CRACKER STAR
🐎 🐎 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.