Lucky Viv (2018) Horse

Foal Date

01-Jan-18

Colour

bay

Sire

Yeats

Dam

Tiffiny Gale

Prize Money

44800

Trainer

Michael Barry

Owners

Michael Barry

About

Lucky Viv is a 7yo bay trained by Michael Barry. The horse is by the stallion Yeats out of the dam Tiffiny Gale. Lucky Viv has recorded two wins in its career. On 4Feb2025 at Punchestown, Lucky Viv achieved its most important victory so far, earning $14,501.00 in the Hcph.

Raced At

Tramore • Cork • Tipperary • Punchestown • Limerick • Clonmel • Ballinrobe • Killarney • Wexford • Roscommon

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Tramore 25-Nov-25 4220m HEAVY R3 HcpH (of $11,499), SP: 29.00 1st Pebble Bleu ( M Kenneally 146 , Cd 139 ) 2nd Miss Lia ( S O'callaghan 147 , Cd 142 ) 0.20L 3rd Cousin Kate ( D G Hogan 159 ) 0.40L 11th Lucky Viv ( C Hogan 158 , Cd 165 ) 105.45L See full results	C Hogan 71.7kg, Cd 74.8kg 47.8kgL	11 (13)
Cork 02-Nov-25 4020m GOOD R8 HcpH (of $11,499), SP: 101.00 1st Cafe Con Leche ( A D Bustin 168 ) 2nd Plunkett Street ( D King 162 ) 0.00L 3rd Inchidaly Copper ( L Burke-ott 151 ) 6.50L Lucky Viv ( M O'connor 161 ) 0.00L See full results	M O'connor 73kg 0.00L	UPD (15)
Tipperary 06-Oct-25 4680m GOOD R5 HcpH (of $11,499), SP: 26.00 1st Flidais ( M Kenneally 155 ) 2nd Mickey Cohen ( D Meyler 155 ) 8.00L 3rd Jetaway Nana ( E Staples 159 ) 1.75L 7th Lucky Viv ( J P Shinnick 166 , Cd 169 ) 96.00L See full results	J P Shinnick 75.3kg, Cd 76.7kg 96kgL	7 (7)
Cork 21-Mar-25 4960m GOOD R5 HcpH (of $15,999), SP: 10.00 1st Hitak ( D E Mullins 155 ) 2nd Getaway Charlie ( D Doyle 159 ) 4.75L 3rd Betty Dutton ( H Sexton 146 ) 1.75L 7th Lucky Viv ( J P Shinnick 151 , Cd 156 ) 54.25L See full results	J P Shinnick 68.5kg, Cd 70.8kg 54.2kgL	7 (9)
Punchestown 25-Feb-25 5000m HEAVY R5 HcpH $1,450 (of $14,501), Winning Time: 11:43.070, SP: 9.50 Rear of mid-division, 10th on outer 2 out, ridden entering straight, moderate 5th at last, disputed moderate 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd close home 1st Rokathir ( D O'keeffe 143 ) 2nd Topgun Simmy ( P Hanlon 166 ) 4.75L 3rd Lucky Viv ( J P Shinnick 154 ) 8.00L See full results	J P Shinnick 69.9kg 8.00L	3 (12)
Punchestown 04-Feb-25 4680m HEAVY R7 HcpH $8,700 (of $14,501), Winning Time: 10:38.040, SP: 15.00 Mid-division, took closer order before 3rd, 6th before 8th, 5th before 9th, improved to 2nd after 3 out, led after 2 out, stayed on well run-in 1st Lucky Viv ( J P Shinnick 152 ) 2nd Betty Dutton ( M M Mcdonagh 153 ) 2.00L 3rd Glenetty ( P M O'brien 144 ) 2.00L See full results	J P Shinnick 68.9kg	1 (12)
Cork 17-Jan-25 4020m SOFT R4 HcpH $540 (of $18,000), Winning Time: 05:08.020, SP: 13.00 Tracked leaders early, mid-division from 3rd, closer in 5th after 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, stayed on in 4th and bad mistake last, no extra 1st Cast A Spell ( C Quirke 149 ) 2nd Slim Marvel ( P Donovan 140 ) 1.25L 3rd Gers Gigi ( S Ewing 151 ) 2.50L 5th Lucky Viv ( C Stone-walsh 140 , Cd 145 ) 7.75L See full results	C Stone-walsh 63.5kg, Cd 65.8kg 7.75L	5 (9)
Limerick 28-Dec-24 4220m SOFT R6 HcpH (of $10,501), Winning Time: 09:00.700, SP: 67.00 Towards rear, 15th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, went 5th before 2 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace from last 1st Beggars Rock ( K C Sexton 161 ) 2nd Crowsatedappletart ( A Kelly 168 ) 13.00L 3rd Chef's Kiss ( J P O'sullivan 160 ) 0.30L 7th Lucky Viv ( M O'connor 168 ) 24.80L See full results	M O'connor 76.2kg 24.80L	7 (18)
Cork 08-Dec-24 4020m SOFT R6 HcpH (of $11,500), Winning Time: 08:35.100, SP: 67.00 Towards rear, pecked 1st, never a factor, no threat in straight 1st One Big Boum ( B Hayes 159 ) 2nd Junior Rattler ( P Enright 163 ) 2.00L 3rd Mercury Mission ( T P Roche 153 ) 1.50L 13th Lucky Viv ( J P Shinnick 157 , Cd 162 ) 23.95L See full results	J P Shinnick 71.2kg, Cd 73.5kg 23.95L	13 (18)
Tramore 26-Nov-24 4220m HEAVY R3 HcpH (of $11,001), Winning Time: 08:56.400, SP: 19.00 Mid-division, closer and tracked leaders with circuit to run, slight mistake 2 out and reminder, ridden and no extra before last, weakened and tailed off 1st Roxhill Roise ( S W Flanagan 166 ) 2nd Lilian Bland ( R Deegan 144 ) 0.50L 3rd Maid On The Moon ( H Phillips 145 , Cd 138 ) 5.25L 10th Lucky Viv ( J P Shinnick 166 , Cd 171 ) 69.75L See full results	J P Shinnick 75.3kg, Cd 77.6kg 69.8kgL	10 (15)
Limerick 20-Oct-24 4830m GOOD R4 HcpH (of $11,500), Winning Time: 06:00.030, SP: 26.00 Towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, headway after 3 out, 6th and ridden entering straight, no impression 2 out and soon no extra 1st Size Five ( O Mcgill 167 ) 2nd Tullyveery Lad ( E Cody 172 , Cd 170 ) 3.00L 3rd Emily In Paris ( S Connor 163 ) 8.00L 9th Lucky Viv ( C J Shine 171 ) 20.45L See full results	C J Shine 77.6kg 20.45L	9 (17)
Clonmel 03-Oct-24 4010m GOOD R4 HcpH (of $6,600), Winning Time: 04:51.300, SP: 7/1 Chased clear leader, soon off pace, pushed along and dropped to rear after 7th, weakened, pulled up after 3 out 1st Stormalong ( J P Shinnick 168 ) 2nd Wudya ( D J Gilligan 167 ) 6.00L 3rd Cruisin Susan ( J P Berry 151 ) 2.75L UPL Lucky Viv ( M O'connor 164 , Cd 0 ) 0.00L See full results	M O'connor 74.4kg, Cd 0 0.00L	UPD (10)
Ballinrobe 27-Aug-24 4510m SOFT R3 MdH $6,300 (of $6,300), Winning Time: 05:53.030, SP: 7/2 Towards rear, progress into 7th halfway, went 3rd 3 out, 4th next, headway on inner to lead before last, soon ridden and kept on well 1st Lucky Viv ( J P Shinnick 153 ) 2nd Ah Fuhgeddaboudit ( D King 153 ) 3.25L 3rd Diamonds Diva ( D Meyler 149 ) 8.00L See full results	J P Shinnick 69.4kg	1 (13)
Killarney 19-Jul-24 4590m GOOD R2 MdH $1,050 (of $6,300), Winning Time: 05:37.200, SP: 13/2 Mid-division, 7th 5 out, pushed along after next and went 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace 1st Wudya ( J W Kennedy 153 ) 2nd Kate Knows Best ( D E Mullins 153 ) 8.00L 3rd Lucky Viv ( M P O'connor 153 ) 12.00L See full results	M P O'connor 69.4kg 12.00L	3 (11)
Wexford 18-May-24 4020m SOFT R2 HcpH (of $6,600), Winning Time: 05:34.100, SP: 14/1 Mid division, dropped towards rear halfway, no impression from 7th, pulled up before 4 out 1st Kiltealy Park ( S W Flanagan 166 ) 2nd Pana To Milan ( L A Mckenna 155 ) 10.00L 3rd Lovely Reaction ( S D Torrens 165 ) 0.75L Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 164 , Cd 0 )	A Mccurtin 74.4kg, Cd 0	UPD (17)
Cork 11-May-24 3870m GOOD R3 MdH (of $15,000), Winning Time: 04:38.600, SP: 8.00 Mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out, moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace 1st Jolie Jewel ( P T Enright 161 ) 2nd Cast A Spell ( D Meyler 161 ) 2.50L 3rd Rosalys ( R Blackmore 161 ) 1.75L 7th Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 161 ) 17.50L See full results	A Mccurtin 73kg 17.50L	7 (17)
Limerick 26-Dec-23 4020m HEAVY R4 HcpH (of $14,999), Winning Time: 05:37.900, SP: 9.50 Mid division, 7th halfway, no extra from 3 out 1st Phils Choice ( S Ewing 141 ) 2nd Millstream Lady ( C P Mcnamara 149 ) 0.50L 3rd Sarah Beara ( P T Enright 158 ) 9.50L 10th Lucky Viv ( A O'sullivan 151 , Cd 158 ) 34.25L See full results	A O'sullivan 68.5kg, Cd 71.7kg 34.25L	10 (12)
Tramore 28-Nov-23 4220m SOFT R3 HcpH (of $10,999), Winning Time: 05:45.200, SP: 9.00 Mid-division, 6th halfway, closer in 4th 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace 1st Blossom De Mai ( C Owens 140 ) 2nd Magic Conqueror ( J W Kennedy 154 ) 2.25L 3rd Mitiva ( M P Walsh 161 ) 1.75L 7th Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 166 ) 7.25L See full results	A Mccurtin 75.3kg 7.25L	7 (9)
Clonmel 27-Oct-23 3930m HEAVY R2 MdH $1,300 (of $13,000), Winning Time: 06:02.400, SP: 4.33 Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to challenge approaching straight, pushed along 2 out and no impression on easy winner approaching last, kept on one pace 1st Mount Sinai ( P W Mullins 161 ) 2nd Roccos Inspiration ( M J M O'sullivan 161 ) 4.25L 3rd Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 161 ) 4.25L	A Mccurtin 73kg 4.25L	3 (16)
Tramore 13-Oct-23 4090m HEAVY R3 CLMdH $650 (of $13,000), Winning Time: 05:30.000, SP: 6.00 Held up, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, stayed on into 5th last and slight mistake, kept on one pace 1st Faux Fur ( J W Kennedy 151 ) 2nd Rachel's Secret ( S Fitzgerald 151 ) 0.50L 3rd Silent Approach ( D J O'keeffe 153 ) 1.50L 4th Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 153 ) 7.50L See full results	A Mccurtin 69.4kg 7.50L	4 (17)
Roscommon 25-Sep-23 4120m SOFT R3 MdH $2,100 (of $10,500), Winning Time: 05:30.000, SP: 5.00 Towards rear of mid-division, not fluent 5th, some progress before 5 out and further headway to dispute lead after 3 out, pushed along before last and ridden run-in, soon headed and no extra closing stages 1st Iriskana ( D King 153 ) 2nd Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 153 ) 7.50L 3rd In A Nice Way ( L A Mckenna 153 ) 4.75L See full results	A Mccurtin 69.4kg 7.50L	2 (15)
Tramore 03-Jun-23 4250m GOOD R5 CLMdH $2,100 (of $10,500), Winning Time: 05:12.040, SP: 4.50 Mid-division, went 3rd 3 out, pushed along in 2nd next, soon ridden and disputed, kept on well, headed close home 1st Bynx ( B Hayes 161 ) 2nd Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 161 ) 0.50L 3rd Hamartia ( S Fitzgerald 161 ) 5.00L See full results	A Mccurtin 73kg 0.50L	2 (18)
Limerick 27-May-23 3820m SOFT R2 CLMdH $625 (of $12,500), Winning Time: 04:40.700, SP: 26.00 Held up, headway from off pace before 2 out, no chance last, stayed on well for 4th (eye-catcher) 1st Space Tourist ( P W Mullins 161 ) 2nd Cash The Cheque ( C J Orr 161 ) 6.00L 3rd Cullagh Pride ( S D Torrens 161 ) 2.00L 4th Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 161 ) 8.50L See full results	A Mccurtin 73kg 8.50L	4 (21)
Killarney 16-May-23 4470m GOOD R1 CLMdH (of $10,500), Winning Time: 05:33.800, SP: 51.00 Towards rear, jumped right at 1st, jumped right at 6th, 12th after 8th, progress 3 out where not fluent, no extra after 2 out 1st Mary Cassatt ( A Harvey 153 ) 2nd Knockanard Lady ( J J Doyle 161 ) 6.00L 3rd Bint Freya ( D Meyler 153 ) 2.25L 7th Lucky Viv ( A Mccurtin 153 ) 23.25L See full results	A Mccurtin 69.4kg 23.25L	7 (19)
Tipperary 05-May-23 3620m GOOD R6 NHF $210 (of $10,500), Winning Time: 04:41.200, SP: 13.00 Led briefly, soon tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 2f out, soon ridden and headed, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace 1st Annalecka ( J C Barry 165 ) 2nd Pitwood Road ( J G Murphy 165 ) 2.75L 3rd Spindleberry ( J Townend 165 ) 8.00L 6th Lucky Viv ( D Allen 165 , Cd 172 ) 17.75L	D Allen 74.8kg, Cd 78kg 17.75L	6 (12)
Cork 10-Apr-23 3220m SOFT R8 CLNHF $2,100 (of $10,500), Winning Time: 04:10.200, SP: 7.00 Rear, 8th halfway, effort and progress 4f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, stayed on final furlong to 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner 1st Straight Home ( J Townend 165 ) 2nd Lucky Viv ( A O'sullivan 165 ) 5.50L 3rd Miss Oreo ( T Hamilton 165 ) 1.50L See full results	A O'sullivan 74.8kg 5.50L	2 (9)
Liscarroll 19-Mar-23 4830m HEAVY Md (of $6,300), SP: 5/1 Mid-div, 7th from 5th, 5th aftr 5out, prog aftr 3out, ld aftr 2out, hdd bef last, wknd flat & 4th cl hm 1st Hathaways Cottage ( E P O'brien 165 ) 2nd Colline Fleurie ( D O'connor 165 ) 5.00L 3rd Caughtinaspell ( J C Barry 165 ) 0.50L 4th Lucky Viv ( A O'sullivan 160 , Cd 0 ) 9.50L	A O'sullivan 72.6kg, Cd 0 9.50L	4 (13)
Ballindenisk 01-Jan-23 4830m SOFT Md (of $6,300), SP: evens Ld, mstk 1st, cl 2nd from 2nd, ld aftr 5th, 2nd & mstk 6out, drpd to 3rd aftr 3out, btn in 5l 3rd bef 2out, wknd 1st Another Day Out ( A O'sullivan 160 ) 2nd Micks Jet ( B T Stone 165 ) 0.15L 3rd Lucky Viv ( E P O'brien 165 ) 10.25L	E P O'brien 74.8kg 10.25L	3 (4)
Boulta 18-Dec-22 4830m SOFT Md (of $6,300), SP: 7/4 Chsd ldrs, frequently jmpd right, 2l 3rd from 5th, 4th 6out, fair 5th & no impr aftr 3out, ko onepce from 2out 1st Cornamona ( E Mahon 165 ) 2nd Kit's Coty ( T Walsh 160 ) 7.00L 3rd Jalisco Star ( D O'connor 165 ) 4.50L 5th Lucky Viv ( E P O'brien 165 , Cd 0 ) 16.50L	E P O'brien 74.8kg, Cd 0 16.50L	5 (9)