CRACKER STAR

Racehorse pedigree chart showing detailed race and breeding achievements, dams, wins, and ratings for the horse Cracker Star, including its offspring and relatives.

🐎 🐎 Horse Profile: Cracker Star (GB)

Age: 4 (Foaled March 17, 2021)
Color: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Trainer: Ewan Whillans
Owner:
Sire: Cracksman (GB)
Dam: Pavillon (GB), by Showcasing (GB)

📊 Career Summary

Cracker Star is a lightly raced gelding who began his career on the Flat before transitioning to hurdles. He has shown promise with multiple placings and a win on the Flat, and is now exploring opportunities over hurdles.

  • Total Starts: 11

  • Wins: 1

  • Placings: 4

🏁 Recent Performances

  • March 2, 2025 – Finished 6th of 12 in a Class 5 handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (1m 7f 171y, Good to Soft), starting at 6/1.

  • February 5, 2025 – Finished 3rd in the Racing To School Juvenile Hurdle at Ludlow (2m, Good to Soft).

  • June 7, 2024 – Won a Class 5 handicap at Bath (1m 3f 137y, Good to Firm), starting at 3/1. Sky

  • May 16, 2024 – Finished 2nd of 5 in a Class 5 handicap at Salisbury (1m 4f 5y, Soft), beaten by 9½ lengths

  • April 3, 2024 – Finished 2nd of 5 in a Class 6 handicap at Kempton (1m 3f 219y, Standard/Slow), beaten by ¾ length.

🌟 Career Highlights

  • June 7, 2024 – Achieved his maiden victory in a Class 5 handicap at Bath, demonstrating front-running tenacity to hold off challengers.

  • Consistent performances on the Flat with multiple placings, indicating potential for development over hurdles.

Cracker Star has shown adaptability transitioning from Flat racing to hurdles. While his initial hurdle outings have been modest, his Flat form suggests underlying ability. With continued experience over obstacles, he may develop into a competitive hurdler in the coming seasons.