Westbred Pacing, founded in 2021 by Western Australian harness racing breeder-owner David Simmonds and his sister Kellie, is the breeding arm of the family’s growing involvement in the industry in WA.

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The group’s first venture into the stud business is the former top North American classics-winning youngster Captain Ahab (2,1:50.4), who will stand stud at Murray Veterinary Services, West Coolup, one hour’s drive south of Perth.

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A $100,000 Kentucky Selected Yearling Sale purchase, Captain Ahab emerged successful at his first seven appearances including the $92,000 Nassagaweya Stakes, Champlain Stakes, Dream Maker Series and a heat of the $890,000 Metro Pace in which he took his record of 1:50.4.

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A son of the siring sensation Captaintreacherous, and one of his first crop, Captain Ahab twice defeated the 2018 2YO of the Year Captain Crunch and paced seven winning miles from 1:50.4 to 1:52.3 and was race-timed in 1:49.1.

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Captain Ahab’s pedigree represents a cross of very successful pacing bloodlines, being a member of the dominant Direct Scooter male line from a sister to the US 2YO Colt of the Year and sire Artspeak.