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Captain Cook
Stalker
“Captain Cook runs a tactically smart race from mid-pack, tracking the pace and looking for an opening. The GPS profile shows steady speed throughout with a moderate late move — reliable but rarely explosive.”
Fun Facts
- Raced at GP on 2026-01-24 in a $3M Stakes event
- Peak GPS speed of 18.7 ft/s recorded during the race
TrainerMike Maker
JockeyMike Smith
SireNot This Time
DamRoyal Gem
Age3 yrs
Weight1156 lbs
$1.25M
Career Earnings
5
Career Wins
✓ Strengths
- ✓Elite top speed of 18.7 ft/s — in the upper tier of GPS-tracked horses
- ✓Versatile tactical position allows adaptation to different pace scenarios
- ✓Consistent GPS speed profile shows professional-level fitness
⚠ Weaknesses
- ⚠Limited GPS sample size means consistency is still unproven
GPS Performance Data
Speed Curve (ft/s across race)
18.7
Top Speed
ft/s
16.7
Avg Speed
ft/s
2.28
Stride Efficiency
4.0
Avg Finish
of 1 races
9F
Best Distance
Dirt
Best Surface
Recent Results
DateTrackFinish
Jan 24, 2026GP4th