Noel Hickey breeds the winner of the Maryland 5*
- 22 October 2024, 09:43
This week was dominated by a 5* and Le Lion, but a multitude of Irish breeders are represented in less than the normal number of classes. However Irish Sport Horses still shine bright as the season slows.
Maryland International (USA) 16th – 20th October 2024
CCI 5* Long
1st Ballaghmor Class (ISH) – 2007 gelding Courage II (HOLST) out of Kilderry Place (ISH). Breeder: Noel Hickey (Limerick). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 26.5, 0, 4.8 = 31.3
8th LCC Barnaby (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Guy Cavalier (ISH) out of Lady Tanjour (ISH) by Rafael (KWPN) Breeder: Martin Collins (Meath). Rider: Lillian Heard Wood (USA) 38.6, 0.4, 41.0 = 80.0.
Only 8 finished.
CCI 3* Long
4th Cooley Corraghy Diamond (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Diamond Roller (ISH) out of Seoladh (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Kenny. Rider: Kimberly Severson (USA) 31.5, 0, 2.0 = 33.5
5th Monbeg Zebedee (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Bolacreane Dolly (ISH)[TIH] by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Marti Rudd. Rider: Alison Springer (USA) 29.9, 0, 3.6 = 33.5
6th Sportsfield Lumiere (ISH)[was Lumiere] – 2015 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Utah van de Bucxtaele (BWP) by Phin Phin (BWP). Breeder: Margaret Dobby. Rider: Hayley Frielick (NZL) 34.0, 0, 0.0 = 34.0
9th Briarhill Excel Star Take 2 (ISH)[was Briarhill Lui Bay] – 2015 mare by Kings Cornet [ISH] out of Briarhill Cruise (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Anne Coyne. Rider: Courtney Cooper (USA) 32.1, 0, 4.4 = 36.5
10th Cooley Baltic Sea (ISH)[was Cooley Pot of Gold & Annaghmore Baltic Sea] – 2014 gelding by Baltic VDL (KWPN) out of HHS Cheerio (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Judy Tobin & Aoife Healion. Rider: Arielle Aharoni (USA) 35.4, 0, 2.8 = 38.2.
Le Lion d’Angers Young Horse Championship (FRA) 16th – 20th October 2024
CCI 3* Long (Seven Year Old)
5th Calida Spice (ISH) – 2017 mare by Tyson (KWPN) out of Red Diamond Spice (ID) by King Henry (ID). Breeder: Eugene Killalea. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR) 25.4, 4, 2.4 = 31.8
7th MGH Hildare Harlequin (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Firkov du Rouet (KWPN) out of Fair Dinkum II (AEAS) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Padraig McCarthy. Rider: Danielle McCormack (IRL) 34.4, 0, 0.0 = 34.4
10th Inquisitor (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Coroner (TB) out of Diamond Fleck (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorron Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Bridget McGing. Rider: Ian Cassells (IRL) 30.9, 4, 0.0 = 34.9.
Other Irish Sport Horse Finishers:
13th Shannondale Micah (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Maria (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Martin Walsh. Rider: Cathal Daniels (IRL) 36.7
14th Greenogue Gigi (ISH) – 2017 mare by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Quita (ISH) by Dow Jones Courcel (SF). Breeder: Con McCarthy. Rider: Ian Cassells (IRL) 37.0
18th Kilroe Tiger (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Hype (KWPN) out of Coolcorron Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Christopher O’Sullivan. Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 38.3
19th Kilroe Lego Land (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Cavalier Land (ISH) out of Gracefull Kate (TB)[IRL] by Rashar (TB). Breeder: Robert Moore. Rider: Godfrey Gibbons (IRL) 38.8
22nd Cooley Cornasus (ISH)[was Cornasus Ozzy] – 2017 gelding by Colandro (HOLST) out of Cornasaus Connie (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: James & Amanda Vogan. Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 41.0
24th Global Elemiah (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of KEC Malta Safari by Maltstriker. Breeder: William Kennedy. Rider: Christopher Six (FRA) 41.6
31st Kilnamac Kasu (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of Kilnamac Sue (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James J Ryan. Rider: Godfrey Gibbons (IRL) 48.3
34th Oakport Lieutenant Aldo (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Warrenstown You 2 (ISH) out of Bel Cruise (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Molly Keane. Rider: Harry Horgan (IRL) 51.2
35th Cavaliers Cruiz (ISH) – 2017 mare by Cruisings Ambassador (ISH) out of Cavaliers Maid (ISH) by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Thomas Norris. Rider: Heidi Hamilton (IRL) 54.4
41st Blakeneys Cruise (ISH) – 2017 gelding by FSS Correlli Bravo (ISH) out of Caoimhes Cruising (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH] Breeder: Brendan Noone. Rider: Quidley Kellerman (USA) 64.1
45th Diamond Mistress (ISH) – 2017 mare by Diarado (HOLST) out of Shes My Master (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Kate Jarvey. Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 71.5
46th Dassett Fortune (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Diarado (HOLST) out of Mist Flight (ISH)[TIH] by Golden River (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Marie Moloney. Rider: Elizabeth Power (IRL) 74.7
49th Coolnorran Cooley (ISH)[was Coolnorran Im Special] – 2017 gelding by I’m Special de Muze (BWP) out of Coolnorran Liberty (ISH) by Waldo Van Dungen (KWPN). Breeder: Mark Hession. Rider: Pru Dawes (AUS) 80.4
50th Strangford (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Templepatrick Dara Bay (ISH)[TIH] by Cruisings Micky Finn (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Dorothea Wilson. Rider: Steven Smith (IRL) 80.7.
CCI 2* Long (Six Year Old)
5th Boleybawn Oliva (ISH) – 2018 mare by Jarado (KWPN) out of C-Jumps (SCSL) by Cicero Z Van Paemal (BWP). Breeder: Boleybawn Horses Ltd. Rider: Hallie Coon (USA) 30.5, 0, 3.2 = 33.7.
Other Irish Sport Horse finishers.
14th Lady Roller (ISH) – 2018 mare by Campaign Swing (TB)[IRL]out of Corgar Roller (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Kael Kavanagh. Rider: Sally Wittvangen (SWE) 44.2
16th Drumin Romeo (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Drumin Epona (ISH)[TIH] by Mr Big Cat (TB). Breeder: Tom Finn. Rider: Marcio Carvalho Jorge (BRA) 46.3
17th Kilcoltrim Big Yin (ISH) – 2018 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Lady Voltaire (SI) by Voltaire (HANN). Breeder: Thomas Purcell. Rider: Carlolina Ferrarini (ITA) 46.5
18th Dolmen Cooley (ISH)[was Dolmen Dealer of Aces] – 2018 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Dolmen Dimension (ISH) by Dolmen Déjà Vu (ISH). By Jack Murphy. Rider: Rebecca Howard (CAN) 47.0
19th Kief Rhapsody of Belline (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Lissangle Luz the Busuness (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Kieran Fahey. Rider: Noel Dunne (IRL) 48.9
23rd Independent Article (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Sassy Cassie (ISH) by Cascaletto St Ghyvan Z (ZANG). Breeder: Margaret Kinsella. Rider: Cathal Daniels (IRL) 54.1
24th Barrington Boy (ISH) [was Ceide Lucky Candy] – 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Watermill Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Watermill Swatch (TB). Breeder: Mary Walsh. Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 54.1
27th Lux Like Love (ISH) – 2018 mare by Je T’Aime Flamenco (DWP) out of Lux San (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Samantha Fegan. Rider: Hallie Coon (USA) 61.8
33rd Oughterard Sky Special (ISH) – 2018 gelding by I’m Special de Muze (BWP) out of Oughterard Sky Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerard Lynch. Rider: Sebastian Roldan Olivera (ARG) 84.1.
Hagyard Mid South International and Horse Trial (USA) 16th – 19th October 2024
CCI 2* Long
3rd Rock On (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Lassies Dancer (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Bridin Garrigle. Rider: Michael Nolan (IRL) 30.2, 4, 0.0 = 34.2
4th Rock Jennings (ISH)[TIH] – 2016 gelding by Tajraasi (TB) out of Miss Goatenbridge (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: James Carey. Rider: Micheal Nolan (IRL) 32.7, 4, 0.0 = 36.7
6th Ballingowan Clarity (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Sibon W (KWPN) out of Ballingowan Boula (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Ann O’Grady. Rider: Saffron Klotzi (CAN) 33.3, 0, 5.6 = 38.9.
Open Intermediate
2nd KBS Curious Quality (ISH)[was KBS Pirate Cove] – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Pirate Fairy (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH].Breeder: Kieran Kennedy. Rider: Kristie Burgess (USA) 35.6, 4, 48.8 = 88.4.
Only 3 finished
Open Preliminary A
4th Fernhill Malito Park (ISH)[was KHH Malito Park] – 2017 gelding by Malito de Reve (SF) out of HHS Central Park (ISH) by Don Juan de la Bouverie (SBS). Breeder: Sarah Crosbie & Brendan McArdle. Rider: Chelsea Lowe (CAN) 30.5, 0, 1.2 = 30.5.
Ram Trap Horse Park Horse Trials (USA) 18th – 20th October 2024
Open Intermediate
5th HSH Bold Decision (ISH)[was My Bold Decision] – 2015 gelding by Sibon W (KWPN) out of Dubietys Fashion (TB) by Dubiety (TB). Breeder: Timothy T Tierney. Rider: Anni Grandia-Dodson (USA) 41.1, 4, 5.2 = 50.3.
Open Modified
2nd Excel Star Megawatt (ISH)[was KBS Excel Star Mega Watt] – 2018 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Power Quality (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Kieran Kennedy. Rider: Ashley McCaughan (USA) 27.6, 0, 3.2 = 30.8
3rd Carel Cruiser (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Numero Cruise (ISH) out of Katelyns Carel (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Martin Reilly. Rider: Lauren Henry (USA) 28.8, 0, 3.6 = 32.4.
Babolna International (HUN) 18th – 20th October 2024
CCI 3* Short
4th Crystal Barney (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Lady Graf (ISH) by Graf Magna (AES). Breeder: Anthony Doherty. Rider: Noemi Viola Doerfer (HUN) 34.1, 4, 0.4 = 38.5
6th Piltown Harry (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Cavalier Mare (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Doody (Kilkenny). Rider: Noemi Doerfer (HUN) 36.4, 4, 0.0 = 40.4.
CCI 1* Intro
7th Spirit 73 (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Emperor Augustus out of Forest Clover by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Jim Kavanagh. Rider: Claudia Hartl (AUT) 41.3, 4, 0.0 = 45.3.
Oasby One Day Event (GBR) 19th – 20th October 2024
Open Intermediate Sec C
3rd Ballycoskerry Golden Coast [ISH] – 2013 gelding by West Coast Cavalier (ISH) out of Julie Over Time (TB) by Snurge (TB). Breeder: Seamus Roche (Cork). Rider: Lucy Jakes (GBR) 35.5, 0, 56 = 41.1
4th Creevagh Cooley. (ISH)[was Creevagh Cruise] – 2008 mare by Camiro de Haar Z (ZANG) out of Darragh Fields (ISH) by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: Sydney Cranston (Monaghan). Rider: Emily King (GBR) 25.2, 4, 13.2 = 42.4.
Open Intermediate Under 21 Sec D
3rd Greenhall Jay (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Greenhall Dismissed (ISH) by Porch (BWP). Breeder: Derry Rothwell (Wicklow). Rider: Henry Hobby (GBR) 35.5, 5, 20.8 = 61.3
4th Balief de Reve (ISH) – 2015 mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Lazio (ISH) by Aldato (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Hayde. Rider: Ivy Fisher (GBR) 30.7, 12, 20.8 = 63.5
6th Hawksworth [ISH] – 2013 gelding by Loch Cruise [ISH] out of Heros Socks [ISH] by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: George Howard (GBR) 32.1, 8, 26.4 = 66.5
7th Fernhill Kankan (unk) – 2015 mare OIO. Rider: Elizabeth Barratt (GBR) 25.7, 4, 50.8 = 80.5
8th Monanore Gold (ISH)[was Kori] – 2014 gelding by Koro D’Or (SF) out of Golden Torka (ISH)[TIH] by Golden Cliff (TB). Breeder: John Howley (Mayo). Rider: Jemima Hughes (GBR) 34.3, 8, 64.8 = 107.1.
Intermediate Sec A
1st Jennys Quality (ISH) – 2014 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Jenny Gee (ISH)[TIH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hilary Furlonger. Rider: Willa Newton (GBR) 26.8, 4, 7.2 = 38.0
4th GRC Samurai (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Aughmore Ruby Tuesday (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Rory Costigan (Tipperary). Rider: Matthew Heath (GBR) 35.0, 4, 8.8 = 47.8
5th Bullards Fine Gin (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Arthurs Gold (ID) out of Innishannon Shamrock (ISH) by Rantis Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Susan Macdonald. Rider: Philippa Cross (GBR) 33.2, 8, 8.4 = 49.6
9th Healys King Arkansas (ISH) – 2008 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Derrevarragh Candle (ISH)[TIH] by Candle King (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Helen Fox (Meath). Rider: Angus Marsh (GBR) 33.3, 5, 18.4 = 56.4.
Intermediate Sec B
5th Shannondale Cedric (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Shannondale Cate (ISH) by Cascaletto St Ghyvan Z (ZANG). Breeder: Martin Walsh (Clare). Rider: Tyler Cassells (GBR) 30.0, 16.0, 152 = 61.2
8th Warren Finding Dory (ISH)[TIH] – 2014 mare by Carlo Bank (TB [IRL] out of Ardnagla Sunset (RID) by Gurrain Zidane (ID). Breeder: John Clohesy. Rider: Lucy Robinson (GBR) 34.8, 24, 13.2 = 72.0
10th Im Gentleman Jack (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Laharns Laughton (ISH)[TIH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Frank Hickey. Rider: Justine Parker (GBR) 34.8, 16, 26.4 = 77.2.
Open Novice Sec G
6th 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) 39.5, 0, 0.0 = 39.5
7th Harison (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Harlquin du Carel (SF) out of Clonola Daisy Bell (ISH) by Easy Lift (TB). Breeder: Micheal Foley. Rider: Emily Philip (GBR) 31.5, 4, 6.8 = 42.3
9th Greenfort Society Diamond (ISH)[TIH][was Benbulben Diamond and Carrick Gold Star] – 2011 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Gold Valley Hope (TB) by Catrail (TB). Breeder: Carla Brennan. Rider: Charlie Webb (GBR) 35.0, 4, 7.6 = 46.6.
Open Novice Sec H
2nd Goodluck Master Tolly (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) out of Miss Imp Boro (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Ger Deere. Rider: Holly Maudin (GBR) 33.5, 0, 0.0 = 33.5
5th Bravado (ISH)[was Comar Accord] – 2017 gelding by Antaeus (HANN) out of Miss Clover Over (ISH) by Captain Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Catherine Chambers. Rider: Ella Howard (GBR) 34.5, 4, 9.20 = 47.7
6th Ballyheerin Bay Dancer (ISH) – 2012 mare by Afellay Z (ZANG) out of White Stripes (AES) by Drossan (HANN). Breeder: John Carr (Donegal). Rider: Amber Moxon (GBR) 34.0, 0, 14.0 = 48.0
7th Dam That Brooke (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of MIG (ISH) by Telling Tales (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Whiterock Farm. Rider: George Telfer (GBR) 38.0, 12, 0.0 = 50.0
9th Riot Fun (ISH) – 2009 mare by Funambule II (CP) out of More Riot (IRIP). Breeder: Jill Moran. Rider: George Telfer (GBR) 43.0, 12, 0.0 = 55.0.
Novice Sec E
2nd Harrys Snowman (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Lars Irco G (SWB) out of Ardeche Z (ZANG) by Artos Z (HANN). Breeder: Georgina & Rodney Gault. Rider: Lisa Frechingham (GBR) 31.5, 0, 0.0 = 31.5
3rd Cullion Womanizer (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Flutter By Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Jodie Carr. Rider: Will Rawlin (GBR) 32.5, 0, 0.0 = 32.5
5th Dassett Venture (ISH)[was Russo de Reve] – 2017 gelding by Wido (BWP) out of Newmarket Funky Filly (ISH) by Newmarket Venture (HANN). Breeder: Christopher McCarthy. Rider: Mathew Heth (GBR) 33.3, 0, 0.0 = 33.3
6th Monbeg Lands (ISH)[was Monbeg Cavland] – 2018 gelding by Cavalier Land (ISH) out of Heros Socks (ISH) by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Holly Smith (GBR) 35.3, 0, 0.0 = 35.3
8th Poynstown Venture (ISH) – 2019 mare by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Cruising Hill (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Robert Widger. Rider: Imogen Murray (GBR) 33.3, 0, 4.0 = 37.3
9th Standfast (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Ballygreek Princess (ISH)by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Michael Murphy. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 32.0, 4, 1.6 = 37.6.
Novice Sec F
1st Springhead Jupiter (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Dexter R (KWPN) out of DS Alice (unk) . Breeder: Paul Crompton. Rider: Katie Magee (GBR) 29.3, 4, 2.4 = 357
2nd Co Star (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Cobra 18 (WEWB) out of Alexandra Bering (TB) by Bering (TB). Breeder: Dan Galavan. Rider: Lucy Robinson (GBR) 36.3, 0, 0.0 = 36.3
4th Lux Cool (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Coolkeeran (HOLST) out of Lux Feminine (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Thomas Hutchinson. Rider: Katie Bleloch (GBR) 38.3, 0, 0.0 = 38.3
5th WSH Quality Venu (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of Valina de Venu (MECKL) by Valina de Theil (SF). Breeder: David Williams. Rider: Kristina Hall-Jackson (GBR) 35.5, 4, 0.0 = 39.5
9th Current Trend (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Scattery Katania (ISH) by Kahtan (TB). Breeder: Messrs Clohessy & McNamara. Rider: Issy Sykes (GBR) 43.3, 0, 0.0 = 43.3.
These results are complete.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman,
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland
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