Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse join the wider industry in mourning the passing of So You Think, one of the modern greats of the Australian turf and a truly elite sire.
From the moment he burst onto the scene, So You Think embodied everything Australians love about the thoroughbred – athleticism, courage, and presence. A dual Cox Plate champion and 10-time Group 1 winner, he captured the public’s imagination under Bart Cummings and later continued his brilliance on the world stage with Aidan O’Brien.
As a stallion at Coolmore, he was the consummate professional: kind, intelligent, and supremely consistent. He has been a fixture in the top echelon of Australian sires for the past decade, and his legacy will endure through his exceptional progeny.
Antony Thompson, Chairman of Aushorse and Stud Principal at Widden Stud, said So You Think’s influence on Australian breeding cannot be overstated.
“So You Think had that rare combination of brilliance and longevity, both on the track and at stud. He stamped his stock with quality, toughness and temperament – the very hallmarks of a great sire.
“His passing comes heartbreakingly soon after the loss of fellow Coolmore stallions Fastnet Rock and Wootton Bassett — three world-class sires whose combined influence has helped shape modern Australian breeding. It’s a reminder of just how fortunate our industry has been to have stallions of such calibre standing on our shores.”
Basil Nolan Snr, Chairman of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Stud Principal at Raheen Stud, paid tribute to the stallion’s enduring impact.
“He was the sort of horse that inspired breeders everywhere – beautifully bred, tough as nails, and able to perform at the highest level season after season. Horses like him don’t come along often, and his influence will be felt for generations to come.”
TBA and Aushorse extend sincere condolences to Tom Magnier and the entire Coolmore team, who cared for So You Think with dedication and affection throughout his remarkable career.
