ASCOT, England: So You Think won the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot yesterday ahead of Carlton House, the horse owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
It’s the 10th Group One victory for the six-year-old So You Think, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by his son, Joseph.
He was narrowly beaten in the same race last year, but finished the 10-furlong race convincingly this time around.
“My horse relaxed lovely and quickened up very well,” jockey O’Brien said.
“I just wanted to get him into a rhythm and get him relaxed, he has loads of class and can quicken and when things work out he’s an exceptional horse,” O’Brien said. “It’s been a great season and I’m very lucky to get to ride some exceptional horses.”
The Queen, who is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee to mark her 60-year reign, attended the five-day meet yesterday.
Carlton House emerged on the far rail to launch a serious challenge, but So You Think saw him off, asserting himself to win by two and a quarter lengths. Godolphin’s four-year-old colt, Farhh, finished third, half a length behind Carlton House.
Michael Stoute, trainer of Carlton House, said the Queen’s horse gave a good performance and challenged the 4-5 favorite until the finish.
“He couldn’t get enough cover as he was a bit off the fence. But he was second best, it’s as simple as that,” Stoute said. “He had every chance, but he just found one too good.”
So You Think wins at Royal Ascot
