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Dark Viper (GB)
5yo b, gr g 18th Mar 2021Track Horse
Track Horse
Dark Viper (GB)
b, gr g 18th Mar 2021Last Win
Leopardstown Sun, 19th Oct, 25 10/3, K G Kennedy
(145 days)
Last Run
Curragh Sun, 2nd Nov, 25
20th, 28/1, S Foley
(131 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
21
2
12
10%
€61,090
-10.67
Hurdle IRE
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Flat GB
5
0
0
0%
£628
-5.00
Under Rules Total
27
2
12
7%
-16.67
Form Figures
48808-226362262220F-213527210-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 48808-226362262220F-213527210-
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Richard Hannon to Mrs John Harrington
Aug 2022
Premier Yearling Sale (Goffs UK)
Barton Stud
Purchaser: Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock
£80,000
Lots Sold: 344
Prices
Avg: £45,453
Median: £37,000
Maximum: £240,000
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
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Aug 2022
Premier Yearling Sale (Goffs UK)
Barton Stud
Purchaser: Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock
£80,000
Lots Sold: 344
Prices
Avg: £45,453
Median: £37,000
Maximum: £240,000
Reports in which Dark Viper (GB) was mentioned
Viper gives Harrington quick brace
Jessica Harrington bagged a quick double at Leopardstown today when Dark Viper swooped to land the Gables Foxrock Cup Handicap. Sun 19th Oct
Coen collects with blinkered Sun Soldier
Tue 16th Sep
Engines On makes winning debut for Kinsella
A winner on his final start for Prunella Dobbs at the Curragh last season, Engines On followed up on his debut for trainer John Andrew Kinsella in the concluding Bert House Stud Handicap at Naas. Wed 23rd Jul
Curragh Friday going update
Day one of the 2025 Irish Derby festival gets underway at the Curragh on Friday, with the action set to commence at 4.50. Fri 27th Jun
Foley doubles up as bookies do their Brains in the finale
Brains rolled back the years to record a 14th career win and land a gamble into the bargain in the concluding Sunday 11th May Leopardstown Family Day Handicap. Sun 30th Mar
Dark Viper rewards patience with elusive win
Dark Viper has proved a really frustrating sort to follow but finally got his head in front when taking the Legacy Wine Bar Handicap at Leopardstown. Sun 30th Mar
Roche filly Back on a winning note
Back Down Under stuck on gamely in the closing stages to make a winning return to action in the six-furlong Nua Healthcare Handicap at the Curragh. Sun 16th Mar
Power prevails in opening claimer at Dundalk
Redemptive Power stuck on gamely to land the spoils in the opening optional claimer for Robert Whearty and trainer Gavin Cromwell. Wed 30th Oct
Purring Along gets rookie trainer Melia off the mark
Close to the stands' side rail was the place to be in the 27-runner Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap over seven furlongs and Purring Along showed good speed throughout to score at odds of 28/1. Thu 17th Oct
Gandolfo gets off the mark in Bellewstown Claimer
The Noel Meade trained Gandolfo registered a first career success when landing the opening Seamus Murphy Memorial Optional Claiming Maiden at Bellewstown. Wed 02nd Oct
She shows she Cannes Do it in Roscommon
Cannes Do rolled home best to take the Elphin Handicap in Roscommon by half a length. Mon 02nd Sep
Sheridan finds his way through the Sligo traffic
Well-backed second favourite Noble Nation (7/2) and market leader Dark Viper pulled clear of their rivals to fight out the finish of the Carlsberg Handicap and it was the first-named who found a bit extra to score by a length and three-quarters. Wed 07th Aug
Salah on target in Curragh finale
Despite proving easy-to-back, Salah Belle made it two wins from three starts in the concluding Sky Bet Request A Bet 3yo Handicap. Wed 05th Jun
Naisiun swoops late under Cleary
Naisiun sprang a surprise in the King Of Change At Compas Stallions Handicap, providing Jim Bolger and Rory Cleary with their first success of the season. Sun 24th Mar
Merisi Diamond shines in Curragh again
Mon 18th Mar
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 19th Oct, 2025 (1st) 
He had a great run last time in Punchestown and he’s a great horse,. He’s won two this year and he’s been placed, he rarely runs a bad race which is fantastic. He’s very consistent. He’s creeping up now and we might just give him one more run on the last day of the year. He actually goes on any ground and has run well on the all-weather as well. He’s very versatile.
Mrs John Harrington
He had a great run last time in Punchestown and he’s a great horse,. He’s won two this year and he’s been placed, he rarely runs a bad race which is fantastic. He’s very consistent. He’s creeping up now and we might just give him one more run on the last day of the year. He actually goes on any ground and has run well on the all-weather as well. He’s very versatile.
Mrs John Harrington
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 30th Mar, 2025 (1st)
I thought he’d never get his head in front, and he was going up and up in the handicap as well. He had a nice draw and was sitting there waiting. Luckily the gap opened, and he was able to take it. I’ve had blinkers on him, cheekpieces on him, we’ve tried everything, and he did it today with nothing. We’ll keep him at seven furlongs or a mile and hopefully he’s got a taste for it now.
Mrs John Harrington
I thought he’d never get his head in front, and he was going up and up in the handicap as well. He had a nice draw and was sitting there waiting. Luckily the gap opened, and he was able to take it. I’ve had blinkers on him, cheekpieces on him, we’ve tried everything, and he did it today with nothing. We’ll keep him at seven furlongs or a mile and hopefully he’s got a taste for it now.
Mrs John Harrington
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