Inglewood, ON – Winbak Farm of Canada is proud to welcome Metro Pace Champion, North America Cup runner-up and O’Brien Award Finalist, Captains Quarter’s, p,2,1:49.3s; 3,1:49.1s -’24; BT1:47 -’24 ($971,356) to their stallion roster for 2026.
A son of Captaintreacherous, from Three Diamonds winner, Prescient Beauty, p,2,1:50.4 ($495,860), Captains Quarter’s is from one of racing’s hottest maternal families. His dam is a half-sister to O’Brien and Dan Patch Award winner, Sportswriter, p,2, 1:49.2s; 3,1:48.3s ($1,649,411), and a full-sister to O’Brien and Dan Patch Award winner, Precocious Beauty, p,2, 1:50.1s ($869,920). Precocious Beauty is the dam of Tall Dark Stranger, p,2,1:49.1s; 3,1:47.1 ($2,365,549). His maternal family also includes Downbytheseaside, p,2,1:49; 3,1:48.3f ($2,283,068), Swingtown, p,2,1:50.1; 3,1:49.2f -’25 ($1,356,288), Whichwaytothebeach, p,2,1:51.1f; 3,1:49.2s; 1:48.4s ($1,057,737) etc.
Captains Quarters won the richest 2-year-old race in North America in 2023, the C$970,000 Metro Pace, in just his fifth career start, and was Canada’s fastest 2-year-old colt pacer of the year, while earning more than C$105,000 per start as a freshman, leading all North American 2-year-olds in the process.
At age three, Captain’s Quarters won the fastest elimination of the Pepsi North America Cup and was the runner-up in the C$1,000,000 final. Other notable performances of his sophomore season included a victory in his heat of the Little Brown Jug, and a third-place finish in the Cane Pace, where he was individually timed in 1:47.
When the two richest Grade I races in Canada – the Metro Pace and the Pepsi North America Cup – were contested in 2023/2024, all of the top colts from both the U.S. and Canada were there. When the dust settled, Dan Patch Award winner Captain Albano and O’Brien Award winner Legendary Hanover, went 0 for 4 versus Captain’s Quarters.
Between the eliminations and finals for three of pacing’s most prominent races, the Metro Pace, the North America Cup and the Little Brown Jug, Captain’s Quarters netted three wins and two runner-up finishes in six starts, a feat no other colt from his crop could accomplish.
The large majority of Captain’s Quarters’ starts were in signature events, and included races such as the Nassagaweya, the Champlain, the Metro, the Somebeachsomewhere, the Pepsi North America Cup, the Meadowlands Pace, the Cane Pace, the Hempt, The Little Brown Jug, the Tattersalls, and the Breeders Crown.
“I have had my eye on Captain’s Quarters for a potential stallion prospect since his 2-year-old season. He had the early speed, and has the pedigree and conformation of a champion.
Pat Woods, Manager, Winbak Farm Canada
“Captain’s Quarters is the total package. His gait, determination, and stamina made him one of the best freshman pacers I have ever seen. Having driven some of the best 2-year-olds in the business, Captain’s Quarters is without a doubt at the top of the list for speed and conformation. Ontario is the big winner in securing this pedigree and raw talent.”
Jody Jamieson, Driver
“Captain’s Quarters is a superb individual, very sound and good-looking with tremendous speed. His owner pointed him out to me when he was a yearling at Lexington – the package was all there, as he was a very correct individual with a great head and nice eye.”
Herb Holland, Trainer
“Captains Quarter’s was a $235,000 yearling from Lexington. From day one he’s had the presence needed to be a top stallion prospect.”
Joe Thomson, Winbak Farm, Owner
“Captain’s Quarters will be a great option at a reasonable price for Bettors Delight and Western Ideal mares. He brings a powerful pedigree to Canada.”
Jack Burke, General Manager, Winbak Farm
Ontario’s only son of the great Captaintreacherous, Captain’s Quarters’ introductory fee will be $5,000 Canadian, with multiple mare discounts available. For bookings, please call 905.838.2145, or email canada@winbakfarm.com for more information.