William Muir & Chris Grassick Racing.
William Muir & Chris Grassick Racing.
All the details of your horse at Racing Post & also BHA, also all Race Replays
Captain
Cairney (GB) – A Scopey, Progressive Colt with the Depth of Sottsass Behind Him
Captain Cairney is an impressive young colt whose pedigree blends power, scope, and long‑term potential. By Sottsass (FR)—the Arc‑winning stallion known for producing strong, athletic types with a relentless stride—he inherits presence, balance, and a natural ability to lengthen under pressure. His dam, Cardiff (GB), adds further quality, contributing a reliable British family noted for soundness, temperament, and steady improvement with age.
Racing for John O’Mulloy, Captain Cairney is being developed with a patient, thoughtful approach, allowing his frame to strengthen and his mind to mature. His breeding suggests he will thrive over middle distances, with the capacity to progress significantly as he gains experience on the track. With a sire renowned for toughness and a damline that consistently produces genuine, honest performers, Captain Cairney shapes as a colt with the tools to grow into a strong, competitive racehorse capable of delivering memorable days for his connections.
Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK Nursery Handicap
Class 6 - 0-60,
2yo 1m2f
Standard
