KEY FACTS:

First Superb Crop of 2yo’s to race in 2025

Cape Champion 2yo

The first 3yo to win the Cape Merchants in 22 years

Son of multiple Champion Sire and Sire of Sires Captain Al, damline Secret Pact, the illustrious Soho Secret family; top class performers incl Master Of My Fate

“Erik The Red is an absolute gentleman to work with. He is one of the toughest and soundest horses I’ve had the pleasure to train. He has tremendous heart and I cannot wait to see his produce at the sales and on the track – if they’re anything like their dad we have plenty to look forward to.”  – Justin Snaith

in South Africa:
6 WINS, R551,625 in stakes, 900-1400m, placed 2 times from 9 starts
Merit rated 114 at 3.

at 2
4 WINS, 2 PLACES INCL:

• WON Gr3 Cape Of Good Hope Nursery
• WON Somerset 1200 (L)
• WON Summer Juvenile Stakes (L)
• 3rd GR2 Golden Horseshoe
• 4th GR1 Golden Horse Medallion

at 3
2 WINS: 

• WON Gr2 Cape Merchants
• WON Gr2 Umkhomazi Stakes

As @ 02/07/2025

CAPTAIN AL 9 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, R753,800,  Cape Argus Guineas, Gr.1, Merchant’s S., Gr.2, Diadem S., Gr.2, Matchem S., Gr.3, 2d Clairwood Nursery S., Gr.3, 3d  Guineas Trial, Gr.3,  Matchem S., Gr.3. He entered stud in South Af in 2001. Champion SA Sire in 2014-15, 2017-18. Leading SA Sire of 2YOs in 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16. Leading SA Sire by Winners in 2014-15. Champion SA Sire of Broodmares in 2022-23. Sire of 972 progeny to race, 756 winners (77.0%), earnings of over $28 million, 105 stakes winners, 92 stakes placegetters, inc.

CAPTAIN’S RANSOM (17f, Red Ransom, Seattle Slew). Horse of the Year in SA in 2021-22. Champion Older Female & Champion Sprinter in SA in 2021-22.13 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, R3,532,125,  Mercury Sprint S., Gr.1,  Paddock S., Gr.1, Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, Majorca S., Gr.1-twice,  SA Fillies Sprint S., Gr.1,  Fillies Guineas, Gr.2,  Diana S., Gr.3-twice,  Perfect Promise Sprint, L, Bet With Tab S., 2d  Paddock S., Gr.1, Majorca S., Gr.1, Prix du Cap S., Gr.3, Irridescence S., L, 4th  Garden Province S., Gr.1.

CARRY ON ALICE (11f, Western Winter, Best by Test). Champion Sprinter & Older Female in SA in 2016-17.11 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, R4,591,250, SA SA Nursery, Gr.1,  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, SA Computaform Sprint, Gr.1,  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1-twice,  Southern Cross S., Gr.2, SA Man o’ War Sprint H., Gr.3., 2d SA Computaform Sprint H., Gr.1,  Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, Thekwini S., Gr.1,  Gold Medallion S., Gr.1,  Southern Cross S., Gr.2, Sceptre S., Gr.2, SA Gardenia S., L, 3d  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1-twice, SA Computaform Sprint, Gr.1, Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2, Pretty Polly S., Gr.3.

CELTIC SEA (15f, Mark of Esteem, Roi Normand). Champion 3YO Filly in SA in 2018-19. Champion Older Female in SA in 2019-20.12 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, R3,364,413,  Garden Province S., Gr.1,  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1-twice,  Golden Slipper, Gr.2,  Sceptre S., Gr.2-twice, Southern Cross S., Gr.2, SA Pretty Polly S., Gr.3., 2d  Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, Garden Province S., Gr.1,  Majorca S., Gr.1,  Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1., 3d  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, SA Gauteng Fillies Guineas, Gr.2., 4th SA SA Fillies Nursery, Gr.2, Tony Ruffel S., Gr.3.

CAPTAIN AMERICA (10g, Fort Wood, Top Ville). 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, R6,062,925, SA Horse Chestnut S., Gr.1,  Gold Challenge, Gr.1, Champions Cup, Gr.1,  Green Point S., Gr.2,  Matchem S., Gr.3., 2d  Queen’s P., Gr.1, Cape Guineas, Gr.1, Cape Derby, Gr.1,  Champions Cup, Gr.1, SA Horse Chestnut S., Gr.1., 3d  J&B Metropolitan H., Gr.1-twice, Queen’s P., Gr.1,  KRA Guineas, Gr.2,  Green Point S., Gr.2-twice., 4th  Daily News 2000 S., Gr.1, Gold Challenge, Gr.1,  Queen’s P., Gr.1, Green Point S., Gr.2.

ALL IS SECRET (09f, Goldkeeper, Royal Academy). Champion 2YO Filly in SA in 2011-12.6 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, R1,537,380, Clairwood Mercury Sprint, Gr.1,  Thekwini S., Gr.1,  Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1,  Choice Carriers Championship, Gr.2,  Poinsettia S., Gr.3, 2d  Sceptre S., Gr.2,  Debutante S., Gr.2, Kwazulu-Natal S., L, 4th  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1,  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1.

CAPTAIN OF ALL (10c, Fard, Forty Winks). Champion Sprinter in SA in 2014-15.7 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, R2,251,900,  Tsogo Sun Sprint, Gr.1, Gold Medallion S., Gr.1,  Mercury Sprint, Gr.1,  Diadem S., Gr.2., 2d  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, 3d SA Computaform Sprint H., Gr.1,  Golden Horseshoe S., Gr.1.

KASIMIR (14c, Peintre Celebre, Green Desert). Champion Sprinter in SA in 2018-19.11 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, R4,006,745,  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1,  Mercury Sprint, Gr.1,  Diadem S., Gr.2-twice, Cape Merchants, Gr.2,  Post Merchants H., Gr.2,  Matchem S., Gr.3., 2d  Drill Hall S., Gr.2,  Summer Juvenile S., L, Somerset P., L., 3d  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1,  Tsogo Sun Sprint, Gr.1., 4th  Post Merchants H., Gr.2.

MALMOOS (17c, Fort Wood, Elliodor). Triple Crown Winner in SA in 2020-21.7 wins from 1200m to 2450m, R1,489,600, SA SA Classic, Gr.1, SA Derby, Gr.1, Gauteng Guineas, Gr.2,  Concorde Cup, Gr.2, SA Graham Beck S., Gr.3.

SNOWDANCE (14f, Joshua Dancer, Royal Academy). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, R2,466,000,  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, Majorca S., Gr.1, Western Cape Fillies Championship, Gr.2, Tab Telebet S., 2d  Gold Challenge, Gr.1, Garden Province S., Gr.1,  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1,  KZN Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, 3d  Garden Province S., Gr.1, 4th  Mercury Sprint, Gr.1.

ONE WORLD (15c, Giant’s Causeway, Caerleon). Champion Older Male in SA in 2019-20.10 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m, R5,631,875,  Sun Met H., Gr.1, Concorde Cup, Gr.2, Winter Guineas, Gr.3,  Matchem S., Gr.3,  Langerman H., L, CTS 1600, Cape Mile, 2d  Queen’s P., Gr.1, Green Point S., Gr.2, Winter Classic, Gr.3, 3d  Cape Guineas, Gr.1.

CAPTAIN’S GAL (05f, Centenary, Esplendor). 9 wins from 1150m to 1600m, R1,059,675,  SA Fillies Sprint S., Gr.1, SA Camellia S., Gr.2,  Flamboyant S., Gr.3, SA Syringa H., L., 2d SA Johannesburg Spring Fillies & Mares Challenge, L, 3d SA Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2, Clairwood Tibouchina S., Gr.2, SA Goldfields Sprint H., L, 4th Clairwood Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, SA Three Troikas S., Gr.3.

SERGEANT HARDY (13c, Hard Up, Allied Flag). 8 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, R1,837,625,  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, Cape of Good Hope Nursery, Gr.3, Summer Juvenile S., L, Southeaster Sprint, L., 3d  Diadem S., Gr.2, 4th  Somerset P., L.

CAPTAIN’S LOVER (04f, Badger Land, Argosy). Champion 3YO Female Miler in SA in 2007-08.7 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1800m, €54,275, US$175,700, R647,700,  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, Fillies Championship S., Gr.2, Longchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, Monmouth Matchmaker S., L, 2d  Diana S., Gr.3, 3d  Paddock S., Gr.1, Monmouth Miss Liberty S., L, 4th Belmont Beldame S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Foret, Gr.1.

THE SECRET IS OUT (13f, Goldkeeper, Royal Academy). 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, R1,172,275,  Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1,  Tibouchina S., Gr.2,  Poinsettia S., Gr.3, Strelitzia S., Gr.3., 3d  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1, Poinsettia S., Gr.3, 4th  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1.

UNDERCOVER AGENT (14c, London News, Lustra). Champion Miler in Mauritius in 2021.13 wins from 1200m to 1600m to 2023, R5,895,586, 387,500Rup,  Gold Challenge, Gr.1, Drill Hall S., Gr.2, Byerley Turk, Gr.3, 2d  Champions Cup, Gr.1, Drill Hall S., Gr.2,  Green Point S., Gr.2, Cape Classic, Gr.3, 3d  Matchem S., Gr.3, 4th  Sun Met H., Gr.1,  Tsogo Sun Sprint, Gr.1.

HILL FIFTY FOUR (08g, Sportsworld, Dancing Champ). 7 wins from 1600m to 2000m, R2,664,310,  J&B Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Peninsula H., Gr.2, Fairview Algoa Cup, Gr.3., 2d  J&B Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Premier Trophy, Gr.2, Winter Classic, Gr.3, 3d  Drill Hall S., Gr.2,  Winter Derby, Gr.3, 4th  Peninsula H., Gr.2.

TAP O’ NOTH (14c, Western Winter, Elliodor). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, R1,439,750,  Cape Guineas, Gr.1, Cape Classic, Gr.3, Langerman H., L, 2d  Cape Stayers, Gr.2, 3d  Daily News 2000 S., Gr.1, KZN Guineas, Gr.2., 4th  Champions Cup, Gr.1,  Premier Trophy, Gr.2,  Matchem S., Gr.3.

MISSISIPPI BURNING (16f, Hussonet, Maroof). 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, R940,113,  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1,  Fillies Guineas, Gr.2.

PINE PRINCESS (11f, Badger Land, Far North). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 2450m, R1,470,125, SA SA Oaks, Gr.1, Yellowwood H., Gr.3, 2d  Woolavington 2000 S., Gr.1, SA Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2, Clairwood Devon Air S., L., 3d  Golden Slipper, Gr.1, 4th  Paddock S., Gr.1, SA SA Fillies Classic, Gr.1.

EMERALD COVE (07f, Caesour, Straight Strike). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, R1,217,750,  Paddock S., Gr.1, Irridescence S., L, 2d  Woolavington S., Gr.1, Gold Bracelet S., Gr.2,  Odessa Stud Fillies Championship, Gr.2, Jet Master S., 3d  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, 4th  Majorca S., Gr.1, Perfect Promise H., L.

CLOTH OF CLOUD (13f, Fusaichi Pegasus, Majestic Light). Champion 2YO Filly in SA in 2015-16.3 wins at 2, R796,875, SA SA Nursery, Gr.1, Pretty Polly S., Gr.3.

WILLIAM LONGSWORD (13c, Fort Wood, Dancing Champ). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, R4,901,250,  Cape Guineas, Gr.1, CTS Mile.

ALWAYS IN CHARGE (13c, Polar Falcon, Last Tycoon). Champion 2YO Colt in SA in 2015-16.3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, R1,830,550,  Gold Medallion, Gr.1, 2d  CTS Sprint, 3d  Cape Merchants, Gr.2.

EXHILARATION (06g, Elliodor, Boot Camp). 3 wins at 2, R737,525, Clairwood Premier’s Champion S., Gr.1., 2d  Gold Medallion S., Gr.1, SA SA Nursery P., Gr.2, Graham Beck S., Gr.3, Johannesburg Spring Challenge, L.

MISS FLORIDA (16f, Trippi, Braashee). 2 wins at 2, R548,125,  Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1.

ERIK THE RED (17c, Western Winter, Bush Telegraph). 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, R551,625,  Cape Merchants, Gr.2,  Umkhomazi S., Gr.2,  Cape of Good Hope Nursery, Gr.3, Summer Juvenile S., L, Somerset 1200, L, 3d  Golden Horseshoe, Gr.2, 4th  Gold Medallion, Gr.1.

CAPTAIN ALDO (10c, Elliodor, Jungle Cove). 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R1,544,650, SA Hawaii S., Gr.2, Johannesburg Spring Challenge, Gr.2, Wolf Power H., L., 4th SA Merchants H., Gr.2.

CAP ALRIGHT (07g, Centenary, Divine King). 9 wins to 1400m, R1,065,950,  Merchants S., Gr.2, Southeaster Sprint S., L-twice., 2d  In Full Flight H., L, 3d  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, Diadem S., Gr.2-twice., 4th  Merchants H., Gr.2.

DISCO AL (09g, Badger Land, Elliodor). 7 wins from 1600m to 2400m, R1,315,907,  Track & Ball Derby, Gr.2, Fairview Algoa Cup, Gr.3-twice, 2d  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3., 3d Clairwood Betting World S., Gr.2,  Darley Arabian H., L.

FRAGRANT AL (07f, Fort Wood, Harry Hotspur). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1450m, R528,075, Clairwood Tibouchina S., Gr.2,  Olympic Duel S., L, Arlington Ibhayi S., L, 2d Clairwood Golden Slipper, Gr.1,  Upper Eastside Hotel P., Touch Tote H., 3d Fairview East Cape Paddock S., L,  Sweet Chestnut S., L.

TOWNSEND (06f, Dominion Royale, Tilden). 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, R446,400,  Fillies Championship S., Gr.2,  Diana S., Gr.3,  Stormsvlei Mile, L, 2d  Sweet Chestnut S., L.

JO’S BOND (12f, Muhtafal, Cadeaux Genereux). 8 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, R762,525,  Southern Cross S., Gr.2,  Kwazulu-Natal S., L, 4th  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1,  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1.

DANCE WITH AL (05f, Dancing Champ, Foveros). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, R808,455,  Merchants S., Gr.2, Southern Cross S., Gr.2., 2d  KZN Fillies Guineas, Gr.2,  Sceptre S., Gr.2, Clairwood Poinsettia S., Gr.3,  Champagne S., Gr.3, Fairview Lady’s Pendant, L, 3d  Garden Province S., Gr.1,  Diadem S., Gr.2, Sceptre S., Gr.2, 4th  Garden Province S., Gr.1,  Majorca S., Gr.1.

SEARCH PARTY (12c, Pennekamp, Damister). 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, R1,304,800,  Cape Merchants H., Gr.2,  Post Merchants H., Gr.2., 2d  Tsogo Sun Sprint, Gr.1,  Mercury Sprint, Gr.1,  Matchem S., Gr.3., 3d  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, Diadem S., Gr.2, 4th  In Full Flight H., L.

PRINCESS ROYAL (12f, Rakeen, Centaine). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, R621,875,  Sceptre S., Gr.2, Fairview East Cape Fillies Nursery, L, 2d  Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1, 3d  Strelitzia S., Gr.3, 4th  Southern Cross S., Gr.2, Summer Juvenile S., L.

CAPTAIN’S WILD (06g, Esplendor, St Paddy). 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, R867,925, SA Colorado King S., Gr.2., 2d SA Champions Challenge, Gr.1, 4th  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3, Schweppes H., Gr.3.

FIORELLA (14f, Caesour, Foveros). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, R931,875,  KZN Fillies Guineas, Gr.2., 2d  Woolavington 2000, Gr.1., 4th SA SA Fillies Classic, Gr.1, Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2.

SECRET CAPTAIN (13c, Royal Academy, Secreto). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, R655,000,  KZN Guineas, Gr.2, SA Grand Heritage in September H., 2d SA Drum Star H., L., 4th SA Graham Beck S., Gr.3, Wolf Power H., L.

CAPTAIN’S CALL (06f, London News, Elliodor). 2 wins at 2, R219,250,  Debutante S., Gr.2., 4th  Allan Robertson Fillies Championship, Gr.1.

CAPTAIN’S FLAME (12f, Fort Wood, Harry Hotspur). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R566,125,  Diana S., Gr.3,  Sweet Chestnut S., L, Stormsvlei Mile, L, 2d  Prix du Cap, Gr.3., 4th  Diana S., Gr.3,  Prix du Cap, Gr.3, Olympic Duel S., L.

TRINITY HOUSE (08f, National Assembly, Peacetime). 5 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m, R573,360,  Umzimkhulu S., Gr.3,  Fillies Nursery, Gr.3,  Perfect Promise H., L, 2d  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, Sceptre S., Gr.2, Choice Carriers Championship, Gr.2.

CAPTAIN CORAGEOUS (02c, Royal Prerogative, Preamble). 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2000m, R789,670, SA Jubilee H., Gr.3, Drum Star H., L., 2d SA Jubilee H., Gr.3., 3d SA Riverside H., L., 4th Newmarket London News S., Gr.3.

CAPTAIN’S SECRET (06g, Our Casey’s Boy, Harry Hotspur). 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1450m, R1,004,815,  Cape Classic, Gr.3, Sophomore Sprint H., L., 2d  Drill Hall S., Gr.2, SA August S., Gr.3,  Umngeni H., L, Fairview East Cape Sprint Cup, L, 3d  Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, Clairwood Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, SA Emerald Cup, Gr.2,  Diadem S., Gr.2., 4th  Post Merchants H., Gr.2,  Southeaster Sprint S., L.

CAPTAIN IN COMMAND (02g, Trigger Finger, Capture Him). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, R504,205, Clairwood Umkhomazi S., Gr.3, Thukela H., L., 3d  Green Point S., Gr.2, Matchem S., Gr.3, 4th  Winter Guineas, Gr.3.

DOOSRA (13c, Caesour, Mecca Road). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R839,600, SA Graham Beck S., Gr.3, Wolf Power 1600, L., 3d SA Charity Mile, Gr.2, Tony Ruffel S., Gr.3., 4th SA Dingaans H., Gr.2.

CAPTAIN SPLENDID (12c, Fort Wood, Elliodor). 4 wins at 1600m, 2400m, R810,625, Fairview East Cape Derby, Gr.3,  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3, 2d  Gold Vase, Gr.3, Fairview Algoa Cup, Gr.3,  Settlers Trophy, L, 3d  Chairman’s Cup, Gr.3, 4th  Track & Ball Derby, Gr.3.

REDCARPET CAPTAIN (12c, Kabool, Al Mufti). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, R892,875, SA Protea S., Gr.3., 2d  Gold Medallion S., Gr.1, 3d  Christmas H., L, 4th SA SA Nursery, Gr.1.

MANA MOU (06f, Harry Hotspur, Jungle Cove). 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, R393,750, SA Man o’ War Sprint H., Gr.3., 4th SA Bauhinia H., L.

CROWD PLEASER (13c, Charismatic, Gulch). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1800m to 2200m, R783,250,  Betting World 2200, Gr.3., 2d  Betting World 2200, Gr.3, Cup Trial, Gr.3-twice.

CAPTAIN COOK (02c, Comic Blush, Jungle Cove). 4 wins from 1200m to 2400m, R356,310, Arlington East Cape Derby, Gr.3, 3d  J&B Reserve Stayers H., Gr.2-twice,  Cup, L, 4th  Darley Arabian H., L.

MYFUNNYVALENTINE (13f, Goldkeeper, Jallad). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1150m, 1200m, R587,425, SA Sycamore Sprint, Gr.3., 2d SA SA Fillies Nursery, Gr.2, Camellia S., Gr.2, Bauhinia H., L., 4th  Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1.

CAPTAIN CHAOS (12c, Rambo Dancer, Best by Test). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, R524,600,  Cape of Good Hope Nursery, Gr.3., 3d  Somerset P., L.

PETALA (12f, Tale of the Cat, Gulch). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, R239,500,  Fillies Nursery, Gr.3, 4th Fairview East Cape Breeders S., L,  Olympic Duel S., L, Perfect Promise H., L.

EIGHTH WONDER (12c, Fort Wood, Plugged Nickle). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, R353,000,  Cape Classic, Gr.3, 2d  Winter Derby, Gr.3.

COUSIN LIZ (16f, Parade Leader, Priceless Asset). 2 wins at 2, R190,250,  Fillies Nursery, Gr.3.

PRINCESS PEACH (14f, Badger Land, J. O. Tobin). 2 wins at 2, R326,625,  Debutante H., Gr.3, 3d  Sceptre S., Gr.2, 4th  Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1, Strelitzia S., Gr.3.

WHEREDOWEGO (10f, Fort Wood, Bush Telegraph). 2 wins at 2,  Fillies Nursery, Gr.3.

FLOWER’S ANGEL (06f, National Assembly, Northern Guest). 2 wins at 2,  Fillies Nursery, Gr.3.

His sire sons include William Longsword (9), Captain of All (7), One World, Captain Corageous, Waitangi, etc.