Crackerjack King (IRE)
Wyndholm Park Stud
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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, 3352kesf@bigpond.com
https://wyndholmpark.com.au
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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.
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).
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 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).
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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.