Showjumping: Top placings for Irish-bred horses throughout Hickstead CSI4*

Harriet Nuttall (GBR) & A Touch Imperious (ISH). Photo credit: One Shot

Irish-bred showjumpers consistently recorded top placings throughout the Hickstead CSI4* Derby Meeting. With Ireland’s Trevor Breen claiming the win in Hickstead Equestrian.com Derby on Adventure de Kanann, five Irish-bred horses also recorded top ten finishes. Of particular note was Harriet Nuttall (GBR) who recorded a number of top results with her Irish Sport Horse’s A Touch Imperious, Silver Lift and Highland Cruiser II (ISH).

See below for a full list of Irish-bred International Showjumping results:  

Hickstead Derby (GBR) CSI4* 26^th to 29^th June 2014

The Camardo Coffee Speed Derby – 1m40 Table C €3,700

9^th Hey There Delilah (ISH) – 2002 mare by Boherdeal Clover (ISH) out of Balbina (TB), by Wood Chanter (TB). Bred by Monique Brand, Co. Laois. Owner: Declan McGivern. Rider: Paddy O’Donnell (IRL)

The Bunn Leisure Derby Tankard – 1m45 Table A Against the Clock €6,200

6^th Santa Cruise II (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Randi (HANN) out of Tamerarra (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Hartwell Stud, Co. Kildare. Owner: Miss Sue Hodgson. Rider: Tim Page (GBR)

The Bunn Leisure Master’s Challenge – 1m50 Table C €6,200

6^th Santa Cruise II (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Randi (HANN) out of Tamerarra (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Hartwell Stud, Co. Kildare. Owner: Miss Sue Hodgson. Rider: Tim Page (GBR)

8^th Oldtown KC (ISH) – 2002 stallion by Cruising (ISH) out of Oldtown Katie (ISH), by Clover Fields (ISH). Bred by Martin Coffey, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Martin & Paschal Coffey. Rider: Trevor Breen (IRL)

The Bunn Leisure Derby Trial – 1m60 Table A with Jump Off €26,700

2^nd A Touch Imperious (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Cavimperius (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Leo Rice, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

4^th Glenavadra Brilliant (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Brilliant Lad (SVH) out of Frankie’s Lady (ISH), by Powerswood Purple (ID). Bred by Frank Fahy, Co. Galway. Owner: Mr Ian Whitaker & Mr Calvin McDonald. Rider: William Whitaker (GBR)

7^th Loughnatousa WB (WNTR) – 1999 gelding by Spring Elegance (WNTR) out of Earlybiddy VII. Walter B Connors. Owner: MRS P M Brown. Rider: Trevor Breen (IRL)

The Bunn Leisure Speed Derby – 1m45 Table C €26,700

2^nd Silver Lift (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Easy Lift (TB) out of Faherine (ISH), by Silver Cloud (TB). Bred by Kay Blackwell, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

5^th Highland Cruiser II (ISH) – 2001 gelding by Cougar (ISH) out of Leaving Cert (RID), by Flagmount Diamond (ID). Bred by Patrick J Cooke, Co. Leitrim. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

The Hickstead Equestrian.com Derby – 1m60 Table A with Jump Off €143,200

=3^rd A Touch Imperious (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Cavimperius (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Leo Rice, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

=3^rd Glenavadra Brilliant (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Brilliant Lad (SVH) out of Frankie’s Lady (ISH), by Powerswood Purple (ID). Bred by Frank Fahy, Co. Galway. Owner: Mr Ian Whitaker & Mr Calvin McDonald. Rider: William Whitaker (GBR)

6^th Loughnatousa WB (WNTR) – 1999 gelding by Spring Elegance (WNTR) out of Earlybiddy VII. Walter B Connors. Owner: MRS P M Brown. Rider: Trevor Breen (IRL)

=7^th Golvers Hill (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Hill of Clover (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Bred by Patrick Lynch, Co. Galway. Owner: Mrs Susan Simmons & Mr Kevin Lawrence. Rider: Nigel Coupe (GBR)

=9^th Dollanstown (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Wyndham Rose Royale (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Lars & Caroling Bjoerk, Co. Kildare. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Michael Kelly (IRL)

Canteleu (FRA) CSI3* 26^th to 29^th June 2013

Prix Escort – 1m35 Table C €3,000

2^nd Roller Coaster (ISH) – 2001 gelding by High Roller (ISH) out of Coral Bay (ISH), by First Consul (TB). Bred by Seamus Cawley, Co. Sligo. Owner: Mr J & Mrs M Renwick. Rider: Laura Renwick (GBR)

Canteleu (FRA) CSI1* 26^th to 29^th June 2014

Crea Grand Prix €10,000

1^st HHS Mastermind (ISH) – 2006 mare by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Double-O-6(ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Bred by Dr Fiorella Dolfi C/O Williamstown Stud, Co. Meath. Owner: Marion Hughes. Rider: Maria Vozone Vilar (POR)

Caen (FRA) CSI2* 25^th to 26^th June 2014

Grand Prix €24,000

9^th Ringwood Glen (ISH) – 2004 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Penny Royale (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Ray O’Reilly, Co. Cavan. Owner: Minister For Defence. Rider: Capt. Michael Kelly (IRL)