Cheltenham Festival 2024 Form and Entries for Horse Riviera Sun (IRE)

Riviera Sun (IRE) b g 2009

Track Horse HorseTracker

Riviera Sun (IRE) b g 2009

Sire

Milan (GB)

Dam

Riviera Sands (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Mister Lord (USA)

Owner

John P McManus

Trainer

Henry De Bromhead

Breeder

M Baker & Mrs M Sullivan

Last Win

Kilbeggan Sat, 24th Aug, 19 8/1, H Morgan (1947 days)

Last Run

Leopardstown Tue, 29th Dec, 20 4th, 50/1, M P O'Connor (1455 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

30%

€33,350

-3.42

Chase IRE

16%

€61,620

10.75

NHF IRE

33%

€5,650

-1.00

Under Rules Total

21%

6.32

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 4-1745-416110-0479012F-513U145-040P-P16-29PP4/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

19Jul19 Kil 25f Yielding 5y+ HcapCh(100K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 117

May 2014

Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Knockeen Stud

Purchaser: Brian Donlon

€110,000

Lots Sold: 17

Prices

Avg: €90,412

Median: €90,000

Maximum: €160,000

Nov 2010

November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Moyhree Stud

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 632

Prices

Avg: €10,545

Median: €6,000

Maximum: €68,000

Symbols Explained

ts² Tongue Strap vs² Visor hd² Hood es² Eye Shield ec² Eye Cover cp² Cheekpiece bl² Blinkers tt² Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel

The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

May 2014

Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Knockeen Stud

Purchaser: Brian Donlon

€110,000

Lots Sold: 17

Prices

Avg: €90,412

Median: €90,000

Maximum: €160,000

Nov 2010

November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Moyhree Stud

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 632

Prices

Avg: €10,545

Median: €6,000

Maximum: €68,000

Reports in which Riviera Sun (IRE) was mentioned

Kelly rides first winner on big day at Leopardstown

Tom Kelly rode his first winner when Midnight Maestro (16/1) landed the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown. Tue 29th Dec

Turk bounces back to his best under O'Keeffe

The two outsiders battled out the finish in the McCarthys Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase, with Young Turk coming out on top under Sean O'Keeffe. Sun 16th Aug

Mind's Eye leads home a one-two for de Bromhead

Henry de Bromhead ran four in the Bet With MansionBet Handicap Chase and after the last he knew he was going to collect first prize as two of his quartet fought out the finish. Sun 19th Jul

Riviera Sun shines as part of brace for de Bromhead

Riviera Sun bounced back to form in the three mile one Racingtv.com Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan to give Henry de Bromhead a double on the card. Sat 24th Aug

Hanlon aims to Rewritetherules in Connacht National

Shark Hanlon's Rewritetherules is one of 16 contenders for thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase at Roscommon today. Tue 11th Jun

Benny wins the Blazers

Snugsborough Benny returned to a rapturous reception after he scored as the 5/1 joint favourite in the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase at Galway. Fri 03rd Aug

Kaiser looking to bag a National double

Kaiser Black heads the weights for thetote.com Connacht National at Roscommon this evening. Tue 12th Jun

Review galway 4th Aug

Whiskey Sour capped a profitable week at the Galway Festival with a hard-fought win in the Guinness HandicapFri 04th Aug

Blazers glory for in-form connections

Henry de Bromhead added to his Plate gains, whilst for J P McManus and Barry Geraghty there was further joy after Hurdle glory yesterday when Riviera Sun gained the day in the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase. Fri 04th Aug

Tulsa Jack bids to retain Midlands National

The Midlands National Handicap Chase takes centre stage at Kilbeggan this evening, with last year's winner Tulsa Jack back to defend his crown. Fri 21st Jul

Cecil makes it three for Russell & Elliott

After winning earlier with William B and Station Closed, Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell completed a treble at Downpatrick as Cecil Corbett just prevailed in the Style Sunday Spectacular Handicap Chase. Sun 18th Jun

Review kilbeggan 12th May

Mr Picotee made a successful return to action in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle at KilbegganFri 12th May

Walsh gets a bit of compo off Sun

Henry de Bromhead sent out the first and fourth in the featured Belvedere House, Gardens & Park Handicap Chase with Riviera Sun coming out on top in the penultimate event at Kilbeggan. Fri 12th May

Kilbeggan preview

The www.kilbegganraces.com (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race makes for an interesting end to proceedings as the County Westmeath track stages its second meeting of the year. Fri 12th May

Takapuna takes dramatic handicap chase

Lake Takapuna was confirmed the winner of an incident-packed Bet Through The Racing Post App Handicap Chase at Leopardstown only after a stewards enquiry. Mon 26th Dec

Westerner Point's the way home

Westerner Point just held on to beat Riviera Sun in the two mile one handicap chase at Cork. Sun 20th Nov

Review sligo 28th Sep

Retour En France was all the rage for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase but had to play second fiddle to Presenting Mahler, whose victory started a Sligo treble for John Ryan and Danny MullinsWed 28th Sep

Sun too strong for Sligo rivals

"He jumped away, loves the ground and it's nice to get a win. I wish there was another meeting here in a month's time!" said J P McManus' racing manager Frank Berry after Mark Walsh sported the green and gold to win aboard Riviera Sun in the Sligo Park Hotel Novice Handicap Chase. Wed 28th Sep

Stoughan Cross scores at 66/1

Ten of the sixteen managed to complete in the Kedrah House Stud 'Well Chosen' Beginners Chase with O'Ceallaigh under pressure in third when falling two out and the same fence claimed Scamaill Dubh who was making no impression in fourth at the time. In the end the one that proved best in the two and a half miler was 66/1 shot Stoughan Cross. Thu 12th May

Review roscommon 7th Jul

Barry Geraghty landed his first winner in the green and gold silks of JP McManus since being announced as the owner's retained rider when Riviera Sun made all to land the Roscommon Rated Novice HurdleTue 07th Jul

Geraghty off the mark in new McManus role

Barry Geraghty partnered his first winner in his new role as retained rider to top owner J.P. McManus when steering his Riviera Sun to win the Roscommon Rated Novice Hurdle at Roscommon today. Tue 07th Jul

O'Briens not for beating in these bumpers

Oathkeeper was a second winner on the evening at Roscommon for J P McManus, after Riviera Sun's victory in the second for Henry de Bromhead, as Aidan and Sarah O'Brien's recent domination of the bumper scene continued unabated in the Ladies Day At Roscommon On July 6th Flat Race. Tue 09th Jun

Strong Sun at Roscommon

Favourite Riviera Sun showed commendable toughness to grind out a result in the www.roscommonracecourse.ie Rated Novice Hurdle under Mark Walsh at Roscommon. Tue 09th Jun

Roscommon preview

Hat-trick seeker Credo Star heads the cast for the www.roscommonracecourse.ie Rated Novice Hurdle over two miles at the Connacht track on Tuesday evening. Tue 09th Jun

Sun shines in Limerick opener

Riviera Sun ran out a facile winner of the opener at Limerick, the Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle, scoring under Jody McGarvey for Henry De Bromhead and owner JP McManus. Sun 29th Mar

3 for De Bromhead at odds of 54/1

Henry De Bromhead, on the scoresheet twice at Down Royal courtesy of Never Complain and Riviera Sun, brought up a 54/1 across the card treble when An Dearthair Og (13/2 into 4/1 joint favourite) won the McGuinness Lambert Auctioneers Novice Handicap Chase at Wexford under Andrew Lynch. Mon 17th Mar

Sun sends favourite backers home happy

On an afternoon when Henry De Bromhead sent out three winners – Never Complain (Down Royal) and An Dearthair Og (Wexford) – his Riviera Sun (Dave Roche up) rounded off the card at Down Royal when winning the Winged Love INH Flat Race. Mon 17th Mar

After race at Limerick Sun, 29th Mar, 2015 (1st)

That was Jody's first ride for us so he has a 100% record and gave him a super ride. I'm delighted he won as he deserved the win and we decided to give him a break after his run the last day and he seems much better today.

Henry De Bromhead