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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. He is owned by John P. McManus trained by Nick Gifford and his primary jockey has been Tony McCoy.