Irish-bred horses dominate Eventing in the USA
- 5 March 2021, 17:22
Irish-bred horses continue their winning streak in the United States of America, with top-ten placings across classes from Florida to Georgia. In the Open Preliminary C at Pine Top Advanced HT, Georgia, 70% of the top ten were Irish-bred.
See below for the full list of Irish-bred Eventing results:
America.
Three Lakes Winter HT III at Claudie Ranch, Florida. (February 27th – 28th.)
Open Preliminary A.
3 Coolrock Wacko Jacko (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Jacomar (KWPN) out of Lux D Part (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Larry Muldoon (Monaghan). Rider: Hannah Sue Burnett (USA) 27.2, 0, 4.8 = 32.0.
Open Preliminary B.
1 Shanroe Cooley (ISH)[was Shanroe Italk] – 2015 gelding by Dallas VDL (BWP) out of Shanroe Saphire (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Anthony Smyth (Down). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 30.9, 0, 0.0 = 30.9
4 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 (NZL) 32.2, 4, 2.4 = 38.6
7 Cobra King (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Highland Destiny (ISH)[TIH] by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Margaret Kinsella (Galway). Rider: Cat Ardakani (USA) 31.3, 4, 8.0 = 43.3.
Preliminary Rider.
5 Fernhill Imperial Flight (ISH)[was LEB Imperial Flight] – 2013 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of LEB Liath (ISH)[TIH] by Colin Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Jo Breheny (Waterford). Rider: Jenna Sack (USA) 30.0, 0, 7.2 = 37.2.
Full Gallop Farm Mid February HT, South Carolina. (February 24th).
Preliminary.
3 Global Crown (unk)[was Sweet Rolo] – 2015 gelding by Ol Metta (SF) out of My Kells Lady (unk). Breeder: Michael McNally Jnr, (Mesth). Rider: Maya Simmons (USA) 35.2, 4, 20.0 = 59.2.
Twin Rivers Winter HT, California. (February 26th – 28th).
Advanced.
3 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 Kellerhouse (USA) 27.5, 0, 9.6 = 37.1.
Open Intermediate.
2 Shadow Inspector (ISH)[was Caraghs High Inspector & Detective Inspector] – 2010 gelding by Tinaranas Inspector (WSTF) out of Caragh Roller [ISH] by High Roller [ISH]. Breeder: Stephen Kelliher (Kerry). Rider: Haley Turner (USA) 28.8, 0, 6.8 = 35.6
3 Ringwood Justice (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Ringwood Harley Carol [ISH] out of Ringwood Venus (ISH) by Osilvis (KWPN) Breeder: Peter Leonard (Limerick). Rider: Derek di Grazia (USA) 30.9, 0, 5.2 = 36.1
8 Castle Larchfield Purdy (ISH) – 2002 gelding by an unknown sire out of Hallo Purdy (ISH) by Hallo (SF). Breeder: Patrick Hally (Kilkenny). Rider: Lauren Billys (USA) 33.6, 10.8, 6.0 = 50.4.
Preliminary Rider.
4 Kilbunny Amigo (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Eurocommerce Pittsburg (KWPN) out of Ballyglisheen Sky (ISH)[TIH] by Sky Boy (TB), Breeder: Richard O’Hara (Waterford). Rider: Hailey Blackburn (USA) 32.4, 0, 6.8 = 39.2
8 OBOS Quality Time (ISH) – 2010 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Diamond Di (WNTR) by Diamond Serpent [ISH]. Breeder: Marie Burke (Clare). Rider: Audrey Sanborn (USA) 34.8, 4, 9.6 = 48.4.
Pine Top Advanced HT, Georgia. (February 26th – 28th).
Advanced Test A.
1 Trendy Fernhill (ISH) – 2011 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Cruisings Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Eamon Kenny (Laois). Rider: Jenny Caras (USA) 26.1, 0, 8.4 = 34.5
2 Quality Time (ISH)[was Kingsborough Guidamme] – 2011 mare by Guidam (SF) out of Ruby Roller [ISH] by High Roller [ISH]. Breeder: Cliodhna Carroll (Sligo). Rider: Timothy Bourke (IRL) 33.6, 0, 8.0 = 41.6.
Advanced Test B.
6 Millfield Lancando (unk) – 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: Booli Selmayr (USA) 36.6, 0, 8.0 = 44.6.
Open Intermediate A.
7 Fernhill Royale (ISH)[TIH] – 2001 gelding by Beau Royale (TB) out of Fernhill Lass (ISH)[TIH] by Grey Macha (ID). Breeder: Kevin Bermingham (Clare). Rider: Mia Petersen (USA) 40.0, 0, 2.4 = 42.4.
Open Intermediate B.
2 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) 26.2, 4, 5.6 = 35.8
3 Fernhill Prezley (ISH) [was KEC Prezley] – 2010 gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Killerisk Diamond [ISH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID) Breeder: Oonagh Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 29.3, 0, 8.0 = 37.3.
4 Sportsfield Enquiry (unk) – 2012 gelding OIO. Rider: Erin Risso (USA) 26.4, 0, 12.0 = 38.4
5 Penhill Celtic (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Norway Maid (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy [ISH]. Breeder: Laurence Meaney (Clare). Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 24.5, 4, 10.0 = 38.5
7 CSF Dassett Decoy (ISH)[was CSF Cruz Delle] – 2013 gelding by Flipper D’Elle (SF) out of CSF Doorn Cruise [ISH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Connolly (Galway). Rider: Mary Bess Davis (USA) 29.7, 0, 10.8 = 40.5
9 Sportsfield Candy (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Angel of Harlem (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Cusack (Limerick). Rider: Kevin Keane (USA) 25.3, 8, 10.0 = 43.3
10 Quality Explosion (unk) – 2014 gelding OIO by OBOS Quality 004. Rider: Tim Burke (IRL) 32.2, 4, 7.2 = 43.4.
Intermediate Rider.
1 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) 32.1, 0, 8.8 = 40.9.
Intermediate Horse.
8 MHS Fernhill Finale (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Verdi (KWPN) out of MHS Ryans Daughter (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Thomas Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Alexandra Baugh (USA) 33.3, 0, 22.4 = 55.7.
Open Preliminary A.
5 Excel Star Time to Shine (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Lismore Bella (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John O’Hagan (Tyrone). Rider: Courtney Cooper (USA) 29.4, 4, 6.8 = 40.2.
Open Preliminary B.
1 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) 29.1, 0, 0.0 = 29.1
2 Udi-La [ISH] – 2007 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Gothland Sassy (TB) by Gothland (TB). Breeder: Rosemary Ponsonby (Tipperary). Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 29.6, 0, 0.0 = 29.6.
Open Preliminary C.
1 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) 25.7, 0, 0.0 = 25.7
3 Vandyke (ISH) 2014 gelding by Vancouver (KWPN) out of Shannondale Willow [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Deborah Palmer (Derry). Rider: Allison Springer (USA) 31.5, 0, 3.6 = 35.1
4 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) 36.1, 0, 0.0 = 36.1
5 Alderwood (ISH)[was Jumping Justin] – 2012 gelding by Flex A Bill (ISH)[TIH] out of Calandra Z (ZANG) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Alan Robertson (Tyrone). Rider: Matthew Brown (USA) 33.3, 0.4, 8.8 = 42.5
8 Excel Star First Class (ISH)[was Valcuz] – 2015 gelding by Valent (KWPN) out of Cruisann (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Mary I McCann (Kildare). Rider: Courtney Cooper (USA) 32.0, 4, 10.0 = 46.0
9 Grey Area (ISH)[TIH] – 2006 gelding by Accondy (TB) out of Merry Gypsy (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Gypsy Duke (ISH)[TIH] Breeder: Daniel Kelly (Clare). Rider: Susan Gornal (USA) 33.0, 1.6, 12.0 = 46.6
10 Dr. Diamond (ISH)[was Leestone Indoctro Imp] – 2012 gelding by Indoctro (HOLST) out of Oakland Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder: John McKibbin (Down). Rider: Kelli Temple (USA) 30.9, 5.6, 11.2 = 47.7.
Preliminary Rider.
5 My Atlantic Spark (ISH)[was Excel Star Atlantic] – 2014 gelding by Atlantic Sparkey [ISH] out of Atlantic Tracey (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Browne (Kerry). Rider: Jessica Chappell (USA) 43.5, 0, 0.0 = 43.5
8 Absolut Cooley Quality (ISH)[was KEC Power Generation] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of KEC Blair (ISH) by Chacoa (HOLST). Breeder: Oonagh & Sinead Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Jessica Ebzery (USA) 37.8, 4, 13.6 = 55.4
9 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) 32.0, 4, 19.6 = 55.6
10 WEC Emperor of Hope (ISH)[TIH] – 2010 gelding by Emmperror Augustus (TB) out of Right Time (ISH)[TIH]by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: John Donaghy (Down). Rider: Will Englehardt (USA) 36.5, 9.2, 22.8 = 68.5.
Junior / Young Rider Preliminary.
1 Luska Candy Clover [ISH][was HSH Luska Legend] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Miss Demeanor [ISH] by White Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Amie Sterling (Tipperary). Rider: Jack Curtis (USA) 24.1, 4, 0.0 = 28.1
9 Kiltubrid Rebel (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Cascaletto St Ghyvan Z (ZANG) out of Kiltubrid Heather (ISH) by Lombardo (KWPN). Breeder: Marian Tighe (Leitrim). Rider: Maia Kantorowski (USA) 32.8, 0.4, 18.4 = 51.6.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.
For previous results visit www.horsesportireland.ie/news.
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