CAPTAIN COGNAC

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🐎 Horse Profile: Captain Cognac (IRE)

Foaled: 6 April 2021
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
Dam: Miss Cognac (IRE)
Breeder: (Not publicly listed)

Owner: Mr A C Whillans
Trainer: Ewan Whillans

🏇 Racing Overview

Captain Cognac is a young National Hunt Flat (bumper) horse currently running in novice and Class 5 National Hunt Flat races. As a four‑year‑old, he competes over distances around 2 miles to 2 miles 2 furlongs, where his early runs have focused on giving him experience and helping him settle into racing at this level.

In his outings to date, Captain Cognac has shown promise by staying on into the later stages of his races and gaining confidence with each start. Although he has yet to record a win, his steady progression and willingness to learn suggest further improvement as he continues to mature into his racing career.

🧬 Pedigree Notes

By Soldier Of Fortune, a sire known for producing progeny with stamina and toughness suited to National Hunt disciplines, Captain Cognac benefits from a pedigree geared toward staying trips. His dam Miss Cognac adds further National Hunt influence, reinforcing his staying potential and supporting his development in bumpers before he eventually steps up to hurdles.

This staying pedigree provides a solid foundation for a future over jumps, where stamina and durability are key attributes.

🏠 In Training

Under the guidance of Ewan Whillans, Captain Cognac is being carefully prepared with a long‑term view toward progression. Whillans has placed him in races that suit his current stage of development, prioritising experience and gradual improvement rather than early success.

As he continues to race and strengthen, connections are likely to keep him in National Hunt Flat races before considering a move into novice hurdles later in his career when he has gained more confidence and physical maturity.

🔎 Key Attributes

  • Preferred trip: ~2m–2m2f

  • Ground preference: Still developing; expected to handle a range of going conditions

  • Racing style: Patient, staying type who finishes strongly

  • Profile: Developing young National Hunt Flat prospect with staying pedigree