CANNIBAL

SWEET LOU – NO MORE LOSSES – A ROCKNROLL DANCE 
1:48.1 – $785,040
2020 – Bay Horse – 15.3 Hands
  • Winner of the $350,000 Adios Pace Final 
  • Winner of Bluegrass and Tattersalls Pace divisions 
  • Winner of Meadowlands Pace and Little Brown Jug Elimination’s 
  • Third in the Breeders Crown Final behind Confederate 
  • From A Rocknroll Dance mare, a golden cross that is shared with Confederate 
  • From one of the most desirable maternal lines in the industry 
  • Maternal bloodline includes Arterra, dam of Western Terror (1:48.3, $1,164,174) 
  • Excelled on a half mile track 

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Overview
from one of the most desirable maternal lines in the industry 

A product of Diamond Creek, Cannibal is a son of Sweet Lou and out of the A Rocknroll Dance mare, No More Losses, the golden cross that he shares with fellow superstar, Confederate (1:46.1, $2,077,554). His deep maternal bloodline is anchored by the Hall of Fame broodmares, Arterra and Delinquent Account. Arterra produced World Champion, If I Can Dream (1:49.4, $1,990,276) and O’Brien award winner, Western Terror (1:48.3, $1,164,174). Arterra is also the dam of the Diamond Creek mare, Blood Diamond. Blood Diamond has produced Blood Brother ($975,691), Blood Line ($569,006), and Blood Money ($457,588).

As a two-year-old, Cannibal finished on the board in five of his eight starts which included multiple wins in the Kentucky Sire Stakes Commonwealth Series. He returned as a three-year-old in full form, his most notable wins being the Adios Pace Final at The Meadows, and divisions of both the Bluegrass and the Tattersalls Pace at The Red Mile. Cannibal also won legs of the Kentucky Sire Stakes, his Meadowlands Pace elimination, and his Little Brown Jug elimination; the latter proving his ability on a half mile track. Recently, Cannibal dueled Stockade Seelster to finish third at Hoosier Park in the Breeders Crown Final, bringing his career earnings to over $700,000.

Cannibal retired at the conclusion of the 2023 season, securing fifteen victories out of twenty-seven lifetime starts and seven placings. Ranking fourth among all male three-year-old pacers for U.S. earnings and his best win time of 1:48.1 puts him tied for fourth among the sophomore boys.

“Cannibal impresses with his great gait, wonderful disposition, conformation, and consistent performance – making him the epitome of an +A  racehorse,” said trainer Nancy Takter. 

Cannibal has been massively supported in the Northern Hemisphere, boasting a full and closed book for his inaugural season at Stud.

“He’s got the ability, the skill, but he’s also got the brain to let me do what I want to do with him. That’s a big edge. He’s very easy on himself, easy to drive; you can do whatever you want with him. He has great speed, but his brain and his versatility are what make him the horse that he is.”

– Yannick Gingras – Driver 

    Race Record

    Race Record

    Best Time    

    As a 2YO  

    As a 3YO  

    Starts  

    Wins  

    Placings  

    Stakemoney  

    1:48.1  

    1:50.1  

    1:48.1  

    27 

    15 

    7 

    $785,040 

    AGE  

    STARTS  

    WINS  

    SECONDS  

    THIRD  

    PRIZEMONEY  

    BEST TIME  

    2YO  

    8 

    3 

    2 

    1  

    $123,298 

    1:50.2  

    3YO  

    19 

    12 

    3 

    1 

    $661,742 

    1:48.1 

    Elite Speed. Proven Toughness. A Stallion Built for the Modern Breeder.

    Cannibal wasn’t simply a talented racehorse – he was one of the elite pacing colts of his generation.

    Competing against one of the strongest three-year-old crops seen in North America in recent years, Cannibal consistently lined up against the very best and repeatedly proved he belonged among them. He retired with an outstanding record of 15 wins from just 27 starts, earning US$785,040 while finishing in the top three in over 80% of his career starts. His blistering 1:48.1 lifetime mark ranked him among the fastest three-year-old pacing colts of 2023.

    Cannibal possessed the complete package. He had explosive gate speed, the versatility to race on mile, five-eighths and half-mile tracks, and the toughness to perform week after week throughout the biggest Grand Circuit races. Whether leading from the front or fighting off challengers in the lane, he continually demonstrated the qualities breeders hope to pass on to the next generation.

    His biggest victory came in the prestigious Delvin Miller Adios Pace, one of harness racing’s most celebrated classics, where he defeated the very best of his crop. Throughout his career he also captured victories in the Bluegrass Stakes, Tattersalls Pace, Meadowlands Pace Elimination, Little Brown Jug Elimination, Kentucky Championship events and Pennsylvania Stallion Series races, cementing his place among North America’s elite sophomore pacers.

    Just as importantly, Cannibal continually matched motors with champions including Confederate, It’s My Show, Seven Colors, Ken Hanover and El Rey. He didn’t shy away from elite competition – he embraced it – and regularly came away victorious against the very horses that defined his generation.

    His race record tells only part of the story.

    Trainers and drivers consistently praised Cannibal’s exceptional temperament, flawless gait and willingness to compete.

    His toughness, consistency and attitude earned the admiration of those who knew him best.

    “He was the epitome of an A+ racehorse. He was mentally and physically sound, was always happy and was willing to do whatever you asked of him. If every horse was like Cannibal, life would be easy.”
    – Nancy Takter, Hall of Fame Trainer

    Driver Yannick Gingras, who partnered Cannibal throughout his career, echoed those sentiments.

    “Cannibal was one of the smartest horses I’ve ever driven. Whether he was on the front end or coming from behind, he always knew where the wire was. He had the speed, toughness and attitude you look for in a top horse, and he gave everything every time he stepped onto the track.”
    – Yannick Gingras, Driver

    Those qualities are exactly what breeders look to pass on to the next generation.

    Today, Cannibal offers breeders the opportunity to access one of the most exciting young sons of Sweet Lou. A horse with elite speed, outstanding durability, exceptional manners and a race record built against the very best, Cannibal represents everything breeders look for in a modern commercial stallion.

    Career Highlights

    •  15 wins from 27 career starts
    •  US$785,040 in lifetime earnings
    •  Lifetime mark of 1:48.1
    •  Finished in the money in over 80% of his starts
    •  Winner of the Delvin Miller Adios Pace
    •  Winner of the Bluegrass Stakes Division
    •  Winner of the Tattersalls Pace Division
    •  Winner of the Meadowlands Pace Elimination
    •  Winner of the Little Brown Jug Elimination
    •  Multiple Kentucky Championship & Pennsylvania Stallion Series winner
    •  Competed successfully against the elite three-year-old pacers of his generation
    Progeny

    First season standing at Stud in 2024

    Pedigree

    Cannibal’s Elite Maternal Lineage: The Legacy of Arterra and Delinquent Account

    Cannibal’s maternal family ranks among the most elite in harness racing, anchored by two Hall of Fame broodmares – Delinquent Account and her daughter Arterra. This powerful female line has produced multiple world champions, millionaires, and influential sires, making it one of the most successful pacing families in modern Standardbred breeding.

    Delinquent Account – Foundation Mare of Champions

    A world champion on the track and a Hall of Fame producer in the breeding shed, Delinquent Account (p,5,1:51.4, $1,038,997) captured titles such as the 1991 Breeders Crown Mare Pace and was honored as the Dan Patch and O’Brien Older Pacing Mare of the Year.

    Her impact as a broodmare has been monumental. She produced:

    • Artiscape (p,3,1:49.3, $1,469,461) – Two-time Breeders Crown Champion and a leading sire whose progeny include Horse of the Year Rainbow Blue and millionaires Maltese Artist and Escape The Wind.

    • Arterra (p,2,1:53.4, $161,976) – Her most famous daughter, who carried her legacy forward as a Hall of Fame broodmare.

    Delinquent Account’s daughters and granddaughters have continued to deliver elite performers, including Strike An Attitude (p,3,1:48.4, $1,000,877) and Nirvana Seelster (p,1:48.0, $992,994). As Cannibal’s great-granddam, her influence is deeply rooted in his pedigree.

    Arterra – Hall of Fame Producer and Dam of World Champions

    Arterra (Artsplace – Delinquent Account) followed in her dam’s footsteps, earning her own place in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Although her racing career was brief, her impact as a broodmare has been exceptional.

    Arterra produced ten foals, seven of whom earned over $3.9 million combined, including:

    • If I Can Dream (p,3,1:49.4f, $1,990,276) – World champion, Breeders Crown and Messenger Stakes winner, and one of the dominant three-year-olds of his generation.

    • Western Terror (p,3,1:48.3, $1,164,174) – Breeders Crown and Cane Pace winner, O’Brien Award champion, and one of the most successful sires of the modern era, whose offspring have earned over $88 million worldwide.

    • Cinderella Guy (p,1:49.1f, $904,005) – Consistent stakes performer and free-for-all pacer.

    Arterra’s influence continues through her daughters, including Blood Diamond, dam of Blood Brother, Blood Line and Blood Money, all six-figure earners and stakes winners.

    A Proven Source of Speed and Class

    From Delinquent Account’s world-class racetrack record to Arterra’s unmatched production record, this maternal family is synonymous with excellence. Across generations, it has produced:

    • Multiple Breeders Crown and Dan Patch Award winners

    • More than $90 million in combined progeny earnings

    • Leading sires and broodmares who continue to shape the breed

    As a great-grandson of Delinquent Account and grandson of Arterra, Cannibal stands firmly within this legendary lineage. His foals will carry forward the blood of two Hall of Fame mares and a dynasty of world-class pacers – a pedigree built on performance, consistency and lasting influence.

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    Ultimate Crosses

    Ultimate Crosses for Cannibal

    Outcross versatility meets maternal power.

    With an elite pedigree anchored by Sweet Lou and the legendary Delinquent Account – Arterra maternal line, Cannibal brings both racetrack brilliance and enduring broodmare strength to the breeding shed. As a son of Sweet Lou and great-grandson of Delinquent Account, he offers a rare blend of speed, durability, and prepotency and he crosses brilliantly with many of the most prominent sire lines in both Australasia and North America.

    1. Bettor’s Delight Mares – The Proven Goldmine

    One of the most successful crosses with Sweet Lou, this mating combines two of the most potent modern pacing lines. Sweet Lou was imported Down Under largely for this very reason – to be the perfect outcross for Bettor’s Delight mares.

    This cross delivers:

    • Powerful athletic types with speed and toughness

    • Commercial appeal at yearling sales

    • A perfect outcross (no Cam Fella duplication in Cannibal’s pedigree)

    With Bettor’s Delight blood dominating Australasian broodmare bands, Cannibal offers an ideal match to tap into this proven synergy.

    2. Direct Scooter Line Mares – Christian Cullen, In The Pocket, Mach Three

    Cannibal is a strong match for Direct Scooter-line mares, especially those by:

    • Christian Cullen

    • Mach Three

    • Courage Under Fire

    • In The Pocket

    These matings have already produced winners with Sweet Lou and offer a boost of brilliance and precocity. Expect fast, early-maturing foals with great conformation – an ideal fit for racing and resale.

    3. Western Hanover Line Mares – Repeat What Works

    Cannibal himself is bred on the powerful Sweet Lou × A Rocknroll Dance cross – the same as fellow star colt Confederate. This cross has been dynamite in producing stakes-caliber pacers.

    Target pedigrees with:

    • American Ideal

    • Rocknroll Hanover

    • Western Ideal

    • Badlands Hanover

    These combinations reinforce elite pacing genetics while preserving outcross flexibility. Western Hanover-line mares bring proven stakes potential – this cross delivers late-season power and long-term talent.

    4. Artsplace Line Mares – Linebreeding with Purpose

    While Cannibal hails from the Artsplace sire line, he’s also a maternal grandson of the great Arterra, herself by Artsplace. Breeding him to mares by:

    • Art Major

    • Artiscape

    • Sportswriter

    • Artsplace

    …can create powerful linebreeding to a Hall of Fame influence. When paired with outcross depth from Cannibal’s bottom line, this results in compact, strong, and well-gaited individuals with the toughness to match.

    Elite Outcross Power Meets Hall of Fame Maternal Depth

    Cannibal’s foals will be among the rare few to carry the blood of:

    • Sweet Lou, sire of speed and early ability

    • Arterra, Hall of Fame broodmare and dam of two millionaires

    • Delinquent Account, a million-dollar racemare and foundation matron

    His pedigree is free of Cam Fella and Direct Scooter, offering maximum flexibility with the most common Australasian lines. Whether you’re aiming to produce your next racetrack star or future broodmare, Cannibal delivers a rare combination of international-class performance genetics and time-tested broodmare excellence.