrollment Attracts 107

Breeders' Cup Open Enrollment Attracts 107

The Breeders' Cup announced July 8 that 107 horses were nominated to the program through the recently conducted "open enrollment" period.

 Friday, July 08, 2011
Haskin: O'Brien Has Lots of Thinking to Do

Haskin: O'Brien Has Lots of Thinking to Do

Watch out Breeders' Cup; O'Brien is loaded this year.

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 Wednesday, July 06, 2011
So You Think Captures Coral-Eclipse Showdown

So You Think Captures Coral-Eclipse Showdown

So You Think wore down Workforce in the final yards to capture the $641,760 Coral-Eclipse Stakes (Eng-I) by a half-length at Sandown Park July 2.

 Saturday, July 02, 2011
Breeders' Cup Lands Top Coolmore Runners

Breeders' Cup Lands Top Coolmore Runners

Multiple group I winners Treasure Beach and Canford Cliffs of Ireland and So You Think of New Zealand have been nominated to the Breeders' Cup program through a special open enrollment program that closes June 30.

 Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Royal Ascot Interview - Aidan O'Brien

Royal Ascot Interview - Aidan O'Brien

Simon Burgess talks with Aidan O'Brien following So You Think's loss in the Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 15.

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 Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Rewilding Stuns So You Think at Royal Ascot

Rewilding Stuns So You Think at Royal Ascot

Under a relentless drive by Frankie Dettori, Rewilding overhauled the favorite So You Think within the shadow of the wire to claim a neck victory in the $655,660 Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 15.

 Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Royal Ascot Action Will Air on TVG

Royal Ascot Action Will Air on TVG

TVG will have live, on-site coverage of the five-day, 2011 Royal Ascot meet from England that begins Tuesday, June 14 and runs through Saturday, June 18. Each day's card will air from 9 a.m. -- 1 p.m. EDT.

 Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Misty For Me Lands Irish One Thousand Guineas

Misty For Me Lands Irish One Thousand Guineas

Misty For Me capped off an incredible weekend for trainer Aidan O'Brien with a three-quarter-length victory over stablemate Together in the $459,921 Etihad Airways Irish One Thousand Guineas (Ire-I) at the Curragh May 22.

 Sunday, May 22, 2011
So You Think Cruises in Tattersalls Gold Cup

So You Think Cruises in Tattersalls Gold Cup

Heavily-favored So You Think improved his European record to two-for-two with an easy 4 1/2-length victory in the $297,179 Tattersalls Gold Cup (Ire-I) at the Curragh May 22.

 Sunday, May 22, 2011

Black Caviar Tops Blame as World's Best

Australian-based Black Caviar nosed out U.S. champion Blame as the top-rated horse in the world, based on World Thoroughbred Rankings from Oct. 1, 2010 through March 27, 2011.

 Monday, April 04, 2011
Blame Second in World Thoroughbred Rankings

Blame Second in World Thoroughbred Rankings

Blame, Zenyatta, Goldikova are all ranked in the top 13 horses in the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

 Friday, November 12, 2010