EV Breeding: Four Irish-bred horses in Land Rover Burghley CCI4* Top Ten

GBR’s William Fox-Pitt and Bay My Hero (ISH)

The Land Rover Burghley CCI4* saw four Irish-bred horses record top-ten finishes with Bay My Hero (ISH) the highest placed of those in 4th.

 See below for a full list of Irish-bred International Eventing results: 

Britain

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Lincolnshire. 4^th – 7^th September.

CCI****.

4 Bay My Hero (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Bing Power (ISH) by Tomgar Power Crest (ISH). Breeder: Bryan Maguire. Rider: William Fox-Pitt (GBR) 39.5, 0, 20.8 = 60.3

5 Arctic Soul (TB) – 2003 gelding by Luso (TB) out of Dream Cocktail (TB) by Roi Danzi (TB). Bred by Michael Whitty. Rider: Gemma Tattersall (GBR) 53.0, 0, 11.2 = 64.2

6 Improvise (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Diamond Wood (ISH) by Marwood (TB). Breeder: Patrick Lawlor. Rider: Bill Levett (AUS) 48.7, 0, 17.2 = 65.9

9 The Deputy (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Catania (HANN) by Calypso (HANN). Breeder: George Chapman. Rider: Jonelle Price (NZL) 53.5, 0, 17.6 = 71.1.

The remaining ISH finishers were:

11 Cooleys Luxury (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Tell Me Sunshine (ISH) by Glen Bar (ISH). Breeder: Catherine Kenny. Rider: Tom D Crisp (GBR) 81.5

13 Ballyfarris Flight (ISH) – 2003 gelding by High Roller (ISH) out of Aughris Lady (ISH) by Errigal Flight (ISH). Breeder: Fergus Caheny. Rider: Louisa Lockwood (GBR) 86.5

14 Westwood Mariner (ISH) – 2001 gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Merry Field (ISH) by Forties Field (TB). Breeder: Carol Hogan. Rider: Piggy French (GBR) 87.0

16 Ballylynch Adventure (ISH) – 2000 gelding by Don Juan de le Bouverie (SBS) out of Stanman Girl (TB) by Standaan (TB). Breeder: John  B Hughes. Rider: Michael Ryan (IRL) 91.0

17 Finbury Hill (ISH) – 1999 gelding OIO by Regal Sting. Rider: Hannah Bate (GBR) 91.9

22 The Lion (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Cartron Countess (ISH) by Nad Elshiba (TB). Breeder: Sean Donohoe. Rider: Matthew Heath (GBR) 97.7

25 Hasty Imp (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Hasty Beach VII (ISH) by Malibu Beach (TB). Breeder: Sean Barron. Rider: Francis Wittington (GBR) 111.0

28 Ballyvooney – 2000 gelding OIO. Rider: Angus Smailes (GBR) 116.0

29 Mulrys Error (ISH) – 2002 gelding OIO. Rider: Ben Hobday (GBR) 122.5

30 Cornacrew (ISH) – 1999 gelding by Dancing Boy (ID) out of Ginger Tiff (ISH). Breeder: Peter Finnegan. Rider: Simon Grieve (GBR) 124.0

32 Imperial – 2002 gelding OIO. Rider: Gordon Murphy (GBR) 126.9

34 Dromgurrihy Blue (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Castlemorris Hope (ISH) by Furisto (HANN). Breeder: Teresa Walsh. Rider: Harry Dzenis (GBR) 140.8

36 Bluestone Luke – 2001 gelding OIO by High Scope (ISH). Rider: Kerry Varley (GBR) 151.9

38 Cossan Lad – 2002 gelding OIO by Carnival Bouncer (ISH). Rider: Matthew Wright (GBR) 156.5.

Goring Heath ODE, Oxfordshire. September 6^th – 7^th.

Novice Sec G.

3 OBOS Clare (ISH) – 2007 mare by OBOS Quality 004 out of Cloonee Felicity (ISH) by Marwood (TB). Breeder: Marie O’Brien. Rider: Sophie Van de Merwe (GBR) 31.5, 0, 1.2 = 32.7

7 Lucky Contender (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Power Rules (TB) by King Luther (TB). Breeder: John Ryan. Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 29.5, 4, 4.4 = 37.9

8 Mr Skips – 2003 gelding OIO. Rider: Poppy Blokland (GBR) 37.0, 0, 2.4 = 39.4

10 MJI Cooley Just the Ticket (ISH) – 2008 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Sarah Janes Melody (WNTR) by Saemanship (TB). Breeder: Joanne Jarden. Rider: Fiona Breach (GBR) 34.0, 0, 6.8 = 40.8.

Novice Sec H.

3 Raphael IV (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Beverly (P) (ISH) by I’m A Star (TB). Breeder: Stanley Matteer. Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 34.5, 0, 0.0 = 34.5

4 The Secret Weapon II (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Leitrim Aldatus K (ISH) out of Leitrim Vision (ISH) by Classic Vision (ID). Breeder: Nicola Anderson. Rider: Lauren Yallop (GBR) 30.5, 0, 4.8 = 35.3

6 Abakala Flagmount (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Welcome Flagmount (ID) out of Abakala (TB) by Shernazar (TB). Breeder: Gerard Cummins. Rider: Rosie Fry (GBR) 37.0, 0, 0.0 = 37.0.

Novice Sec I.

2 Striker IV (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Maltstriker (KWPN) out of Diamante (ISH) by Rantis Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Brenda Kelleher. Rider: Grace Taylor (GBR) 35.0, 0, 0.0 = 35.0

5 Somerville Improvise (ISH) – 2007 mare by Master Imp (TB) out of Somerville Jazz (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: John Simpson. Rider: Rowan Collins (GBR) 35.5, 4, 0.4 = 39.9.

Open Novice Sec K.

2 Marlfield Duke (ISH) – 1996 gelding by Ashfield Miller (CP) out of Marlfield Lucky (TB) by Duky (TB). Breeder: Mrs Rebecca Dromey. Rider: Alice Kent (GBR) 23.5, 0, 0.0 = 23.5

6 Badger Best (ISH) – 1997 gelding by Young Edmond (ISH) out of Monmore Lass (ISH) by Glacier Mint (TB). Breeder: Senan Costello. Rider: Nicole Gwynne (GBR) 24.0, 4, 0.0 = 28.0

=8 Millhollow Classic (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Millhollow Madonna (ID) by Its the Quiet Man (ID). Breeder: Moira McKenna. Rider: Charlotte Andrews (GBR) 30.0, 0, 0.0 = 30.0.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec L.

2 Ballyshunnock – 2003 gelding OIO by Krafty Clover (ISH). Rider: Maddi Briggs (GBR) 31.0, 0, 0.0 = 31.0

3 RLE Limbo Kaiser (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Abdullah (TB) out of An Cailin Donn (ISH) by Dawn Review (TB). Breeder: Jane Scully. Rider: Rosa Onslow (GBR) 29.5, 4, 0.0 = 33.5

5 Carramore Champ – 2002 gelding OIO by Tubber Patrick (CP) out of Bunacoille Suzie. Rider: Thea Godding (GBR) 32.0, 4, 0.0 = 36.0

9 Mimi Man Cruise – 2002 gelding OIO. Rider: Maddi Briggs (GBR) 34.0, 4, 3.2 = 41.2.

Intermediate Novice Sec M.

1 Strike Smartly (ISH) – 2007  gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Ramble Way (ISH) by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: Patrick Fenlon. Rider: Daisy Berkeley (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3

5 Union Fortunus (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Connaught Gold (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID) Breeder: Stanley Nairn Rider: Jamie-Lee Day (GBR) 32.7, 0, 4.0 = 36.7

6 Chakiris Star (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Charkiris (TB) out of Pride of Main Street (ID) by Welcome Diamond (ID) Breeder: Donal McCarthy. Rider: Alexander Whewall (GBR) 33.2, 4, 0.0 = 37.2

7 Prince Mayo (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Bonnie Prince (TB) out of Crosshue Lass (ISH) by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: Oliver Walsh. Rider: Paul Tapner (AUS) 33.2, 4, 1.6 = 38.8

8 Rainstown Frost (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Rainstown Lad (ISH) out of Grove Calin (ISH) Breeder: Marie T Walsh. Rider: Felicity Collins (GBR) 36.8, 0, 2.4 = 39.2

10 Jonny Irish – 2004 gelding OIO Rider: David Sheerin (GBR) 39.1, 0, 0.4 = 39.5.

America

Aspen Farm Fall HT, Washington. September 5^th – 7^th.

Open Preliminary.

1 Cavalier Clover Boy (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Clover Bella (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID) Breeder: Michael Callery. Rider: Brynn Hamel (USA) 30.0, 0, 0.0 = 30.0.

Copper Meadows HT, California. September 5^th – 7^th.

CIC**.

2 Twizted Syster [was Cyrano Crush] (ISH) – 2006 mare by Cyrano (HOLST) out of Drumadoney Lass (ISH) by Amiro (ZWEI) Breeder: R J McAvoy. Rider: Tamra Smith (USA) 48.9, 4, 6.4 = 59.3.

CIC*.

6 Toukoutou [was Gurraun Toukoutou] (ISH) – 1995 gelding by Aristocracy (TB) out of Vahine (ID) by Pride of Toames (ID) Breeder: Chantal Deon. Rider: David Adamo (USA) 58.0, 4, 0.0 = 62.0.

1 Super Socks BCF – 2006 gelding by Castle Quest (TB) out of an unnamed mare by Faroch. Breeder: Denis Mulcahy. Rider: Matthew Brown (USA) 29.7. 9, 8.8 = 47.5.

Open Preliminary.

4 D.O.D. Rockefeller (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Kasmayo (TB) out of Shanroe Soice (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Denis O’Donoghue. Rider: Kelly Pugh (USA) 30.0, 4, 0.0 = 34.0.

King Oak Farm Fall HT, Massachusetts. September 6^th – 7^th.

Open Preliminary A.

5 Marketscan – 2008 gelding OIO out of Young Blackie. Rider: Babette Lenna (USA) 26.8, 4, 9.6 = 40.4

10 Mighty Murphy – 1995 gelding OIO by Kildalton Gold (ID) out of Cresent Lake (TB). Rider: Susan Pyke (USA) 38.2, 0, 13.2 = 51.4.

Open Preliminary B.

3 Fernhill Danforth (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Willie Joe (TB) out of Helanns Pride (ISH) by Daamen (TB) Breeder:  Michael Griffin. Rider: Jane Hamlin (USA) 28.2, 0, 10.0 = 38.2

6 Fernhill Dollar [was HHS Dollar] (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Dollar Du Murier (SF) out of Cavalier Charisma (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Marion Hughes. Rider Ronan Moloney (USA) 37.3, 1, 6.8 = 45.1.

Five Points HT, North Carolina. September 5^th – 7^th.

4 Master Frisky (ISH) – 2004  gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Frisky Legs (P)(ISH) by Coopers Hill (ID) Breeder: Sean Power. Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 32.4, 4, 11.2 = 47.6

5 OBOS O’Reilly (ISH) – 2003 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Omard Clover Queen (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID) Breeder: Brian O’Reilly. Rider: William Coleman (USA) 31.8, 5, 13.6 = 50.4.

Open Intermediate A.

2 Walterstown Don (ISH) –  2002 gelding by Don Juan de la Bouverie (SBS) out of Walterstown Treacy VII (WNTR) by Vivadari (TB) Breeder:  Dorothy de Stackpoole. Rider: Michael Pollard (USA) 32.9, 0, 1.2 = 34.1

4 Woodstock Bennett [was Donal Andco] (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Donal Belle (ISH), by Beau Royale (TB). Breeder: Sean Cunningham. Rider: Ryan Wood (USA) 34.2, 4, 1.6 = 39.8.

Open Intermediate B.

3 Cooley Cross Border (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Diamond Roller (ISH) out of Who’s Diaz (ISH) by Osilvis (KWPN) Breeder: Johnny Duffy. Rider: Kim Severson (USA) 29.2, 0, 0.0 = 29.2

5 DHI Colour Candy (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Colourfield (TB) out of Colestown Rose (ISH) by Puissance (ISH) Breeder: Frank Sinnott. Rider: Will Faudree (USA) 34.2, 0, 0.0 = 34.2

8 Welcome Shadow (ISH) – 2005 mare by Welcome Flagmount (ID) out of She’s Bizarre (TB) by Good Thyne (TB). Breeder: James Keville. Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 34.2, 4, 0.8 = 39.0

9 Ballylaffin Bracken (ISH) – 2000 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Ballylaffin Florence (WNTR) by Hildenley (TB) Breeder: Catherine Long. Rider: Kristin Schmolze (USA) 28.3, 0, 12.8 = 41.1

10 Sportsfield Candy (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Angel of Harlem (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Michael Cusack. Rider: Jennifer Simmons. (USA) 34.6, 0, 8.0 = 42.6.

Open Preliminary A.

8 Ricardo Time (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Autumn Time (TB) by Last Tycoon (TB). Breeder: Jerry Halligan. Rider: Kristin Schmolze (USA) 26.1, 4, 4.4 = 34.5.

Open Preliminary B.

1 Lisnahall Imperier (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Metropole (KWPN) out of Lisnahall Cherokee Flash (ISH). Breeder: Valerie Patterson. Rider: Doug Payne (GBR) 31.7, 0, 0.0 = 31.7

2 Ballyorney Mullach Abu (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Kings Master (TB) out of Ballyomey Bright Lady (ISH) by Bright Will (TB). Breeder: Anne Kavanagh. Rider : Elizabeth Aboody (USA) 30.4, 5, 0.0 = 35.4

7 Dark Harbour – 1995 gelding OIO by Master Imp (TB) Rider: Lisa Mendell (USA) 32.6, 0, 10.8 = 43.4.

Preliminary Rider.

2 Castle Jordan (ISH) – 1998  gelding by Hollow Hand (TB) out of Magic Sprinter by Step Together (TB) Breeder:  P Doran. Rider: Kira Statue (USA) 32.2, 4, 0.4 = 36.6

7 Ringfort Swan Song (ISH) – 2006 mare by VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Renkiem Inglewood (AES) by Renkiem Englishman (KWPN). Breeder: Harron Eakin Farms. Rider: Mikaela Kantorowski (USA) 41.7, 10, 0.4 = 52.1.

Canada

Equus 3DE, Ontario. September 7^th.

Open Preliminary.

1 Dynamo (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Golden River (ISH) out of Maram (TB) by Seclude (TB). Breeder: Chris Conway. Rider Penny Rowland (CAN) 40.5, 0, 8.0 = 48.5.