Two ways to tackle Ayr Gold Cup puzzle

THE NEWS that So You Think would be aimed at the Prix de l’Arc at Longchamp on October 2 was perhaps a touch surprising but the reaction of the bookmakers hardly so as they shortened Aidan’ OBrien’s charge to 5-1 second favourite behind last year’s third, Sarafina.

The ex-Australian colt hasn’t an awful lot to prove at the top level and it seemed the Champion Stakes at Ascot would be a more suitable option to add another string to the his Group 1 bow. But connections must be applauded for this braver move, which could provide some European evidence of his versatility in terms of trip.

To be honest, he hasn’t screamed ‘Arc horse’ to me and I wouldn’t be in a rush to get involved in him at advertised odds.