Nutcracker too tough for rivals in CCI 4* Long for Halliday-Sharp

It was another excellent weekend for Irish-bred horses on the international eventing circuit 

Stateside, in Galway Downs, USA’s Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp took the honours in the CCI $* Long on board Cooley Nutcracker, bred by Gary Doherty.

Eventing Championships at Galway Downs (USA) 2^nd – 5^th November 2023.

CCI 4* Long.

1^st Cooley Nutcracker (ISH)[was Ballyshan Contender] – 2014 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Ballyshan Cleopatra (AES) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Gary Doherty. Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 29.9, 0, 9.6 = 39.5.

CCI 3* Long. 

1^st Cooley Mr. Murphy (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Kroongraaf (KWPN) out of Ballinabarney Highlight (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: John Burke (Galway). Rider: Sabrina Glaser (CAN) 32.0, 0, 0.0 = 32.

6^th Crafty Don (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Diamond Beaker (ISH)[TIH] by Lester Lad (TB). Breeder: Amelia Comiskey. Rider: Tamara Smith (USA) 34.2, 0, 4.0 = 38.2.

CCI 2* Long. 

2^nd Carlingfords Hes A Clover (ISH)[was He’s a Clover] – 2012 gelding by Polanski (SWB) out of Fourleaf Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Thomas Keenan (Louth). Rider: Molly  Duda (USA) 29.8, 0, 0.0 = 29.8.

CCI 1* Long.

2^nd Shadow Inspector (ISH)[was Caraghs High Inspector & Detective Inspector] – 2010 gelding by Tinaranas Inspector (WSTF) out of Caragh Roller [ISH] by High Roller [ISH]. Breeder: Stephen Kelliher (Kerry). Rider: Scarlett Peinado (USA) 27.4, 0, 0.0 = 27.4

3^rd Cooley Starship (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Simona (SWB) by Leuthen 1 (HOLST). Breeder: Tom Moloney (Kilkenny). Rider: Harper Padgett (USA) 28.2, 0, 0.0 = 28.2

5^th HSH Best Kept Secret (ISH)[was Ringwood Zante] – 2017 gelding by Adieu Z [was Ringwood Adieu Z](ZANG) out of Ringwood Sunny Clover (ISH) by Sunny Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Erika Leonard. Rider: Lizzie Hoff (USA) 31.2, 0, 0.0 = 31.2.

Preliminary Championship. 

7^th DaRogue Rebel (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Silvano (KWPN) out of Darogue Lass (ISH)[TIH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: John & Cathy McLynn. Rider: Jolie Wentworth (USA) 26.8, 22.4, 12.4 = 61.6.

Modified Championship. 

1^st Global Monmore (ISH)[was Monmore Stevie] – 2016 gelding by Rehy High Society (ISH) out of Monmore Maggie (ISH)[TIH] by Young Loughinvar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas Whelan. Rider: Stephanie Goodman (USA) 30.0, 0, 6.4 = 36.4 

2^nd Fernhill Blueprint (ISH)[TIH][was Kildalton Blue Print] – 2012 gelding by Financial Reward (TB)(IRE) out of Sheaf Pride (ID) by Welcome Diamond (ID). Breeder: Teagasc Kildalton College (Kildare). Rider: Emily Schmotz (USA) 35.0, 0, 7.2 = 42.2.

Open Modified. 

1^st Jacobite (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (SWB) out of Ballinteskin June (ISH) by Orbis (TB). Breeder: Peter O’Toole. Rider: Ellie Ryhorchuk (USA) 28.0, 0, 3.2 = 31.2

3^rd Lockdown JPL (ISH) – 2016 gelding by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of KEC Kingston (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: William Kennedy. Rider: Mackenzie Davidson (USA) 25.5, 18, 7.2 = 50.7.

Preliminary / Modified. 

5^th Dassett Endeavour (ISH)[was Ricardos Vision] – 2013 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Cloneen Cavalier Countessa (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: James Thomas Wallace (Clare). Rider: Chloe Kischuk (USA) 28.3, 9.2, 9.2 = 46.7.

Virginia Horse Center International & HT (USA) 3^rd – 5^th November 2023.

CCI 3* Short. 

2^nd Kilcannon Kandy Kid [ISH] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Charlestown Daisy (ISH)[TIH] by Cruise On (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick J Wall (Mayo). Rider: Kelty O’Donoghue (USA) 36.7, 4, 15.2 = 55.9.

CCI 2* Short. 

1^st 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) 29.2, 0, 4.0 = 33.2

2^nd CSF Dassett Decoy (ISH)[was CSF Cruz Delle] – 2013 gelding by Flipper D’Elle (SF) out of CSF Doorn Cruise [ISH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Connolly (Galway). Rider: Sylvia Bayars (USA) 30.5, 0, 10.8 = 41.3

3^rd Trinity ThankQ (ISH)[was Trinity Thank Q] – 2016 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Ballyderowen Clover (ISH). Breeder: Brendan Cave. Rider: Lisa Marie Fergusson (CAN) 28.4, 12.8, 5.2 = 46.4

7^th Ratheoin Quality Imp (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Coonogues Dawn (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Sean Barron. Rider: Lisa Marie Fergusson (CAN) 36.4, 4, 16.0 = 56.4.

CCI 2* Long. 

3^rd Qualitini (ISH)[was Best Woman] – 2016 mare by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Chill Lady (ISH) by Chillout (ISH). Breeder: Ann Geraldine O’Malley. Rider: Marley Stone Burke (USA) 36.8, 0, 0.0 = 36.8

8^th MTF Cooley Classic (ISH)[was Camblin DC & Cooley All Over] – 2010 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Josephines Fancy (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Page Ramsey (USA) 35.6, 4, 2.0 = 41.6

9^th Shirsheen Deal Me In (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Silvano (KWPN) out of Tradhearg Watt A Diamond (ISH) by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Anthony Gillespie. Rider: Anna Fitzhugh (USA) 30.8, 4, 8.0 = 42.8.

CCI 1* Long. 

5^th 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) 31.6, 0, 0.0 = 31.6

6^th BGS Silver Lining (ISH) – 2014 mare by Bread and Butter (ISH) out of Newmarket Striker (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick Byrne. Rider: Kiera Delahanty (USA) 31.2, 0, 1.2 = 32.4

9^th Kilbunny Close Call (ISH) – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of Emilymoran (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Edmond Crotty. Rider: Fylicia Barr (USA) 29.8, 0, 4.0 = 33.8

10^th Cooley Criminal Mind [ISH][was Ballyneety Roly Poly] – 2012 gelding by Diamond Roller [ISH] out of Ballyneety Royale (ISH)[TIH] by Beau Royale (TB). Breeder: Fiona Hickey (Limerick). Rider: Riley Zgrebnak (USA) 32.7, 4, 0.0 = 36.7.

Advanced / Intermediate.

1^st Vandyke (ISH) 2014 gelding by Vancouver (KWPN) out of Shannondale Willow [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Deborah Palmer (Derry). Rider: Allison Springer (USA) 33.9, 0, 19.2 = 53.1.

Only One entered.

Open Preliminary. 

7^th Rehale Comet (ISH)[TIH] – 2018 mare by Island Commander (TB) out of Whats Another One (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Michael Reck Jnr. Rider: Michael Pendleton (USA) 29.5, 4, 9.2 = 42.7

8^th Star Quality (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of The Glen of Diamonds (ID) by King Henry (ID). Breeder: Paul & Noel Murphy (Wicklow). Rider: Kerra Johnson (USA) 32.6, 0, 12.0 = 44.6

9^th Fernhill Frosted Top (ISH)[was GSH Maximus] – 2014 gelding by Camillo VDL (KWPN) out of Moycola Ebony (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Orna Glynn. Rider: Gabby Dickerson (USA) 30.0, 0, 18.0 = 48.0.

Open Modified. 

2^nd Quantum Cooley (ISH)[was Its Quantum Cooley]– 2018 gelding by Dakar VDL (KWPN) out of Ming Dynasty (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Diana Warrington. Rider: Fylicia Barr (USA) 27.8, 0, 0.0 = 27.8

3^rd Starfield Dragonfly (ISH) – 2017 mare by Caricello (HOLST) out of Kouette (SF) by Royal Feu (SF). Breeder: Lino Orlandi. Rider: Tim Burke (IRL) 28.0, 4, 0.0 = 32.0

4^th Monatrea Cooley On The Con (ISH)[TIH][was Monatrea Billy the Kid] – 2013 gelding by Riyalan (TB)[IRL] out of Monatrea Una (ID) by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Mary Roch Perks (Cork). Rider: Erin Murphy (USA) 28.0, 8, 0.0 = 36.0.

Rocking Horse Farm HT (USA) 4^th – 5^th November 2023.

Open Intermediate A.

4^th Fernhill One Too Many (ISH)[was MBF One To Many] – 2015 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Garrouse (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Valerie Fogarty. Rider: Anna Loschiavo (USA) 33.2, 0, 8.4 = 41.6

9^th 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) 37.0, 4, 12.4 = 53.4

10^th 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) 28.6, 5.6, 26.0 = 60.2.

Open Intermediate B. 

1^st Business Class (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Harlequin du Carol (SF) out of Moxella (OLD) by Quick Star (SF). Breeder: Don Haddon (Wicklow). Rider: Bruce Davidson Jnr. (USA) 25.8, 0, 4.0 = 29.8.

Open Preliminary A. 

2^nd 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) 30.8, 0, 0.8 = 31.8

3^rd Fernhill Galavant (ISH)[was Mulvin Gabriel] – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Mindoran ARD Polo (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Richard JW Smyth. Rider: Michael Nolan (IRL) 31.8, 0, 0.0 = 31.8

6^th Lissavorra Quality (ISH) – 2016 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Soolmoy Lucy (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Patrick McLoughney. Rider: Elisa Wallace (USA) 30.8, 4, 0.0 = 34.8

8^th Tullibards Twist and Turns (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Rathnure Gem (ISH)[TIH] by Grange Bouncer (ID). Breeder: William Masterson (Wexford). Rider: Cristina Barbour (CAN) 28.4, 4, 10.8 = 43.2

9^th Rock Jennings (ISH)[TIH] – Tajraasi (TB) out of Miss Goatenbridge (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: James Carey. Rider: Micheal Nolan (IRL) 30.5, 8, 4.8 = 43.3.

Open Preliminary B.

3^rd Ballygriffin Crossfield Cara (ISH) – 2017 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Crossfield Lass (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Martin Crowley. Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 27.9, 4, 2.0 = 33.9

4^th Royal Oak (unk) – 2010 gelding OIO by Ballintogher Leo (ISH). Rider: Cristina Barbour (CAN) 31.8, 0, 3.6 = 35.4

6^th 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: Leila Saxe (USA) 37.6, 0, 0.0 = 37.6

8^th Cappog Ferro Royale CDS (ISH) – 2014 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Emily Royale (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: David Miley. Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 27.4, 0, 18.0 = 45.4.

Preliminary Rider.

3^rd Fernhill Quality Vision (ISH)[was Quality Vision] – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Lady Carla (ISH) by Welcome Flagmount (ID). Breeder: Sinead Murphy. Rider: Stephanie Jackson (USA) 32.4, 4, 0.0 = 36.4

9^th 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) 36.6, 0, 8.4 = 45.0.

Open Modified. 

1^st 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) 29.0, 0, 0.0 = 29.0

2^nd Hill Billie Chill (ISH)[was Fernhill Chili Martini] – 2016 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of My Golden Olive (ISH)[TIH] by Dock Leaf (TB). Breeder: Joe Cusack. Rider: Hillary Irwin (USA) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.5

3^rd Ballyneety Soldier (ISH)[TIH][was Heavy Inputs] – 2017 gelding by Crafty Call (ISH)[TIH] out of Salt Lake City (ISH)[TIH] by Yeats (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Hickey. Rider: Kelly Prather (USA) 29.3, 0, 1.6 = 30.9

5^th Carrigshawn HFS (ISH)[was Carrigshaw Quincy] – 2016 mare by Quantino (HOLST) out of Carrigshawn Lucy (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: John Warner. Rider: Alyssa Phillips (USA) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3

9^th Monbeg Trademark (unk) – 2018 gelding by Quabri de L’Isle (SF) out of Roseanonymous (unk) by Pacino (BWP). Breeder: Marti Rudd. Rider: Cemone Rovira (USA) 36.0, 0, 6.4 = 42.4

10^th Fernhill Bravo (ISH)[was Lisdara Bravo] – 2014 gelding by an unknown sire out of Lisdarra Impish Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Grainne Gormley. Rider: Ashlynn Meuchel (USA) 35.3, 0, 14.0 = 49.3.

Texas Rose Horse Park HT (USA) 4^th – 5^th November 2023.

Open Preliminary. 

2^nd Cajun Quality (ISH)[was Birrinview Dazzler] – 2017 gelding by Dakar VDL (KWPN) out of Birrinview Holly (ISH)[TIH] by Cougar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Cyril Staphens. Rider: Ashley Hays (USA) 30.9, 8, 2.8 = 41.7.

Montelibretti International (ITA) 2^nd – 5^th November 2023.

CCI 3* Short. 

10^th Fernhill Trend Setter (ISH)[was Grantstown Trendy] – 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Burggraaf Lady (ISH) by Burggraaf (HOLST). Breeder: Caroline Widger (Waterford). Rider: Martina Ambrosetti (ITA) 40.6, 5.2, 56.8 = 102.6.

CCI 3* Long.

6^th Monbeg Hendricks (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Alda Puissance ([ISH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Pru Dawes (AUS) 31.2, 0, 2.8 = 34.0.

CCI 2* Long. 

7^th Sir Conelfly (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Sir Shutterfly (HANN) out of U. Conella I (HOLST) by Conello (HOLST). Breder: Kate Jarvey. Rider: Miroslav Trunda (CZE) 32.6, 16, 3.2 = 51.8.

CCI 2* Short. 

6^th Tullibards You Make Me Feel Good (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Beowolf (ISH) out of Padraighs Pet (ISH)[TIH] by Nazar (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: James Fenlon. Rider: Katia Weimann (AUS) 33.2, 0, 1.6 = 34.8.

CCI 1* Intro.

9^th Cooley Beignet (ISH)[was Cooley Limited Edition ] – 2018 mare by Vittorio (HOLST) out of Mullentine Latana (ISH) by Lando (DWB). Breeder: Eamon McArdle. Rider: Pru Dawes (AUS) 36.2, 0, 34.8 = 71.0

10^th Jimmy For Game (ISH)[was Downtown Jimmy B] – 2017 gelding by Stetter out of Qlorofile M’Aurea by Mister Blue. Breeder: Etter Sportpferde AG. Rider: Camile Guyot (ITA) 6.1, 0, 38.4 = 74.5.

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