Bigger and Better!

What a weekend it was for the stable, courtesy of another huge performance by Godolphin homebred Think Big in the G2 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes at Churchill Downs on Saturday!

In the process, Think Big was one of a host of headline wins for the owner-breeders over the three-day period, to go alongside Godolphin's victories in the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, and English 1000 and 20000 Guineas!

Jumped smartly out of the gates by jockey Ben Curtis, Think Big was always handily placed in this 5 1/2 furlong turf sprint, before coming with his now trademark rattling late surge to win going away by three-quarters of a length.

Since being dropped back in trip, Think Big (pictured above after his win) has proved a revelation. His win this past weekend follows a super victory in the G2 Shakertown Stakes at Keeneland last time out.

This four-year-old son of Twirling Candy has always been a very talented individual. But he requires a careful hand during the mornings. Indeed, Think Big has to be ridden in bungees (equipment to keep a horse's head down) because of his enthusiastic approach to morning training.

Ben Curtis alluded to this in his glowing post-race interview.

"He doesn't have a certain style. Tactics-wise he's very versatile," Curtis said. "He hasn't always been, he's hard work. That horse has a lot of character. He used to get very warm, he can pull very hard. (Stidham's team) have him in a great place where he's taken everything the right way," Curtis added. "He's one of the best sprinters in the country at the moment."

Think Big could well be making a step up to the top table next time out, with a possible shot at the GI Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga on Belmont Stakes weekend potentially on the cards.