Straw Bear

Straw Bear (foaled 2001) is an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse. He was trained in England throughout his career and was notable for his performances in hurdle races. He won two Grade I events, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle and the Christmas Hurdle.

This article is about the racehorse. For other uses, see Straw Bear (disambiguation).
Straw Bear
Straw Bear after winning the 2006 Fighting Fifth Hurdle
SireDiesis
GrandsireSharpen Up
DamHighland Ceilidh
DamsireScottish Reel
SexGelding
Foaled14 March 2001
CountryUnited States
ColourChestnut
BreederCyril Humphris
OwnerJ. P. McManus
TrainerNick Gifford
Record39:9-10-6
Earnings£327,558
Major wins
Fighting Fifth Hurdle (2006)
Christmas Hurdle (2007)

Straw Bear was bred in Kentucky. He was sired by Diesis out of the mare, Highland Ceilidh. He is owned by John P. McManus, trained by Nick Gifford, and his primary jockey has been Tony McCoy.

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