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Crackerjack King (IRE)

2008 Shamardal (Giant's Causeway) x Claba Di San Jore (Barathea)
Wyndholm Park Stud

Group 1 winner of 7 races in Europe (from 1800-2200m) … by one of the world’s most influential sires in Shamardal (250 stakes horses) … dam had 8 foals to race and 6 achieved black type status … progeny include multiple winners Crackerjack Prince, Brung King, Exalted Queen, Abdicating, Crypto Currency (7 wins), Jack’s A Cracker (7 wins) etc.

Wyndholm Park Stud

Wyndholm Park Stud

Stands at Wyndholm Park Stud
2024 FEE: $6,600

Wyndholm Park’s aim is to create an environment whereby the racehorse will achieve its true genetic ability. Owned by prominent equine veterinarian Dr. Kim McKellar and his wife, Liz, Wyndholm Park was established in 1985 and comprises 600 acres of rich volcanic soil. All paddocks are post and railed or electrified and are constantly renovated and regularly fertilised. Wyndholm Park is situated a stone’s throw from Ballarat racecourse.

171 Gillies Road , Miners Rest, VIC, 3352
kesf@bigpond.com
https://wyndholmpark.com.au
0417 532 405
Kim McKellar
0418 508 212

Latest News

He's a Cracker

Making his Moonee Valley debut, Crackerjack Prince broke through for his first metropolitan win in Saturday’s Maureen Salter Hcp (Bm70) (1600m) in such dominant fashion he will likely see a lot more of the Moonee Ponds circuit.

New G1 Winner for Shamardal

With five sons at stud in Australia this spring, Shamardal is a sire that holds a lot of interest in this part of the world and he delivered a new Group I winner overnight with Emaraaty Ana taking out the Group I Haydock Sprint Cup (6f).

One to Watch – Ballarat

The Victoria Derby dream is alive tonight for the connections of this impressive staying maiden winner at Ballarat on Sunday.

Crackerjack King Showing Promise

World renowned sire Shamardal is already leaving a lasting legacy through his sire sons with Wyndholm Park based Crackerjack King (IRE) adding to their success and offering budget conscious breeders the opportunity to access this highly progressive sireline.

Shamardal Blood Highlights Crackerjack King

World renowned sire Shamardal has never been going better with three undefeated Group I winning two year-old colts in Europe this year for Godolphin and Victorian breeders have access to his bloodline this spring through not only promising sire Puissance de Lune (IRE), but also the Wyndholm Park based Crackerjack King (IRE).

A Crackerjack Sire

A fast stayer with an exceptional pedigree by an outstanding shuttle sire in Shamardal, Crackerjack King (IRE) stands at Wyndholm Park Stud in Victoria and has his first two year-old runners this season, which are sure to spark interest given the burgeoning stud success being enjoyed by his ill-fated half-brother Jakkalberry (IRE).

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, December 24
Wagga Riverside Race 5 - 1800m Benchmark 58
Cracker Dance (ex: Releve) Tnr: Kerry Weir Rdr: Olivia Chambers
Thursday, December 26
Nhill Race 2 - 1150m Maiden
Wavendon (ex: Abassi Queen) Tnr: Daniel Kelly Rdr: Alana Kelly
Nhill Race 3 - 1650m Maiden
King Alla (ex: Allapattah) Tnr: Henry Dwyer Rdr: Neil Farley
Friday, December 27
Strathalbyn Race 3 - 1200m Restricted 56 0
The Grey King (ex: Antarctic Fire)
Tnr: Justin Pickering
Strathalbyn Race 4 - 1350m Benchmark 56 0
The Grey King (ex: Antarctic Fire)
Tnr: Justin Pickering
Strathalbyn Race 5 - 1600m Restricted 56 0
One Sky Above Us (ex: Wendy Ellen)
Tnr: Garret Lynch
Saturday, December 28
Kerang Race 1 - 1100m Maiden 0
Wavendon (ex: Abassi Queen)
Tnr: Daniel Kelly
Kerang Race 3 - 1800m Maiden 0
King Alla (ex: Allapattah)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Spokan (ex: Brill)
Tnr: Adam Burns
Sunday, December 29
Seymour Race 3 - 1200m Maiden 0
Miss Magoo (ex: Princess Ruhie)
Tnr: Matthew Smerdon
Wavendon (ex: Abassi Queen)
Tnr: Daniel Kelly
Seymour Race 4 - 1411m Maiden 0
Wavendon (ex: Abassi Queen)
Tnr: Daniel Kelly
Miss Magoo (ex: Princess Ruhie)
Tnr: Matthew Smerdon

Pedigree Table

Shamardal (USA) 2002
Claba Di San Jore (IRE) 1999
Giant's Causeway (USA) 1997
Helsinki (GB) 1993
Barathea (IRE) 1990
Claw (IRE) 1989
Storm Cat (USA) 1991
Mariah's Storm (USA) 1991
Machiavellian (USA) 1982
Helen Street (GB) 1982
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1981
Brocade (GB) 1981
Law Society (USA) 1982
Crodas (IRE) 1983
Northern Dancer: 4d x5s

Runners Today

Wagga Riverside
Race 5 Cracker Dance 6m ex: Releve
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
30.2% - (19)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
23.8% - (15)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
19% - (12)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
22.2% - (14)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
3.2% - (2)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
1.6% - (1)

Top Nicks

All Chatter
1 wnrs Raven's Silver
Artie Schiller
1 wnrs Flying Assassin
Bernardini
1 wnrs Crackle 'N' Burn
Black Hawk
1 wnrs Scodelario
Blevic
1 wnrs Jack's A Cracker
Canford Cliffs
1 wnrs Brung King
Congrats
1 wnrs The Grey King
Dr Green
1 wnrs Yes Miss Jane
Face Value
1 wnrs Exalted Queen
Get Square
1 wnrs Crackerjack Lady

Race Record

At 2
1st - Premio Campbello (1800) LR
1st - Unraced Colts & Geldings (1800)
At 3
1st - Derby Italiano (2200) Gr.2
1st - Premio Media (2200)
1st - Premio Guido Clerici (2000)
At 4
1st - Premio Presidente Della Repubblica Gbi Racing (2000) Gr.1
1st - Premio Grande (2000)
At 7
3rd - Hyland Underwood Stakes (1800) Gr.1

Fee History

2023-$6,600 , 2022-$6,600 , 2021-$6,600 , 2020-$6,600 , 2018-$6,600 , 2017-$6,600