Podium finish for Irish Sport Horse James Kann Cruz in Lexington CSI3*

James Kann Cruz once again showed his class finishing third in the €226,000 1.55m Grand Prix in Lexington CSI3*, USA. Partnered by Irish rider Shane Sweetnam this combination continue to shine. This is their fifth top ten international finish to date this year. Bred by Patrick Connolly, the 10-year-old gelding is by Kannan (KWPN) and is out of CSF Telly Cruz (ISH), by Cruising [TIH] (ISH). He is owned by Gizmo Partners LLC.

At the same venue, American rider Charlotte Jacobs partnered the Irish Sport Horse Rincoola Milsean to third place in the €38,700 1.45m class. Rincoola Milsean is a half-sister to the pony stallion Rincoola Babog (ISH) who was on the winning Pony Nations Cup team in Compiègne, France with rider James Derwin.

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

San Miguel de Allende, CSIO5*-NC NAm 26^th – 30^th April 2023

1,170,000 MXN, Table A 1.50m

3^rd Drumconnick Verdi (ISH) – 2009 Stallion by Verdi (KWPN) out of Abeltje (KWPN), by Padinus (KWPN). Breeder: Clive Pratt, Co. Cavan. Owner: Monica Burillo & Sofia Larrea B. Rider: Sofia Larrea B (MEX).

Lexington (USA), CSI3* 28^th – 29^th April 2023

38,700 USD, Welcome Speed Cup 1.45m

3^rd 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).

226,000 USD, Kentucky Invitational 3* Grand Prix 1.55m            

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).

St Tropez (FRA), CSI3* 27^th – 30^th April 2023

26,200 EUR, Two Phases 1.45m               

1^st GRS Lady Amaro (ISH) – 2013 mare by Amaretto Darco (BWP) out of Legal Lady (TB) by Over The River (TB). Breeder: Denis Hickey, Co. Wexford. Owner: S.n.c McAuley. Rider: Mark McAuley (IRL).

10^th FTS Killossery Konfusion (AKA FTS Killossery Kusokurae) (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Killossery Kruisette (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: F & L Glynn, Co. Dublin. Owner: Euro Horse BVBA. Rider: Jos Verlooy (BEL).

26,200 EUR, Table A 1.45m

2^nd FTS Killossery Konfusion (AKA FTS Killossery Kusokurae) (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Killossery Kruisette (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: F & L Glynn, Co. Dublin. Owner: Euro Horse BVBA. Rider: Jos Verlooy (BEL).

4,000 EUR, Table A 1.50m

9^th ABC Private Jet (ISH) – 2012 stallion by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Ardnehue Diamond Cruiser (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Kehoe, Co. Carlow. Owner: S.C.E.A. ACDG. Rider: Julien Gonin (FRA).

Nancy (FRA), CSI3* 27^th – 30^th April 2023

4,000 EUR, Medium Tour 1.40m

2^nd Bens Star Verdi (AKA Catwalk Harry) (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Verdi (KWPN) out of Bens Star (ISH) by OBOS Quality (OLD). Breeder: Anne Marie Blessington, Co. Longford. Owner: Stephex Stables & Catwalk Horse Team. Rider: Vincent Lambrecht (BEL).

Drammen (NOR), CSI2* 28^th April – 1^st May 2023

4,000 NOK, Two Phases 1.10m

6^th CSF Premier Cruz (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Hold Up Premier (SF) out of CSF Telly Cruz (ISH) by Cruising [TIH] (ISH). Breeder: Patrick Connolly, Co Galway. Owner: Haakon Bernhard Edland. Rider: Hans Viktor Tollefsbøl (NOR)

16,000 NOK, Two Phases 1.30m              

5^th Castlefield Jess (ISH) – 2008 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of La Moette (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Jim O’Neill. Owner: Johnny Lien. Rider: Madeleine Lien (NOR).

Gorla Minore (ITA), CSI2* 26^th – 30^th April 2023

2,000 EUR, Table A 1.35m

8^th RC Lux Vivendi (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Ars Vivendi (HOLST) out of Olympic Beaty (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Ryan, Co Tipperary. Owner: Georgeta Clarke. Rider: Joanna Clarke (ROU)

7,000 EUR, Table A 1.45m          

5^th Castleforbes Betsy (ISH) – 2011 mare by Quick Star (SF) out of Lubie De Saussay (SF) by Carthago (HOLST). Breeder and Owner: Georgina Forbes, Co. Longford. Rider: Nicolas Bost (FRA).

2,000 EUR, Table A 1.35m

5^th LMD Marko (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) out of Urbella (KWPN) by Baloubet Du Rouet (SF). Breeder: Larry McDermott, Co Galway. Owner: Wyndham St. John. Rider: Ignace Philips De Vuyst (BEL)

30,000 EUR, Grand Prix 1.45m

9^th Castleforbes Betsy (ISH) – 2011 mare by Quick Star (SF) out of Lubie De Saussay (SF) by Carthago (HOLST). Breeder and Owner: Georgina Forbes, Co. Longford. Rider: Nicolas Bost (FRA).

Larapinta (AUS), CSI1*-W 29^th April 2023

20,000 AUD, World Cup Two Rounds 1.60m

3^rd Cooley Gangster (ISH) – 2013 stallion by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Kilminchy Chance (ISh) by Cruising (ISH) [TIH]. Breeder: Tony Carrabine (Sligo). Owner: Waratah Equestrian PTY ltd. Rider: Thomas McDermott (AUS)

Opglabbeek (BEL), CSI1* 27^th – 30^th April 2023

500 EUR, Two Phases 1m

2^nd Cheeky Blonde (ISH) – 2010 mare by Cougar (ISH) out of Artic Blonde (ISH) by Pride Of Glenogra (ID). Breeder: Ann Marie and Gerard Egan. Owner and Rider: Grainne Alexander (IRL)

7^th WKD Spice (ISH) – 2011 mare by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of HHS Clo Jo (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas A Hughes. Owner: Joanne Sloan Allen. Rider: Julieann Gaffney (IRL)

500 EUR, Table A 1m

5^th WKD Spice (ISH) – 2011 mare by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of HHS Clo Jo (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas A Hughes. Owner: Joanne Sloan Allen. Rider: Barry Horan (IRL)

500 EUR, Table A 1.05m              

2^nd Cheeky Blonde (ISH) – 2010 mare by Cougar (ISH) out of Artic Blonde (ISH) by Pride Of Glenogra (ID). Breeder: Ann Marie and Gerard Egan. Owner and Rider: Grainne Alexander (IRL)

750 EUR, Table A 1.15m

2^nd Sofia La Sorellina (ISH) – 2012 mare by Pacino (BWP) out of Cavaliers Jewel (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Anne Marie Jamieson. Owner: Tanya Clarkin. Rider: Mia Clarkin (IRL)

1,250 EUR, Table A 1.25m

1^st CSF Alfie (ISH) – 2014 stallion by Flipper D’Elle (SF) out of Friedas Ramona (FB) by Lancer III (HOLST). Breeder: Shane Connolly. Owner: Michael Hayden. Rider: Aoibheann Power (IRL).

Compiègne (FRA), CSIOJ NC-Y 27^th – 30^th April 2023

1,500 EUR, Competition Prix O LA BELLE SELLERIE 1.40m

8^th HHS Figero (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Guidam (SF) out of Dreaming Of U (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Marion Hughes, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Dunwalke Ltd. Rider: Alexandra Thornton (GBR). Owner: Bravo Hughes Ltd. Rider: Marta Hughes Bravo (IRL).

Compiègne (FRA), CSIOP NC-Y 27^th – 30^th April 2023

Competition 22 – Prix, 1.25m

1^st Crafty Colours (UNK) – 2010 mare. Owner: Martin Nilsson. Rider: Liam Nilsson (SWE)

Competition 25 – Prix Audevard 1.30m

Team 1^st

Rincoola Babog (ISH) – 2011 stallion by Luidam (KWPN) out of Rincoola Abu (ISH) by Cruising [TIH](ISH). Breeder: Harold McGahern. Owner: Jim Derwin. Rider: James Derwin.

Sparkling Lackaghmore Joey (UNK) – 2013 gelding. Owner: Edel Dore. Rider: Kian Dore (IRL).

HK Zena (ISH) – 2014 mare by Starpower TN (HANN) out of Linssy (WESTF) by Lissabon (OLD). Breeder: Ennisnag Stud. Owner: Melvyn Kennedy. Rider: Chloe Hughes Kennedy (IRL)

Competition 26 1.30m

1^st Crafty Colours (UNK) – 2010 mare. Owner: Martin Nilsson. Rider: Liam Nilsson (SWE)

Competition 27 – Grand Prix CWD 1.30m

2^nd Rincoola Babog (ISH) – 2011 stallion by Luidam (KWPN) out of Rincoola Abu (ISH) by Cruising [TIH](ISH). Breeder: Harold McGahern. Owner: Jim Derwin. Rider: James Derwin.

8^th Crafty Colours (UNK) – 2010 mare. Owner: Martin Nilsson. Rider: Liam Nilsson (SWE)

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

Results for Chepstow (GBR), CSI2* and CSI1* 27^th April – 1^st May 2023 will be included in the International results published on the week of May 10^th.