A good week in the USA for Irish-bred Event horses
- 25 March 2021, 13:02
Irish Sport Horses filled the top-ten in various classes across the USA last week from Carolina to Georgia. Traditional Irish Horse dam-lines featured in Ocala, Florida, with Kingarra Cooley Diamond (ISH) out of Forans Page (ISH)[TIH] and Cillbhrid Tom (ISH) out of Cillbhrid Avoca (ISH)[TIH] both taking wins.
See below for the full list of Irish-bred Eventing results:
America.
Carolina International CCI & HT, North Carolina. (March 17th – 21st).
CCI****.
1 Off the Record (ISH)[was Cooley Stateside] – 2009 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Drumagoland Bay (ISH) by Ard Ohio (KWPN). Breeder: Peter G Brady (Cavan). Rider: William Coleman (USA) 27.5, 0, 0.0 = 27.5
2 Fernhill By Night (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Argentina XII (OLD) by Argentinus (HANN) Breeder: Etter Sports Horses Ltd (Offaly). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 23.0, 0, 6.8 = 29.8
3 Pfun (ISH) [was Fernhill Teddy Two Two] – 2007 gelding by Tadmus (KWPN) out of Celerina (AEAS) by Cento (HOLST). Breeder: Tracy Priest (Tipperary). Rider: Will Faudree (USA) 31.2, 0, 0.4 = 31.6
8 Cooley On Show (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Jogatina (LA) by Grand D’Espagne (TB). Breeder: Louise Walsh (Wexford). Rider: Sharon White (USA) 32.0, 0, 6.4 = 38.4.
CCI***.
2 Cooley Stormwater (ISH)[was Westmount Camillo Calypso] – 2013 gelding by Camillo VDL (KWPN) out of Thornfield Calypso (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Amma Blessington (Longford). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 27.0, 0, 0.0 = 27.0
4 CSF Dassett Decoy (ISH)[was CSF Cruz Delle] – 2013 gelding by Flipper D’Elle (SF) out of CSF Doorn Cruise [ISH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Connolly (Galway). Rider: Mary Bess Davis (USA) 33.0, 0, 0.0 = 33.0.
CCI**.
6 Vandyke (ISH) 2014 gelding by Vancouver (KWPN) out of Shannondale Willow [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Deborah Palmer (Derry). Rider: Allison Springer (USA) 33.3, 0, 4.0 = 37.3.
Advanced.
1 Quality Time (ISH)[was Kingsborough Guidamme] – 2011 mare by Guidam (SF) out of Ruby Roller [ISH] by High Roller [ISH]. Breeder: Cliodhna Carroll (Sligo). Rider: Timothy Bourke (IRL) 39.2, 4.8, 0.0 = 44.0
3 Cooley Northern Mist (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Neat Moonlight Clover (ISH) by Countach (OLD). Breeder: Nicola Tang (Derry). Rider: Andi Lawrence (USA) 43.3, 0, 14.8 = 58.1
5 Master Frisky (ISH)[TIH] – 2004 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Frisky Legs (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Coopers Hill (ID) Breeder: Sean Power (Kilkenny). Rider: Emma Lomangino (USA) 45.2, 4.8, 23.2 = 73.2
6 Sapphire Blue B (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Lucy Blue (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Claire NcDonnell (Wicklow). Rider: Katie Lichten (USA) 38.1, 0.4, 49.2 = 87.7.
Open Intermediate.
3 MHS Fernhill Finale (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Verdi (KWPN) out of MHS Ryans Daughter (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Thomas Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Alexandra Baugh (USA) 28.9, 1.2, 0.0 = 30.1
4 Quality Explosion (unk) – 2014 gelding OIO by OBOS Quality 004. Rider: Tim Burke (IRL) 35.3, 6, 0.4 = 41.9
8 Apogee (ISH)[was Saunderscourt Skyfest] – 2007 gelding by Harlequin du Carol (SF) out of Lavally Breeze [ISH] by Sky Boy (TB). Breeder: Eamon Maher (Tipperary). Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 43.0, 7.6, 1.2 = 51.8.
Modifier A.
5 Cooley Ringwood (ISH)[was Ringwood Golden Royal] – 2013 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Ringwood Royal Charlton [ISH] by HHS BR Charlton [ISH]. Breeder: Erika Leonard (Limerick). Rider: Michelle Koppin (USA) 35.5, 0, 0.0 = 35.5
6 Dusky Shadow (unk) – 2005 gelding OIO. Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 35.5, 0, 0.0 = 35.5.
Open Preliminary.
8 Starfield Diathi (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Errigal Shoe (ISH). Breeder: Lino Orlandi (Westmeath). Rider: Maya Simmons (USA) 38.8, 0, 0.4 = 39.2.
Ocala Winter II HT, Florida. (March 18th – 21st).
Advanced / Intermediate.
6 Ballingowan Zeal (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Seabrook (TB) out of Shara Bride (ID) by Clover Hill (ID) Breeder: Tom Reilly (Cavan). Rider: Shanon Baker (USA) 37.0, 0.8, 9.2 = 47.0.
Open Intermediate.
1 Kingcarra Cooley Diamond (ISH)[was Kingcarra Knight Shadow & Kingcarra Diamond] – 2012 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (SWB) out of Forans Page (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy [ISH]. Breeder: Rita Dempsey (Wexford). Rider: Dasha Ivandeava (USA) 27.6, 0, 3.6 = 31.2
8 Fernhill Corbeagh Delux (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Corbeagh Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Barbara & Joseph McGreal (Longford). Rider: Fraser Duffy (IRL) 41.4, 0, 2.8 = 44.2.
Intermediate Rider.
1 Cillbhrid Tom (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Cillbhrid Avoca (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Richard Power (Waterford). Rider: Kit Ferguson (USA) 32.9, 0, 0.0 = 32.9
3 Shirsheen du Carel (ISH)[TIH] – 2008 gelding by Stormhill Miller (TB) out of Rain Shine (ISH)[TIH] by Sanang Hati (TB). Breeder: Patrick Murphy (Wicklow). Rider: Darrah Alexander (USA) 37.1, 0, 5.2 = 42.3.
Open Preliminary.
5 Fernhill Choco Royale (ISH)[was Willows Choco Royale] – 2011 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Cavaliers Bluff (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Tom Nolan (Clare). Rider: Katlyn Hewson-Slezak (USA) 32.4, 4, 6.8 = 43.2
8 Park Trader (ISH)[TIH] – 2002 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Ballyhast Polly (ISH)[TIH] by Highland King (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Christopher Bailey (Wexford). Rider: Jessica Shull (USA) 35.4, 4, 8.0 = 47.4.
Open Preliminary (Friday).
2 D.A. Shannondale Cushla (ISH)[was Shannondale Cuchla] – 2013 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Chelsea Lily (ISH)[TIH] by Sheer Danzig (TB)(IRL). Breeder: Lilian Fitzerald (Clare). Rider: Kurt Martin (USA) 27.8, 0, 0.0 = 27.8
5 Fernhill HC Hero (ISH)[was Hillcrest Hero] – 2012 gelding by Rainstown Lad [ISH] out of Rainstown Golden (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Paul Walsh (Carlow). Rider: Fraser Duffy (IRL) 30.0, 0, 0.0 = 30.0.
Open Preliminary Jackpot.
4 MHS Instant Karma (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Toulon (BWP) out of MHS Image (ISH) by Quidam JuniorI (KWPN). Breeder: Ita Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Dasha Ivandaeva (USA) 34.8, 0, 12.8 = 47.6.
Preliminary Horse.
4 Lassban Royal Minstrel (ISH)[TIH][was Royal Minstrel] – 2013 gelding by Minstrel Bouncer (TB)[IRL] out of Something Royal (ID) by King Henry (ID). Breeder: Michael Riordan (Limerick). Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 30.4, 8, 0.0 = 38.4
9 24 Karat Fernhill (ISH)[was Rado Star] – 2012 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Cendry Nouvolieu (SF) by Tresor de Cheux (SF). Breeder: Ronan Byrne (Carlow). Rider: Alexandra Green Kerby (USA) 33.3, 0, 27.6 = 60.9.
Preliminary Rider.
9 Enchanting Class (ISH) – 2010 mare by Iroko (WESTF) out of Woodview Douglas Cruise (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Gerard Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Emily Shilling (USA) 29.4, 4, 10.8 = 44.2.
Modified A.
6 Miss Ruby Cooley (ISH) [was HSB Cooley] – 2008 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Ballydrehid Evening (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick Burke (Tipperary). Rider: Jaques Foussard (FRA) 32.6, 8, 4.8 = 45.4.
Modified B.
2 Redfield Haras (ISH) – 2016 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Kilmullen Cruisalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale(HOLST. Breeder: John McDonnell (Mayo). Rider: Caroline Martin (USA) 29.6, 0, 0.0 = 29.6
4 Tullibards Chance Taken (ISH) – 2015 mare by Tullibards Bennys Legacy (OLD) out of Tullibards Most Wanted (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Hans Jurgen Kuehnle (Laois). Rider: Michelle Mercier (USA) 24.8, 0, 12.0 = 36.8
9 Greenfort Carnival [ISH][was Attyrory Acres] – 2010 gelding by Aughrim Knight (ISH)[TIH] out of Easkey Princess (ISH). Breeder: Michael Cruise (Roscommon). Rider:Liz Messaglia (USA) 34.8, 4, 0.0 = 38.8
10 Fernhill Dreaming (ISH)[was Keep on Dreaming] – 2013 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Gayle Rebel (ISH)[TIH] by Lord Noble (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: Michael Joseph Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Caroline Dannemiller (USA) 30.7, 0, 13.6 = 44.3.
Modified C.
1 Rapid Romero KV (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Ricardo Royale [ISH] out of Rapid Vanessa (AES) by Hold Up Premier (SF). Breeder: Pat Caraher (Monaghan). Rider: Megan O’Donoghue (USA) 28.3, 0, 0.0 = 28.3
3 Lisbane Spartacus (ISH)[was Fernhill I’m Spartacus] – 2012 gelding by Cloonee Silver [ISH] out of Michelles Gift (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerard Mahon (Galway). Rider: Fraser Duffy (IRL) 32.2, 0, 0.0 = 32.2
6 Donail Arco Bennett (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Donail Belle (ISH)[TIH] by Beau Royale (TB). Breeder: Sean Cunningham (Clare) Rider: Madeleine Richards (USA) 35.0, 4, 0.0 = 39.0
7 Shirsheen Fun For All (ISH)[was Glynnwood Chelsea] – 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Chelsea (KWPN) by Tinka’s Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Peter Glynn (Galway). Rider: Michelle Mercier (USA) 30.9, 4, 5.2 = 40.1
10 The Immigrant (ISH)[was Belline Diamond Geezer & Derrynalicka Dancer] – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Derrynalicka Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Colin Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerry Ryan (Clare). Rider: Megan Edwards (USA) 36.5, 4, 9.6 = 50.1.
Pine Top Spring HT, Georgia. (March 19th – 21st).
Open Intermediate.
3 Fernhill Prezley (ISH) [was KEC Prezley] – 2010 gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Killerisk Diamond [ISH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID) Breeder: Oonagh Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 28.8, 0, 4.0 = 32.8
4 Cooley Gentleman (ISH)[was HHS Oaklands] – 2014 gelding by Acorad 3 (OLD) out of HHS Crystal Clear [ISH] by The Echo Factor [ISH]. Breeder: Miguel Bravo (Kilkenny). Rider: Lillian Heard (USA) 27.9, 4, 2.8 = 34.7
7 Cooley Flight (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Making Moments (ISH)[TIH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Julie Graham (Down). Rider: Ryan Wood (USA) 31.9, 4, 12.4 = 48.3.
Open Preliminary.
3 Excel Star First Class (ISH)[was Valcuz] – 2015 gelding by Valent (KWPN) out of Cruisann (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Mary I McCann (Kildare). Rider: Courtney Cooper (USA) 31.1, 0, 4.8 = 35.9
4 Grey Area (ISH)[TIH] – 2006 gelding by Accondy (TB) out of Merry Gypsy (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Gypsy Duke (ISH)[TIH] Breeder: Daniel Kelly (Clare). Rider: Susan Gornal (USA) 32.0, 0, 4.8 = 36.8
8 MHS Quidam Royale (ISH)[was Fernhill Streetwise] – 2011 gelding by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Royal Charter (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Ita Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Kristina Marth (USA) 32.8, 0, 7.2 = 40.0.
Preliminary Junior / Young Rider.
2 Fernhill Focus Maxi (ISH)[was BSI Focus Maximus] – 2013 gelding by Candillo Z (HOLST) out of Stay Focused (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Buckley (Waterford). Rider: Lauren Brooks (USA) 35.4, 8.8, 17.6 = 61.8.
Preliminary Rider.
2 Fernhill Chaos (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of KEC Donna Diamond (ISH)[TIH](P) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: William Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Olivia Hahn (USA) 33.5, 0, 1.2 = 34.7
5 Cooley Mullingar (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Omard Clover Barbie (ID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Brian O’Reilly (Cavan). Rider: Julieann Prettyman (USA) 27.0, 4, 12.4 = 43.4
9 Call the Law (ISH)[was Willows Bossman] – 2009 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (SWB) out of Amazon Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas Jones (Cork). Rider: Charlotte Collis (USA) 33.5, 0, 19.6 = 53.1.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.
For previous results visit www.horsesportireland.ie/news.
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