Townend wins 2 Open Intermediates on Irish Sport Horses in the UK’s first ODE

  • 2 March 2024, 13:21
An outstanding start to the UK season for Irish breeders. 38 Top 10 Places out of a possible 90 (42%) taken by Irish Sport Horses with a spread right across the board.

See below the complete list of International Eventing Results for this week.

Rocking Horse Winter III HT (USA) 29th February – 3rd March 2024

Open Intermediate One Day Thursday

3rd Fernhill One Too Many (ISH)[was MBF One To Many] – 2015 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Garrouse (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Valerie Fogarty. Rider: Anna Loschiavo (USA) 35.7, 0, 1.6 = 37.3

10th Quality Explosion (ISH)[was Dolmen Delallio] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Dolmen Doolee (ISH) by Dolmen Déjà Vu (ISH). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Rider: Janelle Fleming (USA) 34.1, 4.4, 23.6= 62.1.

Open Preliminary One Day Thursday Sec A

1st Global BGK (ISH)[TIH][was BGK Ditto] – 2015 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Shanbo Impel (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Shanbo Stud. Rider: Megan Edwards (USA) 29.5, 0, 0.0 = 29.5

4th Gortglass Lupin (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Gortglas Skye (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Sian Carson Ball. Rider: Gabby Dickerson (USA) 30.0, 0, 2.8 = 32.8

7th Cairnview Noble Jester (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Cairnview Lucy (ISH)[TIH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Geraldine Quinn. Rider: Hillary Irwin (USA) 29.8, 1.6, 10.0 = 41.4

8th Lisdara Bravo (ISH)[was Fernhill Bravo] – 2014 gelding by an unrecorded sire out of Lisdara Impish Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Grainne Gormley. Rider: Heather Navarrete (USA) 34.8, 0, 7.6 = 42.4.

Open Modified One Day

1st Ballycapple Fernhill (ISH)[TIH] [was Ballycapple Vagabond] – 2015 geldig by Ballycapple Diamond Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Ballycapple Primrose (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Henry J Fleming. Rider: Stephanie Jackson (USA) 29.1, 0, 3.6 = 32.7

3rd Fernhill Quality Vision (ISH)[was Quality Vision] – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Lady Carla (ISH) by Welcome Flagmount (ID). Breeder: Sinead Murphy. Rider: Stephanie Jackson (USA) 33.6, 0, 0.0 = 33.6

7th Crugraff (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Kroongraaf (KWPN) out of Tullibards Pretty Young Thing [ISH} by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Higgins (Derry). Rider: Barbie Violi (USA) 32.9, 0, 7.2 = 40.1

10th Fernhill Barndarig (ISH) – 2017 mare by  Ballycapple Diamond Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Barndarig Flush Lady (ISH) by Clover Flush (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Garrett Byrne. Rider: Ashlyn Hayworth (USA) 24.3, 0, 18.8 = 43.1.

Open Intermediate

8th Fernhill Galavant (ISH)[was Mulvin Gabriel] – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Mindoran ARD Polo (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Richard JW Smyth. Rider: Michael Nolan (IRL) 33.0, 4, 0.8 = 37.8.

Intermediate Rider

1st Shirsheen Fun For All (ISH)[was Glynnwood Chelsea] – 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Chelsea (KWPN) by Tinka’s Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Peter Glynn (Galway). Rider: Michelle Mercier (USA) 25.0, 4.8, 0.0 = 29.8.

Intermediate / Preliminary

4th Ballygriffin Crossfield Cara (ISH) – 2017 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Crossfield Lass (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Martin Crowley. Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 32.5, 4, 24.4 = 60.9.

Open Preliminary

3rd Countess Cooley (ISH) – 2015 mare by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Regular Eaton (ISH). Breeder Georgina Philips. Rider: Leslie Law (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.5

5th Rock On (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Lassies Dancer (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Bridin Garrigle. Rider: Michael Nolan (IRL) 32.4, 0, 0.0 = 32.4

8th Rock Jennings (ISH)[TIH] – 2016 gelding by Tajraasi (TB) out of Miss Goatenbridge (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: James Carey. Rider: Micheal Nolan (IRL) 30.2, 0, 4.4 = 34.6

9th Tullibards Twist and Turns (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Rathnure Gem (ISH)[TIH] by Grange Bouncer (ID). Breeder: William Masterson (Wexford). Rider: Cristina Barbour (CAN) 30.7, 4, 0.0 = 34.7

10th Royal Oak (unk) – 2010 gelding OIO by Ballintogher Leo (ISH). Rider: Cristina Barbour (CAN) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.8.

Preliminary Horse

3rd CLH Soldier Blue (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Drumrankin Silver Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Loch Cruise (ISH). Breeder: Commandant Gerard Flynn. Rider: Leslie Law (GBR) 28.3, 0, 0.0 = 28.3

4th Dassett Evermore (ISH)[was Carneyhaugh Sonnet] – 2017 mare by Pollux de Muze Z (ZANG) out of Carneyhaugh Troubadour (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Breen. Rider: Benita Strini (USA) 29.8, 0, 8.8 = 38.6.

Preliminary Rider

2nd Dreamliner (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Don Diamond Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Cathal Lyons. Rider: Isabella Novak (USA) 33.1, 0, 0.0 = 33.1

5th Callan Quinto (ISH)[TIH] – 2005 gelding by Quinto Fabio (TB) out of Callan Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcaum Hill (ID). Breeder: John Young (Kilkenny). Rider: Claudia Sarnoff (USA) 35.2, 0, 0.0 = 35.2

Open Modified A.

1st Kingcarra Cooley Diamond (ISH)[was Kingcarra Knight Shadow & Kingcarra Diamond] – 2012 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (SWB) out of Forans Page (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy [ISH]. Breeder: Rita Dempsey (Wexford). Rider: Megan O’Donoghue (USA) 26.0, 0, 0.0 = 26.0

7th Fernhill Choco Royale (ISH)[was Willows Choco Royale] – 2011 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Cavaliers Bluff (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Tom Nolan (Clare). Rider: Katlyn Hewson-Slezak (USA) 39.3, 4, 0.4 = 43.7.

Open Modified B.

3rd Hawthornstud Fortunate Love (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Cushlane Flight (ISH)[TIH] by Golden River (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Lizzie Burcher. Rider: Cjloe Paddock (USA) 29.1, 0, 0.0 = 29.1

4th Fernhill Intrigue (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Golden Master (TB)[IRL] out of Queen Victoriam OBS (ISH) by OBOS Quality (OLD). Breeder: Roberta Dowley. Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 31.2, 0, 2.0 = 33.2.

 

Twin Rivers HT (USA) 29th February – 3rd March 2024

Open Intermediate

3rd GHS Calexico (ISH) – 2015 mare by Van Gogh (KWPN) out of Penhaligon Cairo (AES) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Leanne Marshall. Rider: Marc Grandia (USA) 34.2, 0, 8.0 = 42.2

7th Carlingfords Hes A Clover (ISH)[was He’s a Clover] – 2012 gelding by Polanski (SWB) out of Fourleaf Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Thomas Keenan (Louth). Rider: Molly  Duda (USA) 34.8, 0, 11.2 = 46.0.

Open Preliminary

1st Sumas Tina Turner (ISH) – 2016 mare by Quantino (HOLST) out of Sumas Fanny Brice (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Suma Stud. Rider: Tamara Smith (USA) 23.2, 0, 0.0 =23.2

10th Ard Cooley (ISH)[was Ard Exclusive]  2007 gelding by ARD VDL Douglas (KPWN) out of Killagriff Riza Lou (ISH)[TIH] by Golden Cliff (TB). Breeder: Richard & Heather Wright (Meath). Rider: Sigourney Jellins (USA) 40.0, 4, 0.0 = 44.0.

Preliminary Rider

3rd Juste Capitaine (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Captain Carnute (ISH) out of Blennerville Edel (ISH)[TIH] by Buster King (TB). Breeder: Tim Hurley. Rider: Brooke Corsaut (USA) 26.8, 0, 0.0 = 26.8.

Open Modified

1st Freedom Hill (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Vriend (KWPN) out of Sallymount Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Valley (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Oinri Jackson (Meath). Rider: Rebecca Braitling (USA) 24.0, 0, 0.0 = 24.0

3rd Cooley Neptune (ISH)[was Annaghmore Rebel Beach] – 2015 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Annaghmore Temptress (KWPN) by Iroko (WESTF). Breeder: John Maguire. Rider: Helen Alliston (USA) 26.3, 0, 0.0 = 26.3.

 

Poplar Park One Day Event (GBR) 29th February – 3rd March 2024

Open Intermediate Sec F

1st Ballaghmor Class (ISH) – 2007 gelding Courage II (HOLST) out of Kilderry Place (ISH). Breeder: Noel Hickey (Limerick). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 21.6, 0, 3.2 = 24.8

3rd Ringwood Madras (ISH) – 2011 mare by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Ringwood Rajah (ISH) by Ram Z (HANN). Breeder: Peter Leonard (Limerick). Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 24.1, 0, 15.6 = 39.7

6th Speedwell (ISH)[was MGH Natrix] – 2014 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Me Two [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 [ISH]. Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Georgie Campbell (GBR) 27.3, 0, 13.6 = 40.9

7th Plot Twist B (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Safieria (KWPN) by Concorde (KWPN). Breeder: Etter Sportfferde AG (Offaly). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 30.5, 0, 11.2 = 41.7

8th Majas Hope (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Porter Rhodes (TB) out of Brown Sue (ISH)[TIH] by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Jack Murphy (Kilkenny). Rider: Pippa Funnell (GBR) 23.4, 0, 19.2 = 42.6

10th MGH Grafton Street (unk)[was Bannerfarm Rocket] – 2008 gelding OIO by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Martin Collins. Rider: Yoshiaki Oiwa (JPN) 33.4, 0, 11.6 = 45.0.

Open Intermediate Sec G.

1st Cooley Rosalent (ISH) – 2014 mare by Valent (KWPN) out of Bellney Jewel (TB) by Roselier (TB). Breeder: J W Rosbotham (Armagh). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 25.0, 0, 2.8 = 27.8

4th Rehy DJ (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Rehy Misty [ISH] by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: Noel Russell (Clare). Rider: Yasmin Ingham (GBR) 32.3, 0, 6.8 = 39.1.

Open Intermediate Sec H

4th Capels Hollow Drift (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Lucky Crest (ISH)[TIH] by Lucky Gift (TB). Breeder: Jeanette Glynn (Clare). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 29.1, 0, 10.4 = 39.5

7th Grange Ash Sparrow (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Grange Finian Sparrow (CP) out of Olga Poloski (TB) by Moscow Society (TB). Breeder: Melissa Levinge (Wexford). Rider: Jaymee Savill (GBR) 29.1, 0, 16.0 = 45.1

8th Mount Corbitt Storm (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Tinarana Goldwave out of Ideal Song (TB)[ISH] by Kayf Tara (TB). Breeder: Jim and Susie Culloty (Cork). Rider: Eliza Bell (GBR) 28.2, 4, 14.0 = 46.2.

Intermediate Sec I.

1st Rehy Revelation (ISH)[was My Drombane Boy] – 2014 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Drombane Lady (ISH) by Harlequin Du Carel (SF). Breeder: Matty Burke (Tipperary). Rider: Jack Pinkney (GBR) 31.4, 4, 3.6 = 39.0

2nd MGH Zabaione (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Zavall VDL (KWPN) out of Viancara VDL (KWPN) by Acobat II (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig McCarthy (IRL). Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 27.7, 0, 16.4 = 44.1

3rd Barrington 57 (ISH)[was Quantized] – 2015 gelding by Quantino (HOLST) out of Wheres Juliette [ISH] by Luck Valier [ISH]. Breeder: Olivia Forrestal (Wexford). Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 23.0, 4, 17.6 = 44.6

5th Ballinaguilkey Fortunus (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Abbey Emerald [ISH] by Positively (TB). Breeder: Pam Walshe (Carlow). Rider: Anthony Clark (GBR) 34.1, 0, 12.8 = 46.9

6th Boleybawn Aristocrat (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Ardenteggle Flight [ISH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Ronan Rothwell (Wicklow). Rider: Emma Hyslop-Webb (GBR) 33.6, 0, 14.4 = 48.0

7th MGH Mr Messack (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Pointilliste (TB) out of Oldyard Diamobnd (ISH) by Diamond Serpant (ISH). Breeder: Michael Doyle. Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 33.2, 4, 11.2 = 48.4.

Open Novice Sec C

1st Cuffesgrange Diamond Echo (ISH) – 2010 mare by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH] out of Cuffesgrange Kings Fortune (ISH) by Heritage Fortunus (HANN)  Breeder: Eamonn Sheehan (Kilkenny). Rider: Indie Vaughan-Jones (GBR) 21.8, 0, 0.0 = 21.8

2nd Brookfield William (ISH)[was William Brookfield & Rossa Sixteen] – 2016 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Femme Fatale M25 (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Eamonn Hogan (Galway). Rider: Piggy March (GBR) 21.5, 0, 2.0 = 23.5

4th Heads Up (ISH) – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of The Show Girl (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Paul Oshea (Limerick). Rider: Jemima Howden (GBR) 25.0, 0, 2.0 = 27.0

7th Global Candy Boy [ISH] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Star of Clover [ISH] by Clover Echo (ISH[TIH]. Breeder: John McDonnell (Mayo). Rider: Georgie Campbell (NZL) 28.3, 0, 3.6 = 31.9

8th Crosstown Fintans Last (ISH) – 2014 mare by Silvano (KWPN) out of Crosstown Crest (ID) by Sea Crest (ID). Breeder: Catriona Shanley & Staphen Brannigan. Rider: Catherine Burrell (GBR) 23.3, 0, 10.0 = 33.3.

Open Novice Sec D

1st Trinity Thanks Awfully (ISH) – 2014gelding by Beach Boy [ISH] out of Ballyderowen Clover (ISH). Breeder: Suzie Cave. Rider: Imogen Gloag (GBR) 32.0, 0, 0.0 = 32.0

2nd Brookfield Kept in the Darco (ISH)[was Shannondale Dylan] – 2016 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Greta (TB) by Millenary (TB). Breeder: Shannondale Stud (Clare). Rider: Piggy March (GBR) 29.8, 0, 4.0 = 33.8

5th Claragh Olala (ISH) – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Caherline Kitty [ISH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Joseph Henry O’Reilly (Limerick). Rider: Jack Pinkney (GBR) 33.0, 0, 3.6 = 36.6

6th Global Promise (ISH)[was BMC Can Do] – 2013 mare by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Coevers Promise (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy [ISH]. Breeder: Michael Handley (Sligo). Rider: Ivy Fisher (GBR) 28.8, 0, 8.4 = 37.2

7th Coirban Sarco Delux (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Coirban Lady Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Clara Marron (Monaghan). Rider: Rebecca Gibbs (GBR) 32.8, 0, 5.2 = 38.0

8th Swell Touchdun (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Moonlight Silver Shadow (CP) out of Cavaliers Candy [ISH] by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: James Duffy (Louth). Rider: Anthony Clark (GBR) 32.8, 0, 6.4 = 39.2.

Open Novice Under 18 Sec E

4th Glynndale Prometheus (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Cavalier Lad (ISH) out of Glynndale Clover Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruisings Micky Finn (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Roche. Rider: Jago Jackson (GBR) 30.5, 0, 11.2 = 41.7.

Novice Sec A

2nd Cooley Django (ISH)[was Drumhowan Django] – 2016 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Hillcruz (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gladys McArdle. Rider: Lottie Royle (GBR) 30.5, 0, 2.8 = 33.3

3rd Loughnatousa Fred (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of Nash Mint (ISH)[TIH] by Nash Me (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: Noel O’Shea. Rider: Bella Innes Ker (GBR) 29.5, 0, 4.8 = 34.3

4th Moonlit Swayze (ISH)[was Cooley Dotcom] – 2012 gelding by Dondoctro Ryal K (KWPN) out of Graigueeswood Mimi (ISH) by Warenstown You 2 (ISH). Breeder: Patrick McGree. Rider : Daisy Bathe (GBR) 27.5, 0, 6.8 = 34.3

5th Portlaoise Tooth Fairy (ISH) – 2017 mare by Udancer Hero (KWPN) out of Portlaoise Kimberly (ISH([TIH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: David Molloy. Rider: Gaspard Maksud (FRA) 30.0, 4, 1.6 = 35.6

6th Lachain Jack (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (SWB) out of Lachain Sparkle (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Tom Lenihan. Rider: Tom Crisp (GBR) 30.8, 0, 9.2 = 40.0

7th PBW Ark Albert (ISH) – 2015 gelding by A. Umonia 60 (ISH) out of Drum Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Drumri (ID). Breeder: Thomas Hutchinson. Rider: Ben Westgate (GBR) 33.3, 0, 10.4 = 43.7.

Novice Sec B

6th Killeenhousestud OBOS 16 (ISH) – 2016 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Kilkeany Mystic (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Stephen Culliney. Rider: Tom Crisp (GBR) 30.8, 0, 11.6 = 42.4

8th Shamrocks Boy (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Castlecomer Q (ISH) out of Wonder Lady (ISH) . Breeder: William McDonnell Jnr. Rider: Summer Dann (GBR) 31.3, 12, 1.2 = 44.5

9th Lucky Clovers Inquisition (ISH)[was Gatha Clover] – 2012 mare OIO. Rider: Rebecca Ansley (GBR) 33.0, 4, 8.8 = 45.8.

Eventing Grand Prix at Bruce’s Field (USA) 1st March 2024

Advanced Level Grand Prix

2nd Off the Record (ISH)[was Cooley Stateside] – 2009 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Drumagoland Bay (ISH) by Ard Ohio (KWPN). Breeder: Peter G Brady (Cavan). Rider: William Coleman (USA) 32.8, 0, 0.4 = 33.2

4th Cooley Nutcracker (ISH)[was Ballyshan Contender] – 2014 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Ballyshan Cleopatra (AES) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Gary Doherty. Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 31.6, 0, 7.2 = 38.8

7th Cooley Quicksilver (ISH) [was OSH Del Boy] – 2011 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Kylemore Crystal (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Vregan Diamond (ID). Breeder: Alan O’Brien (Galway). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 31.7, 4, 6.0 = 41.7.

 

Jaipur International (IND) 28th February – 2nd March 2024

CCI 2* Long

5th Mawillan (unk) -2012 gelding OIO. Rider: Raju Singh (IND) 36.1, 20, 0.0 = 56.1.

 

Mata do Duque International (POR) 26th February – 3rd March 2024

CCI 4* Short

10th Galwaybay Talent (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Doughiska Lass (ISH) by Kannan (KWPN). Breeder: Justin Burke. Rider: Alberto Giugni (ITA) 35.3, 9.6, 20.8 = 65.7.

 

These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman,

 

The Irish bred eventing results are part-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support Fund.