EV Breeding: Irish bred horses continue to dominate the international Eventing circuit

  • 20 March 2020, 12:13

Irish-bred horses including Lukeswell (ISH) (Puissance X Kings Servant) and Catch Me Cooley (ISH) (Clover Brigade X VDL Arkansas) were among those to finish in first place across classes in America last week.

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

America.

Ocala Winter 2 HT, Florida. (March 12th – 15th).

Advanced / Intermediate.

1st Cooley Quicksilver (ISH) [was OSH Del Boy] – 2011 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Kylemore Crystal (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Vregan Diamond (ID). Breeder: Alan O’Brien (Galway). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 28.9, 0, 0.4 = 29.3

2nd Cooley Moonshine (ISH)[was Monbeg Cartel] – 2012 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Kilpatrick Duchess [ISH) by Kings Master (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: MJ Kavanagh (Wexford). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 26.1, 0, 13.2 = 39.3

4th Clip Clop (ISH)[TIH] [was Santamaria Lilly’s Eclipse] – 2003 gelding by Crosstown Dancer (ID) out of Terrific Star (TB) by Wolverlife (TB). Breeder:  Sandra Byrne (Dublin). Rider: Joe Meyer (USA) 33.6, 4, 3.6 = 41.2

5th Van Gough (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Wivollet Flight (KWPN) out of Woodlands Flight (ISH)[TIH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Seamus Drea (Kilkenny). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 28.4, 1.6, 16.8 = 46.8

6th Buccaneer (ISH)[TIH] – 2010 gelding by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH] out of Tobar Bhride (TB) by Good Thyne (TB). Breeder: David McCann (Kildare). Rider: Joe Meyer (USA) 33.4, 8, 6.0 = 47.4

8th 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) 37.9, 15.6, 10.4 = 63.9.

Intermediate Horse

1st 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) 26.2, 0, 1.2 = 27.4

4th Quinseys Storm (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Royal Storm (TB) out of Kilcotty Quinsey (ID) by Golden Trump (ID). Breeder: Bryan Maguire (Wexford). Rider: Ann Loschiavo (USA) 33.5, 8, 6.0 = 47.5

6th Millstreet Mitch (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Millstreet Vixy (ISH)[TIH] by Kings Servant (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas Duggan (Cork). Rider: Francesca Spoltore (USA) 33.1, 20.4, 16.8 = 70.3

8th Mr Tequila Dancer (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Inocent (KWPN) out of Dancinng Lady (TB) by Wondras (TB). Breeder: Nadine Frei (Kildare). Rider: Samantha McCleerey (USA) 39.1, 12, 34.4 = 85.5.

Intermediate Rider.

1st Ballinagore Rock Quality (unk) – 2008 mare OIO. Rider: Kimberly Begin (USA) 34.0, 4, 13.6 = 51.6

3rd Spring Easy [ISH] – 2006 gelding by Garrison Royal (ISH) out of Castlegrogan Clare [ISH] by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder: Kenneth Walsh (Laois). Rider: Maddie McElduff (USA) 40.0, 4, 11.6 = 55.6.

Open Intermediate.

1st Lukeswell [ISH][was Horseware Lukeswell] – 2005 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Gentle Servant (ISH) by Kings Servant (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Teresa Walsh (Kilkenny). Rider: Hannah Sue Burnett (USA) 28.3, 0, 6.8 = 35.1

4th 501 Mischief Managed [ISH][was GTS Adventure] – 2011 gelding by Albano (TB) out of Golden Flight [ISH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Walsh (Kilkenny). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 29.3, 0.4, 14.0 = 43.7

5th Cooley Master Courage (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Bishops Queen (unk) Breeder: Vincent Lawler (Kilkenny). Rider: Kalli Core (USA) 29.1, 0, 14.8 = 43.9

10th Harbour Pilot [ISH] – 2003 gelding by Cruising (ISH)[TIH] out of Shannon (TB) by Fijar Tango (TB). Rider: Hannah Sue Burnett (USA) 25.0, 0, 57.6 = 82.6.

Open Intermediate Jackpot.

1st Copper Beech (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Cloverballen (ISH). Breeder: Paddy Daly (Offaly) Rider: Bruce Davidson Jnr. (USA) 25.0, 8, 0.0 = 33.0

2nd Lup the Loop (ISH)[was Killard Lup the Loop] – 2008 gelding by Lupicore (KWPN) out of Hogans Lass [ISH] by Farney Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Rachel Sterling (Tipperary). Rider: Jackie LeMastus (USA) 32.9, 4, 1.2 = 38.1

3rd Electric Lux (ISH) – 2010 mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Kilnamac Sue [ISH][TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Natalia Neneman (USA) 32.1, 0, 6.8 = 38.9

5th Fernhill That Guy Jack (ISH)[TIH][was Cairnview That Guy Jack] – 2011 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Cairnview Clover Crystal (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Geraldine Quinn (Logford). Rider: Anna Loschiavo (USA) 39.8, 0, 1.2 = 41.0

6th Shannondale Magnum (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Mullentine Golden Cruz [ISH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Senan Canny (Clare). Rider: Maxine Preston (USA) 34.0, 8, 5.2 = 47.2.

Open Preliminary (Friday) A.

1st Catch Me Cooley (ISH)[was GRC Brigade] – 2012 gelding by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH] out of Loughnavatta Sabrina (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Rory Costagan (Tipperary). Rider: Kelly Prather (USA) 23.9, 0, 0.0 = 23.9

3rd Fernhill Leitrim Lass (ISH)[was Aughaslane Leitrim Lass] – 2012 mare by Hannibal V Overis Z (ZANG) out of Aughacushlann Leitrim Lady (ISH) by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB). Breeder: Helen Tighe (Leitrim). Rider: Alexandra Green Kerby (USA) 31.7, 0, 0.0 = 31.7

5th Global Quarycrest (ISH)[was Quarycrest Destiny] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quatity 004 (OLD) out of Royal China (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John Dooley (Donegal). Rider: Autumn Schweiss (USA) 32.2, 4, 0.0 = 36.2

6th Cambalda (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Balda Beau (WNTR) out of Cathys Lady (ISH). Breeder: John Irish (Kilkenny). Rider: Maddie McElduff (USA) 30.4, 0, 8.4 = 38.8

7th 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) 22.4, 4, 13.2 = 39.6

8th Kilcannon Kandy Kid [ISH] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Charlestown Daisy (ISH)[TIH] by Cruise On (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick J Wall (Mayo). Rider: Megan O’Donoghue (USA) 31.3, 0, 9.2 = 40.5.

Open Preliminary (Friday) B.

3rd Belle De Reve (ISH) – 2008 mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Ferrari Modena (ISH) by Porsch (BWP). Breeder: Simon Trent (Cavan). Rider: Stephen Bradley (USA) 21.5, 8, 4.4 = 33.9

5th Enchanting Class (ISH) – 2010 mare by Iroko (WESTF) out of Woodview Douglas Cruise (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Gerard Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Meghan O’Donoghue (USA) 24.6, 0, 16.8 = 41.4

10th 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) 32.6, 4, 17.2 = 53.8.

Open Preliminary.

8th Kilcannon High Society [ISH][was Rehy Exchange] – 2011 gelding by Rehy High Society [ISH] out of Rehy Delight (ISH)[TIH] by Abdullah (TB). Breeder: Henry Keane (Clare). Rider: Alexandra Knowles (USA) 28.9, 0, 6.4 = 35.3.

Open Preliminary Jackpot.

1st MTH Shannondale Khaleesi (ISH)[was Greygrove Misty & Shannondale Fauve] – 2012 mare by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Greygrove Sally (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Thomas Ryan (Clare). Rider: Leslie Law (GBR) 24.6, 0, 0.0 = 24.6

2nd Gortglas Crazy Love (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Nazar (TB) out of Carrigshawn Lucy (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Mr & Mrs John Warner (Wexford). Rider: Joe Meyer (USA) 27.6, 0, 0.0 = 27.6

4th Fernhill Fine Diamond (ISH) – 2008 mare by Jacomar (KWPN) out of Camacazy Diamond [ISH] by Mount Diamond Flag (ID). Breeder: Carmel Shalvey (Cavan). Rider: Mia Farley (USA) 28.3, 0, 0.8 = 29.1.

Preliminary Horse.

9th First Venture (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Amigo B (KWPN) out of Geesala Queen (ISH)[TIH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Conor Coonan (Offaly). Rider: Karl Slezak (CAN) 32.8, 8, 4.8 = 45.6.

Preliminary Rider B.

2nd Drombane Dynamite (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Drombane Dilemma (ISH) by VDL Arkanas (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Joseph Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Megan Tyrrell (USA) 26.7, 0, 9.6 = 36.3

10th 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) 37.8, 0, 14.8 = 52.6.

Pine Top Spring HT, Georgia (March 13th – 15th).

Open Intermediate A.

6th Carlsburg (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Flame and Passion (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Reck Jnr (Wexford). Rider: Michael Pendleton (USA) 27.2, 0, 18.4 = 45.6.

Open Intermediate B.

4th Super Socks BCF (unk)[was Fernhill Flaxen] – 2006 gelding by Castle Quest (TB) out of an unnamed mare by Faroch (unk). Rider: Matthew Brown (USA) 27.9, 0, 12.4 = 40.3

5th Dassett Olympus (ISH)[was Ballyvadd Talisman] – 2013 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Cushlamochree (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Andrew Kirwan (Waterford). Rider: Lillian Heard (USA) 33.1, 0, 8.0 = 41.1

6th Fernhill Revelation [ISH] – 2006 gelding by Warrestown You 2 [ISH] out of Hallo Noble Girl [ISH] by Hallo (SF). Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Phillip Dutton (USA) 29.5, 0, 13.2 = 42.7

7th Sportsfield Enquiry (unk) – 2012 gelding OIO. Rider: Erin Risso (USA) 35.3, 0, 8.4 = 43.7

9th LVS Dassett Charisma (ISH)[was Stonehavens Charisma] – 2009 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Windsor Black Minstral (ISH)[TIH] by Black Minstrel (TB). Breeder: Gerard Walsh (Cork). Rider: Marley Stone-Bourke (IRL) 34.0, 0, 14.8 = 48.8.

Open Intermediate C.

3rd Night Quality (ISH) – 2011 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Night Fly (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Jim Seymour (Tipperary). Rider: Isabelle Bosley (USA) 33.1, 0, 10.4 = 43.5.

Open Preliminary A.

3rd Flying Quality (ISH)[was Martins Irish Conqueror] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Orchid Hill (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Eamonn Gleeson (Roscommon). Rider: Tim Burke (IRL) 32.2, 0, 0.0 = 32.2

4th HHS Iris (ISH) – 2012 mare by Cit Cat (HOLST) out of Aldato Lady (ISH) by Aldato (KWPN). Breeder: Claire Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Skyler Decker (USA) 30.4, 0, 4.4 = 34.8.

Open Preliminary B.

3rd Southern Sun (ISH)[TIH] – 2010 gelding by Boherdeal Clover (ISH)[TIH] out of Birdhill Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Welcome Diamond (ID). Breeder: James Ryan (Limerick). Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 29.3, 4, 0.0 = 33.8

4th 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) 33.3, 0, 0.8 = 34.1

5th Quality Explosion (unk) – 2014 gelding OIO by OBOS Quality 004. Rider: Tim Burke (IRL) 30.4, 4, 0.0 = 34.4

6th Connacht Dinin (unk)[was Dinin Chester] – 2010 gelding OIO. Rider: Tiffani Loudon-Meetze (USA) 26.7, 0, 8.0 = 34.7

7th 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) 27.6, 4, 5.2 = 36.8.

Preliminary Rider B.

2nd Wexford Cruise (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Loch Cruise [ISH] out of Glebe Cream (ISH)[TIH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: Frances Sheeran (Laois). Rider: Anna Billings (USA) 35.4, 0, 8.8 = 44.2.

Britain.

Lincolnshire ODE, Lincolnshire. (March 13th – 15th).

Novice Sec F.

3rd Mdsandyhill Zorro (ISH)[was My Sandyhill Zorro & Mdsandyhill Penhills Zorro] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Ozopmas (TRAK) by Sorro (RTRK). Breeder: Patricia McDonald (Kildare). Rider: Imogen Murray (GBR) 28.5, 0, 4.0 = 32.5

4th Heads Up (ISH) – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of The Show Girl (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Paul Oshea (Limerick). Rider: Hayden Hankey (GBR) 29.0, 0, 3.6 = 32.6

5th Swiss Maid (ISH)[was Rowena T] – 2013 mare by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Sabine (KWPN) by Burggraaf (HOLST). Breeder: Elizabeth Frayling (Tipperary). Rider: Sara Chittleburgh (GBR) 24.8, 8, 0.0 = 32.8

9th Digger Jones (ISH)[TIH] – 2011 gelding by Coevers Diamond Boy [ISH] out of Lay Ghareeb (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Alexander Tordoff (GBR) 25.8, 8, 4.8 = 39.6.

Novice Sec E.

5th Newmarket Patrol (ISH)[was Shaow Bear] – 2013 gelding by Newmarket Jewel (WESTF) out of Fabienne (KWPN) by Equador (KWPN). Breeder: Billy Daly (Cork). Rider: Alexander Tordoff (GBR) 33.5, 0, 4.0 = 37.5.

Novice Sec G.

8th Kilcandra Capitol (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Beavers Bugsy Malone [ISH] by Hallodri (TB). Breeder: Vincent Cousins (Wicklow). Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 30.3, 4, 0.4 = 34.7

10th Hawk Eye (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH)[TIH] out of Summerholiday (ISH). Breeder: RJ Smyth (Tyrone). Rider: Nicola Wilson (GBR) 31.3, 4, 0.0 = 35.3.

Novice Sec H.

5th 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) 30.3, 0, 2.0 = 32.3

6th Hathaway Whole Lotta Love (ISH) – 2014 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Lady Lisselton (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Christina Faulkner (Abroard). Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 32.0, 0, 1.6 = 33.6

7th Cooley and Co (ISH)[was Maximum Max KEC] – 2014 gelding by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of Doonbridge Datus (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Dan Hickey (Cork) Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 30.5, 4, 0.0 = 34.5.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec I.

2nd Master Ping (ISH)[TIH] – 2006 gelding by Corlough Clover (ISH)[TIH] out of Mountpleasant Molly (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: P J Tierney (Offaly). Rider: Archie Smith-Maxwell (GBR) 28.0, 0, 5.6 = 33.6

4th Cotterstown Magic (ISH)[TIH] – 2009 gelding by Ballinclea Festival (CP) out of Attanagh Jewel [ISH] by Young Barnaby (TB). Breeder: Patrick Mooney (Laois). Rider: Jemima Snipe (GBR) 29.0, 0, 6.0 = 35.0

5th Rincoola Rolo (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Local Gossip (WNTR) by Last News (TB). Breeder: Harold McGahern (Longford). Rider: Tara Murphy (GBR) 30.8, 4, 2.0 = 36.8

10th Poetry in Motion II (ISH)- 2013 gelding by Yeats (ISH)[TIH] out of Woodville Soap (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Evelyn Casserly (Laois). Rider: Florence White (GBR) 30.8, 8, 1.6 = 40.4.

Open Novice Sec J.

2nd Innislusky Paddy (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Cevin Z (ZANG) out of Innislusky (ISH) by Ekstein Ekstein (KWPN). Breeder: Majella Tuohy (Limerick). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 26.3, 0, 2.8 = 29.1

5th Ballymoon Diamond (ISH) – 2009 mare by Furisto’s Diamond (ISH) out of Moonhall Mindy (ISH)[TIH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Alan McIntyre (Kilkenny). Rider: Carolyne Ryan-Bell (GBR) 32.5, 0, 0.0 = 32.5

6th 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 (GBR) 30.5, 4, 0.0 = 34.5.

Open Novice Sec K.

3rd 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) 30.0, 0, 1.6 = 31.6

4th Vinegar Hill [ISH] – 2012 gelding by Furito’s Diamond (ISH) out of Clonassey Lass (TB) by Benedicial (TB). Breeder: John Murphy (Kilkenny). Rider: Carolyne Ryan-Bell (GBR) 31.0, 0, 2.4 = 33.4

5th Olympic Cool (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Coolderry Moll (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James Houlihan (Tipperary). Rider: Tara Clements (GBR) 32.8, 0, 0.8 = 33.6

8th Grantstown Harry (unk) – 2008 gelding OIO. Rider: Olivia Morison (GBR) 35.3, 0, 0.0 = 35.3

9th Brownstown Remi (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Remington Clover (ISH)[TIH] out of Churchill Fabio (WNTR) by Quinto Fabio (TB). Breweder: Wilfred Atkinson (Laois). Rider: Stephanie Stammschroer (GBR) 33.3, 4, 1.2 = 38.5

10th Dassett Zoolander (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Romabo (HOLST) out of Finod Aoife (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Martin Cowley (Sligo). Rider: Freddie Fawcett (GBR) 35.3, 4, 0.0 = 39.3.

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

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