CRACKING RHAPSODY

Jockey riding a racehorse jumping over a hurdle during a horse race on a grassy track.


🐎 Horse Profile: Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)

Foaled: 30 May 2019
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: Sans Frontieres (IRE)
Dam: Cracking Gale (IRE)
Breeder: (Not publicly listed)

Owner: Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright
Trainer: Ewan Whillans

🏇 Racing Overview

Cracking Rhapsody is a high‑class National Hunt hurdler who has developed into one of the standout performers in staying handicap hurdles. Now a six‑year‑old, he races primarily over 2 miles, showing both consistency and a genuine liking for competitive handicap company.

He has built an impressive record with multiple wins, including victories in notable staying hurdle contests such as the Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso and a major success in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr. He combines tactical speed with a strong, determined finish, making him a tough competitor across a range of ground conditions.

🧬 Pedigree Notes

By Sans Frontieres (IRE), Cracking Rhapsody inherits stamina and resilience—traits well suited to National Hunt racing. His dam, Cracking Gale (IRE), adds depth of staying bloodlines from National Hunt stock, enhancing his aptitude for the discipline.

This pedigree supports his success over intermediate staying distances and his ability to handle the physical demands of competitive handicap hurdles.

🏠 In Training

Under the expert care of Ewan Whillans, Cracking Rhapsody has been meticulously developed into a reliable and consistent performer in staying hurdle races. Whillans has placed him in contests that suit his abilities, allowing him to compete regularly at a high level and succeed in strong fields.

His connections continue to campaign him in similar staying handicap hurdles where his blend of stamina, experience, and toughness can be best utilised throughout the season.

🔎 Key Attributes

  • Preferred trip: ~2 m

  • Ground preference: Effective on soft, good‑to‑soft, and varied going

  • Racing style: Often prominent, strong finisher

  • Profile: Consistent and high‑class staying hurdler with multiple significant wins