SJ Breeding: Top performances for Irish bred horses in France & Switzerland

A number of Irish-bred horses recorded wins and placings at top CSI5* shows in France and Switzerland. Galway’s Michael Duffy recorded a 1m50 win on a new mount Millfield Ultymate (Ulysses M2S x Condios) and added a runner up finish with the same horse in the 1m45 to his weekend tally.

Katie Dinan (USA) and the record breaking Dougie Douglas (Ard VDL Douglas x High Roller) were also in top form recording two top ten finishes at St Moritz CSI5*.

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

Valence (FRA) CSI5* 17^th to 20^th August 2017

€30,000 1m50 Table A

1^st Millfield Ultymate (AES) – 2005 gelding by Ulysses M2S (AES) out of Condessa M2S (AES), by Condios (HOSLT). Breeders: Morningside Stud & Charles Judy. Owner: Alona Soloviona. Rider: Michael Duffy (IRL)

€65,650 1m55 Table A

8^th Cos I Can (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Carel Vew Lass (ISH), by Harlequin Du Carel (SF). Breeder: John Griffin, Co. Limerick. Owner: Iron Works Partners. Rider: Reed Kessler (USA)

€28,280 1m45 Two Phases

2^nd Millfield Ultymate (AES) – 2005 gelding by Ulysses M2S (AES) out of Condessa M2S (AES), by Condios (HOSLT). Breeders: Morningside Stud & Charles Judy. Owner: Alona Soloviona. Rider: Michael Duffy (IRL)

7^th Hallowberry Cruz (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 stallion by Cruising (ISH) out of Calcutta Clover (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder/Owner: Caroline Byrne, Co. Wicklow. Rider: Shane Breen (IRL)

St Moritz (SUI) CSI5*16^th to 20^th August 2017

250,000 CHF Grand Prix – 1m60 Table A

8^th Dougie Douglas (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Neills Girl (ISH), by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: John O’Brien, Co. Limerick. Owner: Grant Road Partners LLC. Rider: Katherine A. Dinan (USA)

75,000 CHF 1m55 Two Rounds

3^rd Dougie Douglas (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Neills Girl (ISH), by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: John O’Brien, Co. Limerick. Owner: Grant Road Partners LLC. Rider: Katherine A. Dinan (USA)

Langley BC (CAN) CSI3* 16^th to 20^th August 2017

$36,500 1m45 Table A

10^th Columbcille de Reve (ISH) – 2008 mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Kinard Hill Girl (ISH), by Eiirgal Flight (ISH). Breeder: George McDonald, Co. Longford. Owner: Crooks Show Jumping. Rider: Lauren Crooks (USA)

$100,000 1m45 Table A

4^th Lux Lady (ISH) – 2005 mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Shania (ISH), by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Joe O’Flaherty, Co. Longford. Owners: Harrie & Molly Chapman. Rider: Rich Fellers (USA)

Lier (BEL) CSI2*17^th to 20^th August 2017

€3,100 1m40 Two Phases

10^th Bens Lady Lux (ISH) – 2007 mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Leading Edge(ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST).Breeder: Ann Marie Blessington, Co. Longford. Owner: Karen McKenzie. Rider: Sharon McKenzie (IRL)

Ciekocinko – Baltica Summer Tour (POL) CSI2*15^th to 20^th August 2017

4,800 PLN 1m35 Table C

3^rd HHS Dublin (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Full Tilt (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Miguel Bravo, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Amre Hamcho. Rider: Saad Alajam (KSA)

5^th Simply Cruise (ISH) – 2008 mare by OBOS Quality (004) out of Cappagh Cruise (ISH). Breeder: Michael Condon, Co. Wexford. Owner: Kasin Family and Taylor Vard. Rider: Cornelia Emilie Kasin (NOR)

4,000 PLN 1m30 Table A

2^nd Simply Cruise (ISH) – 2008 mare by OBOS Quality (004) out of Cappagh Cruise (ISH). Breeder: Michael Condon, Co. Wexford. Owner: Kasin Family and Taylor Vard. Rider: Cornelia Emilie Kasin (NOR)

4,000 PLN 1m30 Table C

3^rd HHS Dublin (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Full Tilt (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Miguel Bravo, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Amre Hamcho. Rider: Saad Alajam (KSA)

For queries relating to the Irish-bred International Showjumping results please contact Michael Doherty [email protected]. CSI1* Grand Prix classes and upwards are currently included in the weekly results.