Hillstar Blues (2021) Horse
About
Hillstar Blues is a 4yo bay colt trained by S Aherne in Cork. He is out of the dam Tranquil Lass and sired by the stallion Hillstar. So far, Hillstar Blues has recorded a single victory. On 20 Nov 2025 at Thurles, he secured his most notable win, collecting the $9,999.00 HC purse. The horse has proved to be a rewarding choice for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 189% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse 13-Dec-25 3220m SOFT R4 NvHcpH (of $12,501), Winning Time: 04:04.900, SP: 15.00 1st Fierce Handay ( M Walsh 165 ) 2nd Kentucky Beach ( T P Roche 165 , Cd 168 ) 3.75L 3rd Kinturk Nelson ( J Smith 148 , Cd 153 ) 15.75L 8th Hillstar Blues ( S O'keeffe 155 ) 40.00L See full results | S O'keeffe 70.3kg 40.00L | 8 (19) |
| Thurles 20-Nov-25 3170m SOFT R7 HcpH $6,000 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 03:59.900, SP: 26.00 1st Hillstar Blues ( S O'keeffe 160 ) 2nd Freddie Robdal ( D O'keeffe 161 ) 0.15L 3rd Chemdawg ( P Enright 147 ) 5.65L See full results | S O'keeffe 72.6kg | 1 (17) |
| Listowel 26-Sep-25 3220m SOFT R3 HcpH (of $11,499), SP: 41.00 1st Regards To Rose ( G Noonan 164 ) 2nd Inchiquin Maid ( J Shinnick 156 ) 2.75L 3rd Mount Ferns ( S Flanagan 167 ) 0.30L 13th Hillstar Blues ( S O'keeffe 160 ) 38.85L See full results | S O'keeffe 72.6kg 38.85L | 13 (17) |
| Kilbeggan 17-Jun-25 3220m GOOD R2 MdH $500 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 03:49.800, SP: 13.00 1st Bossing It ( S Cavanagh 159 ) 2nd Cocovic ( A O'sullivan 166 ) 3.25L 3rd Rhythmic Tune ( C J Shine 166 ) 12.00L 4th Hillstar Blues ( D O'connor 161 ) 15.55L See full results | D O'connor 73kg 15.55L | 4 (14) |
| Tramore 01-Jun-25 4380m SOFT R6 MdH $300 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 05:22.400, SP: 29.00 Towards rear, ridden in moderate 7th after 3 out, no impression, kept on one pace from before last 1st Sunset Boulevard ( S O'keeffe 166 ) 2nd Ellis Mor ( B Hayes 166 ) 0.75L 3rd Positive Mindset ( P Enright 159 ) 8.50L 5th Hillstar Blues ( D Power 158 , Cd 165 ) 16.50L See full results | D Power 71.7kg, Cd 74.8kg 16.50L | 5 (10) |
| Cork 10-May-25 3480m GOOD R1 MdH (of $12,000), Winning Time: 04:04.600, SP: 126.00 Towards rear, not fluent 3rd, no impression 3 out, weakened before 2 out 1st Los Toldos ( S Flanagan 161 ) 2nd Killeaney Bear ( C Quirke 161 ) 1.75L 3rd Tassarolo ( D King 161 ) 0.20L 11th Hillstar Blues ( S O'keeffe 161 ) 32.75L See full results | S O'keeffe 73kg 32.75L | 11 (16) |
| Cork 20-Apr-25 3220m SOFT R1 MdH (of $12,000), Winning Time: 04:05.900, SP: 51.00 Mid-division, took closer order from 4 out and soon went 5th, pushed along and not fluent 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace from 2 out 1st Eternal Echo ( D Gilligan 161 ) 2nd Dark Oak ( C Quirke 154 ) 4.50L 3rd Woodview Lad ( J S Mcgarvey 161 ) 7.00L 8th Hillstar Blues ( S O'keeffe 161 ) 23.70L See full results | S O'keeffe 73kg 23.70L | 8 (15) |
| Thurles 16-Mar-25 3140m GOOD R7 NHF (of $9,999), Winning Time: 03:53.600, SP: 67.00 Held up towards rear, closer 4f out, ridden and no extra over 3f out 1st Tim Toe ( D Doyle 164 ) 2nd Eagle Of Destiny ( B O'neill 157 ) 1.75L 3rd Galileo Sand ( J L Gleeson 164 ) 3.25L 9th Hillstar Blues ( D O'connor 164 ) 35.00L See full results | D O'connor 74.4kg 35.00L | 9 (11) |
| Punchestown 25-Feb-25 3360m HEAVY R8 NHF $300 (of $9,999), Winning Time: 07:25.300, SP: 34.00 In rear, went 5th 2 out, soon pushed along, kept on one pace under hands and heels 1st Santo Sospir ( H C Swan 164 ) 2nd The Wager ( D Doyle 164 ) 0.30L 3rd Top Coeur ( D G Lavery 164 ) 5.00L 5th Hillstar Blues ( D O'connor 164 ) 14.55L See full results | D O'connor 74.4kg 14.55L | 5 (6) |
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