| Straw Bear | |
|---|---|
 Straw Bear after winning the 2006 Fighting Fifth Hurdle | |
| Sire | Diesis |
| Grandsire | Sharpen Up |
| Dam | Highland Ceilidh |
| Damsire | Scottish Reel |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 14 March 2001 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Cyril Humphris |
| Owner | J. P. McManus |
| Trainer | Nick Gifford |
| Record | 39:9-10-6 |
| Earnings | £327,558[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Fighting Fifth Hurdle (2006) Christmas Hurdle (2007) | |
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.
- ^ Racing Post
- ^ Straw Bear Pedigree, pedigreequery.com