With 20 Irish bred horses finishing in Pau this weekend, over 50% of all finishes, it was certainly a great end to the season. More good things happened in the UK and the USA with plenty of Irish breeding on show in the Top 10 lists. Now it is all eyes on America for another few weeks as Europe runs down. Certainly, it has been a super year for the Irish and as the young horses are showing well, we can look forward to 2026.
See below the up-to-date results for this week – unverified results will be added to next week’s results.
Pau International (FRA) 23rd – 26th October 2025
2nd Plot Twist B (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Safieria (KWPN) by Concorde (KWPN). Breeder: Etter Sportfferde AG (Offaly). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 33.2, 0, 0.0 = 33.2
3rd Cooley Nutcracker (ISH)[was Ballyshan Contender] – 2014 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Ballyshan Cleopatra (AES) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Gary Doherty. Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 29.9, 0.4, 3.6 = 33.9
8th Dirty Old Town (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Cruisings Ambassador (ISH) out of Puissance Royale (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Bnreeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Asher Nicolas (FRA) 31.2, 4, 0.0 = 35.2.
Other Irish Bred Finishers.
11th Highly Suspicious (ISH)[was Seriously Cooley & Seriously Dassett] – 2010 gelding by Russel (HOLST) out of Cruisings Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Eamon Kenny. Rider: Cosby Green (USA) 33.3, 4.4, 2.0 = 39.7
12th Rehy DJ (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Rehy Misty [ISH] by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: Noel Russell (Clare). Rider: Yasmin Ingham (GBR) 31.2, 4, 5.6 = 40.8
15th Lady Ophelia (unk) – 2012 mare sire unknown out of Legal Lady (TB) by Over the River (TB). Breeder: Denis Hickey (Wexford). Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 35.7, 4.8, 4.4 = 44.9
16th Game Changer (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Cassidee (SWB) out of Stormchaser (TB) by Titus Livius (TB). Breeder: Liam Webb (Carlow). Rider: Grace Taylor (USA) 31.1, 12, 2.4 = 45.5
17th Boleybawn Lecrae (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Bolybawn Ectasy (ISH) out of Boleybawn Luxella (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Ronan Rothwell (Wicklow). Rider: Sam Ecroyd (GBR) 34.5, 12, 0.0 = 46.2
19th Heartbreaker Star Quality (ISH) – 2011 mare by Boswell Mr Heart Breaker [ISH] out of Killard Quality (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Cora Horan (Galway). Rider: Libby Seed (GBR) 30.4, 12.8, 4.4 = 47.6
20th Cooley Lafitte (ISH)[was Kilcorig Je Taime] – 2012 gelding by Je T’aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Graf Shenanigans (ISH) by Scirocco D’Elle (ENCI). Breeder: Nigel Jackson (Antrim). Rider: Jesse Campbell (NZL) 32.6, 16, 0.4 = 49.0
21st Ballaghmor Class (ISH) – 2007 gelding Courage II (HOLST) out of Kilderry Place (ISH). Breeder: Noel Hickey (Limerick). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 26.1, 12, 12.2 = 50.3
23rd RNH Tom Tom R (ISH)[was RNH Hendricks NJ] – 2014 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of RNH Beach Babe (ISH) by Beach Ball [ISH). Breeder: Norman Hammond. Rider: Bill Levett (AUS) 33.9, 8.8, 11.2 = 53.9
24th Cooley Snapchat (ISH)[was Primo Arkan] – 2014 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of Anabee Arkansas (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Alan Wheeler (Limerick). Rider: Selina Milnes (GBR) 30.3, 5.6, 24.4 = 60.3
25th Global Quest (ISH)[was Metro Super Star] – 2013 gelding by Metropole (KWPN) out of Broadford Star (ISH)[TIH] by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: John Kelleher (Clare). Rider: Tim Price (NZL) 30.3, 5.6, 24.4 = 60.3
27th SRS Kan Do (ISH) – 2010 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of La Vie En Rose (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Michael Donner (Westmeath). Rider: Kylie Roddy (GBR) 32.5, 4.4, 30.0 = 66.9
28th MGH Mr Messack (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Pointilliste (TB) out of Oldyard Diamobnd (ISH) by Diamond Serpent (ISH). Breeder: Michael Doyle. Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 37.0, 17.6, 12.4 = 67.0
31st Cooley Exchange (unk) – 2013 gelding OIO. Rider: Aaron Millar (GBR) 34.0, 22.4, 16.4 = 72.8
33rd Fort Arthur Little Dolly (ISH) – 2014 mare by West Coast Cavalier ISH) out of Bandon Brogeen Lass (WNTR) by Kasmayo (TB). Breeder: Oliver O’Mahony (Cork). Rider: Alice Copithorne (IRL) 42.7, 9.6, 25.6 = 77.9
37th Benedict Radau (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Tabasco Van Erpekom (BEWP) out of Tipperary Belle (TB) by Humbel (TB). Breeder: Messrs Curtin & Hughes (Tipperary). Rider: Matthew Heath (GBR) 36.2, 30.4, 35.4 = 102.0
38th Cooley Foxtrot (ISH)[was Cruise Billerough] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Cruise Grove (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Sean Jones (Clare). Rider: Andrew Downes (GBR) 32.9, 18, 52.4 = 103.3.
Bicton Arena International (GBR) 23rd – 26th October 2025
CCI 3* Short Sec C
3rd Monbeg Iguassu (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Cassidee (SWB) out of Cushinstown Harbour (TB) by Bal Harbour (TB). Breeder: Simon McCarthy (Wexford). Rider: Sam Jennings (GBR) 27.4, 0, 8.4 = 35.8
4th Rathlee Candy Clover (ISH) – 2016 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Little Nico (ISH) by Carraber Nico (ISH). Breeder: Michael McGuinness. Rider: Madison Tapner (GBR) 31.5, 0, 8.0 = 39.5
5th Lakelands Woody (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Capri van Overis Z (ZANG) out of Clarkes Shadow Jumper (ISH) by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN). Breeder: Imelda Dillon. Rider: Patrick Whelan (IRL) 32.3, 4.4, 3.6 = 40.3
10th Kilcannon Oreo (ISH) -2018 gelding by Vittorio (HOLST) out of Orlana (KWPN) by Celano (HOLST). Breeder: Gretta Woods. Rider: Louisa Lockwood (GBR) 33.1, 0, 11.2 = 44.3.
CCI 2* Long Sec A
1st Brookfield Breaking News (ISH)[was Dignified Last News] – 2017 by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Cashmere Breeze (AEAS) by Last News (TB). Breeder: Hilary Furlonger. Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 28.5, 0, 0.0 = 28.5
6th Kilbunny Superior (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Dazzling Blaze (TB)[IRL] out of Superior Courage (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Eddie J Kelly. Riader: Melisa Joannides (GBR) 32.5, 0, 0.0.9 = 32.5
9th Santo Libre (ISH) – 2018 mare by Vittorio (HOLST) out of Coolmannon Vechta (ISH) by Vechta (KWPN). Breeder: Anthony Connolly. Rider: Maja Hullah (GBR) 32.4, 0, 2.8 = 35.2
10th Tommy Cruise (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Loch Cruise [ISH] out of Glandoran Hope (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: George Chapman (Wexford). Rider: Tara Moore (GBR) 31.2, 4, 0.0 = 35.2.
CCI 2* Short Sec B
1st EG Michealangelo (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Chellthago Z (ZANG) out of Jasper Flower (ISH) by Ojasper (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Beattie. Rider: Florence Drewitt (GBR) 28.1, 0, 0.0 = 28.1
3rd Madgeslane Harriot (ISH) – 2019 mare by HHS Cornet (ISH) out of Madgeslane Harley (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Ann Marie Pender. Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 30.7, 0, 1.6 = 32.3
4th Crosstown Fintans Last (ISH) – 2014 mare by Silvano (KWPN) out of Crosstown Crest (ID) by Sea Crest (ID). Breeder: Catriona Shanley & Staphen Brannigan. Rider: Mollie Summerland (GBR) 31.3, 0, 1.6 = 32.9
5th MBF Corbeagh (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Corbeach Lux Good (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Patrick & Mary Murphy. Rider: Patrick Whelan (IRL) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.6
6th Lanhill Tomasine (ISH) – 2017 mare by Numero Uno (KWPN) out of HSS Hazel (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Julie Davis. Rider: Gemma Gurvidi (GBR) 35.1, 0, 0.0 = 35.1
8th SHL Cantbetamed (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Back Chat (ISH) by Martell (ISH). Breeder: Ann & Lisa Cash. Rider: Patrick Whelan (IRL) 31.9, 4, 0.0 = 35.9.
Bouckaert Equestrian International and Horse Trials (USA) 24th – 26th October 2025
CCI 3* Short
3rd Dondante (ISH) – [was Cooley All Air] – 2010 gelding by Pacino (BWP) out of Muckno Clover [ISH] by Euro Clover [ISH]. Breeder: Francis Brennan (Monaghan). Rider: Meg Pellegrini (USA) 34.6, 0,10.4 = 45.0
5th Starburst (ISH)[was MBFStarburst] – 2018 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Monalease (TB) by Terimon (TB). Breeder: Brian Flynn. Rider: Alexandre Knowles (USA) 33.7, 4, 10.4 = 48.1
9th Rollo (ISH)[was Candy Boy] – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Starlight Connie (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig Woods. Rider: Nicholas Beshear (USA) 32.2, 0, 24.0 = 56.2.
CCI 2* Short
7th MBF Gambler (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Monalease (TB) by Terimon (TB). Breeder: Brian Flynn. Rider: Kim Wendel (USA) 32.8, 4, 5.2 = 42.0
8th Cristo Royale (ISH)[was Maplevalleys Cristo] – 2018 gelding by Cristo (HOLST) out of Royale Douglas (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Aoife Doyle. Rider: Emily Mastervich (USA) 28.3, 8.8, 5.6 = 42.7.
CCI 1* Short
1st Dolmen Deejay (ISH) – 2019 gelding by HHS Cornet (ISH) out of Dolmen Distingue (ISH) by KEC Bluejay Diamond (ID). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Rider: Katelyn Smith (USA) 29.1, 0.4, 0.4 = 29.9
4th Cooley SilverSpark (ISH)(was Take Your Chance) – 2019 mare by Orestus (KWPN) out of Shannondale Silver (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Leo Carty. Rider: Olivia Iskra (USA) 35.4,4, 0.0 = 39.4
6th SKM Lady Charisma (ISH) – 2014 mare by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Queen Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Kadrah House Stud Ltd. Rider: Piper Van Tassel (USA) 39.2, 4, 2.8 = 46.0
7th Grantstown Magic Man (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Tullabeg Fusion (ISH) (ISH) out of Grantstown Bon Voyage (ISH) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Thomas Widger. Rider: Ivie Cullen-Dean (USA) 38.2, 1.6, 10.0 = 49.8
8th Kiltar Midnight Rendezvous (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Kiltar Arya (ISH)[TIH] by Kerry Stone (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Costello. Rider: Ariel Grald (USA) 39.1, 4, 13.2 = 56.3
9th Ringwood Trendsetter (ISH)[was Ringwood Acapello] – 2011 gelding by Ringwood Harley Carol [ISH] out of Ringwood Cello (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Peter Leonard (Limerick). Rider: Gwen Ott (USA) 36.8, 9.6, 12.0 = 58.4.
Open Intermediate
4th Fernhill Cardevega (ISH)[was Cardevga] – 2017 gelding by Cardento (HOLST) out of Quevega (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Fionnuala Byrne. Rider: Ive Cullen-Dean (USA) 34.2, 6.4, 27.2 = 67.8.
Preliminary Rider
2nd Ardeo Dance Monkey (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Setter (KWPN) out of Kingstona (LAT) by Koperniks (HOLST). Breeder: Etter Sportpferde AG. Rider: Ella Hubert (USA) 34.2, 8, 0.8 = 43.0
4th Shadow Copperwood (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Iroko (WESTF) out of Chair Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Margaret O’Sullivan. Rider: Melissa Nice (USA) 37.9, 1.2, 25.8 = 64.7.
Open Modified
4th Hellboy (ISH)[was HK Fury] – 2018 gelding by Luidam (KWPN)out of Imperious Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Clare Hughes. Rider: Karl Slezak (CAN) 32.5, 4, 0.0 = 36.5
5th Fernhill Barndarig (ISH) – 2017 mare by Ballycapple Diamond Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Barndarig Flush Lady (ISH) by Clover Flush (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Garrett Byrne. Rider: Ashlyn Hayworth (USA) 33.0, 4, 0.0 = 39.3.
Mars Maryland Young Event Horse Championships (from last week)
5 year olds.
2nd HTF Castle Kilmac (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Castlecomer Q (ISH) out of PLS Diamond Heist (ISH)[TIH] by Colin Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: William McDonnell. Rider: Chris Talley (USA) 84.570
4th CSF Darwin (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Dallas VDL (BWP)out of CSF Scarlett (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Connolly. Rider: Chris Talley (USA) 82.840
10th HSH Winston (ISH)(was Hillside Winston) – 2020 gelding by Winston (KWPN) out of Gracefull Candylass (ISH) by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH). Breeder: Mary Hoyne-Casey. Rider: Cyril Chatel (FRA) 78.560.
4 Year Olds
1st MBF Mirror Image (ISH) – 2021 mare by Quality Time (HOLST) out of Chestnuthill Lady Millbrook (ISH) by Kroongraaf (KWPN). Breeder: Ian Norris. Rider: Arielle Aharoni (USA) 84.310
8th Alpha Rock Quality (ISH)(was Alpha Rock) – 2021 gelding by Diamant de Heraldik (WESTF) out of Limekiln Lady (ISH) by Samgemjee (ISH). Breeder: Ciara Woods. Rider: Danielle Poulsen (USA) 76.180.
Waredca Three Day Event (USA) 25th – 26th October 2025
Open Preliminary
5th Newmarket Jack (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Newmarket Jewel (WESTF) out of Newmarket Chantepie (ISH) by Newmarket Venture (HANN). Breeder: Billy Daly (Cork). Rider: Alexandra MacLeod (USA) 34.7, 4, 8.0 = 46.7.
Open Modified
2nd Excel Star Quidam’s Cavalier (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Kilmoon (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Dara O’ Malley. Rider: Avery Cascarino (USA) 27.5, 0, 1.6 = 29.1
7th Cooley Classified (ISH)(was Presidential Lux) – 2018 gelding by Obrigado Van Overis (BWP) out of Moores Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Tommy Merrigan. Rider: Audrey Ogan (USA) 38.8, 4, 32.4 = 75.2.
Tedworth One Day Event (GBR) 25th – 26th October 2025
Intermediate Novice Sec P
1st Ifnotwhynot (ISH) – 2013 mare by Pacino (BWP) out of Royale Molly (ISH)[TIH] by Greenacres Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Alan Wheeler (Limerick). Rider: Annabel Finston (GBR) 32.3, 0, 6.4 = 38.7
3rd Mr Quality Cruz (ISH) – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Miss Carnival Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Liam Byrne. Rider: Tyler Cassells (GBR) 34.1, 4, 7.6 = 45.7
5th Hawksworth [ISH] – 2013 gelding by Loch Cruise [ISH] out of Heros Socks [ISH] by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: George Howard (GBR) 37.4, 4, 12.0 = 53.3
6th Bonmahon Lotus (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Bonmahon Master Blue (ISH) out of Bonmahon Wild Flower (ISH) by Castlelane Royale (ISH). Breeder: Richard Fitzgerald. Rider: Charlotte Ogbourne (GBR) 35.5, 22, 29.6 = 87.1
7th Ardkyle Harry (ISH)[was Cruiealier] – 2014 gelding by Cavalier Cruise (ISH) out of Saracen Galbally (ISH)[TIH] by Saracen Hill (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: Desmond Donnelly. Rider: Charlotte Cooper (GBR) 33.0, 4, 90.4 = 127.4.
Open Novice Sec S
3rd Cruisings Hey There Delilah (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 mare by Berkley Cruise [ISH] out of True Class (ISH)[TIH] by Edmund Burke (TB). Breeder: Ray Hurley (Cork). Rider: Diani Western-Kaye (GBR) 34.8, 0, 4.0 = 38.8
4th Swell Touchdun (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Moonlight Silver Shadow (CP) out of Cavaliers Candy [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: James Duffy (Louth). Rider: Anthony Clark (GBR) 30.5, 0, 11.2 = 41.7.
Open Novice Under 18 Sec T
1st Ballyard Buster (CP) – 2017 gelding by Capparoe Lad (CP) out of Ballyard Hazy Moth (CP) by Frederiksminde Hazy Move On (CP). Rider: Nancy Wilson Connell (GBR) 38.3, 4, 8.0 = 50.3
2nd Baramona Lass (unk) – 2009 mare OIO. Rider: Florence Jones (GBR) 32.5, 0, 21.2 = 53.7
4th Grange Aria Sparrow (CP) – 2016 mare by I Love You Melody (CP) out of Grange Aine Sparrow (CP) by Monaghanstown Fionn (CP). Breeder: Maria Levinge. Rider: Caoimhe Chambers (IRL) 41.5, 16, 15.2 = 72.7
5th Ballintrane Incentive (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Inocent (KWPN) out of Ballintrane Whisper [ISH] by Cruise On (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Noel Murphy (Carlow). Rider: Georgie Featherstone (GBR) 33.5, 4, 86.4 = 123.9.
Novice Sec Q
2nd Capriarney (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG) out of Aharney Lass (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Killian Dunne. Rider: Emma Shaw (GBR) 31.5, 0, 0.8 = 32.3
7th Ballyshan Trendsetter (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Ballyshan Cleopatra (AES) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Gary Doherty. Rider: Lucy Care (GBR) 35.0, 4, 2.4 = 41.4
10th Kilballyboy Encore (ISH)[TIH] – 2016 gelding by Tajraasi (TB ) out of Silver Sheeba (ISH)[TIH] by Fast Silver (ID). Breeder: Sean Beston. Rider: Magan Brice (GBR) 31.0, 4, 22.4 = 57.4.
Novice Sec R
6th Leedaun Guy (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of Leedaun Annie (ISH)[TIH] by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Woolley. Rider: katie Adams (GBR) 31.0, 4, 17.2 = 52.0
9th CBH Clover Lining (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Clover Vancouver (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Shawn Curry. Rider: Harriet Birkby (GBR) 41.8, 8, 12.4 = 62.2.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.