Podium Finish for Irish Sport Horse James Kann Cruz in 5* Grand Prix

Irish Sport Horses dominate at CSI5* shows around the world 

The ultra-consistent Irish Sport Horse James Kann Cruz recorded another podium finish at 5* level with Irish rider Shane Sweetnam. The pair finished third in the 1.60m Grand Prix at the CSI%* show in Vancouver, Canada.

On the European circuit, Ireland claimed victory for the first time in almost 100 years at the Nations Cup in Rome, the winning team included two Irish Sport Horses – HHS Calais, ridden by Michael Pender, and BBS McGregor, ridden by Jack Ryan.

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

Rome (ITA), CSIO5* 24^th – 28^th May 2023

26,200 EUR, Two Phases 1.45m               

9^th Candy Rose (ISH) – By Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Lux A Gonner (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Padraig Arthur. Owner: Manzelli Roberta.  Rider: Filippo Bassan (ITA).

220,000 EUR, Nations Cup 1.60m

Team 1^st

HHS Calais (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of MHS OBOS Cruise (ISH) by OBOS Quality (OLD). Breeder: Ita Brennan, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Bravo Hughes Ltd. Rider: Michael Pender (IRL).

BBS McGregor (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Cardento (HOLST) out of Random Chance (ISH) by Mark Twain (TB). Breeder and Owner: Marguerite Ryan, Co. Kilkenny. Rider: Jack Ryan (IRL).

26,200 EUR, Table A 1.45m

2^nd MGH Candy Girl (ISH) – 2013 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Kilnamac Holly (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Timothy Kelleher, Co. Cork. Owner: Isabel Fox. Rider: Matthew Simpson (GBR)

Vancouver (CAN), CSI5* MLSJ 23^rd – 28h May 2023

1,000 CAD, Two Phases 1.40m

6^th Rincoola Milsean (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Rincoola Abu (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Harold McGahern, Co. Longford. Owner: North Star. Rider: Charlotte Jacobs (USA).

142,400 CAD, Table A 1.50m

4^th Sea Topblue (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Chacco Blue (MECKL) out of Sea Top Lady (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeders: James & John Meade, Co. Clare. Owner: Andrew Bourns and OBS Equestrian LLC. Rider: Andrew Bourns (IRL).

76,000 CAD, Individual 1.50m

6^th Rincoola Milsean (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Rincoola Abu (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Harold McGahern, Co. Longford. Owner: North Star. Rider: Charlotte Jacobs (USA).

39,000 CAD, Winning Round 1.50m

5^th Rincoola Milsean (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Rincoola Abu (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Harold McGahern, Co. Longford. Owner: North Star. Rider: Charlotte Jacobs (USA).

414,300 CAD, Grand Prix 1.60m

3^rd James Kann Cruz (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of CSF Telly Cruz (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Patrick Connolly. Owner: Gizmo Partners LLC. Rider: Shane Sweetnam (IRL).

Wiesbaden (GER), CSI4* 26^th – 29^th May 2023

100,000 EUR, Grand Prix 1.60m

3^rd Kilkenny (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Cardento (HOLST) out of MHS Pembrook Lady (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Ita Brennan, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Susan Magnier. Rider: Max Wachman (IRL).

Opglabbeek (BEL), CSI2* 25^th – 28^th May 2023

2,500 EUR, Table A 1.45m

10^th Castlefield Hera (ISH) – 2014 mare by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Little Miss Puissance (ISH) by Puissance (ISH). Breeder: Jim O’Neill. Owner: Clare Hughes. Rider: Seamus Hughes Kennedy (IRL).

1,500 EUR, Table A 1.45m

1^st Castlefield Hera (ISH) – 2014 mare by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Little Miss Puissance (ISH) by Puissance (ISH). Breeder: Jim O’Neill. Owner: Clare Hughes. Rider: Seamus Hughes Kennedy (IRL).

4,000 EUR, Table A 1.45m

4^th Hold Up (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Diarado (HOLST) out of Cullen Aphla (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Jackie Lee, Co. Galway. Owner and Rider: Jane Annett (GBR).

26,200 EUR, Grand Prix 1.45m

1^st ESI Ali (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Stakkato Gold (HANN) out of Adelheid (KWPN) by Tygo (UNK) Breeder: Ennisnag Stud. Owner: Clare Hughes. Ridder: Seamus Hughes-Kennedy.

Vancouver (CAN), CSI2* 23^rd – 28h May 2023

38,500 CAD, Table A 1.45m

8^th GCS Athena (ISH) – 2014 mare by Vigo D’Arsouilles (BWP) out of MHS Attraction (ISH) by Numero Uno (KWPN). Breeder: Olivia Brennan, Co Kilkenny. Owner: Brookstreet Stables Corporation. Rider: Amy Millar (CAN).

Olsza (POL), CSI1* 25^th – 28^th May 2023

3,000 NOK, Two Phase

5^th Kiss N Fly (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Guidam (SF) out of Coolamber (ISH) by Rame Z (HANN). Breeder: Laura Durkin, Co Dublin. Owner: Willebrand Group AB. Rider: Tove Willebrand (SWE)

Wiesbaden (GER), CSI1* 26^th – 29^th May 2023

2,500 EUR, Accumulator 1.25m

9^th ABC Cortana Cruise (ISH) – 2015 mare by Cornet Obolensky (BWP) out of Ardnehue Diamond Cruiser (ISH) by Cruising [TIH](ISH). Breeder: Patrick Kehoe, Co. Carlow. Owner: Melanie Davidson. Rider: Shane Breen (IRL)

3,000 EUR, Two Phase 1.30m

5^th ABC Cortana Cruise (ISH) – 2015 mare by Cornet Obolensky (BWP) out of Ardnehue Diamond Cruiser (ISH) by Cruising [TIH](ISH). Breeder: Patrick Kehoe, Co. Carlow. Owner: Melanie Davidson. Rider: Shane Breen (IRL)

NOTE: CSI1* Grand Prix classes and upwards are currently included in the weekly results

There are currently no results available for Tehran (IRI), CSI2*-W 23rd – 28th May 2023, any results will be included next week.