Irish-bred horses dominated at Badminton Horse Trials CCI5*
- 13 May 2022, 16:50
The Badminton Horse Trials, Presented by Mars Equestrian proved to be a testing three days of competition, with some of the best horses and riders in the world competing for glory. The highest placed Irish-bred horse was Swallow Springs (ISH) who finished in third place with Great Britain’s Oliver Townend. Swallow Springs is a 14-year-old gelding bred by Maria Keating in Co. Galway, by Chillout (ISH) out of a Cult Hero (TB) mare. Of the top 30 finishers, 30% were Irish-bred.
See below for the full list of Irish-bred Eventing results:
UK.
Badminton International 3DE, Gloucestershire. (May 4th – 8th).
CCI***** Long.
3 Swallow Springs [ISH] – 2008 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of Kilila (ISH)[TIH] by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Maria Keating (Galway). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 25.7, 4, 0.0 = 29.7
4 Vanir Kamira (ISH) – 2005 mare by Camiro De Haar Z (ZANG) out of Fair Caledonian (WNTR) by Dixi (TB). Breeder: Kathryn Jackson (Monaghan). Rider: Piggy March (GBR) 25.7,4, 0.4 = 30.1
5 Ballaghmor Class (ISH) – 2007 gelding Courage II (HOLST) out of Kilderry Place (ISH). Breeder: Noel Hickey (Limerick). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 30.3, 25.9, 4.4, 0.0 = 30.3.
Other Irish Bred Finishers:
15 Leamore Master Plan (ISH) [was Sambuco] – 2009 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Ardragh Bash (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Ariel Grald (USA) 43.8
16 Capels Hollow Drift (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Lucky Crest (ISH)[TIH] by Lucky Gift (TB). Breeder: Jeanette Glynn (Clare). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 44.3
17 John The Bull (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Think About It (TB) by Houmayoun (TB). Breeder: James Byrne (Westmeath). Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 45.6
20 Ringwood Sky Boy (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Sky Lassie (ISH)[TIH] by Sky Boy (TB). Breeder: Myles Mahon (Wexford). Rider: Tim Price (NZL) 47.1
27 CHF Cooliser (ISH)[was Coaliser] – 2010 mare by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Super Spring (ISH) by Ramiro B (BWP). Breeder: Raymond Carroll (Offaly). Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 55.2
28 Heartbreaker Star Quality II (ISH) – 2011 mare by Boswell Mr Heart Breaker [ISH] out of Killard Quality (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Cora Horan (Galway). Rider: Libby Seed (GBR) 55.4
29 Away Cruising (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Cruise On (ISH)[TIH] out of Parklands Princess [ISH] by Able Albert (TB). Breeder: Eamon O’Flaherty (Kildare). Rider: Harry Meade (GBR) 56.1
33 HHS Noble Call (ISH)[was Newsflash, NLF Newsflash] – 2005 gelding by Last News (TB) out of Noblina (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Anne Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 61.4
43 Milchem Eclipse (unk) – 2012 gelding OIO with an unknown sire and dame, dam’s sire said to be John U Berry (TB). Rider: James Rushbrooke (GBR) 72.4
46 Possible Mission (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Temple Clover (ISH)[TIH] out of Bahrain Supreme (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Richard Barron Jnr. (Waterford). Rider: Tom Rowland (GBR) 85.9
48 EG Michaelangelo (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Chellthago Z (ZANG) out of Jaspers Flower (ISH) by Ojasper (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Beattie (Down). Rider: Rose Nesbitt (GBR) 90.5
50 Creevagh Silver de Haar (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Camiro de Haar Z (ZANG) out of Vanir Silver River [ISH] by Golden River (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Kathryn Jackson (Monaghan). Rider: Fiona Kashel (GBR) 97.9.
Moreton Morrell ODE, Warwickshire. (May 5th).
Open Novice Sec D.
1 Ballycoog Guinness (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Ballycoog Bonnie (ISH)[TIH] by Bonnie Prince (TB). Breeder: Louise M Godkin (Wicklow). Rider: Jess Corser (GBR) 34.8, 0, 5.2 = 40.0
2 Summer Stardust (ISH) – 2013 mare by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH] out of Cavaliers Abbey (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Stephanie Heffernan (Offaly). Rider: Noor Slaoui (MOR) 34.5, 4, 6.4 = 47.9.
Only 2 started.
Novice Sec A.
6 Ryehill Princess (ISH) – 2009 mare by Castana out of Missevans (TB)(IRL) by Tidaro (TB)(IRL). Breeder: Kevin Keary (Galway). Rider: Sarah Turner (GBR) 27.3, 0, 4.8 = 32.1
10 Black Rock Cavalier (ISH)[was Rock Playlist] – 2013 gelding by Gallant Cavalier (ISH) out of Blacklion Lady [ISH] by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: P J Tierney (Offaly). Rider: Sarah Gairdner (GBR) 31.8, 4, 1.2 = 37.0.
Novice Sec B.
1 Ardeo Mandela (ISH)[was Breaffy Mandela] – 2015 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Kilbeg Kitty (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Anne Hussey (Mayo). Rider: Louise Bradley (GBR) 21.5, 0, 0.0 = 21.5
2 Monbeg Heartbeat (ISH)[was CBI Promised Land] – 2015 gelding by Zapatero VDL (KWPN) out of CBI Land of Hope (ISH) by Womanizer (KWPN). Breeder: Aidan Carroll (Offaly). Rider: Imogen Murray (GBR) 23.8, 0, 2.4 = 26.2
6 Kilcandra Harlequin Reward (ISH) – 2014 mare by Financial Reward (TB)[IRL] out of Kil\candra Harlequin (ISH) by Harlequin Du Carel (SF). Breeder: Kilcandra Stud. Rider: Lucy Robinson (GBR) 28.0, 4, 0.0 = 32.0.
Novice Sec C.
3 Wolf Cub (ISH)[was Wolf Antigone] – 2015 mare by Royal Concorde (ISH) out of Naz (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Anthony F O’Gorman. Rider: Lisa Green (GBR)35.8, 4, 0.0 = 39.8
5 Mister Biggs (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Bienamado (TB) out of Tullinearly April (ISH) by Rankum Englishman (KWPN). Breeder: William Windrum. Rider: Jess Corser (GBR) 37.3, 0, 5.2 = 42.5
6 Cooley Killaloe (ISH)[was CSF Killaloe] – 2015 gelding by Kannan out of CSF Lady at Last by ARS Vivendi. Breeder: Shane Connolly. Rider: Sophie Callad (GBR) 31.0, 4, 7.6 = 42.6
7 Hoos Dougie (ISH)[TIH][was King of Queens] – 2008 gelding by Kings Master (ISH)[TIH] out of Lady Ghareeb (ISH)[TIH]by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Sarah Morrison (GBR) 34.3, 5, 3.6 = 42.9
10 Lucky Jo Jo (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Dilshaan (TB) out of Lucky Sheeba (ISH)[TIH] by Kildalton King (ID). Breeder: Alice Pringle (Wicklow). Rider: Nick Brooks (GBR) 30.5, 0, 14.0 = 44.5.
Richmond ODE, North Yorkshire. (May 6th – 8th).
Open Intermediate Sec C.
2 Arklow Puissance (ISH)[TIH] – 2011 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Cruising Jewel (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Wills Oakden (GBR) 33.9, 0, 1.6 = 35.5
3 Ballymolloy Rogan (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Cougar (ISH)[TIH] out of Ballydoole Meadowflower [ISH] by Welcome Diamond (ID). Breeder: Gill Langford (Limerick). Rider: Daniel Scott (GBR) 33.0, 0, 3.2 = 36.2
4 Mount Panther (ISH) – 2008 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Skea Royal (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder Michael Callery (Meath). Rider: Charlotte Denis (GBR) 38.0, 0, 2.0 = 40.0
6 HD Bronze. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Northern Madera. (TB) by Toca Madera (TB). Breeder: Declan Phillips (Antrim). Rider: Harry Mutch (GBR) 34.6, 4, 7.2 = 45.8
8 A Class Cooley (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of New Years Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Norman E Watt (Tyrone). Rider: Wills Oakden (GBR) 34.3, 0, 14.8 = 49.1
9 Fortunus (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Caval Lady (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John & Marie Burke (Clare). Rider: Jennifer Stead (GBR) 36.6, 0, 12.8 = 49.4.
Open Intermediate Under 21 Sec D.
1 Grange Ash Sparrow (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Grange Finian Sparrow (CP) out of Olga Poloski (TB) by Moscow Society (TB). Breeder: Melissa Levinge (Wexford). Rider: Jaymee Savill (GBR) 32.7, 0, 0.0 = 32.7
2 Baskin Cappachino (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Baskin Wuthering Heights (ISH) by Chacoa (HOLST). Breeder: Cleo Watson (Dublin). Rider: Emelia Petchell (GBR) 26.8, 0, 9.4 = 36.2
9 Lakeshore (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Lakeshore Road (TB) out of Diamond Lights (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Ann Redmond (Wexford). Rider: Lottie Walsh (GBR) 31.1, 8, 14.4 = 53.5
10 Wil She Ever (ISH) – 2011 mare by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of My Lady Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Paul Fleming (Tipperary). Rider: Xanthe De Wesselow (GBR) 35.7, 8, 12.0 = 55.7.
Intermediate Sec A.
2 Shanbeg Cooley (ISH) ]was Shanbeg Me Not] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Graf After Eight (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: : Lindsay Graham (Laois). Rider: Harry Mutch (GBR) 33.4, 0, 0.0 = 33.4
3 Harlequin Jubilee (ISH) – 2014 mare by Harlequin Du Carel (SF) out of Lahorna Ash (ISH) by Inocent (KWPN). Breeder: Noel Seymour (Tipperary). Rider: Daniel Scott (GBR) 32.3, 0, 2.8 = 35.1
7 Cover Girl Cooley (ISH) – 2011 mare by Cardento (HOLST) out of Bedazzled Ella (ISH) by Heritage Fortunus (HANN). Breeder: Messrs Doyle & Hughes (Wexford). Rider: Emily Orpwood (GBR) 34.1, 0, 5.2 = 39.3
8 Manfriday (ISH)[TIH] – 2014 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Boots in Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy [ISH]. Breeder: Sharon Herwood (Galway). Rider: Adam Morgan (GBR) 32.7, 0, 7.6 = 40.3.
Intermediate Sec B.
1 HD The One (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Heritage Foertunus (HANN) out of Ardamore (ISH)[TIH] by Ard Allez Cat (TB). Breeder: Austin Quigley (Laois). Rider: Harry Mutch (GBR) 27.1, 0, 0.8 = 27.9
4 Blueford Adventure (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Coevers Cosmos (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Amanda Lincoln (Cork). Rider: Tiffany Eggleston (GBR) 29.6, 0, 4.0 = 33.6
7 FRS Storm (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Polanski (SWB) out of Whitestown Girl [ISH] by Don Juan De La Bouverie (SWB). Breeder: Peter Murphy (Louth). Rider: Sean Henderson (GBR) 28.2, 8, 2.8 = 39.0
10 Cooley Carneyhaugh (ISH) [was Carneyhaugh Carraig] – 2012 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Carneyhaugh Bella (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick and Martina Breen (Down). Rider: Emily Orpwood (GBR) 29.6, 0, 12.8 = 42.4.
Open Novice Sec L.
1 Oxmountain Flyer [ISH] [was Fernhill Finnegan] – 2009 gelding by Chippison [ISH] out of Bob A Long Cruz (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Murphy (Sligo). Rider: Emily Thomson (GBR) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.8
2 Ashburton (ISH) – 2010 mare by Pacino (BWP) out of Cheryville Sophia [ISH] by Tax Trends (TB). Breeder: Gordon Cowan (Down). Rider: Ellie Clarke (GBR) 36.3, 0, 0.0 = 36.3
3 DHI Hot Chip (ISH)[TIH] – 2006 gelding by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH] out of Florida Belle (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Florida Son (TB). Breeder: Robin Long (Donegal). Rider: Sophie Robionson.(GBR) 37.3, 0, 0.8 = 38.1.
Novice Sec G.
2 Jag Womanizer Lady (ISH) – 2015 mare by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Ballyscully Beauty (ISH) by Silvono (KWPN). Breeder: Liam Gaffney (Kildare). Rider: James Adams (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3
6 Toome Vechtas Diamond (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Toome Secret Lady (ISH) by Vechta (KWPN). Breeder: Eugene McGinn (Monaghan). Rider: Daniel Scott (GB) 34.3, 0, 13.6 = 47.9
7 Enrosewood Show Girl (ISH)[TIH] – 2010 mare by Crosstown Dancer (ID) out of Enrosewood Prize Presenting (TB) by Presenting (TB). Breeder: Rosealeen & Caroline Barry (Westmeath). Rider: Annie Broad (GBR) 37.3, 0, 12.0 = 49.3
8 Carnones Diva [ISH] – 2010 mare by Cavalier Cruise [ISH] out of Diamond Chin May (ISH)[TIH] by Diamond Chin (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: William Windrum (Monaghan). Rider: Tilly Milbank (GBR) 38.0, 8, 4.0 = 50.0.
Novice Sec H.
1 BH Gringos Legacy (ISH) – 2015 mare by Tullibards Benny’s Legacy (OLD) out of Gringos Colourfield (ISH)[TIH] by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: Kieran Phelan (Laois). Rider: James Adams (GBR) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.8
3 Coolquill Francisco (unk) – 2009 gelding by Cruisings Ambassador (ISH)[TIH] out of Coolquill Questionable (unk). Breeder: Jennifer O’Brien (Tipperary). Rider: Maisie Birkbeck (GBR) 37.8, 0, 0.0 = 37.8
5 Shanagore Lusty (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Judy’s Gift (TB)[IRL] by Presenting (TB). Breeder: Judy Cuddy. Rider: Tom Bird (GBR) 36.0, 0, 4.4 = 40.4
7 Agadir Gano (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Quickly de Kreisker (SF) out of Eclipse D’Hyrencourt (SBS) by Ogano Sitte (SBS). Breeder: Phillip Noone. Rioder: Katie Magee (GBR) 35.0, 0, 5.6 = 40.8
9 Royale Hero (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Quielybet Hero (SBS) out of Cavalier Iris (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Thomas Horgan. Rider: Josh Haynes (GBR) 32.3, 4, 6.4 = 42.7.
Novice Sec K.
6 Clooncastle Caitlin (ISH) – 2016 mare by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Corraghoe Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Murphy (Galway). Rider: Molly Oman (GBR) 34.0, 0, 0.0 = 34.0
9 Northern Echo (ISH)[TIH] – 2009 gelding by The Laune Ranger (ID) out of Kilcolman Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Legal Pressure (TB). Breeder: Ciaran Moriarty (Kerry). Rider: Amy Simpson (GBR) 38.3, 0, 0.0 = 38.3
10 Woodhouse Lad (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Horslent (BWP) out of Fanadwest Lisgobbin Edel (ISH)[TIH] by Star Cruise (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Carr. Rider: Rachel Inman (GBR) 38.5, 0, 0.0 = 38.5.
Poplar Place May HT, Georgia. (May 6th – 8th).
Open Preliminary.
4 Mr Panda (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Abbyfield Comet (CP) out of Clooneen Tara Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Nigrasine (TB). Breeder: Desmond Noctor (Wexford). Rider: Crockett Miller (USA) 25.8, 8, 12.4 = 46.2
5 Fernhill Final Cavalier (ISH)[was Greenacres Cavalier Boy] – 2014 gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Greenacres Quality (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Michael Callery. Rider: Liesel Fazekas (USA) 37.9, 16, 12.0 = 65.9
6 Lisheen Lismakeera (ISH)[was Lisheen Vivendi] – 2012 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Lisheen Solitaire (ISH) by Malltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Messrs Cororan & Hourigan (Tipperary). Rider: Laurel Massey (USA) 35.8, 2, 52.4 = 90.2.
Modified.
1 Fernhill Salt Lake (ISH)[was Haw Minister] – 2015 gelding by My O My (HOLST) out of Salt Lake City (ISH)[TIH] by Yeats (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Hickey). Rider: Waylon Roberts (USA) 26.3, 0, 4.4 = 30.7
9 Fibonacci (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of My Ginger Bird (ISH)[TIH] by Ginger Dick (ID). Breeder: Elaine McGovern. Rider: Erin Pullen (GBR) 41.8, 4, 4.0 = 49.8.
The Event at Skyline, Utah. (May 6th 8th).
Open Intermediate / Preliminary.
3 Fernhill Cruiseaway (ISH) – 2014 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Kingsaway Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John J Flynn. Rider: Anna Cummings (USA) 37.2, 8, 0.0 = 45.2.
Poland.
Sopot CCI. (April 28th – May 1st).
CCI**** Short.
2 Lassban Radovix (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Aherlow Vixen [ISH] by Castle Fox [ISH]. Breeder: B & S Marrigan & L Maloney (Tipperary). Rider: Mateusz Kiempa (POL) 25.2, 4, 6.8 = 36.0
8 Emerald Jonny (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Waldo Van Dungen (KWPN) out of Z Royaltty Nan De Heernis (KWPN) by Rubels (OLD). Breeder: Donnacha Quinn (Mayo). Rider: Susanna Bordoone (ITA) 29.9, 0, 33.6 = 63.5.
CCI*** Long.
6 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: Eugenia Rumi (ITA) 34.6, 4.8, 1.6 m= 41.0.
CCI*** Short.
6 Irish Secret (ISH) – 2013 mare by Pacino (BWP) out of Cafre Know Best (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Catherine Thornton (Fermanagh). Rider: Audrey Gilson (BEL) 38.9, 4, 3.2 = 46.1
8 Hunters Chili [ISH] – 2003 mare by Desert Knight (TB) out of Hunters Fleur (ISH). Breeder: Annicken Jegersberg (Dublin). Rider: Annicken Jegersberg (NOR) 41.4, 8, 0.0 = 49.4.
France.
Jardy CCI. (May 6th – 8th).
CCI*** Short.
9 Cooley Earl (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Regular Eaton (ISH). Breeder: Michael Earls (Wicklow). Rider: Anne Van Dijck (BEL) 28.9, 4, 0.0 = 32.9.
CCI** Short.
9 Lady Seaspray (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 mare by Frankfort Boy (TB)[IRL] out of Bouncer Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Grange Bouncer (ID). Breeder: Mosie White. Rider: Renske Kroeze (NED) 28.4, 0, 6.0 =34.4.
Germany.
Marbach CCI. (May 5th – 8th).
CCI**** Short.
8 Black Ice (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Vechta (KWPN) out of Brookhall Lady (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Judith McClelland (Down). Rider: Jerome Robine (GER) 27.9, 0, 9.2 = 37.1.
CCI** Short.
5 Keep the Faith (ISH)[was AKD Terra Nova] – 2009 mare by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Hilarys Lass (ISH)[TIH] by Mark Twain (TB). Breeder: Robert Jenkinson (Armagh). Rider: Nicolai Aldinger (GER) 27.1, 0, 0.0 = 27.1.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.
For previous results visit www.horsesportireland.ie/news.
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