Lucky Viv (2018) Horse
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 4 Feb 2025 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
• RoscommonRace 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) |
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