EV Breeding: Four ISH in Kenctucky CCI4* top ten with victory to Cooley Master Class

Great Britain’s Oliver Townend and Irish Sport Horse Cooley Master Class (Ramiro B x Master Imp) pulled off a momentous win in the Landrover Kentucky Three Day Event CCI4*. Townend also piloted MHS King Joules (Quidam Junior 1 x Cavalier Royale) to 7th place. USA’s Sharon White and Cooley On Show (Ricardo Z x Grand D’Espagne) took 8th while Buck Davidson (USA) and Copper Beech (by Radolin) finished 10th.

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

Britain.

Aston –le-Walls ODE, Northamptonshire. April 24^th – 25^th.

Novice Sec A.

1 Fernhill Smart Choice [ISH] – 2011 mare by Garrison Royal (ISH) out of Ballyluskey Fresh Start [ISH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Jimmy Clancy (Tipperary). Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 26.5, 0, 0.0 = 26.5

4 Making Waves (unk) – 2010 gelding by Harlaquin Brigade (IPSA) out of Carrigsean Golden Ark (ISH) by VDL Aransas (KWPN). Breeder: John Warner (Wexford). Rider: Lauren Blades (GBR) 31.8, 4, 0.0 = 35.8

8 Annsfort Quality (ISH) – 2011 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Laurel Leaf (TB) by Taipan (TB). Breeder: Patricia Lalor (Tipperary). Rider: Joe Wise (GBR) 33.3, 0, 4.0 = 37.3.

Novice Sec B.

9 Shannondale Aston (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Blackhill Jenny (ISH) by Nigrasine (TB). Breeder: James Casey (Clare). Rider: Isabelle Hogarth (GBR) 35.0, 4, 0.0 = 39.0

10 Solsboro Sweetpea (ISH) – 2012 mare by Ars Vivendi (HOLST) out of Solsboro Highlight (ISH)[TIH] by Beau Royale (TB). Breeder: Marie C Ennett (Wexford). Rider: Amy O’Connor (GBR) 37.5, 0, 4.8 = 42.3.

Novice Sec D.

1 Braveheart B (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Buenos Aires (BEWB) by Heartbreaker (KWPN). Breeder: Etter Sportpferde AG (Offaly). Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.4 = 30.9

2 Castlerichmond William (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Castlerichmond Mags (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Barry Heffernan (Mayo). Rider: Emma Godwin (GBR) 35.0, 0, 0.0 = 35.0

4 Copyright Cooley (ISH)[was Latt’s Lady] – 2012 mare by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Lady Latt (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Messrs Clarke & Hanlon (Cavan) Rider: Caroline March (GBR) 35.5, 0, 0.0 = 35.5

6 Valentinos King (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Valentino 112 (HANN) out of Alpen City (TB) by City on a Hill (TB). Breeder: Hans Jorg Harenberg (Carlow). Rider: Angus Smales (GBR) 34.0, 0, 2.4 = 36.4

10 The Texas Ranger (unk) – 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: Sophie Byford (GBR) 31.3, 0, 6.4 = 37.7.

Novice Sec E.

1 Dreamaway II [was Fernhill Dreamway] – 2011 gelding by Verdi (KWPN) out of Roadstown Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Mattie Brennan (Sligo). Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 20.0, 0, 0.0 = 20.0

9 Barnadarrig Boy (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Mark Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Mark Twain (TB). Breeder: William Kirwan (Laois). Rider: Pippa Dixon (GBR) 29.8, 4, 4.8 = 38.6

10 Match My Class (ISH) – 2011 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Bowriver Molly (TB) by Insan (TB). Breeder: Patrick J Martin (Galway). Rider: Tom Mc Ewen (GBR)36.0, 0, 3.6 = 39.6.

Open Novice Sec C.

1 Rehy Royal Diamond (ISH) – 2011 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Pegasus Star (ISH)[TIH] by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: Geraldine Kelly (Roscommon). Rider: Rosalind Canter (GBR) 25.5, 0, 0.0 = 25.5

3 Its Lush (ISH) – 2008 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Ordell [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: B & G Campbell (Armagh). Rider: Hannah Horton (GBR) 30.3, 0, 0.0 = 30.3

4 Carrick Aldato Girl (ISH) – 2010 mare by Aldalto (KWPN) out of Carrick Crannagh Diamond (ID) by Crannagh Hero (ID) Breeder: Tom Jones (Monaghan). Rider: Jonelle Price (NZL) 28.5, 0, 2.4 = 30.9

7 Gortmore Rosebud (ISH) – 2008 mare by Temple Clover (ISH)[TIH] out of Gortmore Sally [ISH] by Senang Hati (TB). Breeder: H & M Biegel (Cork). Rider: Amy Joanna Lennon (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3.

Chilham Castle ODE, Kent. April 28^th – 29^th.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec P.

3 In The Darco (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Lismeen Flight (ISH) by Nautilus (HOLST). Breeder: Luke Smith (Cavan). Rider: Serena Kullich (NZL) 32.0, 0, 0.0 = 32.0

4 Tir Na Nog Shadow (ISH)[TIH] – 2009 mare by Shadows Dun (CP) out of Tir Na Nog Diamond Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Thomas O’Sullivan (Clare). Rider: Katie Higgins (GBR) 28.8, 0, 3.2 = 32.0

5 Coolrock Wacko Jacko (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Jacomar (KWPN) out of Lux D Part (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Larry Muldoon (Monaghan). Rider: Georgia Bartlett (GBR) 35.3, 0, 0.0 = 35.3

8 Rathnaleen Roy (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Rathnaleen Hill (RP) out of Lahorna Seymore [ISH] by Young Farhaan (TB). Breeder: Michael Grace (Tipperary). Rider: Anna Martinez (GBR) 38.8, 0, 0.0 = 38.8

9 Cooley River (ISH)[TIH] – 2008 gelding by Creevagh Grey Rebel (ID) out of River Line (TB) by Houmayoun (TB). Breeder: Frank Barlow (Sligo). Rider: Serena Kullich (GBR) 35.3, 0, 3.6 = 38.9

10 Gortglas Earl Grey (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Nordic Region (TB) out of Welcome Brief [ISH] by Welcome Diamond (ID). Breeder: Marie Tubridy (Clare). Rider: Emma Manton (GBR) 31.0, 4, 6.4 = 41.4.

Novice Sec Q.

6 Portphilip Double O Four (ISH) – 2010 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Portphilip Touch Haven (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH) Breeder: Bernadette Boland (Tipperary). Rider: Rebecca Gibbs (GBR) 26.5, 4, 2.8 = 33.3

10 MJM Solomon (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Mindys Peach [ISH] by Diamond Serpant [ISH] Breeder: Janet Murry (Meath). Rider: Howard Newitt (GBR) 35.0, 0, 4.4 = 39.4.

Novice Sec R.

4 Grovine Class Act (ISH)[was Grovine Curious Cobra] – 2010 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Poor Little Rich Girl (ISH). Breeder: Paddy and Maria Raggett (Kilkenny). Rider: Howard Newitt (GBR) 31.8, 0, 3.2 = 35.0

6 Monbeg Equality (ISH) – 2011 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Aoifes Clover Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Jim Seymour (Tipperary). Rider: Fiona Kashel (GBR) 30.8, 4, 2.0 = 36.8

8 Crosstown Dancing Clover [ISH] – 2008 gelding by Crostown Dancer (ID) out of Jubilee Clover Gold (WNTR) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Fintan Branigan (Louth). Rider: Grace Durkan (GBR) 33.5, 0, 6.8 = 40.3

Open Novice Sec S.

3 Edge of Night (ISH) – 2005 mare by Touchdown (ISH) out of Eden Mist (ISH). Breeder: Julie Stephens (Offaly). Rider: Louise Chamberlain (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3

8 Fredos Midas Touch (unk) – 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: Grace Durkin (GBR) 31.0, 4, 2.0 = 37.0

9 Jockey Club MJI Wendy [ISH][was MJI Wendy] – 2007 mare by Gee Apollo (WNTR) out of Thistledown [ISH] by Island Blaze (ID). Breeder: Joanne Jarden (Antrim). Rider: Annie Ho (HKG) 33.3, 0, 4.0 = 37.3

10 Ballybolger Mischief (ISH)[TIH] – 2006 mare by Porter Rhodes (TB) out of Ballybolger Zest (ISH)[TIH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Watson (Carlow) Rider: Lucy Goodey (GBR) 34.3, 4, 0.0 = 38.3.

Bradwall ODE, Cheshire. April 28^th – 29^th.

Novice Sec I.

2 Azure (ISH) – 2012 mare by Omar (BWP) out of Cavalier Roselier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Elizabeth Power (Meath). Rider: Elizabeth Power (IRL) 24.0, 4, 0.0 = 28.0

4 RLE French Clover (ISH)[TIH] – 2008 gelding by French Buffet (TB) out of Rosslaras Ban Rion Dhiamont (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John & Mary Burke (Clare). Rider: Lucy Robinson (GBR) 31.0, 4, 0.0 = 35.0

5 Templebrook Boy (ISH)[TIH] – 2006 gelding by Templebready Fear Bui (CP) out of Propogue Spring (ISH) by Kiltealy Spring (ISH). Breeder: William Browne (Waterford). Rider: Nicola Turner (GBR) 28.5, 0, 8.0 = 36.5

7 Rienroe Drift (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Jackson’s Drift (TB) out of Rienroe Lucky Diamond (ISH) by R Lucky Strike (BSPA). Breeder: Kiki Ward Platt (Limerick). Rider: Maddy Moffett (GBR) 25.8, 0, 12.4 = 38.2

9 Bright Knight III (ISH) – 2010 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Rebecca Z (ZANG) by Rebel II Z (HANN). Breeder: Michael Ryan (Galway). Rider: Janet Clarke (GBR) 27.0, 4, 9.2 = 40.2

10 Santiago S (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (SWE) out of Manda [ISH] by Cougar (ISH)[TIH] Breeder: Mary McCann (Kildare). Rider: Alexandra Farrar-Fry (GBR) 25.5, 4, 10.8 = 40.3.

Novice Sec J.

2 Glynnwood High Jump (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Ziroza (KWPN) by Concorde (KWPN). Breeder: Peter Glynn (Galway). Rider: Harry Moran (GBR) 33.8, 0, 4.4 = 38.2

7 Tradhearg Cool Joules (ISH)[TIH] – 2010 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]out of Cooleen Queen (ISH)[TIH] by Carrabawn View (ID). Breeder: Anthony Gillespie (Carlow) Rider: Neil Fox (GBR) 29.5, 12, 7.2 = 48.7.

Open Novice Sec K.

1 AKD Cooley Lockdown (ISH)[was AKD Balento]- 2011 gelding by Balou Du Rouet (OLD) out of AKD Possession (ISH)[TIH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Anna Dillon (Armagh). Rider: Wills Oakden (GBR) 32.3, 4, 0.0 = 36.3

4 Bally Chill (unk) – 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: Harry Moran (GBR) 40.58, 0, 0.4 = 40.9

6 A Pair of Monkeys (unk) – 2003 gelding OIO by Raise A Grand (TB) out of Ballykett Pride (TB) by Indian Ridge (TB). Breeder: Margaret Sinanan. Rider: Tyler Cassells (GBR) 36.8, 4, 1.6 = 42.4

8 Playdun (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Rainstown Lad (ISH) out of Grove Belle [ISH] by Kildalton King (ID). Breeder: Marie T Walsh (Carlow). Rider: Bianca Mortimer (GBR) 35.0, 4, 5.6 = 44.6

10 Cruisings Slainthe Mhath (ISH)[TIH] – 2002 gelding by Cruising (ISH)[TIH] out of Ballagh Rose (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Tom Finn (Carlow). Rider: Alexandra Farrar-Fry (GBR) 37.8, 0, 7.6 = 45.4.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec H.

7 Moangarriff Duke (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Girleys Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas Lynch (Roscommon). Rider: Jessica Corser (GBR) 35.8, 0, 12.0 = 47.8.

America

Land Rover Kentucky 3DE, Lexington Kentucky. April 26^th – 29^th.

CCI****.

1 Cooley Master Class (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of The Swallow [ISH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: John Hagan (Wicklow). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 28.7, 0, 0.0 = 28.7

7 MHS King Joules (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Quidam Junior 1 (KWPN) out of Gowran Lady (P)(ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Ita Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 31.3, 4, 0.0 = 35.3

8 Cooley On Show (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Jogatina (LA) by Grand D’Espagne (TB). Breeder: Loius Walsh (Wexford). Rider: Sharon White (USA) 35.6, 0, 0.0 = 35.6

10 Copper Beech (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Cloverballen (ISH). Breeder: Paddy Daly (Offaly) Rider: Bruce Davidson Jnr. (USA) 34.4, 0, 1.6 = 36.0.

Other Irish Bred Finishers:

19 Luckaun Quality (ISH) – 2005 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of Colwyn Bay (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) Breeder: Ronam Sheehan (Laois). Rider: Timothy Bourke (IRL) 50.2

21 Cooley Cross Border (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Diamond Roller [ISH] out of Who’s Diaz (ISH) by Osilvis (KWPN) Breeder: Johnny Duffy (Louth). Rider: Kim Severson (USA) 55.9

22 Spring Easy [ISH] – 2006 gelding by Garrison Royal (ISH) out of Castlegrogan Clare [ISH] by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder: Kenneth Walsh (Laois). Rider: Caroline Martin (USA) 57.1

24 Share Option (unk) – 2002 gelding OIO. Rider: Lillian Heard (USA) 60.4

28 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: Bruce Davidson Jnr. (USA) 77.4

29 LCC Barnaby (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Guy Cavalier (ISH) out of Lady Tanjour (ISH) by Rafael (KWPN) Breeder: Martin Collins (Meath). Rider: Lillian Heard (USA) 78.6.

Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Spring HT, Virginia. April 28^th – 29^th.

Open Intermediate.

5 Callan Quinto (ISH)[TIH] – 2005 gelding by Quinto Fabio (TB) out of Callan Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcaum Hill (ID)  Breeder: John Young (Kilkenny). Rider: Claudia Sarnoff (USA) 37.6, 0, 11.2 = 48.8

9 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) 32.8, 0, 34.0 = 66.8.

Open Preliminary A.

1 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) 36.7, 2, 1.2 = 39.9

4 Hippique Abu (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Motif (SHB) by Supreme Chance (unk). Breeder: Sue & Jonathan Hanaghan (Mayo). Rider: Jessica Ruppel (USA) 34.8, 0, 6.0 = 40.8

7 Master Eli (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Clista (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Josette Gore (Limerick). Rider: Melissa Hunsberger (USA) 32.4, 0, 10.8 = 43.2.

UNH Spring HT, New Hampshire. April 28^th – 29^th.

Preliminary.

8 Falcor (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Corland (HOLST)out of Diamond Annie (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorron Cool Diamond [ISH]. Breeder: Hugh Connolly (Monaghan). Rider: Don Devine (USA) 50.0, 4, 13.2 = 67.2.

Fresno County Horse P{ark HT, California. April 27^th – 29^th.

Open Intermediate.

6 Greenfort Othello (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Sevarine (ISH)[TIH] by Mon Tresor (TB). Breeder: Noel Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Gina Miles (USA) 31.4, 4, 0.4 = 35.8

7 Woodford Reserve (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Laharns Laughton (ISH)[TIH] by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH] Breeder: Frank Hickey (Kerry). Rider: Erin Kellerhous (USA) 34.8, 4, 5.6 = 44.4.

Open Preliminary.

4 Kilmountain Oreo (ISH) – 2008 mare by Golden Master (TB) out of Ballykealy Royal (ISH) by Garrison Royal (ISH). Breeder: Eamon Kenny (Laois). Rider: James Alliston (USA) 32.6, 0, 0.0 = 32.6.

Preliminary Rider.

2 Carrick Diamond Duke (ISH)[was Uskerty Knockalane Diamond] – 2010 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Uskerty Barnaby [ISH] by Young Barnaby (TB). Breeder: John Doyle (Kilkenny). Rider: Cara Lavigna (USA) 31.1, 0, 0.8 = 31.9

6 Karvaleo (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of Finod Cavalier (ISH) by Gino III (HOLST). Breeder: Shane Burns (Sligo). Rider: Whitney Tucker Billeter (USA) 33.7, 0, 5.2 = 38.9.

Japan.

Miki ODE. April 20^th – 22^nd.

CCI*.

4 Rienroe Lucky Ranger (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Kahtan (TB) out of Rienroe Lucky Diamond (ISH) by R Lucky Strike (BSPA). Breeder: Kiki Ward Platt (Limerick). Rider: Masanobu Ito (JPN) 32.4, 0, 0.4 = 32.8.

Germany.

Luhmuhlen ODE. April 28^th – 29^th.

CIC* Sec 3.

5 BGS Urlanmore Prince (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Clovers Descent (ISH)[TIH] by Farney Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Carey (Clare). Rider: Ben Leuwer (GER) 30.9, 0, 0.0 = 30.9.

Munster ODE. April 28^th – 29^th.

CIC**.

1 Down to the Wire (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Knockrath Zena (unk) by Carrolls Flight (AES). Breeder: Norman Allen (Meath). Rider: Arne Bergendahl (GER) 35.7, 0, 1.2 = 36.9

7 Diamond Lancer (ISH) – 2003 mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Dubh Rua [ISH] by Flagmount Diamond (ID). Breeder: Turlough Murphy (Down). Rider: Vanessa Bolting (GER) 33.7, 0, 6.4 = 40.1.

These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman

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