EV Breeding: Irish Sport Horse Success at FEI World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses

Sophie Richards claimed the six year old Bronze Medal at the FEI World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses at Le Lion d’Angers, France, r the Irish Sport Horse SRS Adventure. Bred in County Cork by Billy Daly, SRS Adventure is by the stud’s resident sire Newmarket Venture (HANN) and out of the Aldato (KWPN) mare Newmarket Dato (ISH) – a half sister to CCI4* eventer Newmarket Vasco One, ridden by Chloe & Willa Newton (GBR).

Of the ten WBFSH studbooks competing for honours in both the Six and Seven Year-Old classes at the FEI World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses the Irish Sport Horse studbook finished in pole position.

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

Britain.

Oasby ODE, Lincolnshire. October 17^th-18^th.

Novice Sec A.

4 Tower Hill Boy. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Sunny Boy (KWPN) out of Towerhill Chill (ISH) by Chillout (ISH). Breeder: Tom Maloney (Mayo). Rider: Fiona Davidson (GBR) 26.0, 0, 10.8 = 36.8

7 QEH Making Waves. (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Atlantic Sparkey (ISH) out of Atlantic Madonna (ISH) by Rame Z (HANN). Breeder: Michael Browne (Kerry). Rider: Mark Kyle (IRL) 34.0, 0, 10.4 = 44.4

10 Fernhill Pye. – 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: Caroline Smith (GBR) 25.8, 4, 16.0 = 45.08.

Novice Sec B.

1 Harle Belle. (ISH) – 2008 mare by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Ezuri (ISH) by Pride of Glenogra (ID). Breeder: J P Butler (Tipperary). Rider: Matt Hacking (GBR) 27.0, 0, 4.4 = 31.4

9 Rangatiratanga. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Chinook Eclipse (TB) out of Round Hill Lass (ISH) by Clover Dubh (ID). Breeder: John Martin (Limerick). Rider: Charlie Clover (GBR) 30.3, 4, 6.4 = 40.7.

Novice Sec C.

3 Dassett Real Prospect. (ISH)[was The China Man] – 2008 gelding by Waldo Van Dungen (KWPN) out of Suil Amhain (ISH) by Furisto (HANN). Breeder: Martin Gerard Coffey (Tipperary). Rider: Harry Horgan (GBR) 34.0, 0, 6.4 = 40.4

9 Dixie Two. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 mare by Balda Beau (WNTR) out of Cushinstown King (ISH) by Highland King (ISH). Breeder: Martin Dwyer (Tipperary). Rider: Jeanette Brakewell (GBR) 33.0, 8, 6.4 = 47.4.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec D.

2 Cloonbarry Robin (ISH) – 2008 Mare by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Cloonbarry Lass (ISH) by King Elvis (ID). Breeder: Neil Egan (Sligo). Rider: Emily Grace (GBR) 26.8, 0, 4.8 = 31.6

3 Drop the Subject (ISH) – 1999 gelding OIO. Rider: Anya Kolleth (GBR) 34.8, 0, 3.2 = 38.0

5 Waikato Star. (ISH) – 2002 mare by Clover Brigade (ISH) out of Rebecca Rose (WNTR) by Roselier (TB). Breeder: Thomas Dunford (Waterford). Rider: Victoria Hopkinson (GBR) 33.8, 0, 4.8 = 38.6

7 Strike A Pose. (ISH) – 2002 gelding. Rider: Holly Needham (GBR) 29.5, 8, 4.0 = 41.5

10 Ashfields Pollyanna. (ISH)(TIH) – 2004 mare by Bahraine Cruise (ISH) out of McGowans Choice (P)(ISH) by Ardent Lodger (TB). Breeder: Michael Murphy (Sligo). Rider: Thomas Tulloch (GBR) 40.5, 4, 4.4 = 48.9.

Open Novice Sec E.

2 Taz Man. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Cahir Hill Clover (ISH) out of Miss Taz (ISH). Breeder: Kate Leahy (Cork). Rider: Amanda Walker (GBR) 23.3, 0, 6.8 = 30.1

8 Button It. (ISH) – 2007 mare by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Skerrys Imp (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Martin Kelly Jnr (Laois). Rider: Lucy Goodey (GBR) 39.0, 0, 2.8 = 41.8

9 Cranny Hill Chosen. (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 gelding by Well Chosen (TB) out of Cranny Clover (AID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Flan McNamara (Clare). Rider: Fiona Davidson (GBR) 33.5, 4, 5.6 = 43.1

10 Hallowberry Rocket. (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Captain Clover (ISH) out of Royal Flamingo (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Caroline Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Harriet Edmunds (GBR) 39.8, 0, 4.4 = 44.2.

Intermediate Sec F.

1 Kilronan Classic. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Skylea Chin (ISH) by Diamond Chin (ISH). Breeder: Trevor James Francis Morrow (Fermanagh). Rider: Mark Kyle (IRL) 32.7, 0, 1.2 = 33.9

2 Rainstown Frost. (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Rainstown Lad (ISH) out of Grove Calin (ISH) Breeder: Marie T Walsh (Carlow). Rider: Felicity Collins (GBR) 30.9, 4, 8.8 = 43.7

5 Atlantic Rebecca. (ISH) – 2007 mare by Atlantic Sparkey (ISH) out of Atlantic Biance (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: David Browne (Kerry). Rider: Sophie Johnson (GBR) 34.8, 0, 12.0 = 46.8

10 DHI Up Beat. (ISH)(TIH) – 2007 gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Keelnacally Diamond Cross (ID) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Michael & Rose McCarthy (Cork). Rider: Jo Ward (GBR) 31.8, 18, 9.2 = 59.0.

Intermediate Sec G.

3 The Artist Almost Famous. – 2008 gelding OIO by Aughabeg Artist out of Cheeky Cherry (ISH) by Senang Hati (TB). Rider: Phillipa Ward (GBR) 30.2, 0, 9.2 = 39.4

4 Porsch Pride. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Porsch (BWP) out of Skylea Chin (ISH) by Diamond Chin (ISH). Breeder: Derek Johnston (Fermanagh). Rider: Bill Levett (AUS) 30.9, 1, 9.2 = 41.1

10 Captain on the Move. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Captain Clover (ISH) out of White Kannan (ISH) by Kannan (KWPN). Breeder: Gabriel Slattery (Mayo). Rider: Henry Dove (GBR) 32.3, 9, 16.0 = 57.3.

Open Intermediate Sec H.

3 Carden Imp. (ISH)(TIH)[was Slaney Imperial Cruise]  – 2002 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Slaney Cruise Diamond (P)(ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Phyllis & Michael Doyle (Wexford). Rider: Olivia Leyland (GBR) 35.9, 0, 1.6 = 37.5

5 Dassett Saratoga. (ISH)(TIH) – 2004 gelding by Summer At Saratoga (TB) out of Cul Na Breathar (ISH) by Colin Diamond (ISH). Breeder: John O’Brien (Limerick). Rider: Kate Rocher-Smith (GBR) 34.6, 0, 12.0 = 46.6

8 Thornfield Jones. (ISH) – 2001 gelding by Down Jones Courcel (SF) out of Lady Jessica (ISH) by Great Hussar (TB). Breeder: Oliver Fleming (Longford). Rider: Georgina Kidner (GBR) 35.0, 0, 29.2 = 64.2.

Broadway ODE, Worcestershire. October 17^th – 18^th.

Novice Sec K.

1 Jack the Ginger. (ISH)(TIH) – 2010 gelding by Yeats (ISH) out of Majestic Miss (ISH) by Highland King (ISH). Breeder: Michael Reck Jnr. (Wexford). Rider: Alice Pearson (GBR) 32.0, 4, 2.8 = 38.8

2 MGH Annaghmore. (ISH) [was Annaghmore La Fort] – 2009 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of La Juanita (ISH) by Don Juan de la Bouverie (SBS). Breeder: Marion Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Lucy Wiegersma (GBR) 29.8, 0, 9.6 = 39.4

4 Springtime Cavalier. (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Mullentine Cavalier (ISH) out of Mullentine Artic Fox (ISH) by Voltaire (HANN). Breeder: Heather Allen (Abroad). Rider: Alice Kneen (GBR) 31.3, 0, 8.8 = 40.1

7 Castlemitchell Ruby. (ISH) – 2009 mare by Guidam (SF) out of Ballintogher Imp (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Patrick Purcell (Kildare). Rider: Arabella Clegg (GBR) 31.5, 0, 11.2 = 42.7

8 Rossdarragh Top Quality. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Clover Starway (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Denis Delaney (Tipperary). Rider: Katie Rucker (GBR) 39.0, 4, 0.0 = 43.0.

Novice Sec L.

8 Lux Like A Diamond. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Sonnys Girl (ISH) by Diamond Rock (ID). Breeder: Thomas Purcell (Kilkenny). Rider: Emily Oppenheimer (GBR) 33.0, 0, 9.2 = 42.2

9 FSS Whizz Kid. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Brookpark Galaxy (ISH) by Coolcorron Cool Diamond ((ISH). Breeder: Tristan Kingston (Cork). Rider: Tiana Coudray (USA) 33.8, 0, 9.2 = 43.0.

Open Novice Sec M.

1 Miracle Contender NJ. (ISH) – 2001 mare by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Doonmore (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Jerry Sweeetnam (Cork). Rider: Ella Hitchman (GBR) 22.3, 4, 2.4 = 28.7

2 Watervalley Lockey Guy. (ISH)(TIH) – 2004 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Cornamagh (ISH) by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: Sean Thomas Lydon (Galway). Rider: Francesca Baillieu (GBR) 24.0, 0, 6.4 = 30.4

7 Dassett Two for Joy. (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Cavalier Two for Joy (ISH) out of Mary Kate Rose (TB) by Luxury Image (TB). Breeder: Liam Rice (Louth). Rider: Alex Norris (GBR) 33.5, 4, 1.2 = 38.7.

United States of America.

Fresno County Horse Park HT, Californoa. October 16^th – 18^th.

Open Preliminary.

9 So Cooley. (ISH)[was Skylander] – 2009 gelding by Lupicor (KWPN) out of Doncella (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Victoria Clarke (Cavan). Rider: Jolie Wentworth (USA) 37.6, 0, 20.0 = 57.6.

Preliminary Rider.

2 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) 31.1, 0, 1.2 = 32.3

7 Ols Take Time. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWP) out of Derha Shamrock (ISH) by Chair Lift (TB). Breeder: Senan Canny (Clare). Rider: Sydney Johnson (USA) 21.1, 8, 10.8 = 39.9

9 Brigantine. – 2005 gelding OIO. Rider: Gigi Herron (USA) 33.0, 0, 14.0 = 47.0.

The Event at Kellysford, Virginia. October 18^th.

Preliminary.

2 Cooley All Out. (ISH) – 2009 mare by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Poulmanna Princess (ISH). Breeder: Rebecca Glover (Wicklow). Rider: Betina Strini (USA) 33.4, 0, 0.0 = 33.4

3 Cooley All Business. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Cork Lady (ISH) by Rhett Butler (TB). Breeder: Caroline O’Regan (Cork). Rider: Brittany Hebets (USA) 35.5, 0, 0.0 = 35.5

4 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) 35.9, 0, 2.4 = 38.3

6 LVS Dassett Charisma. (ISH)[was Stonehavens Charisma] – 2009 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Windsor Black Minstral (ISH) by Black Minstrel (TB). Breeder: Gerard Walsh (Cork). Rider: Benita Strini (USA) 37.1, 8, 0.0 = 45.1.

Dutta / Fair Hill International CCI & YEH Championships, Maryland. October 14^th – 18^th.

CCI**.

8 Faolan. [was Corgary Captain] (ISH)(TIH) – 2004  gelding by Captain Clover (ISH) out of Rebel View (ISH) by Rich Rebel (TB) Breeder: Kevin Noone (Galway). Rider: Waylon Roberts (CAN) 51.4, 0, 0.0 = 51.4

9 Da Vinci Code. [was Killags De Vinci Code] (ISH)(TIH) – 2007 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Clovers Apollo (ID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James White (Wexford). Rider: Kylie L Dermody (USA) 52.2, 0, 0.0 = 52.2.

CCI***.

2 Mighty Nice. (ISH)[was Over the Vee] – 2004  gelding by Ard Ohio (KWPN) out of Sarazen (ISH). Breeder: William Kells (Cavan). Rider: Phillip Dutton (USA) 43.5, 2, 0.0 = 45.5

3 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) 45.8, 0, 0.8 = 46.6.

France.

FEI World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses, Le Lion d’Angers.

October 15^th – 18^th.

CCI**.

4 Cooley Lands. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Cavalier Land (ISH) out of Clover Light Girl (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Peter Rice (Monaghan). Rider: Christopher Burton (AUS) 44.7, 4, 0.0 = 48.7

5 Fernhill Tabasco. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Tabasco Van Erpekom (BWP) out of Dinin Rhoda (ISH) by Porter Rhodes (TB). Breeder: John Nulty (Kilkenny). Rider: Emma Dougall (AUS) 44.3, 5, 0.0 = 49.3.

Other Irish Bred Finishers:

12 Morswood. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Princess in Arms (ISH) by Present Arms (TB) Breeder: John Doherty (Louth). Rider: Piggy French (GBR) 53.0

16 Cooley Again. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Lady Ger (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Gerard Gannon (Roscommon). Rider: Laura Collett (GBR) 55.2

18 Dam Easy. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Domino Royale (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Kennedy (Wicklow). Rider: Heidi Hamilton (IRL) 55.6

19 Castlerichmond SRS. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by French Buffet (TB) out of Heffo Nono de Reves (ISH) by Hermes de Reve (SF). Breeder: Barry Heffernan (Mayo). Rider: Roberto Rotatori (ITA) 56.1

21 Santiago Bay. (ISH) – 2008 mare by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Zantus (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Thomas Merrigan (Wicklow). Rider: Gemma Tattersall (GBR) 56.8

27 Pride of Tredstep. (ISH) – 2008 mare by Lord Noble (TB) out of Felicitys Pride (ISH). Breeder: Geraldine Berney (Wexford). Rider: Aidan Keogh (IRL) 63.9

30 Skyfall Echo. (ISH) [was Mercedes Bay] – 2008 mare by Clover Echo (ISH) out of Nagem (ISH). Breeder: Ross Crawford (Antrim). Rider: Alex Houston (IRL) 69.3

34 BT Cloud Nine. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Golden Master (TB) out of Slyguff Amber (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Barbara Hatton (Carlow). Rider: Camilla Speirs (IRL) 72.5

38 Cuffesgrange ARS Royale. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Noble Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Marion Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Jonty Evans (IRL) 78.4

42 Tullaher Sunrise. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Shannondale St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Ashlea Primrose (ISH) by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Charles Killeen (Clare). Rider: Sam Ecroyd (GBR) 105.2.

CCI*.

3 SRS Adventure. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out5 of Newmarket Dato Two (ISH) by Aldato (KWPN). Breeder: Billy Daly (Cork). Rider: Sophie Richards (IRL) 47.3, 0, 0.0 = 47.3

8 Chance Encounter VII. (ISH)(TIH) – 2009 gelding by Creevagh Grey Rebel (ID) out of Camedia (TB) by Lord Americo (TB). Breeder: Robin Johnson (Antrim). Rider: Caroline Powell (NZL) 50.7, 0, 0.0 = 50.7

9 ARD Cluedo. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Cloverhill Girl (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Richard & Heather Wright (Meath). Rider: Melanie Young (IRL) 51.5, 0, 0.0 = 51.5.

Other Irish Bred Finishers:

13 Jump Jet III. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Captain Clover (ISH) out of Kilmullen Cruisalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Gerard Jennings (Sligo). Rider: Piggy French (GBR) 53.5

16 Class Affair. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Rubys Rosshaven Flight (ISH) by Laughtons Flight (ISH). Breeder: Maurice O’Brien (Kilkenny). Rider: Maria Byrne (IRL) 55.7

18 Shearwater Sportsfield. [was Carravilla Chill & SRS Chillout] – 2009 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of Carravilla Girl. Breeder: Fiona Sheridan (Mayo). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 58.3

22 Daenerys. (ISH) – 2009 mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Skreenmor Dark Stranger (ISH) by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: Jim Timpany (Sligo). Rider: Heli Nannimainen (FIN) 63.9.

Poland.

Strzegom HT.  October 16^th – 18^th.

CIC***.

2 KBIS Starburst. (ISH)(TIH) – 2007 gelding Cougar (ISH) out of Scoole Hill Clover (ISH) by Farney Clover (ISH). Breeder: Noelle McGuane (Clare). Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 48.2, 0, 0.0 = 48.2

6 Greenlawn Sky High. (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Quinsey Lass (ISH) by Laughton’s Flight (ISH). Breeder: Michael Daly (Kerry). Rider: Emily Llewellyn (GBR) 50.6, 0, 1.6 = 52.2.

CCI***.

10 Barraduff. (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Carroll House (TB) out of  Crested Vesta VII (ISH) by Sea Crest (ID) Breeder: Sheelagh Hickey. Rider: Pietro Roman (ITA) 50.9, 12, 0.0 = 62.9.

CCI**.

5 The Blue Frontier. (ISH) – 2001 gelding by New Frontier (TB) out of Rona Blue Wind (ISH) by Blue Henry (ID). Breeder: Moira McKenna. Rider: Andrew Hoy (AUS) 36.9, 8, 4.0 = 48.9.

CIC**.

7 Captain Hero. (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Sly’s Girl (P)(ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Michael Doyle (Carlow). Rider: Miloslav Prihoda (CZE) 48.8, 0, 4.8 = 53.6

9 Bellaney Castle. (TB) – 2000 gelding by Mohaajir (TB) out of Kil Kil Pin (TB) by Bowling Pin (TB). Breeder: JW Rosnotham. Rider: Ben Vogg (SUI) 53.3, 0, 2.8 = 56.1.

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

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