Favored So You Think burst clear of the field inside the final eighth of a mile to win the group I Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot this afternoon.
Ridden to victory by Joseph O'Brien, So You Think settled just in behind the leaders early on as his pacemaker, Robin Hood, set a good pace for the ten-furlong distance. Tracking in second was the lone American hopeful, Big Blue Kitten, with Wigmore Hall also up close. Carlton House, the second choice in a field of eleven, was racing in mid-pack.
Robin Hood and Big Blue Kitten continued to lead until about two furlongs from home, but Carlton House burst past them with a daring burst of acceleration to seize command of the lead. He got the jump on So You Think, and appeared to be on his way to victory, but So You Think also accelerated sharply when asked for run, and wore down his rival to win the race in decisive fashion.
Farhh came on strongly under Frankie Dettori to finish third, just ahead of Reliable Man.
-Keelerman
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