Captains Knock, a six-year-old pacer and son of Captaintreacherous, may be nearing the end of his racing career following a dominant victory at Albion Park last Saturday. The stallion delivered a commanding performance in the Free For All over 1660 meters, taking the lead early from gate five and finishing with a time of 1:48.7—just one-hundredth of a second shy of the track record held by local champion Leap To Fame.

Over his career, Captains Knock has been a consistent performer, recording 28 wins and 21 placings from 72 starts and earning close to $940,000 in prize money. Since making his debut as a two-year-old, he has secured victories in every racing season.

Earlier this year, Captains Knock encountered challenges during the Interdominion series, with a bout of travel sickness affecting his performance. To address the issue, his owners transferred him to trainer Jason Grimson, who is based at Albion Park, in an effort to reduce travel stress and give the horse another opportunity to succeed on the track. The strategy appears to have paid off.

Part owner Brad Hewitt, who previously trained and drove Captains Knock, praised the stallion’s recent effort, describing it as a return to his best form. Hewitt noted that the horse has consistently demonstrated the ability to perform at a high level and that the move to Grimson was intended to make managing travel easier and improve race-day outcomes.

Hewitt emphasized that Captains Knock’s recent form should make him a strong consideration for breeders seeking a versatile Australian-bred stallion. While immediate racing plans remain uncertain, the horse is confirmed to stand at Rampant Standardbred Stud in the Southern Highlands for the upcoming breeding season. There is some indication that Captains Knock may return to racing either before or after his stud duties, though no firm decision has been announced.