Close Connection
Foaled 2021 · by Cracksman out of Too Familiar (Clodovil)
Form 08/197/090 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 24 Jun 23 – 12 Aug 25, last for Michael Dods · current OR 62
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 25 | Carlislepricedup.bet Handicap · Class 5 · 5f182y · Good | 5f182y | Good | 10/10 | 62 | Connor Beasley |
| 21 Jul 25 | AyrBook Ayr Gold Cup Tickets Now Handicap · Class 5 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 9/10 | 67 | Clifford Lee |
| 27 Jun 25 | Newcastle (AW)JenningsBet In Pelton Handicap · Class 4 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 11/14 | 70 | Connor Beasley |
| 14 Jun 24 | ChesterLondon Essence Handicap · Class 4 · 7f127y · Good | 7f127y | Good | 7/11 | 74 | Connor Beasley |
| 25 May 24 | HaydockBetfred Double Delight Edge Green Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 9/15 | 76 | Paul Mulrennan |
| 2 Apr 24 | PontefractNorthern Commercials Iveco Driveaway Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 5 · 6f · Heavy | 6f | Heavy | 1/9 | – | Connor Beasley |
| 8 Jul 23 | CarlisleDiff-Ability 'Ability Over Disability' EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 5f182y · Good To Firm | 5f182y | Good To Firm | 8/10 | – | Connor Beasley |
| 24 Jun 23 | RedcarDownload The Vickers.Bet App EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 5 · 5f217y · Good | 5f217y | Good | 12/13 | – | Phil Dennis |
Cracksman as a stallion
In our records: 247 runners, 109 winners (44%), 14 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2020–2024.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 8 wins — Group 1 winner (Qipco Champion Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Ace Impact Group 1 · Jabracadabra Group 2 OR 98 · Aloa Group 2 · Ndaawi Group 3 OR 156 · Danielle Group 3 OR 114 · Liari Listed OR 134
The dam: Too Familiar by Clodovil
She ran 4 times and won 2, best OR 95. Dam of 1 winner from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unfamiliar (IRE) 2023 filly · by Phoenix Of Spain | 12 | 1 | OR 59 |
| Sultan Of Swing (AUT) 2020 colt · by Churchill | 5 | 0 | – |
Close Connection in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 796 · as a yearling | €52,000Michael Dods | Michael Dods | Tinnakill House |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 colt by Bayside Boy | 2025 Goffs Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 764 · yearling | €20,000CC Stud |
| Unfamiliar2023 filly by Phoenix of Spain | 2024 Goffs Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 216 · yearling | €3,000Kevin Smith |
| 2022 colt by Acclamation | 2024 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 61 · breeze-up | £52,000Michael O'Callaghan |
| 2022 colt by Acclamation | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 481 · yearling | €32,000Antonio Da Silva |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.