A successful week for Irish Sport Horse Sligo Balou Boy in Ocala, USA

  • 1 July 2022, 16:41

Irish Sport Horse Sligo Balou Boy, a Balou Du Rouet (OLD) gelding bred by Michael Kearins had a successful week in Ocala, FL, USA with Venezuela’s Luis Fernando Larrazabal, taking a total of three top-ten finishes in the CSI3* including an impressive win in the $140,000 1m50 Grand Prix class.

See below for the full list of Irish-bred Show Jumping results:

Ocala, FL (USA) CSI3* 21st – 26th June

37,000 USD Table A – 1m45

3rd Sligo Balou Boy (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Balou Du Rouet (OLD) out of Catiana (LBP) by Caletto I (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig Howley, Co. Sligo. Owner: Michael Kearins. Rider: Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN).

50,000 USD Table A – 1m50

10th Sligo Balou Boy (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Balou Du Rouet (OLD) out of Catiana (LBP) by Caletto I (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig Howley, Co. Sligo. Owner: Michael Kearins. Rider: Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN).

140,000 USD Grand Prix Table A – 1m50

1st Sligo Balou Boy (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Balou Du Rouet (OLD) out of Catiana (LBP) by Caletto I (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig Howley, Co. Sligo. Owner: Michael Kearins. Rider: Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN).

Knokke (BEL) CSI3* 22nd – 26th June

3,000 EUR Table A – 1m40

6th Hilton Up The Banner (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Daytime Cruise (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerard Kelly, Co. Clare. Owner and Rider: Alicia Heiniger (SUI).

4,200 EUR Two Phases – 1m40

9th Hold Up (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Diarado (HOLST) out of Cullen Aphla (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Jackie Lee, Co. Galway. Owner and Rider: Jane Annett (GBR).

Hickstead (GBR) CSI4* 22nd – 26th June

8,000 GBP The Hickstead Derby Tankard – 1m50

4th KBS Major Player (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Tattygar Lasts Rolo (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Peter Rice, Co Monaghan. Owner: Kennedy Bros Sport Horses. Rider: Holly Smith (GBR).

9th Mullaghdrin Touch The Stars (ISH) – 2005 stallion by Touchdown (ISH) out of Irco Rain (ISH) by Irco Mena (SWB). Breeder: Noel Cawley. Owner: Jessie Drea & Lynne Humphries. Rider: Jessie Drea (GBR).

10th Cartown Danger Mouse (ISH) – 2006 mare by Harlequin Du Carel (SF) out of Missy Boo (ISH). Breeder: Paul G. Kennedy, Co. Limerick. Owner: Jane Kennedy. Rider: Paul Kennedy (IRL).

4,100 GBP The Astore & Sons Speed Derby Qualifier – 1m40

2nd Silver Lift (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Easy Lift (TB) out of Faherine (ISH) by Silver Cloud (TB). Breeder: Kay Blackwell. Owner: Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Biddick (GBR).

24,000 GBP The Hickstead Derby Trial – 1m60

=1st A Touch Imperious (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Cavimperius (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Leo Rice. Owner: Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Biddick (GBR).

5th KBS Major Player (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Tattygar Lasts Rolo (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Peter Rice, Co Monaghan. Owner: Kennedy Bros Sport Horses. Rider: Holly Smith (GBR).

8th Cartown Danger Mouse (ISH) – 2006 mare by Harlequin Du Carel (SF) out of Missy Boo (ISH). Breeder: Paul G. Kennedy, Co. Limerick. Owner: Jane Kennedy. Rider: Paul Kennedy (IRL).

10th Kann Be Lucky (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of Touch Of Dawn (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Imelda Creighton. Owner: Sonny Broberg. Rider: Jessica Hewitt (GBR).

24,080 GBP The Clip My Horse.TV Hickstead Master’s Trophy – 1m50

5th Quality Street (unk) – 2009 mare by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Tattymulmona Lady (unk) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Brendan McSorley. Owner and Rider: Danielle Cuomo (GBR).

24,000 GBP The British Speed Derby – 1m50

1st Silver Lift (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Easy Lift (TB) out of Faherine (ISH) by Silver Cloud (TB). Breeder: Kay Blackwell. Owner: Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Biddick (GBR).

9th Midnight Time (unk) – 2007 gelding. Owner: A. Inceman. Rider: Darren Wise (GBR).

10th Summerbridge Lulu (ISH) – 2012 mare by Oldtown KC (ISH)[TIH] out of Summerbridge Noreen (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Colin Elliott. Owner and Rider: Ashley Boyce (GBR).

105,000 GBP The Al Shira’aa Derby – 1m60

=2nd A Touch Imperious (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Cavimperius (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Leo Rice. Owner: Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Biddick (GBR).

=2nd Gelvins Touch (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Whitestown Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: John McCann, Co. Roscommon. Owner: Victoria Loane. Rider: Dermott Lennon (IRL).

=6th KBS Major Player (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Tattygar Lasts Rolo (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Peter Rice, Co Monaghan. Owner: Kennedy Bros Sport Horses. Rider: Holly Smith (GBR).

Deauville (FRA) CSIO3*-NC EEF SF 22nd – 26th June

5,200 EUR Table A – 1m45

6th HHS Vancouver (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Indoctro (HOLST) out of La Juanita (ISH) by Don Juan De La Bouverie (SBS). Breeder: Marion Hughes. Owner: Bravo Hughes Ltd. Rider: Molly Hughes Bravo (IRL).

10,200 EUR Table A – 1m45

5th HHS Fast Forward (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of China Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder and Owner: Marion Hughes, Co. Kilkenny. Rider: Michael Pender (IRL).

51,800 EUR Grand Prix Table A – 1m50

2nd HHS Fast Forward (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of China Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder and Owner: Marion Hughes, Co. Kilkenny. Rider: Michael Pender (IRL).

Milano, San Siro (ITA) CSI4* 23rd – 26th June

6,060 EUR Table A – 1m35

9th WKD Chicago (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Hertiage Fortunus (HANN) out of Cavalier Whirlwind (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Joe Sloan, Co. Antrim. Owner: Joanne Sloan Allen. Rider: Rebecca Gasbarrini (ITA).

6,000 EUR Two Phases – 1m35

10th Henry W (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Emerald Van’t Ruytershof (BWP) out of Heide 17 (HOLST) by Quantum (HOLST). Breeder: Stacey Babes. Owner: Sportstall Tina Pol AG. Rider: Christoph Könemann (GER).

Rotterdam (NED) CSIO5*-NC EUD1 23rd – 26th June

7,900 EUR Two Phases – 1m45

2nd FTS Killossery Konfusion (AKA FTS Killossery Kusokurae) (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Killossery Kruisette (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: F & L Glynn, Co. Dublin. Owner: Euro Horse BVBA. Rider: Jos Verlooy (BEL).

7,500 EUR Two Phases – 1m45

4th Nintender Star (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Nintender (KWPN) out of Mullaghroy Star (ISH)[TIH] by Star Kingdom (ID). Breeder: Pat Tully, Co Galway. Owner: Zanotelli Sport Horses & Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli. Rider: Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli (SWE).

27,000 EUR Table A – 1m50

3rd FTS Killossery Konfusion (AKA FTS Killossery Kusokurae) (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Killossery Kruisette (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: F & L Glynn, Co. Dublin. Owner: Euro Horse BVBA. Rider: Jos Verlooy (BEL).

Kronenberg (NED) CSI2* 23rd – 26th June

25,500 EUR Table A – 1m45

2nd Pico (ISH) – 2011 stallion by Chekhov PZK (OLD) out of Da Soffer (AES) by Carrolls Flight (AES). Breeder: Norman Allen, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Timaskea Stud. Rider: Alexander Butler (IRL).

25,500 EUR Table A – 1m45

2nd Drumiller True Blue (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Armagh (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Paul Dillon, Co. Armagh. Owner: Stall Magdalenehof. Rider: Carsten-Otto Nagel (GER).

4,000 EUR Table A – 1m45

1st Pico (ISH) – 2011 stallion by Chekhov PZK (OLD) out of Da Soffer (AES) by Carrolls Flight (AES). Breeder: Norman Allen, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Timaskea Stud. Rider: Alexander Butler (IRL).

1,500 EUR Table A – 1m35 (a)

4th Finnisk Castor (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Yeats (ISH)[TIH] out of Castors Grace (SWB) by Castor (HOLST). Breeder: Paddy Meaney. Owner and Rider: Tony French (GBR).

5,000 EUR Table A – 1m45 (b)

5th Drumiller True Blue (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Armagh (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Paul Dillon, Co. Armagh. Owner: Stall Magdalenehof. Rider: Carsten-Otto Nagel (GER).

Paris (FRA) CSI5*-GCT/CGL 24th – 26th June

60,000 EUR Table A – 1m55

5th GRS Lady Amaro (ISH) – 2013 mare by Amaretto Darco (BWP) out of Legal Lady (TB) by Over The River (TB). Breeder: Denis Hickey, Co. Wexford. Owner: William Hickey. Rider: Mark McAuley (IRL).

100,000 EUR Table A – 1m55

9th GRS Lady Amaro (ISH) – 2013 mare by Amaretto Darco (BWP) out of Legal Lady (TB) by Over The River (TB). Breeder: Denis Hickey, Co. Wexford. Owner: William Hickey. Rider: Mark McAuley (IRL).

25,500 EUR Table A – 1m45

3rd WKD Toronto (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Tornesch (KWPN) out of Zanoubia (BW) by Carnaval Drum (KWPN). Breeder: Joe Sloan, Co. Antrim. Owner: Joanne Sloan-Allen. Rider: Sameh El Dahan (EGY).

Aachen (GER) CSI1* 24th – 26th June

3,000 EUR NetAachen-Prize – 1m40

1st Rockwell RC (ISH) – 2014 mare by Kannan (KWPN) out of Urban Sea (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Ronan Byrne, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Sean Cubitt. Rider: Alexander Housen (BEL).

2,000 EUR NetAachen-Prize – 1m35

1st Rockwell RC (ISH) – 2014 mare by Kannan (KWPN) out of Urban Sea (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Ronan Byrne, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Sean Cubitt. Rider: Alexander Housen (BEL).

5,000 EUR NetAachen-Prize – 1m40

3rd Loughnavatta Ash (ISH) – 2008 mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Loughnavatta Sabrina (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Rory Costigan, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Bruce Timm. Rider: Alicia Timm (CAN).

NOTE: CSI1* Grand Prix classes and upwards are currently included in the weekly results.