CAPTIVANT (AUS)

Sire: Capitalist
Dam: Speedboat
Dam Sire: Commands
Born: 2018
Colour: Bay/Brown
Size: 16.3 HH
Commenced Stud Duties: 2022
2026 Service Fee: TBA
Payment on live foal.

“Captivant was sharp enough to win a Victory Vein over 1000m pre-Christmas, superior enough to be a Group 1 winning two-year-old, and classy enough to fight out a Caulfield Guineas with Anamoe.”

– Paul Snowden, co-trainer

Overview

Gr.0

Group 1-Winning 2YO

Yearlings have sold up to $340,000

Timeform Rating

OVERVIEW

THE HIGHEST TIMEFORM RATED GROUP 1-WINNING SON OF CAPITALIST AND HIS ONLY GROUP 1-WINNING SON TO STAND AT STUD.

An outstanding pre-Christmas 2YO – winner of the Victory Vein plate on debut (1000m). Went on to run in the top five in each leg of the 2021 2YO Triple Crown.

Trained on as a 3YO and earned a Timeform rating of 121 following his highly regarded Group 1 Caulfield Guineas run where he finished second to Champion 3YO ANAMOE by 0.5 of a length.

One of only two sires in Australia to run top three in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes and Group 1 Caulfield Guineas over the last 10 years – the other being OLE KIRK.

Sire of exciting 2YO winner VANTORIX, dominant 2.4 length winner on debut, defeating the older horses as a pre-Christmas 2YO.

His yearlings have sold up to $340,000, $220,000, $200,000 etc.

From the prolific female family of the blue-hen mare RIDE THE RAPIDS.

A $550,000 Magic Millions yearling by WRITTEN TYCOON’S best son CAPITALIST.

“We have broken in a good number of his youngsters this year and I’m very impressed with how they have presented. They’re very athletic, quick on their feet with a beautiful balanced action. All the fillies have pretty heads and good length of rein and the colts have been physically strong and intelligent. Plenty to look forward to.” – Greg Bennett, breaker

LEADING PROGENY

CAPTIVANT 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Victory Vein P., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3. He entered stud in Aust. in 2022. Sire of 6 progeny to race, a winner, earnings of over $56,000, inc.

Vantorix (23g, Stryker, Lake Coniston). 2 wins at 2 in 2025-26.

Capital Express (23c, Shamexpress, Street Cry). Placed at 2 in 2025-26.

RACE RECORD

(in Australia)

Age	Runs	1st	2nd	3rd	Earnings
2	6	2	-	2	A$642,750
3	9	-	1	2	A$555,200
Totals:	15	2	1	4	A$1,197,950

At 2 :	ATC (Randwick) Champagne S., Gr.1 (1600m beating Hilal and Converge), Victory Vein P. (1000m), 3d ATC (Randwick) Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 (1400m to Anamoe and Hilal), Skyline S., Gr.2 (1200m to O'Liner and Hilal)
At 3 :	2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m to Anamoe and beating Artorius), 3d ATC (Kembla Grange) San Domenico S., Gr.3 (1100m to In the Congo and Paulele), VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3 (1400m to Pinstriped and Pascero)

PEDIGREE TABLE

CAPITALIST (AUS) Ch. 2013 GW 4 wins f:815 r:669 w:462 SW:31	Written Tycoon Ch. 2002 GW 2 wins f:1637 r:1373 w:1069 SW:82	Iglesia Br. 1995 GW 6 wins f:528 r:455 w:290 SW:11	Last Tycoon	Try My Best	8
				Mill Princess	8
			Yodells	Marscay	4
				Yodelling Lady	1
		Party Miss Br. 1991 Wnr 4 wins f:11 r:7 w:5 SW:1	Kenmare	Kalamoun	9
				Belle of Ireland	1
			Miss Entertainer	Vain	A10
				Viveza	18
	Kitalpha Ch. 2005 Wnr 1 win f:4 r:2 w:2 SW:1	Fusaichi Pegasus B. 1997 GW 6 wins f:1993 r:1708 w:1207 SW:76	Mr. Prospector	Raise a Native	8
				Gold Digger	13
			Angel Fever	Danzig	7
				Rowdy Angel	8
		Compulsion B. 1995 GW 1 win f:13 r:11 w:6 SW:1	Danehill	Danzig	7
				Razyana	2
			Bold Promise	Luskin Star	2
				Game Dame	C56
SPEEDBOAT (AUS) B. 2011 Pld f:6 r:6 w:5 SW:1	Commands B. 1996 GW 4 wins f:1526 r:1318 w:973 SW:80	Danehill B. 1986 GW 4 wins f:2414 r:2086 w:1632 SW:347	Danzig	Northern Dancer	2
				Pas de Nom	7
			Razyana	His Majesty	4
				Spring Adieu	2
		Cotehele House Blk. or Br 1980 NR f:14 r:11 w:9 SW:2	My Swanee	Petition	16
				Grey Rhythm	8
			Eight Carat	Pieces of Eight	3
				Klairessa	9
	River Express B. 1994 Wnr 2 wins f:11 r:11 w:9 SW:1	Blazing Sword Ch. 1985 SW 3 wins f:194 r:162 w:110 SW:12	Marscay	Biscay	2
				Heart of Market	4
			Royal Plate	Lunchtime	7
				Decree	A9
		Ride the Rapids Br. 1988 SW 4 wins f:13 r:13 w:10 SW:1	River Rough	Brigand	22
				Romantic Glory	2
			Kilmarie	Bletchingly	7
				Sheeaun	5

PEDIGREE DAM LINE

COMMANDS 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$417,231, STC Missile S., Gr.3, VRC Poseidon S., L, STC Golden Slipper Festival 2YO H., Star City Roulette 2YO H., 2d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, 3d VATC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Expressway S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3, VATC JD Macdonald S., L. Leading Aust. Sire of Winners (3 times). Leading Hong Kong Sire of Winners in 2015-16. Leading NZ Sire of 2YOs in 2016-17. Third on Aust. Sire list in 2010-11, 2012-13. Sire of winners of over $135 million - 80 stakes winners, inc. MELODY BELLE, SKILLED, APPEARANCE, EREWHON, EPAULETTE, COMMANDING JEWEL, RUSSETING, PURPLE, UNDUE, PARATROOPERS, etc. Maternal sire of winners of over $175 million - 56 stakes winners, inc. CONTENTMENT, CABALLUS, POLITENESS, GOT THE GREENLIGHT, CAPTIVANT, SOCKS NATION, HAYASUGI, OBSEQUIOUS, SWIFT WITNESS, COSMIC FORCE.

1st Dam

SPEEDBOAT, by Commands. Placed at 3 in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to FIRST COMMAND, Rule the River, half-sister to CROSS CURRENT, Riptide (dam of CROWN PROSECUTOR), River Tribe (dam of WILLOW CREEK). Dam of six named foals, all raced, five winners, inc:-

CAPTIVANT (c by Capitalist) Subject horse.

Warby (g by Hellbent) 5 wins to 1400m, A$411,935, to 2024-25, BRC Gallopers Sports Club H., Vale Ash Pedler H., Ascot Green H., Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Functions H., 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, BRC XXXX H.-twice, Star H., Eureka Stud P., Ipswich TC Bundamba P., SCTC Landmark Resort & Spa H., 3d BRC Tails S., L, Star Gateway, Star H., U&U Recruitment H., Romantic Warrior H.

2nd Dam

RIVER EXPRESS, by Blazing Sword. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H., 3d VRC True Version H. Half-sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA), River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD). Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

CROSS CURRENT (Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, VRC Today Tonight 2YO Sprint H., 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

River Woman. 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$213,450, MVRC Ted Cockram H., MRC Le Pine Funeral Services P., MVRC Maybe Rough H., MRC Wood Court Inn H. Dam of-

Elusive River (Elusive Quality) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, R410,078, Vaal Triple Crown Has Begun H., Book Your Table for Guineas Day P., 2d Greyville KRA Guineas, Gr.2, Champ de Mars Colonel Draper Cup, 3d Champ de Mars Duchess of York Cup, 4th Turffontein Senor Santa H., Gr.2.

Rivatorio (Oratorio) 2 wins at 1000m, 1600m, R213,310, 2d Fairview Lady's Bracelet, L, Kenilworth Stormsvlei Mile, L, Ladies Mile, L, Soccer 6 H., Cape Kidney Association H., 3d Kenilworth Sweet Chestnut S., L.

Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H., 2d VRC ACG Security 2YO H. Dam of-

CROWN PROSECUTOR (Medaglia d'Oro) Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC House of Travel S.

Ripper Rita (Street Boss) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$401,275, MRC VOBIS Sires Guineas, 3d SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, VRC World Horse Racing S., L, MRC Bert Bryant H.

River Tribe. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Perks Property H. Dam of-

WILLOW CREEK (Tale of the Cat) 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

3rd Dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (Hurricane Sky) 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Pura Light Start Sprint H., Value Bet Sprint H., MRC Grace Darling H., Avon H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Sky Channel H., Isca H., 3d MRC National Telecoms Group Vase, Jack Elliot H., MVRC Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre Trophy H. Dam of-

HEADWATER (Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC Cactus Imaging 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Sire.

River Crossing (Bellotto) 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Flemington Movies H., VATC Coles Serving Better H., 3d VRC Sidney Myer Centenary Sprint H. Dam of-

KULGRINDA (Exceed and Excel) 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, Manihi Classic, L, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L. Dam of-

Medgrinda. Unraced. Dam of-

BAND OF BROTHERS (Omaha Beach) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$477,950, to 2025-26, MRC Vain S., Gr.3, ATC Kia Ora H., SCTC Landmark Resort & Spa H., 2d BRC Ladbrokes Gateway, 3d MRC Manfred S., Gr.3, 4th MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.

RIVER DELTA (Al Maher) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L, VRC Prudential P., MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d MRC Sportscover Insures VAFA P. Producer.

River Pearl. Unplaced. Dam of-

RIVER NIGHT (Night of Thunder) Winner at 2, A$356,000, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, VRC Very Special Kids P., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

River Pebbles. Raced 3 times. Dam of-

ACQUARELLO (Written Tycoon) 5 wins to 1400m, NZ$245,900, A$34,210, to 2024-25, CJC Canterbury Breeders S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Co-Op Taxis H., Waikato TR Champion Freight H., Matamata RC Trainers Series H., 2d Matamata RC Lisa Chittick Champagne S., L, Auckland TR Royal Descent S.

River Serenade. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of-

FIRST COMMAND (Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Testa Rossa S., L, BRC Lightning H., L, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2.

ONEWORLD (Danehill Dancer) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Audemars Piguet Dream H., 2d Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl, L, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L. Sire.

Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H. Dam of-

MCLAREN (Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

Riviere. 3 wins at 1200m, A$75,808, MRC Sportingbet H., MRC (Mornington) Gripple Hang-Fast H. Dam of-

ESSONNE (Reliable Man) 7 wins to 1400m, A$451,475, to 2024-25, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, 2d BRC Just Now H., L, SCTC Sunshine Coast Cup, L, 3d ATC Civic S., L.

Rivers Secret. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of-

Lanikai. 3 wins at 1100m, A$76,650, ATC Pro-Ride H., BRC United Voice Qld H. Dam of-

KALINO (Pierro) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$661,400, VRC Sofitel H., L, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., ClubsNSW H., Furphy H.