The UK finishes the season with Irish bred horses having been on top at all levels. A great effort from all involved.
A good showing at Pau with 9 finishers in what was clearly a tough event to finish the 5* season.
See below the up-to-date results for this week.
Les 5 Etoiles de Pau International 5* (FRA) 22nd – 25th October 2026
CCI 5*
2nd Its Cooley Time (ISH)[was ESI Calypso] – 2015 gelding by Quality Time (HOLST) out of Arabella (ISH) by Heartbreaker (KWPN). Breeder: Ennisnag Stud (Kilkenny). Rider: Bubby Upton (GBR) 29.3, 0, 3.6 = 32.9
6th Piltown Concorde (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Royal Concord (ISH) out of Piltown Flighty (ISH) by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Doddy. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR) 35.8, 0, 8.0 = 43.8.
Other Irish Bred Finishers:
13th Mister Big Ears (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Cruisings Micky Finn (ISH)[TIH] out of Coevers Frankford (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Sam Ecroyd (GBR) 54.3
14th Carpo Vivendi (ISH) – 2016 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Heather Cool (ISH)[TIH] by Cougar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Kevin Barry. Rider: Jack Pinkney (GBR) 59.6
17th MHS Seventeen (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Callahan (HANN) out of MHS Dancing Queen (ISH) by Quidam Junior I (KWPN). Breeder: Mary Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Rosalind Canter (GBR) 71.9
21st Cooley Foxtrot (ISH)[was Cruise Billerough] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Cruise Grove (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Sean Jones (Clare). Rider: Andrew Downes (GBR) 84.7
25th 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) 108.7
27th Cooley and Co (ISH)[was Maximum Max KEC] – 2014 gelding by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of Doonbridge Datus (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Dan Hickey (Cork) Rider: Rafael Losano (BRA) 120.9
29th Cash In Hand (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Saarshan (TB) out of Toorphelim Lady (AID) by Carrabawn View (ID). Breeder: John Gillivan (Westmeath). Rider: Noor Slaoui (MAR) 121.7.
Bicton International (GBR) 22nd – 25th October 2026
CCI 3* Short Sec C
2nd Altitu (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Happy Choice (SWB) by Aram (KWPN). Breeder: Seamus Carew (Tipperary). Rider: Patrick Whelan (IRL) 31.9, 0, 1.6 = 33.5
3rd Coolaw Mr Duke (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Coolaw Lady Rose (ISH) by Kiltealy Silver (ID). Breeder: Cathy Roche. Rider: Patrick Whelan (IRL) 34.4, 0, 0.4 = 34.8
4th Kief Rhapsody of Belline (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Lissangle Luz the Buisiness (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Kieran Fahey. Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 30.6, 0, 5.6 = 36.2
5th Fernhill Kankan (unk) – 2015 mare OIO. Rider: Shoto Kusumoto (JPN) 31.0, 0, 6.4 = 37.4
7th Kilcannon Oreo (ISH) -2018 gelding by Vittorio (HOLST) out of Orlana (KWPN) by Celano (HOLST). Breeder: Gretta Woods. Rider: Louisa Lockwood (GBR) 34.9, 0, 6.0 = 40.9.
CCI 2* Long Sec A
3rd Poulaphouca (ISH) – 2020 mare by Pointilliste (TB) out of Slyguff Rubys Keeps (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Barbara Hatton. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 30.4, 0, 0.0 = 30.4
6th Polly Can Do (ISH) – 2020 mare by Hiello (KWPN) out of Polly Cailin (TB) by Zagreb (TB). Breeder: John Gahan. Rider: Louisa Lockwood (GBR) 31.7, 0, 0.0 = 31.7
10th Classicals Westcoastcooler (ISH) – 2012 gelding by West Coast Cavalier (ISH) out of Greybrook Sasha (ISH) by Ruaille Buaille Bui (CP). Breeder: Ray Murphy. Rider: Vickey Browne-Cole (GBR) 31.4, 0, 2.8 =34.2.
CCI 2* Short Sec B
3rd Monbeg Manhattan (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Jardonnay VDL (KWPN) out of Manhattans Little Angel (ISH) by Manhattan (KWPN). Breeder: Desmond McDonnell. Rider: Quidley Kellermann (USA) 30.0, 0, 0.0 = 30.0
4th HHS Miss B (ISH) – 2019 mare by Duel De HSP (SSW) out of Miss Belgium (BWP) by Der Senaat 111 (BWP), Breeder: Marion Hughes. Rider: Dani Stewart-Richardson (GBR) 30.6, 0, 0.0 = 30.6.
Tedworth One Day Event (GBR) 24th – 25th October 2026
Open Novice Sec N
2nd Dolmen Debenture (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Royal Concorde [ISH] out of One for Ber (TB)[IRL] by Flemensfirth (TB). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Rider: Holly Law (GBR) 30.3, 0, 0.0 = 30.3
6th All Over at Dawn (ISH)[TIH] – 2016 gelding by Rainstown Lad (ISH) out of Maye (ID) by Huntingfield Rebel (ID). Breeder: Paul Walsh. Rider: Sally Hancock (GBR) 34.8, 12, 1.6 = 48.4
9th Capriarney (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG) out of Aharney Lass (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Killian Dunne. Rider: Emma Shaw (GBR) 32.3, 0, 30.0 = 62.3.
Open Novice Under 18 Sec O
1st 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: Cecily Bradford (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3
2nd Direct Ballytarsna Ducarel (ISH)[was Ballytarsna Du Carel] – 2009 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Errigal Temptress [ISH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hugh & Philip Cass (Laois). Rider: Ila Wingrove (GBR) 34.5, 0, 0.0 = 34.5
3rd Speaks Volumes (ISH) – 2012 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Douglas Royale (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: John Carey (Tipperary). Rider: Fora Cheney (GBR) 30.0, 4, 2.8 = 36.8
5th Toberdane Lunar Expresso (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Premier Sport (ISH) out of Moonbeam (AES) by Balou de Rouet (OLD). Breeder: Padraig Arthur. Rider: Beth Hobden (GBR) 37.3, 8, 1.2 = 46.5
7th Tullibards Cloneenagh Ted (CP)[was Cloneenagh Ted] – 2016 stallion by Cloonaveigh Cisco (CP) out of Cloneenagh Windy (CP) by Oisin (CP). Breeder Sean Meaney. Rider: Eloise Hawtin (GBR) 41.5, 8, 2.8 = 52.3.
Novice Sec L
2nd CFH Farewell Rebel (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Adieu Z (ZANG) out of Lisreagh Rebel (ISH)[TIH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: Seamus Carey. Rider: Lauren Kilpatrick (GBR) 32.8, 0, 0.8 = 33.6
4th Tek Time Captain Cruise (ISH)[TIH] – 2019 gelding by CC Captain Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Robeen Rose (ID) by Clew Bay Bouncer (ID). Breeder: Peter McHugh. Rider: Indie Vaughan-Jones (GBR) 33.0, 0, 1.6 = 34.6
6th Coirban Prince (ISH) – 2020 gelding by For Kinmar Hero Z (ZANG) out of Coirban Lady Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Ciara Marron. Rider: Ben Way (GBR) 36.0, 0, 0.0 = 36.0
8th Kilbunny Eisteach (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Kilbunny Blue (ISH) out of Killbunny MV (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Charmaine Senior. Rider: Laura Erith (GBR) 29.0, 0, 8.8 = 37.8.
Novice Sec M
3rd Watermill Orla (ISH) – 2018 mare by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Newton Bay (ISH) by Ballygill Lad (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Martin McDermott. Rider: Megan Brice (GBR) 30.3, 0, 0.0 = 30.3
5th Kilballyboy Encore (ISH)[TIH] – 2016 gelding by Tajraasi (TB) out of Silver Sheeba (ISH)[TIH] by Fast Silver (ID). Breeder: Sean Beston. Rider: Magan Brice (GBR) 28.5, 0, 4.8 = 33.3
8th The Bizzness (ISH) – 2019 mare by Ascalon (TB) out of Fados Bewick (ISH) by Tinarana Goldwave (HANN). Breeder: Hiram Wood Hennessy. Rider: Alice Hallows (GBR) 33.0, 0, 4.0 = 37.0.
Bouckaert International and Horse Trials (USA) 22nd – 25th October 2026
CCI 4* Short
2nd Fernhill Esmerelda (ISH)[was Esmerelda P] – 2017 mare by Emerald Van’t Ruyterhof (BWP) out of Coralista (ISH) by Corland (HOLST). Breeder: Gemma Stack & Anna Dunne Purcell. Rider: Jonathan Holling (USA) 37.0, 0, 18.4 = 55.5
3rd P.S. I Love You (ISH)[was PS I Love You 2] – 2016 gelding by FSS Correlli Bravo (ISH) out of Woodmount Queen (ISH)[TIH] by Crannagh Hero (ID). Breeder: Kevin Dooley. Rider: Alexandra Knowles (USA) 37.3, 0, 20.0 = 57.3
5th MRF Qwlkstep (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Metropole (KWPN) out of Silver Comet (TB)[IRL] by Exit to Nowhere (TB). Breeder: Mike Comerford. Rider: Katie Malensek (CAN) 36.1, 5.2, 27.2 = 68.5.
CCI 3* Short
3rd HSH Marshall (ISH)(was Poynstown Marshall) – 2016 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Poynstown Queen (ISH) by Olympix Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Paula Widger. Rider: Karl Slezak (CAN) 30.0, 4, 5.6 = 39.6
4th Duke of Rock (ISH)[TIH] – 2018 gelding by Ardcolum Duke (ISH)[TIH] out of Rock Back (TB)[IRL] by Bob Black (TB). Breeder Barbara Hanna. Rider: Laura Vello (USA) 32.3, 0, 7.6 = 39.6
7th Glen Future (ISH) – 2019 mare by Future Trend (OLD) out of Future Girl (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Anthony Gill. Rider: Daniel Clasing (USA) 33.3, 0, 10.8 = 44.1
10th GoldenEye 007 (ISH)[was Rosco Ranger] – 2018 gelding by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) out of Cuffesgrange Sensation (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Joe Connaughton. Rider: Heather Bush (USA) 33.2, 0, 20.4 = 53.6.
CCI 3* Under 25 Short
2nd HSH Henry (ISH)[was Twizzler] – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Silverfoot (TB) by Bravefoot (TB). Breeder: Elizabeth Murphy. Rider: Katelyn Smith (USA) 34.0, 8, 0.0 = 42.0
4th 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) 35.6, 12, 20.4 = 68.0.
CCI 2* Short
3rd Global Karina (ISH) – 2017 mare by Kannan (KWPN) out of Arina (KWPN) by Crown Z (ZANG). Breeder: Boleybawn Horses Ltd. Rider: Sara Kozumplik (USA) 33.6, 0, 0.0 = 33.6
4th Fernhill Cool Confection (ISH)(was Fernhill Cool Connection) – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Princess Cool Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorron Cool Diamond (ISH). Breeder: John McManus. Rider: Madison Temkin (USA) 34.1, 0, 0.0 = 34.1
5th Belline Foody’s Out of the Blue (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Foodys Two an Two (ISH)[TIH] by Gentle Diamond (ID). Breeder: Frances Foody. Rider: Elisa Wallace (USA) 32.6, 0, 4.0 = 36.6.
CCI 2* Under 25 Short
1st Ardeo Dance Monkey (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Setter (KWPN) out of Kingstona (LAT) by Koperniks (HOLST). Breeder: Etter Sportpferde AG. Rider: Ella Hubert (USA) 36.1, 0, 0.0 = 36.1
3rd Hacketts Cross (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Coroner (TB) out of Bellews Beauty (AID) by Welcome Diamond (ID). Breeder: Anthony Glavin. Rider: Jordan Reyes (HON) 42.2, 0, 19.2 = 61.4.
CCI 1* Short
1st Cooley All In (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Chello III VDL (HOLST) out of Lady Glider (ISH) by Kroongraaf (KWPN). Breeder: Martin Duffy. Rider: Susan Plumb (USA) 29.9, 0, 0.0 = 29.9
3rd Fernhill Pop Ice (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Kassanov Hero B Z (ZANG) out of DS Aphrodite (AES) by Darrara Achilles (ISH). Breeder: Dermot O’Brien. Rider: Andrea Mendoza Kruger (GTM) 34.5, 12, 11.6 = 58.1.
CCI 1* Under 25 Short
1st Cooley Vita (ISH)[was Dolmen Dolce Vita] – 2015 mare by Quantino (HOLST) out of Dolmen Denial (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Rider: Nicole Nair (USA) 36.2, 0, 43.6 = 79.8.
Only 1 entered.
Open Intermediate
2nd Monbeg Downtown (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Acorad 3 (OLD) out of HHS Clo Jo (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas A Hughes. Rider: Andre Parro (BRA) 32.7, 0, 18.4 = 51.1
4th Super Ball (ISH)[was Excel Super Ball] – 2017 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Glenanagh Cavalier (ISH) by HHS BR Charlton (ISH). Breeder: Garnett Ferry. Rider: Pippa Moon (USA) 37.1, 0, 20.4 = 57.5.
Open Preliminary
10th Atty M (ISH) – 2020 mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of HHS Athena (ISH) by Heritage Fortunus (HANN). Breeder: Susanne Macken. Rider: Sharonn Lilley (USA) 43.2, 0, 12.4 = 55.6.
Preliminary Rider
1st Excel Star Vero Amore (ISH)[was Leestone Vigovol] – 2016 gelding by Vigo D’Arsouilles (BWP) out of Ultiem V (KWPN) by Voltaire (HANN). Breeder: John McKibbin. Rider: Lula Carney (USA) 32.1, 4, 2.4 = 38.5
Open Modified
10th Royal Mint (ISH) – 2017 mare by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of Tillula (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Ralph Morgan. Rider: Matthew Ulmer (USA) 31.5, 8, 10.0 = 49.5.
Horse Park of New Jersey Fall Horse Trials (USA) 17th – 18th October 2026
Open Preliminary A
2nd Dunedin LB Muze (ISH) – 2020 gelding by I’m Special de Muze (BEP) out of Arkette (ISH) by Arko (OLD). Breeder: Una Flynn. Rider: Hayley Frielick (AUS) 29.2, 4, 13.2 = 46.4
5th Sneaking Suspicion (ISH)(was HSH Candy Deluxe) – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Cloonbarry All Star (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Jean Gilligan. Rider: Dominic Schramm (AUS) 35.8, 0, 24.2 = 60.0.
Open Preliminary B
1st Quantum Cooley (ISH) – 2010 mare by Iroko (WESTF) out of Chloes Gold (WNTR) by Morgangold Major (ZWEI). Breeder: Fiona Kelly. Rider: Fylicia Barr (USA) 27.9, 0.4, 4.8 = 33.1
4th Rockabilly (ISH)[was Carlingford Rockabilly] – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Black Cat (ISH) by Nigrasine (TB). Breeder: Brian Clinghan. Rider: Madeline Scott (USA) 30.5, 0, 12.0 = 42.5
6th B.E. Cointreau (ISH)[was Milchem MBF] – 2018 gelding by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) out of Milchem Dreaming (ISH) by Ramon (KWPN). Breeder: RC Equine Ltd. Rider: Amanda Beale Clement (CAN) 30.0, 4, 18.0 = 52.0.
Open Modified
1st Excel Etoile Zulu (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Kassanova Hero B Z (ZANG) out of Cornawall Diamond Lilly (ISH) by Mohill Cavalier Clover (ISH). Breeder: Sarah Greenham. Rider: Bradley Champagne (CAN) 28.8, 0, 4.8 = 33.6
2nd Dunedin LB Highlight (ISH)(was Sportsfield Highlight) – 2021 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Cafre Highlight (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Judith Porter. Rider: Haley Frielicxk (AUS) 29.5, 0, 8.4 = 37.9
8th Excel Star Jupiter (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Judys Gift (TB) by Presenting (TB). Breeder: Timothy Holland. Rider: Seth Beaver (USA) 39.8, 4, 8.8 = 52.6
9th Carrick Kilderrys Queen (ISH) – 2016 mare by Carrick Kilderrys Diamond (ISH) out of Loyal Lass (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Tom Jones. Rider: Dawn Nelson (USA) 42.8, 4, 10.4 = 57.2.
Morghengo International (ITA 15th – 18th October 2026
CCI 4* Short
5th Tradewinds Alfredo (unk)[was Rice Crispie] – 2013 gelding by Barnaby Flight (ISH)[TIH] out of Danielles Girl (unk). Breeder: Patrick Byrne (Carlow). Rider: Andrea Docomo (ITA) 41.3, 14.8, 44.0 = 100.1
CCI 3* Short
2nd GRC Shiraz (ISH) – 2012 gelding by VDL Arkanas (KWPN) out of Loughnavatta Pearl (ISH)[TIH] by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Rory Costigan (Tipperary). Rider: Frederico Sacchetti (ITA) 38.7, 0, 6.4 = 45.1
CCI s* Short
8th Not a Bother (ISH) – 2017 mare by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Ballylean Craft (ISH)[TIH] by Warcraft (TB). Breeder: Paddy Donnellan. Rider: Andrea Dodimo (ITA) 36.4, 5.6, 19.2 = 61.2
9th Kingsborough Danica (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Kingsborough Gladstone (ISH) out of The Mollylou (TB) by Scibano (TB). Breeder: Joseph Gray. Rider: Pietro Majolino (ITA) 30.6, 9.2, 24.8 = 64.6.
CCI 1* Intro
4th Tykillen Rockstar (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvlietr (BWP) out of Ballymurphy Queen (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp. Breeder: Ciara Kinsella. Rider: Andrea Erne (SUI) 35.0, 0, 9.6 = 44.6.
Perote International (MEX) 16th – 18th October 2026
CCI 3* Long
7th Balanca SDN (ISH)[was Daleston Castlebar HFS] – 2013 gelding by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH] out of Bornacoola (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Robert Fisk. Rider: Bischel Hernandez Sanchez (MEX) 36.1, 4, 11.2 = 51.3.
Kronenberg International (NED) 22nd – 25th October 2026
CCI 2* Short
5th Champagne Silver Nova (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Cappa Cassanova (ID) out of Derry Silver Lass (ISH). Breeder: Barry Hayes. Rider: Maddison Peries (IRL) 33.3, 4.4, 0.0 = 37.7.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.