Ballyhane Stud Farm, Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, Ireland

Chestnut Horse 1999 - 16hh.

CAPTAIN RIO was rated 122 by Timeform at 2 and 3
Top-rated British 2yo colt
Champion Irish Sprinter at 3

4 wins at 2 and 3 (6f) and €356,231

1st Criterium de Maisons - Laffitte (6f) Gr.2 by 8 lengths
"The best performance of the season by a British-trained 2yo" - Timeform '01

1st Waterford Testimonial Stks (6f) LR Curragh by 8l. "Unchallenged...in spectacular fashion...one of the best performances by a sprinter all season" - Timeform '02

1st Redcar 2yo Gold Trophy (6f) Redcar (beating Lady Links)

1st Racing Welfare 2yo Stks (6f) Ripon by 6 lengths

Captain Rio