Tucker (Racing Stripes)

Tucker is a wise Shetland pony and a supportng character in the film Racing Stripes. He is voiced by Dustin Hoffman.

He is usally seen with the equally wise goat Franny

Tucker, having secretly watched Stripes at the Blue Moon Races, approaches him and suggests that he get proper training first before trying to race. Stripes, in need of a rider, chooses Channing and convinces  Goose the pelican, to sabotage Channing's motorcycle and Nolan's old pickup truck so that Channing can ride him to her workplace at the Kentucky Open. The plan works, and Channing, with Nolan's reluctant approval, rides Stripes to the Kentucky Open.

WHen The animals eventually convince Nolan to allow Channing to ride Stripes, Stripes is discuraged, having just found out he's a zebra. Franny reveals to Stripes that Tucker used used to help Nolan train racehorses , including Sir Trenton. Tucker upholds a grumpy personality after years of training horses who never give him any thanks for his help. This encourages Stripes to begin training with Nolan and Channing.

At the end, when Stripes wins the race, Tucker finally gives Goose his approval.

