Guineas Thoughts are so Exciting

Making his anticipated debut in stakes company, the charismatic I Thought So headlines a stellar week of chances for Team Pfieffer with sights set firmly on the Listed Gosford Guineas.

The colt currently holds favouritism for the 1200 metre 3YO feature, and justifiably so, with two brilliant wins at Randwick and Warwick Farm generating plenty of interest in the strapping son of So You Think.

With “manhood” still in tact, the colt has the potential to secure a position as a featured stallion following his retirement from racing, something both trainer and connections have long aspired to.

“Obviously he is a great looking animal but he has the pedigree to match, and now he is showing enough talent on the track it isn’t hard to imagine a stud career for him” said Pfieffer.

“The So You Think’s have become a hot commodity of late with the success of Inference and La Bella Diosa, with So Si Bon up in G1 company too. They have proven to be excellent 3YOs and I couldn’t be happier to have one in my barn".

A win tomorrow afternoon, under the careful hands of Hugh Bowman, would do wonders for both I Thought So’s reputation, as well as that of his trainer.

“Having a headline horse is important at this time of year, and I think (I Thought So) and Denmagic are my two best hopes of a stakes win this carnival”.

The conundrum facing trainers of high-profile colts is not lost to the industry’s media, who often comment on the loss of 2 and 3YO males to stud deals well before they reach what many consider to be their full potential.

The previous two Slipper winning colts, Vancouver and Capitalist, were retired after just one run as a 3YO to protect their value. Flying Artie and Extreme Choice were able to race further into their 3YO careers and both won at G1 level, however they too have been packed off to stand at Newgate Farm.

There is an overwhelming amount of expectation with young colts racing in Australia to win at 2, which is why the importance of more durable, staying types have been the hot topic of discussion amongst the bloodstock community.

Thus, it isn’t hard to see why Pfieffer wants to be as patient as possible with his star colt.

“I think he will just keep improving, he is learning his trade and supremely talented. He looks to be a strong sprinter but we will see how far he takes us”.