EV Breeding: Second place finish for HHS Cooley in Red Hills CIC3*

Eventing action got underway in the UK with Irish bred horses featuring prominently. Good results continued in the US where HHS Cooley (ISH) took the runner up slot in Red Hills International CIC3*. Westwinds El Divo (ISH) also added a 7th place finish in the CIC3* to his tally at Barroca D’Alva in Portugal.

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

Britain.

Moreton ODE, Dorset. 7^th – 8^th March.

Novice Sec F.

1 MGH Regents Street. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Buster King (TB) out of Woodhouse Gael (ISH) by Gael Force (ISH). Breeder: Michael Roche (Waterford). Rider: Millie Dumas (GBR) 26.0, 0, 2.8 = 28.8

2 Ballinteskin Cooper S. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Siec Livello (HOLST) out of Ballinteskin June (ISH) by Orbis (TB). Breeder: Peter O’Toole (Wicklow). Rider: Daisey Berkeley (GBR) 24.0, 4, 4.4 = 32.4.

Open Novice Sec D.

2 Killossery Karisma. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Killossery Karina (P)(ISH) by Spring Diamond (ISH). Breeder: F & L Glynn (Dublin). Rider: Kevin McNab (AUS) 29.8, 0, 1.6 = 31.4

4 Mini Bubble. (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Camiro de Haar Z (ZANG) out of Bounce (P)(ISH) by Minstrel Bouncer (TB). Breeder: Delyta Collins (Monaghan). Rider: Natasha Brent (GBR) 32.8, 0, 0.8 = 33.6

9 Strathall. (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Old Mill Mir (ISH) by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder: Patricia Creighton (Kildare). Rider: Rebecca Gibbs (GBR) 28.5, 0, 8.8 = 37.3

10 Dunno Fear. (ISH)(TIH) – 2005 gelding by Templebready Fear Bui (CP) out of Glebe Rantis (ISH) by Rantis Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Marianne O’Donnell (Tipperary). Rider: Pumbaa Goess-Saurau (GBR) 33.0, 0, 4.8 = 37.8.

Open Novice Sec E.

2 Chocolate Domino. (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Diamant de Semilly (SF) out of Norida (KWPN) by Damiro (KWPN). Breeder: Alan Robertson (Tyrone). Rider: Alex Kennedy (GBR) 27.8, 0, 3.6 = 31.4

6 Chanting Fox. (ISH)(TIH) – 2009 gelding by Nigrasine (TB) out of Grey Frost (ISH) by Kiltealy Spring (ISH). Breeder: Derek Noctor (Wexford). Rider: Andrew Nicholson (NZL) 31.0, 0, 3.6 = 34.6

8 Counterparty. (TB) – 2008 gelding by Nayef (TB) out of Mistress Bankes (TB) by Petardis (TB) Breeder: W S Ivens Rider: Paul Tapner (AUS) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.8

10 Tomgar Hugo Boss. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by Royal Persian (TB) out of Shanaglish Diamond (ISH) by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Paul Neilan (Galway). Rider: Kevin McNab (AUS) 31.0, 4, 1.2 = 36.2.

Isleham ODE, Cambridgeshire. 7^th – 8^th March.

Novice Sec I.

4 Finsceal Nefarious. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of China Diamond (ISH) by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: Zazal McCarthy (Meath). Rider: Amy Crerar (GBR) 28.3, 0, 8.4 = 36.7

6 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) 30.8, 0, 12.0 = 42.8

9 Cult Legend. (ISH) – 2002 gelding OIO. Rider Rosie Warner (GBR) 33.5, 4, 9.6 = 47.1.

Novice Sec J.

1 Shepherds Watch. (TB) – 2007 gelding by Gamut (TB) out of Little Bo Peep (TB) by Roselier (TB). Breeder: B. Poots. Rider: Caroline Powell (NZL) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.5

2 Sinatra Frank Baby. (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 gelding by Sinatra (TB) out of Newton Cherry (ISH) by Gypsy Duke (ISH). Breeder: Gene Ormiston (Meath). Rider: Caroline Powell (NZL) 26.5, 0, 6.0 = 32.5

3 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) 32.3, 0, 4.0 = 36.3

5 Gaudy Night. (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Cougar (ISH) out of Mistic Viaion (ISH) by Aristocracy (TB) Breeder: Catherine Doyle (Kildare). Rider: Jessica Ayre (GBR) 30.8, 0, 8.0 = 38.8

6 Lucky Contender. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Power Rules (TB) by King Luther (TB). Breeder: John Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 33.0, 0, 9.6 = 42.6

7 MHS Cooley Quality. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Sea Flight (ISH) by Laughton’s Flight (ISH). Breeder: Sinead Byrne (Kilkenny). Rider: Michael Winter (CAN) 32.3, 0, 10.8 = 43.1.

Open Novice Sec K.

3 Pusiden. (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Coolmore Rose (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James Veale (Waterford). Rider: Sam Penn (GBR) 31.8, 0, 1.6 = 33.4

5 Pepparco. (ISH) – 2007 mare by Shannondale Sarco St. Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Querrin Ali (no breed code) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Gerardine McMahon (Clare). Rider: Madeleine Taylor (GBR) 27.8, 0, 8.0 = 35.8

6 Master Jack III. – 2001 gelding OIO by Master Imp (TB). Rider: Lucy Bullas (GBR) 29.5, 0, 6.4 = 35.9

7 Bee Positive. [was Positively Colourfield] (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Colourfield (TB) out of Positively Galou.  Breeder: Sharon Olivia Hughes (Wicklow). Rider: Piggy French (GBR) 29.3, 0, 7.2 = 36.5

8 Dargle Looks. – 2004 gelding OIO by Olympic Lux (KWPN) Breeder: Paul Donovan (Tipperary) Rider: Harriet Dickin (GBR) 37.5, 0, 0.0 = 37.5

10 Alfies Clover. – 2007 gelding OIO by Tajraasi (TB) out of Aoifes Clover (P)(ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James Hickey (Waterford). Rider: Richard Jones (GBR). 31.8, 0, 6.8 = 38.6.

Open Novice Sec L.

1 Note Worthy. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Camedia (TB) by Lord Americo (TB). Breeder: Elaine McIntyre (Down). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 26.5, 0, 0.4 = 26.9

2 Bandmaster. – 2008 gelding by Caricello (HOLST) out of Celtic Mandy (WNTR) by Diamond Serpent (ISH). Rider: Caroline March (GBR) 29.0, 0, 3.2 = 32.2

3 Moylaw Badger. – 2006 gelding OIO. Rider: Katie Barber (GBR) 28.3, 0, 5.6 = 33.9

4 Traveller Royale. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by The Traveller (ISH) out of Bairrcin (ISH) by Cavavalier Royale (HOLST) Breeder: Thomas Dunford (Waterford). Rider: Simon Grieve (GBR) 31.8, 0, 5.6 = 37.4

5 Polo Striker. (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Maltstriker (KWPN) out of Dicks Delight (ISH) by Macmillion (TB). Breeder: James O’Neill (Kerry). Rider: Sarah Pickard (GBR) 36.0, 4, 1.2 = 41.2

9 Tomgar Jess. (ISH)(TIH) – 2005 mare by Market Square (TB) out of Coevers Clover Lady (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Noel Walsh (Carlow). Rider: Imogen Murray (GBR) 31.0, 4, 9.6 = 44.6

10 The Masters Harry. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of The Masters Treasure (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Mr. & Mrs John Warner (Wexford). Rider: India Wishart (GBR) 32.0, 0, 13.6 = 45.6.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec M.

2 Glenomra Hero. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Crannagh Hero (ID) out of Glenomra Lass (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John Vaughan (Clare). Rider: Fred Telfer (GBR) 32.5, 0, 4.0 = 36.5

5 Killard Enigma. (ISH) – 1999 gelding by Crosstown Dancer (ID) out of Whitehill Lady (ISH). Breeder: Edel Hughes (Leitrim). Rider: Laura Smith (GBR) 28.3, 0, 12.0 = 40.3

6 Rainstown Frost. (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Rainstown Lad (ISH) out of Grove Calin (ISH) Breeder: Marie T Walsh (Carlow). Rider: Felicity Collins (GBR) 29.3, 0, 11.2 = 40.5

7 Tarbert Eiffel. (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Tarbert Crest (ISH) by Sea Crest (RID). Breeder: J Coolahan (Kerry). Rider: Jack Cooke (GBR) 31.8, 0, 9.2 = 41.0.

Open Intermediate Sec N.

1 ODT Ghareeb. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Celestial Rose (ISH) by Tulla Flight (ISH). Breeder: Sean Grier (Kilkenny). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 28.2, 0, 0.0 = 28.2

6 Kilpatrick Knight. (ISH)(TIH) – 2005 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Golden Choice (P)(ISH) by Golden Trump (TB). Breeder: Joan Dolan (Kildare). Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 30.0, 0, 8.8 = 38.8

10 Diamond Sundance. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Sunny Boy (KWPN) out of KEC Costello Diamond (ISH) by Glidawn Diamond (ID) Breeder: William Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Emily Parker (GBR) 33.6, 0, 10.0 = 43.6.

Open Intermediate Sec O.

1 Seapatrick Dark Cruise. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Misty Cruise (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Michael McCann (Down). Rider: Piggy French (GBR) 27.5, 0, 2.8 = 30.3

4 The Lion. (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Cartron Countess (ISH) by Nad Elshiba (TB). Breeder: Sean Donohoe (Longford). Rider: Matthew Heath (GBR) 34.3, 0, 3.2 = 37.5

5 Dromgurrihy Blue. (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Castlemorris Hope (ISH) by Furisto (HANN). Breeder: Teresa Walsh (Kilkenny). Rider: Harry Dzenis (GBR) 29.1, 4, 8.4 = 41.5

7 Ringwood Sky Boy. (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Sky Lassie (ISH) by Sky Boy (TB). Breeder: Myles Mahon (Wexford). Rider: Tim Price (NZL) 25.5, 4, 13.2 = 42.7

8 Ringwood Mississippi. [was Ardenteggle Twain] (ISH)(TIH) – 2002 gelding by Mark Twain (TB) out of Clogh Pride (ISH) by Townrath Pride (ID). Breeder: Andrew Doogue (Wicklow). Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 30.0, 0, 12.8 = 42.8

9 Skyhills Cavalier. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Cavalier Two for Joy (ISH) out of Mary Kate Rose (TB) by Luxury Image (TB). Breeder: Liam Rice (Louth). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 30.0, 4, 9.2 = 43.2.

Intermediate Sec P.

3 Coakham Clover. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Scoss (TB) out of Brockera Clover (ISH) by Clover Park (ID). Breeder: Messrs Allen & McAteer (Laois). Rider: Harriet Brise (GBR) 28.9, 4, 12.0 = 44.9

5 Porters Hill. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Porter Rhodes (TB) out of Ellens Pride (ISH) by Elm Hill (ID). Breeder: Michael Cass (Kilkenny). Rider: Sophia Lee (GBR) 38.6, 0, 8.0 = 46.6.

America.

Southern Pines HT, North Carolina. March 7^th-8^th.

Open Preliminary.

1 Andromaque. (TB) – 2001 mare by Anshan (TB) out of Gortnagale (TB) by Strong Gale (TB). Breeder: Patrick Hennessy. Rider: Will Faudree (USA) 26.1, 0, 5.2 = 31.3

10 Captain Fernhill. (ISH)[was My Captain] – 2005 gelding by Captain Clover (ISH) out of Parkmore Princess (P)(ISH) by Punchline (WESTF). Breeder: William Murry (Roscommon). Rider: Heidi White (USA) 30.4, 0, 18.8 = 49.2.

Preliminary Rider A.

9 Ringfort Swan Song. (ISH) – 2006 mare by VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Renkiem Inglewood (AES) by Renkiem Englishman (KWPN). Breeder: Harron Eakin Farms (Down). Rider: Mikaela Kantorowski (USA) 41.7, 25, 8.0 = 74.7.

Preliminary Rider B.

1 Say I Do. (ISH) – 2004 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Fruit & Nut by Gin Sin. Breeder: Andy Maher (Tipperary). Rider: Elena Hengel (USA) 32.6, 0, 9.2 = 41.8

2 Fernhill Imperial. (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Valleporcina (ISH) by Soudno (TB). Breeder: Marian Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Makenna Rold (USA) 30.2, 0, 11.6 = 41.8

3 Right Above It. (ISH) – 2008 gelding OIO Rider: Erika Nesler (USA) 32.0, 4, 12.0 = 48.0

8 Quintessential. (ISH) – 2008 gelding OIO. Rider: Sarah Pyne (USA) 39.1, 4, 12.8 = 55.9

9 DHI Colour Candy. (ISH)(TIH) – 2004 gelding by Colourfield (TB) out of Colestown Rose (ISH) by Puissance (ISH) Breeder: Frank Sinnott (Wexford). Rider: Ellie van Gemeren (USA) 31.5, 8, 20.8 = 60.3.

Red Hills International CIC & HT, Florida. March 5^th – 8^th.

CIC*.

3 Fernhill Tastic. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Guidam (SF) out of Ariane van de Kasteelhoeve (BEWB) by Quorum de Laubry. Breeder: Gerrerd John Gorman (Wicklow). Rider: Danielle Busbee (USA) 45.5, 0, 0.0 = 45.5

5 Fernhill Stateside. (ISH)(TIH) – 2007 gelding by Cloneen Clover (ID) out of Liladora (TB) by Lil’s Bot (TB). Breeder: Ian Smyth (Carlow). Rider: Danielle Dichting Busbee (USA) 49.7, 0, 0.0 = 49.7

6 Fly Away Ferro. (ISH) – 2007 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Rocketta (ISH) by Macrocket (TB). Breeder: Emma Jackson (Down). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 46.0, 0, 5.2 = 51.2

9 Grey Area. (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 gelding by Accondy (TB) out of Merry Gypsy (P)(ISH) by Gypsy Duke (ISH) Breeder: Daniel Kelly (Clare). Rider: Sinead Halpin (USA) 49.2, 0, 2.8 = 52.0.

CIC**.

6 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) 52.3, 4, 8.4 = 64.7

8 Effervescent. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Max Pride (ISH) by Macrocket (TB). Breeder: Elizabeth Campbell (Down). Rider: Caroline Martin (USA) 45.8, 4, 16.0 = 65.8.

CIC***.

2 HHS Cooley. [was HHS Apache] (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Clover Echo (ISH) out of Flown (ISH) by Imperius (TB). Breeder: Thomas Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 43.4, 0, 14.4 = 57.8

3 Cambalda. (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Balda Beau (WNTR) out of Cathys Lady (ISH). Breeder: John Irish (Kilkenny). Rider: Jennifer Brannigan (USA) 49.2, 0, 9.2 = 58.4.

Advanced.

8 Fernhill Fortitude. [was Whitechurch Rossa] (ISH) – 2004  gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Misty Madilda (ISH) by Clover Dubh (ID) Breeder: Geraldine Costello (Tipperary). Rider: Jenny Caras (USA) 32.8, 11, 14.8 = 58.6.

Open Preliminary.

3 Carrick Finest Lad. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH) out of Clover’s Finest (P)(ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Tom Jones (Monaghan). Rider: Daisy Trayford (GBR) 30.7, 0, 0.0 = 30.7

6 Galway Bay Cooley. [was Galwaybay Cooley] (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Dario (ISH) out of Quality Crusie by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Justin Burke (Galway). Rider: Lucia Strini (USA) 29.4, 0, 7.6 = 37.0.

Preliminary Rider.

2 Lough Rynn. – 2003 gelding OIO by Cult Hero (TB) Rider: Valerie Tkacs (USA) 35.4, 8, 0.0 = 43.4

4 Fernhill Premiere. 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: Jessica Brown (USA) 33.3, 12, 0.0 = 45.3.

Open Intermediate.

1 Woodstock Wallaby. [was Drumacoon Fernando] (ISH) – 2007 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Drumacoon Autumn Girl (ISH) by Ballinvella (TB) Breeder: John Mealiff (Monaghan). Rider: Ryan Wood (USA) 29.8, 4, 0.0 = 33.8

2 Woodstock Bennett. [was Donail Andco] (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Donal Belle (ISH) by Beau Royale (TB). Breeder: Sean Cunningham (Clare). Rider: Ryan Wood (USA) 32.2, 0, 6.4 = 38.6

4 Irish Odyssey. [was Milchem Clover Imp] (ISH)(TIH) – 1999 mare by Master Imp (TB) out of Ryehill Queen (P)(ISH) by Clover Hill (ID) Breeder: Angela Doyle (Carlow). Rider: Adrian Jones (USA) 36.9, 0, 16.0 = 52.9.

Full Gallop March HT, Siuth Carolina. March 8^th.

Intermediate A.

1 Westerly. (ISH) – 1996 gelding by Into the West (KWPN) out of Retto (ISH) by Riberetto (TB). Breeder: Jenny I Hunt (Waterford). Rider: Sarah Cousins (USA) 42.0, 0, 0.0 = 42.0

4 Cruising Guy (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Thornfiel Gwynne (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Clement Stapleton (Tipperary). Rider: Shawn Ferguson (USA) 39.8, 7, 7.2 = 54.0

5 Class Action. (ISH)(TIH) – 2001 gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Curracloe Dasie (ISH) by Flagmount King (ID) Breeder: Charles Kavanagh (Wexford). Rider: Paige Pence (USA) 35.0, 8, 15.2 = 58.2.

Intermediate B.

5 Kilrodan Ambassador. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by Boherdeal Clover (ISH) out of Kilrodan Special O (ISH) by Rich Rebel (TB) Breeder: John Craig (Tipperary). Rider: Marley Stone (USA) 36.3, 4, 7.6 = 47.9

7 Danehill Sunset. (TB) – 2007 gelding by Danehill Dancer (TB) out of Warahtah (TB) by Entrepreneur (TB) Breeder: Atha Bloodstock. Rider: Hillary Irwin (USA) 33.7, 29, 14.0 = 76.7.

Portugal.

Barroca D’Alva ODE. March 4^th – 8^th.

CIC***.

7 Westwinds El Divo. (ISH)(TIH) – 2002 gelding by Rich Rebel (TB) out of Killea Jim (AID) by Carrabawn View (ID). Breeder: Liam Kenneally (Tipperary). Rider: Jaroslav Hatla (CZE) 40.1, 12, 38.0 = 90.1.

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

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