SJ Breeding: Ocala Nations Cup & Grand Prix 2nd for Irish Sport Horse Guru

Mexico’s Federico Fernandez and the Irish Sport Horse Guru recorded a 2nd place finish in the $100,000 Ocala CSIO4* Grand Prix on Sunday having helped Team Mexico to second in Friday’s Nations Cup.

In total five Irish Sport Horses lined out for Nations Cup duty last week representing Ireland and Mexico at Ocala CSIO4* as well as Ireland and Great Britain at Al Ain CSIO5*.

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

Hong Kong (CHN) CSI5* 18^th to 21^st February 2016

€85,000 Longines Speed Challenge – 1m45 Table C

6^th Ardcolum Duke (ISH)(TIH) – 2004 stallion by Gypsy Duke (ISH) out of Dangerous Lady (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder/Owner:  Joe Flynn, Co. Roscommon. Rider: Billy Twomey (IRL)

Al Ain (UAE) CSIO5* 17^th to 20^th February 2016

€70,000 Qualifier for the Grand Prix – 1m50 Table A against the clock

4^th Loughview Lou Lou (ISH) – 2002 mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Loughview Diamond Lucy (ISH), by Jack Of Diamonds (ID). Breeder/Owner:  Judith Sossick, Co. Antrim. Rider: Dermott Lennon (IRL)

€30,000 1m45 Table A with jump off

4^th Millioninmind (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of June Diamond (ID), by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Anthony Doherty, Co. Donegal. Owner: Steven Barnes. Rider: Joseph Clayton (GBR)

7^th Javas Keltic Mist (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Celtic Tiger (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Judy Murphy, Co. Louth. Owner: Brian Cournane & Headley Stud. Rider: Capt. Brian Cournane (IRL)

€120,000 United Arab Emirates Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup by Longines – 1m60 Two Rounds

6^th Team Ireland

Javas Keltic Mist (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Celtic Tiger (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Judy Murphy, Co. Louth. Owner: Brian Cournane & Headley Stud. Rider: Capt. Brian Cournane (IRL)

=9^th Team Great Britain

Mullaghdrin Touch The Stars (ISH) – 2005 stallion by Touchdown (ISH) out of Irco Rain (ISH), by Irco Mena (SWB). Breeder: Dr Noel Cawley, Co. Kildare. Owners: Jessie Drea & Lynne Humphries. Rider: Jessie Drea (GBR)

HHS Figero (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Guidam (KWPN) out of Dreaming of U (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOSLT). Breeder: Marion Hughes, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Joanne O’Dwyer. Rider: Emma O’Dwyer (GBR)

Ocala (USA) CSIO4* 18^th to 21^st February 2016

€101,000 FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup by Edge Brewing – 1m60 Two Rounds

2^nd Team Mexico

Guru (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Madame Delphine (ISH), by Clover Brigade (ISH). Breeder: Nicola Tang, Co. Derry. Owner: Paola Amilibia & Federico Fernandez. Rider: Federico Fernandez (MEX)

5^th Team Ireland

Mark Q (ISH) – 2002 gelding by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Abbey Emerald (ISH), by Positively (TB). Breeders: John & Barbara Walshe, Co. Carlow. Owner: Kevin Babington & Deirdre Bourns. Rider: Kevin Babington (IRL)

€89,500 Ocala Grand Prix – 1m60 Table A with jump off

2^nd Guru (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Madame Delphine (ISH), by Clover Brigade (ISH). Breeder: Nicola Tang, Co. Derry. Owner: Paola Amilibia & Federico Fernandez. Rider: Federico Fernandez (MEX)

10^th Special Lux (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Aishling Clover (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeders: Des & Seamus Judge, Co. Mayo. Owner: Candy Tribble. Rider: Jonathan McCrea (USA)

€4,400 Hits Welcome Stakes – 1m40 Table A against the clock

8^th Mark Q (ISH) – 2002 gelding by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Abbey Emerald (ISH), by Positively (TB). Breeders: John & Barbara Walshe, Co. Carlow. Owner: Kevin Babington & Deirdre Bourns. Rider: Kevin Babington (IRL)

Wellington (USA) WEF 6 CSI3* 17^th to 20^th February 2016

€116,300 Wellington VI Grand Prix – 1m60 Table A with jump off

2^nd ISHD Dual Star (ISH) – 2002 mare by Quick Star (SF) out of ISHD First Light (ISH), by Concorde (KWPN). Breeder: ISHD C/O Alison Corbally, Co. Fermanagh. Owner: Mary Chapot. Rider: Laura Chapot (USA)

Vejer de la Frontera II (ESP) CSI3* 16^th to 21^st February 2016

€1,000 Grand Prix Tour A1 – 1m30 Table A against the clock

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

€1,000 Grand Prix Tour A1 – 1m30 Table C

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

€24,600 Qualifier for the Grand Prix – 1m50 Table A with jump off

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

€2,000 Grand Prix Tour B – 1m40 Table A against the clock

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

3^rd Steady The Helm (TB) – 2005 gelding by Tikkanen (TB) out of Lawnett (GB), by Runnett (GB). Breeder: Eunan Sean O’Rourke. Owner: Sue Hodgson, Justin Skinner & Elaine Tague. Rider: Tim Page (GBR)

€24,600 Small Grand Prix – 1m45 Table A with jump off

3^rd Oldtown KC (ISH)(TIH) – 2004 stallion by Cruising (ISH) out of Oldtown Katie (ISH), by Clover Fields (ISH). Breeder: Martin Coffey, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Martin & Paschal Coffey. Rider: Trevor Breen (IRL)

€1,000 Grand Prix Tour A1 – 1m30 Two Phase

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

€40,000 Sunshine Tour II Grand Prix – 1m50 Table A with jump off

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

Mijas II (ESP) CSI2* 16^th to 21^st February 2016

€24,600 Grand Prix

10^th Billy Grand (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Animo (KWPN) out of Dollar Day (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Donal Barnwell, UK. Owner: Mrs Julie Slade. Rider: Pippa Funnell (GBR)

€5,125 1m45 Table A

1^st Carlow Cruiser (ISH)(TIH)  – 1998 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Kilkea Duchess (ISH), by Duca Di Busted (TB). Breeder: Jason Walsh, Co. Carlow. Owner: Sue Bennett. Rider: Steven Franks (GBR)

4^th Realt Na Carrig (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Luz Z (HANN) out of Realt Na Mara (ISH), by Royal Renown (TB). Breeder: Elsie McVeigh, Co. Tyrone. Owner: Hadley Sport Horses. Rider: Sven Joseph Hadley (IRL)

Vilamoura (POR) CSI2* 16^th to 21^st February 2016

€2,500 1m35 Table A

4^th Lux Fabulous (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Lady-Zoraja (KWPN), by Damiro (KWPN). Breeder: P J Williams, Co. Clare. Owner: Mrs Rosemary Hetherington. Rider: Paul Barker (GBR)

€4,000 1m40 Table A

4^th Talks Cheap (ISH) – 2008 mare by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Dreaming (ISH), by Colin Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Ronnie Kelly, Co. Limerick. Owner: Carl Hanley Sporthorses GmbH. Rider: Eoin McMahon (IRL)

€4,000 1m40 Table A

4^th Lux Fabulous (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Lady-Zoraja (KWPN), by Damiro (KWPN). Breeder: P J Williams, Co. Clare. Owner: Mrs Rosemary Hetherington. Rider: Paul Barker (GBR)

Oliva (ESP) CSI2* 16^th to 21^st February 2016

€1,500 1m35 Table A

2^nd Capitol Cruis (ISH) – 2007 mare by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Forest Mistral (IRIP), by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Diana H Warrington, Co. Kildare. Owner: Ian Smyth. Rider: Francis Connors (IRL)

€2,665 1m40 Table A

3^rd Cruise On Clover (ISH)(TIH) – 2000 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Ballinakill Girl (ID), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Dr Noel Cawley, Co. Kildare. Owner: Laura Nina Aschwanden. Rider: Thomas Ryan (IRL)

For queries relating to the Irish-bred International Showjumping results please contact Michael Doherty mdoherty@horsesportireland.ie