Irish-bred Success in Eventing Across the USA

Gold to Blue Trapper Jack (CP), a 2013 gelding by Frederiksminde Hazy Match (CP) and out of My Tango Duchess (TB) finished sixth in the Open Modified class in South Carolina.

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

America.

Advanced Level Grand Prix at Bruce’s Field, Aitkin Horse Park, South Carolina. (March 5^th – 6^th).

Advanced Level Grand Prix.

3 Fernhill By Night (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Argentina XII (OLD) by Argentinus (HANN) Breeder: Etter Sports Horses Ltd (Offaly). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 26.0, 0.4, 2.0 = 28.4

5 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) 30.0, 0, 0.0 = 30.0

Other Irish Bred finishers.

11 LCC Barnaby (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Guy Cavalier (ISH) out of Lady Tanjour (ISH) by Rafael (KWPN) Breeder: Martin Collins (Meath). Rider: Lillian Heard (USA) 33.1

16 Cooley On Show (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Jogatina (LA) by Grand D’Espagne (TB). Breeder: Louise Walsh (Wexford). Rider: Sharon White (USA) 35.0

21 Rock Phantom (ISH)[TIH][was Fernhill Rock Phantom] – 2011 gelding by Sprit House (TB) out of Ballycroy Rose (ID) by Clonakilty Hero (ID). Breeder: Maura O’Malley (Mayo). Rider: Nilson de Silva (USA) 41.4

25 Fernhill Wishes (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of KEC Galway Bay [ISH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Anna Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Karl Slezak (CAN) 47.4.

Chattahoochee Hills HT, Georgia. (March 6^th – 7^th).

Open Intermediate.

1 Sapphire Blue B (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Lucy Blue (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Claire NcDonnell (Wicklow). Rider: Katie Lichten (USA) 29.5, 0, 4.8 = 34.3.

Preliminary Rider.

3 Connacht Dinin (unk)[was Dinin Chester] – 2010 gelding OIO. Rider: Carly Blank (USA) 33.3, 0, 17.2 = 50.5

8 Fernhill Focus Maxi (ISH)[was BSI Focus Maximus] – 2013 gelding by Candillo Z (HOLST) out of Stay Focused (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Buckley (Waterford). Rider: Lauren Brooks (USA) 33.9, 18, 36.8 = 88.7.

Modified.

2 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) 29.8, 0, 1.2 = 31.0

4 Definitely Fernhill (ISH)[was Ballyvaden Maybe] – 2013 mare by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Airs and Graces (unk) by Robertstown Boy VII (WNTR). Breeder: Michael Phillips (Tipperary) Rider: Julie Richards (USA) 32.6, 0, 2.4 = 35.0

6 Briarhill Marco (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Stricker Rua (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Kathleen Coyne (Galway). Rider: Lara Roberts (USA) 33.3, 0, 4.8 = 38.1

7 Fernhill Athena [ISH][was Old Boley Princess] – 2011 mare by Ghareeb (TB) out of Boley Lass [ISH] by KEC Bluejay Diamond (ID). Breeder: Tom Grennan (Wexford). Rider: Aubrey Wagner (USA) 35.4, 0, 6.8 = 42.2.

Rocking Horse Winter March HT, Florida. (March 5^th – 7^th).

Open Intermediate A.

1 Atlantic Domino (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Maltstriker (KWPN) out of Atlantic Amanda (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: David Browne (Kerry). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 20.9, 0, 4.8 = 25.7

4 501 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) 26.4, 4, 11.6 = 42.0.

Open Intermediate B.

4 Shersheen Du Carel (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Rain Shine (ISH)[TIH] by Senang Hati (TB). Breeder: Patrick Murphy (Wicklow). Rider: Darrah Alexander (USA) 33.4, 0, 5.6 = 39.0

6 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) 32.5, 8, 10.4 = 50.9.

Open Intermediate (Friday).

1 Copper Beach (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Cloverballen (ISH). Breeder: Paddy Daly (Offaly) Rider: Cosby Green (USA) 29.6, 0, 0.8 = 30.4

2 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) 30.9, 0, 2.4 = 33.3

4 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) 31.4, 0, 9.6 = 41.0

7 5o1 Catch ‘Em All (unk) – 2013 gelding OIO. Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 34.6, 4.8, 23.2 = 62.6.

Open Preliminary.

2 Fernhill HC Hero (ISH)[was Hillcrest Hero] – 2012 gelding by Rainstown Lad [ISH] out of Rainstown Golden (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Paul Walsh (Carlow). Rider: Fraser Duffy (IRL) 26.3, 4, 0.0= 30.3

9 Fernhill St Nick (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWT) out of Saba (HOLST) by Parco (TB). Breeder: Sandra Borssim (Wexford). Rider: Diana Craven (USA) 30.6, 8.8, 6.4 = 45.8.

Open Preliminary Friday A.

6 AEV Above Authority (ISH)[was Excel Above Authority & KEC Above] – 2013 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of KEC Hazzanni (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: William Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Kaylawna Smith-Cook (USA) 33.3, 4, 7.2 = 44.5

7 Ardeo Living the Dream (ISH)[was LV Livin the Dream] – 2013 mare by VDL Arkanas (KWPN) out of Coevers Graney (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy [ISH). Breeder: Rose Keenan (Roscommon). Rider: Eileen Galoostian (USA) 35.8, 4, 8.0 = 47.8.

Open Preliminary Friday B.

2 D.A. Shannondale Cushla (ISH)[was Shannondale Cuchla] – 2013 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Chelsea Lily (ISH)[TIH] by Sheer Danzig (TB)(IRL). Breeder: Lilian Fitzerald (Clare). Rider: Kurt Martin (USA) 31.3, 0, 2.0 = 33.3

4 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) 32.7, 0, 4.4 = 37.1.

Preliminary Horse.

1 JVK Fionn MacCumhaill (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWNP) out of Tullineaskey Cera (ISH)[TIH] by Ceredigion (TB). Breeder: John Keane & Valerie Lyons (Clare). Rider: William Ward III (USA) 26.5, 0, 6.8 = 33.3

2 Shirsheen Ice [ISH] – 2014 gelding by Beowolf [ISH] out of Candy Copper (ISH)[TIH] by Regal Sting (TB). Breeder: Patrick Murphy (Wicklow). Rider: Leslie Law (GBR) 29.4, 0, 6.0 = 35.4

6 Corraghoe Brilliant (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Corraghoe Dreamer (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Patrick Smith (Cavan). Rider: Ariel Grald (USA) 28.1, 4, 9.2 = 41.3

8 Monbeg Candidate (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Campign Swing (TB)[IRL] out of Grousehall Queen (ID) by All The Diamonds (ID). Breeder: Paddy McGauran (Cavan). Rider: Jamie McAllister (USA) 29.4, 4, 20.8 = 54.2.

Sporting Days Farm March HT, South Carolina. (March 6^th – 7^th).

Open Preliminary.

5 OKE Ruby R (ISH)[was Excel Ruby] – 2013 mare by Namelus R (KWPN) out of B.Termie R 6 (KWPN) by Germus R (KWPN). Breeder: Martina McCrory (Tyrone). Rider: Tim Bourke (IRL) 32.4, 0, 0.0 = 32.4

6 Quality Stock (ISH) – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Curraghchase Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Easy Lift (TB). Breeder: Anthony Cregan (Limerick). Rider: Tim Bourke (IRL) 33.0, 0, 0.0 = 33.0

7 Cooley Ringwood (ISH)[was Ringwood Golden Royal] – 2013 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Ringwood Royal Charlton [ISH] by HHS BR Charlton [ISH]. Breeder: Erika Leonard (Limerick). Rider: Michelle Koppin (USA) 31.1, 0, 3.6 = 34.7

8 Marketscan (unk) – 2008 gelding OIO by an unknown sire out of Young Blackie (unk) by Young Convinced (TB). Rider: Babette Lenna (USA) 30.4, 4, 1.6 = 36.0.

Preliminary Rider.

5 Excel Star Kate (ISH)[was Loughan Uno] – 2012 mare by Numero Uno (KWPN) out of Loughan Cruiser (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Charlie McMunn (Sligo). Rider: Kerry Tracey (USA) 34.8, 4, 15.6 = 54.4.

Southern Pines HT at the Carolina Horse Park, North Carolina. (March 6^th – 7^th)

Open Preliminary.

4 Superstorm Sandy (ISH) – 2010 mare by Russel (HOLST) out of Jenaway Dream (TB) by Mister Lord (TB). Breeder: John Lonergan (Tipperary). Rider: Andrew McConnon (USA) 29.6, 0, 1.2 = 30.8.

Open Modified.

6 Gold to Blue Trapper Jack (CP) – 2013 Gelding by Frederiksminde Hazy Match (CP) out of My Tango Duchess (TB). Rider: Emily Beshear (USA) 32.3, 4, 2.0 = 38.3.

Preliminary Rider.

1 Fernhill B Good (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Rigina (KWPN) by Lord de Lux (HOLST). Breeder: Richard Irwin (Tyrone). Rider: Caitlin Romeo (USA) 25.0, 0, 0.0 = 25.0

3 Pebbly Maximus (unk) – 2003 gelding OIO by Nazar (TB) out of Kelshamore Lady VII (WNTR). Rider: Maia Kantorowski (USA) 30.6, 0, 9.6 = 40.2.

Italy.

Montelibretti CCI.(February 25^th – 28^th).

CCI** Short.

5 Quick Joe (ISH)[TIH] – 2009 gelding by Castana (ID) out of Joes Lady (TB)(IRL) by Win Quick (TB)(ISH). Breeder: Ian Rowland (Mayo). Rider: Evelina Bertoli (ITA) 29.8, 4, 0.0 = 33.8.

CCI* Intro.

3 Kilnaboy Mermaid (ISH) -2015 mare by Minstrel Bouncer (TB)[IRL] out of Cotton Foot [ISH] by Tammouz (TB). Breeder: Unknown. Rider: Katrin Khoddam-Hazrati (AUT) 36.4, 0, 1.6 = 38.0

6 Renkun Lad (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Porsch (BWP) out of Renkum Lass (ISH) by Renkum Englishman (KWPN). Breeder: James Rogan (Dublin). Rider: Noora Cederberg (FIN) 32.2, 0.4, 6.8 = 39.4.

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

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