So You Think clearly has it all to do in Eclipse

WHEN So You Think suffered that defeat by Rewilding in the Prince Of Wales’ Stakes at Royal Ascot, Aidan O’Brien gave an extraordinary post-race interview to the BBC.

He placed all of the blame on himself and indicated that a horse regarded as the second coming - at Ballydoyle - had gone to the meeting essentially undercooked.

It was an amazing admission from a trainer whose ability to get it absolutely spot-on for the big day is almost legendary. If one needs any evidence of the man’s genius then you only have to refer to Fame And Glory in the Ascot Gold Cup.