STAND STRONG

A busy day at @Tattersalls1766 with two new horses coming back to Newmill Stables. Back Tomorrow is a consistent filly who is sure to give us some fun this summer and Stand Strong who has been off with an injury but is ready to kick on with now and could be anything pic.twitter.com/3sQdz7sAUs
— Ewan Whillans Racing (@EWhillansRacing) March 27, 2024

🐎 Horse Profile: Stand Strong (GB)

Foaled: 2 April 2020
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Chestnut
Sire: Cracksman (GB)
Dam: Summer Flower (IRE)

Owner: A Whillans, W Orr, C Spark & J Wright
Trainer: Ewan Whillans

🏇 Racing Overview

Stand Strong is a five‑year‑old Flat handicapper trained by Ewan Whillans who competes mainly in middle‑distance handicap races over distances around 1 mile 4 furlongs to 2 miles.

During the 2025 season he recorded his first career win in a Class 5 handicap over a staying trip at Newcastle, showing an up‑and‑coming staying profile. He also finished a narrow second in a similar handicap contest, indicating consistency and resilience in competitive company. Although still relatively lightly raced, Stand Strong has shown he stays well and is capable of running on strongly in the closing stages when conditions suit.

🧬 Pedigree Notes

By Cracksman, Stand Strong has a pedigree that blends quality, stamina and a turn of foot — attributes that help him handle middle‑distance and staying races on the Flat. His dam, Summer Flower (IRE), reinforces this staying influence, giving him a solid foundation for competitive handicap racing over extended trips.

This breeding underpins his profile as a developing staying handicapper.

🏠 In Training

Under Ewan Whillans, Stand Strong is campaigned in races that suit his stamina and staying potential. Whillans has targeted competitive Class 4 and Class 5 handicaps where Stand Strong’s staying ability and front‑running or prominent racing style can be most effective.

As he continues to strengthen and gain experience, connections aim to place him in races where his staying qualities will be most advantageous throughout the season.

🔎 Key Attributes

Preferred trip: ~1m 4f to 2m
Ground preference: Effective on a range of going types
Racing style: Stayer who races prominently and stays on
Profile: Developing middle‑distance Flat handicapper with a first career win and promising staying form