CRACKER STAR

🐎 Horse Profile: Cracker Star (GB)

Foaled: 17 March 2021
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: Cracksman (GB)
Dam: Pavillon (GB) (by Showcasing)

Owner: The Farming Boys
Trainer: Ewan Whillans

🏇 Racing Overview

Cracker Star is a lightly raced thoroughbred who began his career on the Flat before having a spell over hurdles. As a four‑year‑old, he has competed in a mix of Flat handicaps over middle distances (around 1m 2f to 1m 4f) and National Hunt hurdles over staying trips.

He has shown promise, including a win on the Flat, and several credible placed efforts in his early career. Since joining his current stable, he has been working through his races to rediscover that form and adapt to competition over both Flat and hurdles. Cracker Star’s racing to date has demonstrated versatility and willingness to compete across different race types.

🧬 Pedigree Notes

By Cracksman, a stallion known for passing stamina and quality to his progeny, Cracker Star benefits from a pedigree that supports performance over middle distances and beyond. His dam, Pavillon, carries further athletic influences from Showcasing, adding a useful blend of speed and endurance.

This lineage gives Cracker Star both the physical capability and adaptability to compete in a variety of racing conditions.

🏠 In Training

Under the care of Ewan Whillans, Cracker Star continues to be aimed at competitive handicaps on the Flat, with his training tailored to help him regain winning form. While his earlier experiments over hurdles demonstrated his willingness to learn new disciplines, his connections are focused on placing him where he is most effective — typically in handicap company over middle distances.

As he gains further experience, Cracker Star may continue to evolve, but for now his campaign is centred on getting the best out of him on the racetrack and building on his past performances.

🔎 Key Attributes

  • Preferred trip: ~1m 2f to 1m 4f

  • Ground preference: Versatile; experienced on both turf and All‑Weather

  • Racing style: Often held up before making his run

  • Profile: Versatile middle‑distance handicapper with Flat and hurdles experience

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