SJ Breeding: The Hickstead Nations Cup Event was an excellent showcase for the Irish-bred horse last week

Last week at Hickstead, seven Irish-bred horses finished in the top ten in various classes, including two first-place finishes for Oasis Spirit (ISH), a 2010 mare bred by Siobhan O’Sullivan, Co Limerick and ridden by Amanda Derbyshire (GBR).

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

Berlin (GER) CSI1* 26th – 28th July 2019

4,000 EUR Table A – 1m30

3rd Power Ball (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Laura’s Dream (ISH) by Western Problem (TB). Breeder@ Noletta Smyth, Co. Tyrone. Owner: Yun Yun Wang. Rider: Jamie Priestley (AUS).

Zuidwolde (NED) CSI2* 25th – 28th July 2019

3,500 EUR Henk Dekker Mode Prize – 1m35

9th Ballyheerin Bay Star (UNK) – 2011 gelding by Fanad West Air Jordan C (OLD) out of White Stripes (ES) by Drossan (HANN). Breeder: John D. Carr, Co. Donegal. Owner: Paul Carr. Rider: Peter Smyth (IRL).

Lier (BEL) CSI3* 25th – 28th July 2019

25,000 EUR Two Phases – 1m45

1st Castlefield Vegas (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Cassino (SWWB) out of Clarkes Quiet Optimistic (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: John Clarke, Co. Cavan. Owner: Martin Egan. Rider: Gerard O’Neill (IRL).

Hickstead (GBR) CSIO5* NC 25th – 28th July 2019

4,280 EUR The Bunn Leisure Vase – 1m45

1st Oasis Spirit (ISH) – 2010 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Ballycapple Merry Breeze (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Siobhan O’Sullivan, Co Limerick. Owner and Rider: Amanda Derbyshire (GBR).

25,000 EUR The Bunn Leisure Trophy – 1m50

2nd Unnamed (AKA Arena UK Winston, NPS Winston) (ISH) – 2009 stallion by Waldo Van Dungen (KWPN) out of Tropic Joy (AES) by Hamilton Tropics (AES). Breeder: Brenda Morelli. Owner and Rider: Ellen Whitaker (GBR).

3rd Luibanta BH (ISH) – 2008 mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Mibanta (KWPN) by Abantos (KWPN). Breeder: Justin Burke, Co. Galway. Owner: Gochman Sport Horse LLC. Rider: Amanda Derbyshire (GBR).

7th BEC Lorenzo (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of B (KWPN) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Brian Duff, Co. Meath. Owner: Joseph Tyree. Rider: Catherine Tyree (USA).

8,000 EUR The Bunn Leisure International Stakes – 1m45

1st Oasis Spirit (ISH) – 2010 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Ballycapple Merry Breeze (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Siobhan O’Sullivan, Co Limerick. Owner and Rider: Amanda Derbyshire (GBR).

3rd BEC Lorenzo (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of B (KWPN) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Brian Duff, Co. Meath. Owner: Joseph Tyree. Rider: Catherine Tyree (USA).

249,999 EUR Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain – 1m60

Team 2nd Mullaghdrin Touch The Stars (ISH) – 2005 stallion by Touchdown (ISH) out of Irco Rain (ISH) by Irco Mena (SWB). Breeder: Noel Cawley, Co. Kildare. Owner: Jessie Drea & Lynne Humphries. Rider: Michael Duffy (IRL).

25,000 EUR The Bunn Leisure Salver – 1m50

7th A Touch Imperious (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Cavimperius (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Leo Rice, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR).

25,000 EUR The Bemer Speed Classic – 1m50

7th Javas Wild Child (ISH) – 2004 gelding by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Lady Clover Kilkenny (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Judy Murphy, Co. Louth. Owner: Jessie Drea. Rider: Robert Whitaker (GBR).

150,000 EUR The Longines BHS King George V Gold Cup – 1m60

5th Mullaghdrin Touch The Stars (ISH) – 2005 stallion by Touchdown (ISH) out of Irco Rain (ISH) by Irco Mena (SWB). Breeder: Noel Cawley, Co. Kildare. Owner: Jessie Drea & Lynne Humphries. Rider: Michael Duffy (IRL).

Samorin (SVK) CSI2* 23rd – 28th July 2019

2,010 Two Phases – 1m45

10th Barnadown Ricky (UNK) – 2011 mare. Owner: Smith Hogan LLC. Rider: Ramiro Quintana (ARG).

4,000 EUR Table A – 1m35-40

10th FTS Killossery Konfusion (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Killossery Kruisette (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: F & L Glynn, Co. Roscommon. Owner: Niall Talbot and Nicola Fitzgibbon. Rider: Alex Duffy (IRE).

2,000 EUR Table A – 1m40-45

8th The Secret (AKA Secret Fernhill) (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Je T’aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Ozy Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James White, Co. Wexford. Owner: Annick Talbot. Rider: Duarte Seabra (POR).

Samorin (SVK) CSI1* 23rd – 28th July 2019

2,000 EUR Table A – 1m30

10th Over Lux (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Thornfield Camille (ISH)[TIH[ by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Padraic Egan, Co. Mayo. Owner: Sandra Duffy. Rider: Denise Wilson (USA).

2,000 EUR Two Phases – 1m30

10th Over Lux (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Thornfield Camille (ISH)[TIH[ by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Padraic Egan, Co. Mayo. Owner: Sandra Duffy. Rider: Denise Wilson (USA).

Samorin (SVK) CSI4* 23rd – 28th July 2019

25,500 EUR Table A – 1m50

2nd Millioninmind (Unnamed) (ISH) – 2007 gelding by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of June Diamond (ID) by Gildawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Anthony Doherty, Co. Donegal. Owner: Steven Barnes. Rider: Emily Ward (GBR).

4,000 EUR Table A – 1m40

6th Eccosse (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Eurocommerce Berlin (HOLST) out of Aventurine (SF) by Brilloso (SF). Breeder: Paul Evans, Co. Derry. Owner and rider: Graham Babes.

Samorin (SVK) CSI4* 16th – 21st July 2019

25,000 EUR Table A – 1m50

2nd Millioninmind (Unnamed) (ISH) – 2007 gelding by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of June Diamond (ID) by Gildawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Anthony Doherty, Co. Donegal. Owner: Steven Barnes. Rider: Emily Ward (GBR).

Fontainebleau (FRA) CSI2* 25th – 28th July 2019

7,070 EUR Table A – 1m40

4th LCC Comanche (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Corland (HOLST) out of Dollar Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Linda Courtney Cadam, Co. Longford. Owner: Carron Nicol. Rider: Benjamin Clark (GBR).

8th Andiamix II Hero Z (ZANG) – 2011 stallion by Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS) out of Boetia Hero (SBS) by Andiamo (NRPS). Breeder: Gerry Marron, Co. Monaghan. Owner and Rider: Gilles Willemann (FRA).

Fontainebleau (FRA) CSI1* 25th – 28th July 2019

2,100 EUR Table A – 1m30

4th Rathbride Millie (ISH)[TIH] – 2010 mare by Cruisings Micky Finn (ISH)[TIH] out of Rathbride Glory (ISH)[TIH] by Naheez (TB). Breeder: Aidan McCormack, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Alana Collett. Rider: Alana Collett (GBR).

Athens, Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre (GRE) CSIO5*-W NC 25th – 28th July 2019

150,000 EUR CSIO5* Longines Grand Prix of Athens – 1m60

4th Sligo Hard Times (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Balou Du Rouet (OLD) out of Aishling Grannus  (LBP) by Grannus First Class (WESTF). Breeder: Declan Barrett, Co. Mayo. Owner: Hipica Almenara S.L. Rider: Jose Bono Rodriguez (ESP).

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