Horse Profile
Optical Illusion (USA)
- Age: 6 (Foaled May 2nd, 2004)
- Sex: Bay Gelding
- Breeding: Theatrical - Paradise River (USA) (Irish River (FR))
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Owner: Mr James Gaffney
Vital Stats
| Period | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | £1 stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime (Flat) | 32 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6% | -£21 |
Form
2010
16 Jun
6
6 ran
- Weight: 8-11
- Winner: Arjemis
- Beaten by: 8.50 l
- OR: 55
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: Lee Topliss
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Good to Firm (Watered), Class 5
27/10
27 May
4
12 ran
- Weight: 8-13
- Winner: Mr Lu
- Beaten by: 2¼ l
- OR: 55
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: Lee Topliss
- Race details: Ayr, 7f 50y, Good to Firm, Firm in places, Class 6
4/1
24 May
5
11 ran
- Weight: 8-10
- Winner: King Of Eden (IRE)
- Beaten by: 9.50 l
- OR: 55
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Carlisle, 5f 193y, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 6
10/1
2009
20 Oct
5
11 ran
- Weight: 8-13
- Winner: Azure Mist
- Beaten by: 8¼ l
- OR: 56
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Yarmouth, 7f 3y, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 6
10/1
03 Oct
9
12 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Mayoman (IRE)
- Beaten by: 6¼ l
- OR: 57
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: T Hamilton
- Race details: Wolverhampton, 5f 216y, Standard, Class 6
9/2
14 Sept
4
10 ran
- Weight: 8-12
- Winner: Clumber Place
- Beaten by: 1¼ l
- OR: 57
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Musselburgh, 7f 30y, Good, Good to Firm in places, Class 6
11/2
11 Aug
3
8 ran
- Weight: 8-9
- Winner: Summer Dancer (IRE)
- Beaten by: 1¾ l
- OR: 57
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Musselburgh, 7f 30y, Good, Good to Soft in places, Class 5
7/1
16 Jul
7
7 ran
- Weight: 8-9
- Winner: Tangerine Trees
- Beaten by: 4¾ l
- OR: 57
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Good, Good to Firm in places, Class 5
3/1
30 Jun
1
10 ran
- Weight: 9-5
- Winner: Optical Illusion (USA)
- OR: 54
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Good to Firm, Class 6
11/2
15 Jun
10
14 ran
- Weight: 9-8
- Winner: Hansomis (IRE)
- Beaten by: 7.50 l
- OR: 54
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Carlisle, 5f 193y, Good to Firm (Firm Straight Stand's Side), Class 6
5/1
29 May
3
8 ran
- Weight: 8-4
- Winner: Woodsley House (IRE)
- Beaten by: 1.50 l
- OR: 53
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: Jamie Kyne
- Race details: Musselburgh, 7f 30y, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 5
4/1
01 May
4
11 ran
- Weight: 8-6
- Winner: Angaric (IRE)
- Beaten by: ¼ l
- OR: 53
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Musselburgh, 7f, Good, Good to Firm in places, Class 6
12/1
2008
02 Dec
8
14 ran
- Weight: 8-9
- Winner: Blue Charm
- Beaten by: 18.50 l
- OR: 55
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: T Hamilton
- Race details: Southwell, 7f, Standard, Class 6
16/1
14 Nov
9
12 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Mozayada (USA)
- Beaten by: 10¾ l
- OR: 55
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Southwell, 7f, Standard, Class 6
14/1
29 Oct
2
11 ran
- Weight: 9-2
- Winner: Charming Escort
- Beaten by: s.h
- OR: 52
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: T Hamilton
- Race details: Kempton Park, 7f, Standard, Class 6
9/2
10 Oct
8
10 ran
- Weight: 9-0
- Winner: Siren Sound
- Beaten by: 6¾ l
- OR: 52
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: T Hamilton
- Race details: Wolverhampton, 7f 32y, Standard, Class 6
28/1
28 Sept
11
13 ran
- Weight: 8-11
- Winner: Spirit of Coniston
- Beaten by: 11 l
- OR: 58
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Musselburgh, 5f, Good, Good to Soft in places, Class 6
8/1
29 Aug
7
9 ran
- Weight: 8-5
- Winner: Bid For Gold
- Beaten by: 4¾ l
- OR: 59
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: Dale Gibson
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Good to Soft, Class 4
16/1
06 Aug
9
10 ran
- Weight: 8-12
- Winner: Alexander Huricane (IRE)
- Beaten by: 16¾ l
- OR: 60
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Newcastle, 7f, Good to Soft, Soft in places, Class 5
4/1
17 Jul
6
9 ran
- Weight: 8-11
- Winner: Grazeon Gold Blend
- Beaten by: 2¾ l
- OR: 60
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: T Hamilton
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Good, Class 5
9/2
01 Jul
1
9 ran
- Weight: 9-6
- Winner: Optical Illusion (USA)
- OR: 55
- Trainer: R A Fahey
- Jockey: P Hanagan
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Good, Good to Firm in places, Class 6
7/2
11 Apr
3
10 ran
- Weight: 8-12
- Winner: A Big Sky Brewing (USA)
- Beaten by: 1 l
- OR: 53
- Trainer: Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey: P Makin
- Race details: Wolverhampton, 7f 32y, Standard, Class 6
7/2
26 Mar
2
12 ran
- Weight: 8-12
- Winner: Playtotheaudience
- Beaten by: 3¼ l
- OR: 52
- Trainer: Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey: T Eaves
- Race details: Wolverhampton, 7f 32y, Standard, Class 6
14/1
2007
24 Sept
8
9 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Monsoon Wedding
- Beaten by: 18.50 l
- OR: 58
- Trainer: I Semple
- Jockey: T Eaves
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 1m 1f 36y, Good to Soft, Soft in places, Class 5
25/1
03 Sept
7
11 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Zamalik (USA)
- Beaten by: 16¾ l
- OR: 68
- Trainer: I Semple
- Jockey: T Eaves
- Race details: Hamilton Park, 6f 5y, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 5
9/2
30 Aug
8
9 ran
- Weight: 9-9
- Winner: Grand Diamond (IRE)
- Beaten by: 5.50 l
- OR: 68
- Trainer: I Semple
- Jockey: T Eaves
- Race details: Musselburgh, 1m, Good to Firm, Good in places, Class 5
7/1
08 Aug
5
6 ran
- Weight: 9-1
- Winner: Deadline (UAE)
- Beaten by: 5¾ l
- OR: 70
- Trainer: I Semple
- Jockey: T Eaves
- Race details: Newcastle, 1m 1f 9y, Good to Firm, Firm in places, Class 5
7/2
06 Jul
3
12 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Nassau Style
- Beaten by: 3.50 l
- OR: 70
- Trainer: E A L Dunlop
- Jockey: Ted Durcan
- Race details: Warwick, 7f 26y, Heavy, Soft in places, Class 5
11/2
05 Jun
11
16 ran
- Weight: 9-3
- Winner: Sweet Gale (IRE)
- Beaten by: 10 l
- OR: 71
- Trainer: E A L Dunlop
- Jockey: D J O'Donohoe
- Race details: Lingfield Park, 7f, Good to Firm, Class 5
8/1
04 May
5
11 ran
- Weight: 8-12
- Winner: Fabine
- Beaten by: 3 l
- Trainer: E A L Dunlop
- Jockey: J P Spencer
- Race details: Lingfield Park, 7f, Standard, Class 5
9/2
25 Apr
6
7 ran
- Weight: 8-11
- Winner: Shot Gun
- Beaten by: 2.50 l
- Trainer: E A L Dunlop
- Jockey: J P Spencer
- Race details: Epsom Downs, 1m 114y, Good to Firm (Good in Places on the Round Course), Class 5
11/4
2006
10 Oct
8
13 ran
- Weight: 9-0
- Winner: Mount Hadley (USA)
- Beaten by: 7 l
- Trainer: E A L Dunlop
- Jockey: L Dettori
- Race details: Leicester, 7f 9y, Good to Soft, Good in places, Class 5
11/2