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So You Think (NZ)

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

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

The sire of top-class performers THINK ABOUT IT, THINK IT OVER, PALAISIPAN, QUICK THINKER, KNIGHTS ORDER, COGNITO, NIMALEE, YOU WAHNG etc.

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Latest News

So You Think 4YO Finds Form at Caulfield - Half-Brother K1 2026

Opening Address was back in the winner’s circle for the first time since winning the Listed Batman Stakes (1800m) at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day just over 12 months ago, when landing the Whispering Angel Handicap (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday under apprentice Luke Cartwright.

Debut 2YO Winner for So You Think - Half-Sister MM 2026

We don’t expect to see a pre-Christmas 2YO winner for the late So You Think, but we got one at Caulfield on Wednesday when talented filly Almost an Angel zoomed past her speedy rivals to score a dominant debut victory.

Inglis Easter Bargain Wins $100,000 Inglis Xtra Maiden

One of the cheapest yearlings from the 2024 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, Big Tiger is shaping as a saleyard gift after opening his account at his second start at Rosehill on Wednesday when taking out the $100,000 Inglis Xtra Bonus maiden.

G1 VRC Oaks Next for Getta Good Feeling

When So You Think filly Getta Good Feeling won the Group II VRC Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington last month her trainer Danny O’Brien immediately announced her as an Oaks contender and that plan took another step towards fruition on Saturday.

TBA Mourn Passing of So You Think

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.

Vale, Dual Cox Plate Hero So You Think

In Cox Plate week when we remember some of the all time great Cox Plate winners, So You Think is a name that will always come into the conversation with tragic news from Coolmore on Monday announcing his sudden passing.

Current Runners Accepted

Sunday, December 7

Armidale Race 3 - 1100m Maiden

Think Pi (ex: Pumpkin Pie) Tnr: Troy O'Neile Rdr: Aaron Bullock

Armidale Race 4 - 1300m Class 2

Reflecting Fame (ex: Prettyfamous) Tnr: Cameron Crockett Rdr: Chelsea Hillier

Armidale Race 5 - 1900m Benchmark 74

Mindspace (ex: Lustre Lady) Tnr: Sally Taylor Rdr: Mikayla Weir

Armidale Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 58

Visualise (ex: Power Of Love) Tnr: Jacob Perrett Rdr: Ben Looker

Hawkesbury Race 5 - 1300m Maiden

Brainiac (ex: Kimblewick) Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: Grant Buckley

Murray Bridge Gh Race 4 - 1800m Restricted 58

Zain Prince (ex: Princess Youmzain) Tnr: Garret Lynch Rdr: Tala Hutchinson

Rosehill Race 4 - 1500m Benchmark 72

Dark Simba (ex: Salina) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Tim Clark

Rosehill Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 78

Flying Thinker (ex: Hela Flyer) Tnr: Peter Snowden Rdr: Sam Clipperton

Rosehill Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 78

Dame Commander (ex: Glenbawn Dame) Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Joshua Parr

Rosehill Race 10 - 1300m Benchmark 78

Bartolf (ex: Lesley's Choice) Tnr: J and T O'Shea and Charlton Rdr: Jason Collett

Stony Creek Race 2 - 1600m Maiden

Imponderable (ex: Urban Rocket) Tnr: A and S Freedman Rdr: Carleen Hefel

Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 65

Sirkel (ex: Estonian Princess) Tnr: Jack Bruce Rdr: Ryan Maloney

Sha Tin Race 6 - 1000m Class 3

Sky Trust (ex: Humble) Tnr: Caspar Fownes Rdr: E C W Wong

Werribee Race 1 - 1600m Maiden

Satirica (ex: Satirical Lady) Tnr: Amy McDonald Rdr: Melissa Julius

Werribee Race 2 - 1100m Maiden

Do Say (ex: Romabella) Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin Rdr:

Werribee Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 66

Lethal Thoughts (ex: St Remy) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Zoe Waller

Werribee Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 66

Itsukushima (ex: Barchetta) Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes Rdr: Emily Pozman

Monday, December 8

Tuncurry Race 3 - 1600m Class 1

Think I'm Irish (ex: O'couney) Tnr: Dale Wagstaff Rdr: Aaron Bullock

Tuesday, December 9

Ballina Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 82

Lovewillcomelater (ex: Thirty Rock) Tnr: Jordan Lee Rdr: Luke Rolls

Hamilton Race 3 - 1400m Maiden

Analytical (ex: Stormy Road) Tnr: Matt Cumani Rdr: Eoin Walsh

Hamilton Race 3 - 1400m Maiden

So Regal (ex: Swan River) Tnr: Daniel Bowman Rdr: Tom Madden

Hamilton Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 56

Initial Moment (ex: Dizzy Diva) Tnr: Shane Jackson Rdr: Jack Hill

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Wednesday, December 10

Ipswich Race 1 - 1666m Class 3 0

El Pensador (ex: Candela)
Tnr: Rex Lipp

Power Ace (ex: Power O'raylee)
Tnr: Tony Gollan

Ipswich Race 2 - 2150m Class 2 0

So You Can Torque (ex: Blitz 'n' Magic)
Tnr: A and T Sweeney

Ipswich Race 3 - 1350m Benchmark 58 0

Too Many Thoughts (ex: Amarela)
Tnr: Mark Currie

Launceston Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 68 0

Fast Thinker (ex: Up And Up)
Tnr: Kelvin Hamilton

Sandown-Lakeside Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0

Kalizma (ex: Kardashing)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher

Sass Appeal (ex: Cristal Eyes)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien

Licentious (ex: Miss Promiscuity)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin

Sandown-Lakeside Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 66 0

Mercurial Lady (ex: Aware)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman

Sandown-Lakeside Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 66 0

Itsukushima (ex: Barchetta)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes

Too Big (ex: Garden Of Eden)
Tnr: Peter Smith

Yes I Know (ex: Gibraltar Storm)
Tnr: A and S Freedman

Sandown-Lakeside Race 7 - 2100m Benchmark 66 0

Too Big (ex: Garden Of Eden)
Tnr: Peter Smith

Wise Legend (ex: Hidden Strings)
Tnr: Dan O'Sullivan

Sandown-Lakeside Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0

Lethal Thoughts (ex: St Remy)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher

Porter (ex: Prana)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien

Strathalbyn Race 6 - 1600m Maiden 0

The Punk Rocker (ex: Islay Inlet)
Tnr: S and C Oxlade

Strathalbyn Race 7 - 2050m Maiden 0

The Punk Rocker (ex: Islay Inlet)
Tnr: S and C Oxlade

Wyong Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0

So You Ready (ex: Dora's Ready)
Tnr: Kristen Buchanan

Wyong Race 6 - 2100m Benchmark 64 0

Think We're There (ex: Nowheretosomewhere)
Tnr: Jason Deamer

Thursday, December 11

Kembla Grange Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0

Fast Track (ex: Light Express)
Tnr: J and T O'Shea and Charlton

Kembla Grange Race 4 - 1600m Class 1 0

So You Ready (ex: Dora's Ready)
Tnr: Kristen Buchanan

Energetic Legend (ex: Kinetic Design)
Tnr: Mitchell and George Beer and Carpenter

Saturday, December 13

Ascot Race 2 - 1400m Open Gr3

Opportunistic (ex: I'm Feeling Lucky)
Tnr: Michael Grantham

Thursday, January 1

Ascot Race 3 - 2400m Open Gr2

Diamond Scene (ex: Jewelled)
Tnr: Michael Grantham

Stormageddon (ex: Tornado Gal)
Tnr: Michael Grantham

Saturday, January 17

Gold Coast Race 1 - 1200m Open 0

Machecoul (ex: St Remy)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn

Gold Coast Race 2 - 1400m Open 0

Metal Man (ex: It's A Myth)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida

Adorable Thought (ex: Adorabubble)
Tnr: Barry and Emma-Jane Lockwood and Vincent

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold

Average

Median

Top

2025

$155,943.66

$100,000

$1,150,000

2024

$165,860.76

$150,000

$550,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Personal(AUS)

$1,150,000

2023 ex Spanish Whisper(AUS)

$650,000

2023 ex Formality(AUS)

$500,000

2023 ex Merited(AUS)

$420,000

2023 ex Salina(AUS)

$350,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold

Average

Median

Top

2025

$115,000

$110,000

$240,000

2024

$219,166.67

$217,500

$400,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Invincible Star(AUS)

$310,000

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

New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

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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

Rosehill

Race 4 Dark Simba 4g ex: Salina 6th

Race 7 Flying Thinker 5m ex: Hela Flyer 4th

Race 7 Dame Commander 4m ex: Glenbawn Dame 12nd

Race 10 Bartolf 4g ex: Lesley's Choice 2nd

Armidale

Race 3 Think Pi 4g ex: Pumpkin Pie 1st

Race 4 Reflecting Fame 5g ex: Prettyfamous 6th

Race 5 Mindspace 6g ex: Lustre Lady 2nd

Race 7 Visualise 4g ex: Power Of Love 5th

Hawkesbury

Race 5 Brainiac 4m ex: Kimblewick 5th

Murray Bridge Gh

Race 4 Zain Prince 6g ex: Princess Youmzain 2nd

Stony Creek

Race 2 Imponderable 3f ex: Urban Rocket 7th

Sunshine Coast

Race 6 Sirkel 4m ex: Estonian Princess 2nd

Werribee

Race 1 Satirica 5m ex: Satirical Lady 8th

Race 5 Lethal Thoughts 6g ex: St Remy 4th

Race 6 Itsukushima 6g ex: Barchetta 2nd

Sha Tin

Race 6 Sky Trust 5g ex: Humble 7th

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Yesterday's Results

2nd Ascot: Correct Choice 5g ex Celebrities Choice

2nd Beaumont: Think Of One 5g ex Manhattan Mam

2nd Gold Coast: Possibilities 4m ex Zutara

2nd Wangaratta: Distillery 4g ex Sweet Martini

3rd Ballarat: Yes I Know 4g ex Gibraltar Storm

3rd Wangaratta: Racy Thoughts 4g ex Racy

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Australasian Distance Performance

All

Winners

Short <= 1200m

44%

19.5% - (395)

Sprint 1201m - 1400m

24%

29.2% - (593)

Mile 1401m - 1600m

15%

25.2% - (511)

Mid 1601m - 2000m

10%

17.1% - (346)

Stay 2001m - 2400m

5.5%

7.2% - (147)

Long 2400m+

1.5%

1.8% - (36)

Top Nicks

Zabeel

30 wnrs , (7 sw) Think It Over

Redoute's Choice

50 wnrs , (6 sw) Fasika

Fastnet Rock

30 wnrs , (3 sw) Palaisipan

Testa Rossa

9 wnrs , (3 sw) Getta Good Feeling

Danehill

23 wnrs , (2 sw) Northwest Passage

Flying Spur

22 wnrs , (2 sw) Think About It

Exceed And Excel

10 wnrs , (2 sw) Perfect Thought

Casino Prince

5 wnrs , (2 sw) Street Gossip

Tale Of The Cat

5 wnrs , (2 sw) So You Win

Star Way

3 wnrs , (2 sw) La Diosa

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

3-state city treble for So You Think highlighted by Diamond Scene’s winning return in Group 3 Eurythmic

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

Sons of High Chaparral at Stud in Australasia

Ace High , Alpine Eagle , Contributer , Dundeel , Redwood , Tivaci , Toronado , Wayed Zain , Wrote

Grandsons of Sadler's Wells at Stud in Australasia

Adelaide , Armory , Cape Of Good Hope , Churchill , Circus Maximus , Hi World , Johannes Vermeer , Universal Ruler

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Sales

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Australia Yearling Stats

NEW ZEALAND

Top Sales

New Zealand Yearling Stats

Pedigree Table

Runners Today

Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

Top Nicks

Race Record

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Fee History

Sons of High Chaparral at Stud in Australasia

Grandsons of Sadler's Wells at Stud in Australasia