Capewell a Bronco tamer

TOOWOOMBA horseman Jake Capewell once had designs on being an NRL star like his brother Kurt, but he could go one up if he qualifies stable star Sir Warwick for the Stradbroke Handicap in June by winning Saturday’s BRC Sprint at Doomben.

Capewell comes from footballing stock: all four brothers have played at a high level but his slight build held him back so he headed towards horses instead.

Capewell is one of the most respected pre-trainers in the country, and premier trainer Tony Gollan gets him to put the finishing touch on all of his new horses before they make their way to his stables.

It was Capewell’s re-education capabilities that brought the “rogue” Sir Warwick to him. Since arriving there, Sir Warwick has won five from nine starts and can book a ticket into Queensland’s premier race with victory in Saturday’s Group 3 BRC Sprint (1350m).

He is rated a $17 chance with TAB.