Irish Sport Horse Ballaghmor Class wins in UK

The Eventing season got underway last week in the UK, with multiple 5*-winning Ballaghmor Class (ISH) taking the win in the Open Intermediate Sec. G with Great Britain’s Oliver Townend. Ballaghmor Class (ISH) was bred by Noel Hickey in Co. Limerick and is by Courage II (HOLST).

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

USA.

Rocking Horse Winter HT, Florida. (March 4^th – 6^th).

Open Intermediate A.

5 Fernhill Choco Royale (ISH)[was Willows Choco Royale] – 2011 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Cavaliers Bluff (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Tom Nolan (Clare). Rider: Katlyn Hewson-Slezak (USA) 33.2, 8, 8.0 = 49.2

7 LCC King Julian (ISH) – 2013 geldings by Clinton (HOLST) out of LCC Molly (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Fr Simon Cadam. Rider: Alexandra Green Kirby (USA) 39.8, 4, 11.6 = 55.4

9 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) 42.5, 1.2, 26.8 = 70.5.

Open Intermediate B.
4 Atlantic Vital Spark (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Atlantic Sparkey [ISH] out of Atlantic Biance (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: David Browne (Kerry). Rider: Lucienne Bellissimo (USA) 32.7, 4.8, 12.0 = 49.5

7 Ballingowan Zeal (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Seabrook (TB) out of Shara Bride (ID) by Clover Hill (ID) Breeder: Tom Reilly (Cavan). Rider: Shanon Baker (USA) 32.3, 8, 13.6 = 53.9.

Open Intermediate One Day.

6 Little Cruz (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Cruz Forever (ISH)[TIH] out of Cavalero (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) Breeder: Andrew Dunlop (Tyrone). Rider: Rebecca Hoos (USA) 35.7, 8, 6.4 = 50.1.

Open Preliminary A.

6 Monbeg Heatwave (ISH) – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Willows Music (ISH)[TIH] by Rhoman Rule (TB). Breeder: Diarmaaid Considine. Rider: Kylie Lyman (USA) 33.9, 4, 0.0 = 37.9.

Open Preliminary B.

1 Ballymoyle Pilot (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Pappenheimer (DWB) out of Minmore Primrose (ISH)[TIH] by Nearly A Nose (TB). Breeder: Alexandra Moores (Wicklow). Rider: Jane Stephenson (GBR) 27.7, 0, 0.0 = 27.7

5 Shirsheen Fun For All (ISH)[was Glynnwood Chelsea] – 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Chelsea (KWPN) by Tinka’s Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Peter Glynn (Galway). Rider: Michelle Mercier (USA) 28.4, 6.8, 0.8 = 36.0

6 Classicals Smartie Pants (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Robin de la Maison (TB)[IRL] out of Gurraun Fleur (ID) by Carrabawn View (ID). Breeder: Rita Dempsey. Rider: Jessica Phoenix (USA) 31.6, 4, 1.6 = 37.2

8 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) 27.1, 4.4, 8.8 = 40.3.

Open Preliminary One Day A.

1 Global FX (ISH)[was Fredie Fox] – 2013 gelding by Cruising Harry [ISH] out of Nances Diamond [ISH] by Tjipke (KWPN). Breeder: John O’Sullivan. Rider: Madeline Hartsock (USA) 26.1, 0.4, 0.0 = 26.5

10 Callan Quinto (ISH)[TIH] – 2005 gelding by Quinto Fabio (TB) out of Callan Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcaum Hill (ID)  Breeder: John Young (Kilkenny). Rider: Claudia Sarnoff (USA) 30.5, 12, 0.0 = 42.5.

Open Preliminary One Day B.

3 Loughnatousa Reiner [ISH] – 2009 gelding by Crannagh Hero (ID) out of Loughnatousa Elsa [ISH] by Spring Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Timothy Beecher (Waterford). Rider: Megan Edwards (USA) 25.0, 4, 0.0 = 29.0.

Preliminary Horse.

3 Carrabeg Hulla Balou (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Balou du Rouet (OLD) out of Vella Flavour (ISH)[TIH] by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder: Joe Howley (Mayo). Rider: Michael Nolan (USA) 25.9, 0.4, 4.0 = 30.3

6 Fernhill Intrigue (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Golden Master (TB)[IRL] out of Queen Victoriam OBS (ISH) by OBOS Quality (OLD). Breeder: Roberta Dowley. Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 34.8, 0, 2.0 = 36.8.

Preliminary Rider B.

3 Cooley Stormwater (ISH)[was Westmount Camillo Calypso] – 2013 gelding by Camillo VDL (KWPN) out of Thornfield Calypso (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Amma Blessington (Longford). Rider: Mya Poulos (USA) 31.6, 0, 0.0 = 31.6.

Chattahooche Hills HT, Georgia. (March 5^th – 6^th).

Open Intermediate.

3 Fernhill Royale (ISH)[was Cavalier Trumps] (ISH) – 2009 by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Greenacres Trumps (ISH)[TIH] by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder: Michael Callery. Rider: Mai Petersen (USA) 42.2, 0, 5.2 = 47.4

4 Wellview Mister Lux (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of KEC Gloriana (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Pat Williams (Sligo). Rider: Matthew Ulmer (USA) 33.2, 0, 17.2 = 50.4.

Open Preliminary.

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) 29.0, 0, 0.0 = 29.0

3 Fernhill Cruiseaway (ISH) – 2014 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Kingsaway Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John J Flynn. Rider: Julie Roberts (USA) 30.3, 0, 0.0 = 30.3

4 Fernhill Silver Lining (ISH)[was Watermill Rain] – 2013 gelding by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Bahrain Miss (ISH)by Furisto (HANN). Breeder: James McEvoy. Rider: Julie Richards (USA) 32.1, 0, 0.0 = 32.1.

Modified A.

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) 26.8, 0, 0.0 = 26.8

3 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) 23.8, 4, 0.0 = 27.8

4 Fernhill Shutterfly (ISH)[was Kilcurry Shutterfly] – 2014 gelding by Sir Shutterfly (HANN) out of Wonnie [ISH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Eileen Duggan & Brendan Hearty. Rider: Julie Richards (USA) 28.3, 0, 1.2 = 29.5

9 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) 33.0, 8, 0.0 = 41.0.

Modified B.

4 HVL Hocus Pocus (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Dream Boy M (KWPN) out iof Highland Lady C (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Tina McDermott. Rider: Katherine Rivera (USA) 24.3, 8, 0.0 = 32.3

5 Avalon Realta (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Painter’s Row (TB) out of Clonshanny Tuibber [ISH] by Star Kingdom (ID). Breeder: John Collins. Rider: Emma Wick (USA) 29.3, 4, 0.0 = 33.3

6 Fernhill Stateside (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Cloneen Clover (ID) out of Liladora (TB) by Lil’s Bot (TB). Breeder: Ian Smyth (Carlow). Rider: Livy Chambers (USA) 34.0, 0, 0.0 = 34.0.

Sporting Days Farm March HT, South Carolina. (March 5^th – 6^th).

Open Preliminary.

9 First Venture (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Amigo B (KWPN) out of Geesala Queen (ISH)[TIH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Conor Coonan (Offaly). Rider: Bradley Champagne (USA) 35.8, 18.8, 18.4 = 73.0.

Preliminary Rider.

5 Excel Star Harry (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Moysella Cool Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorron Cool Diamond (ISH). Breeder: John O’Brien. Rider: Kathleen Bertuna (USA) 25.3, 0, 16.4 = 41.7

6 Ballinglen Quality (ISH)[TIH] [was Ballinglen Rebels Beauty] – 2012 gelding by Rebel Mountain (ID) out of Catrionas Mare (TB) by Taipan (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: Donal Goland. Rider: Ainslee Myers (NZL) 30.5, 4, 10.4 = 44.9.

Full Gallop Farm March HT, South Carolina. (March 2^nd).

Preliminary.

3 Quidam De Plot (ISH) -2014 mare by Paris Blue Merelsnest Z (ZANG) out of Don’s Robijn (KWPN) by Quidam de Rivel (SF). Breeder: Jerry Clyne. Rider: Spohia Dime (USA) 32.1, 0, 31.6 = 63.7.

Eventing Grand-Prix at Bruces Fielsd, Aiken, South Carolina. (March 5^th).

Advanced Level Grand Prix.

Only one Irish bred horse finished.

16 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: Sara Kozumplik (USA) 29.5, 16, 40.0 = 85.5.

UK.

Poplar Park ODE, Suffolk. (March 5^th – 6^th).

Open Intermediate Sec G.

1 Ballaghmor Class (ISH) – 2007 gelding Courage II (HOLST) out of Kilderry Place (ISH). Breeder: Noel Hickey (Limerick). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 18.9, 0, 2.4 = 21.3

2 Ringwood Madras (ISH) – 2011 mare by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Ringwood Rajah (ISH) by Ram Z (HANN). Breeder: Peter Leonard (Limerick). Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 23.2, 0, 0.0 = 23.2

5 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) 25.5, 0, 9.6 = 35.1

6 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) 24.6, 0, 12.4 = 37.0

7 Arctic Soul (TB) – 2003 gelding by Luso (TB) out of Dream Cocktail (TB) by Roi Danzi (TB). Breeder: Michael Whitty. Rider: Gemma Tattersall (GBR) 22.1, 0, 19.6 = 41.7

10 Coumroe Calva (unk) – 2009 gelding OIO by Tjipke (KWPN). Rider: Clare Lewis (GBR) 28.2, 4, 13.2 = 45.4.

Open Intermediate Sec H.

1 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) 22.3, 0, 0.0 = 22.3

2 Ridire Dorcha (ISH) [was Flogas Dark Knight] – 2008 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Skreenmor Dark Stranger (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: Jim Tempany (Sligo). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 25.0, 0, 4.0 = 29.0

5 Redwood Clover (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Captain Clover (ISH)[TIH] out of Sionhill Diamond (P)[ISH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Michael Carey (Westmeath). Rider: Max Gordon (GBR) 28.9, 0, 7.2 = 36.1

7 Dassett Cooley Dun (unk) – 2006 gelding OIO. Rider: Sarah Way (GBR) 31.6, 0, 7.2 = 38.8

10 Majas Hope (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Porter Rhodes (TB) out of Brown Sue (ISH)[TIH] by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Jack Murphy (Kilkenny). Rider: Pippa Funnell (GBR) 26.1, 0, 13.2 = 39.3.

Intermediate Sec F.

3 Newmarket Patrol (ISH)[was Shaow Bear] – 2013 gelding by Newmarket Jewel (WESTF) out of Fabienne (KWPN) by Equador (KWPN). Breeder: Billy Daly (Cork). Rider: Alexander Tordoff (GBR) 36.4, 0, 10.0 = 46.4
4 Ballinaguilkey Fortunus (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Abbey Emerald [ISH] by Positively (TB). Breeder: Pam Walshe (Carlow). Rider: Anthony Clark (GBR) 33.0, 0, 16.0 = 49.0

5 Carrick Diamond Bard (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Open Sky (ISH)[TIH] by Sky Boy (TB). Breeder: Laurence Jones (Monaghan). Rider: Alex Holman (GBR) 33.0, 0, 16.8 = 49.8

7 Swell Touchdun (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Moonlight Silver Shadow (CP) out of Cavaliers Candy [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: James Duffy (Louth). Rider: Anthony Clark (GBR) 37.3, 0, 23.2 = 60.5

8 Irish Trump (ISH)[was My Rocheston Trump] – 2013 gelding by Furistos Trump [SH] out of My Rochestown Lady (TB) by Beneficial (TB). Breeder: John P Murphy (Kilkenny). Rider: Sarah Bullimore (GBR) 27.5, 16, 17.6 = 61.1

9 Kilmastulla Tiger Lily (ISH) – 2013 mare by Castlecomer Q (ISH) out of Ciaras Bella [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Michael Lyons. Rider: Elanor Petrie (GBR) 41.1, 12, 12.4 = 65.5.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec E.

5 Rathnageera Casino Royal (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Cassidee (SWB) out of Luso Gale (TB) by Luso (TB). Breeder: Andrew Stamp. Rider: Robbie Bell (GBR) 32.3, 4, 10.8 = 47.1

Open Novice Sec D.

1 Cooley Kan Do (ISH)[was Lenamore Mary Lou] – 2014 mare by Kannan KWPN) out of Calgary Girl (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Ellie Moloney (Waterford). Rider: Piggy March (GBR) 27.3, 0, 0.0 = 27.3

5 So Smart (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Misty Clover Dawn (ISH)[TIH] by Captain Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Mitchell (Galway). Rider: Ben Wey (GBR) 37.8, 0, 8.4 = 46.2

7 Borneo Bramley (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Black Boy (BWP) out of Brackloon Bramley (ISH)[TIH] by Royal Persian (TB). Breeder: Oliver Burke (Galway). Rider: Janice Macleod (GBR) 35.0, 0, 15.2 = 50.2

8 Satyr (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Miss Lucky Bay (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Deirdre Bourns (Galway). Rider: Sally James (GBR) 42.0, 4, 9.6 = 55.6

9 Greenfort Marbridge (ISH)[TIH][was Marbridge Little Master] – 2009 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Marbridge Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Brigid Fenlon (Carlow). Rider: Alice Watt (GBR) 40.0, 8, 15.2 = 63.2.

Open Novice Sec C.

1 Cooley Goodwood (ISH)[was LLS Quality Diamond] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Burrane Kate (ISH)[TIH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: James Coughlan (Clare). Rider: mark Davidson (GBR) 24.8, 0, 0.0 = 24.8

4 Bank C IV (ISH)[TIH] – 2011 gelding by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Duach Diamond Liath (ID) by All the Diamonds (ID) Breeder: John O’Toole (Mayo). Rider: Ricky Hilton (GBR) 30.3, 0, 0.4 = 30.7

8 MHS Seventeen (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Callahan (HANN) out of MHS Dancing Queen [ISH] by Quidam Junior I (KWPN). Breeder: Mary Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Nicola Wilson (GBR) 32.3, 0, 3.2 = 35.5

9 Class Spec (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Vancoover (KWPN) out of Warrenstown Cassy (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Susie Eddis (GBR) 30.8, 0, 4.8 = 35.6

10 Shannondale Gold Rush (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Clune Clover (ISH)[TIH] by French Buffet (TB). Breeder: Pat Madigan (Clare). Rider: Lucy Stimson (GBR) 31.0, 0, 4.8= 35.8.

Novice Sec A.

1 Tynan Cooley (ISH) – 2005 mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Cavalier Jewel (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Marshall Jenkinson (Armagh). Rider: Lucy Stimson (GBR) 26.5, 0, 0.0 = 26.5

3 Ballylaffin Juno (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Cassino (SWWB) out of Ballylaffin Juliana [ISH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Catherine Long (Tipperary). Rider: Andrew Heffernan (NED) 27.0, 0, 6.0 = 33.0

7 Drumnavaddy Valencia (ISH) – 2015 mare by Valent (KWPN) out of Battle Over (TB) by Sillery (TB). Breeder: Caroline J Berry (Down). Rider: Susue Berry (GBR) 34.5,0, 8.0 = 42.5.

Novice Sec B.

4 Jerpoint Eclipse (ISH)[TIH] – 2014 gelding by Chinook Eclipse (TB) out of Jerpoint [ISH] by Clover Man [ISH]. Breeder: William Savage (Kilkenny). Rider: Max Gordon (GBR) 29.5, 0, 3.6 = 33.1

7 World on Fire (ISH)[was Westwick Colleen] – 2016 mare by Orestus (KWPN) out of Westwick Girl [ISH]  by French Buffet (TB). Breeder: John Brady (Wicklow). Rider: Ben Way (GBR) 28.5, 8, 1.6 = 38.1

10 Deep Joy (unk) – 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: James Smith (GBR) 32.0, 0, 12.0 = 44.0.

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

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