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Straw Bear
American-bred racehorse
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.
Straw Bear was bred in Kentucky. He was sired by Diesis out of the mare, Highland Ceilidh.[2] He is owned by John P. McManus, trained by Nick Gifford, and his primary jockey has been Tony McCoy.