Three first-place finishes for Irish-bred horses in Eventing

Three Irish-bred horses took top spots in international Eventing in the USA last week, including Sunday Times (ISH)[TIH], a 2001 gelding by Cult Hero (TB), bred by Paddy Joyce in Co. Galway.

See below for the full list of Irish-bred Eventing results:

Rocking Horse Winter 1 HT, Florida (January 29^th – 30^th)

Open Intermediate A.

2 Atlantic Vital Spark (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Atlantic Sparkey [ISH] out of Atlantic Biance (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: David Browne (Kerry). Rider: Lucienne Elms (USA) 30.3, 0, 7.2 = 37.5

9 Business Class (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Harlequin du Carol (SF) out of Moxella (OLD) by Quick Star (SF). Breeder: Don Haddon (Wicklow). Rider: Alexandra Knowles (USA) 22.9, 0, 38.0 = 60.9.

Open Intermediate B.

4 Hot Bobo (ISH) – 2013 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Taneys Leader (TB) by Supreme Leader (TB). Breeder: Emma Phelan (Dublin). Rider: Karl Slezak (USA) 30.2, 0, 9.6 = 39.8

6 Ballingowan Zeal (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Seabrook (TB) out of Shara Bride (ID) by Clover Hill (ID) Breeder: Tom Reilly (Cavan). Rider: Shanon Baker (USA) 30.5, 0.8, 12.0 = 43.3

8 Morswood (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Princess in Arms (ISH)[TIH] by Present Arms (TB). Breeder: John Doherty (Louth). Rider: Alexandra Knowles (USA) 26.2, 8, 12.4 = 47.0.

Open Intermediate (Friday) A.

5 Fernhill That Guy Jack (ISH)[TIH][was Cairnview That Guy Jack] – 2011 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Cairnview Clover Crystal (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Geraldine Quinn (Logford). Rider: Anna Loschiavo (USA) 36.7, 0, 9.2 = 45.9

6 Stonehavens Dream (unk)[was Coco Before Chennel & MGH Brunhilde] – 2009 mare OIO. Rider: Abby Maude (USA) 36.4, 4, 6.0 = 46.4.

Open Intermediate (Friday) B.

2 Cooley Moonshine (ISH)[was Monbeg Cartel] – 2012 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Kilpatrick Duchess [ISH) by Kings Master (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: MJ Kavanagh (Wexford). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 27.6, 0, 19.2 = 46.8

8 Cillbhrid Tom (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Cillbhrid Avoca (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Richard Power (Waterford). Rider: Kit Ferguson (USA) 34.8, 8, 12.0 = 54.8.

Intermediate Rider.

6 Eezy Cruise Lad (ISH)[TIH] – 2011 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Toome Eezy Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Rose McGinn (Monaghan). Rider: Dan Kreitl (USA) 36.0, 8, 19.6 = 63.6.

Open Preliminary (Friday) A.

3 Newmarket Dasset (ISH)[was Newmarket Juke Box] – 2009 gelding by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Newmarket Wonder (ISH). Breeder: Brian Daly (Cork). Rider: Zachary Brandt (USA) 31.7, 0, 2.0 = 33.7

4 Maryville Sir Henry (ISH)[was Sir Henry Elijah Craig] – 2013 gelding by Sir Shutterfly (HANN) out of Pennie Royale (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Alan Molan (Cork). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 28.7, 0, 6.0 = 34.7.

Intermediate / Preliminary.

5 Glenbrook Cooley (ISH)[was Glenbrook Original] – 2010 mare by Cassidee (SWB) out of Glenbrook Spirit [ISH] by Prospect Pride (ID). Breeder: Paul O’Mahony (Wicklow). Rider: Samantha Tinney (USA) 28.5, 1.6, 7.2 = 37.3

9 Global Tullabeg Tango (ISH) – 2012 mare by Tullabeg Fusion [ISH} out of Tullabeg Heidi (ISH). Breeder: Nicholas Cousins (Wexford). Rider: Anna Loschiavo (USA) 29.0, 4, 25.2 = 58.2

10 Foxdale’s Celtic Charm (ISH)[was Legaland Rossas Lad] – 2013 gelding by Diarado (HOLST) out of Cheeky Rossa (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Joe Reilly (Cavan). Rider: Kristin Schmolze (USA) 33.6, 8.4, 17.2 = 59.2.

Open Preliminary A.

2 Crugraff (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Kroongraaf (KWPN) out of Tullibards Pretty Young Thing [ISH} by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Higgins (Derry). Rider: Joe Mayer (NZL) 33.5, 0, 0.0 = 33.5

5 SBT Barolo (ISH)[was CSF High on Life] – 2010 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Tentore Flight (AES)(P) by Carrolls Flight (AES). Breeder: Brian Connolly (Galway). Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 29.1, 4, 3.2 = 36.3

8 Gortglas Crazy Love (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Nazar (TB) out of Carrigshawn Lucy (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Mr & Mrs John Warner (Wexford). Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 33.3, 4, 3.2 = 40.5

9 501 Mischief Managed [ISH][was GTS Adventure] – 2011 gelding by Albano (TB) out of Golden Flight [ISH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Walsh (Kilkenny). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 30.9, 4, 6.8 = 41.7.

Open Preliminary B.

5 Atlantic Domino (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Maltstriker (KWPN) out of Atlantic Amanda (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: David Browne (Kerry). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 33.7, 0, 6.0 = 39.7

8 MGH Heartbeat (ISH) – 2011 mare by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Douglas Darco (ISH) by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN). Beeder: John Carey (Tipperary). Rider: Caitlyn Ruud (USA) 35.9, 8, 0.0 = 3.9

10 MBF Cooley Permission To Land (ISH)[was Permission to Land] – 2014 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Deeply Dippy K (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Knightfield Stud (Kildare). Rider: Cole Horn (USA) 37.4, 4, 4.0 = 45.4.

Open Preliminary (Friday) B.

5 Van Gough (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Wivollet Flight (KWPN) out of Woodlands Flight (ISH)[TIH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Seamus Drea (Kilkenny). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 27.6, 0, 7.6 = 35.2

7 Fernhill Leitrim Lass (ISH)[was Aughaslane Leitrim Lass] – 2012 mare by Hannibal V Overis Z (ZANG) out of Aughacushlann Leitrim Lady (ISH) by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB). Breeder: Helen Tighe (Leitrim). Rider: Alexandra Green Kerby (USA) 35.4, 0, 3.2 = 38.6

9 Starfield Diathi (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Errigal Shoe (ISH). Breeder: Lino Orlandi (Westmeath). Rider: Maya Simmons (USA) 36.1, 0, 3.2 = 9.3.

Preliminary Horse.

3 Tinraher Diamond (ISH) – 2014 mare by Jack of Diamonds (SWB) out of Lucky Mermaid [ISH] by Prospect Pride (ID). Breeder: Thomas Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Heidi Crowell (USA) 27.8, 4, 1.6 = 33.4

5 SKM Charisma (ISH) – 2014 mare by Quiuidam Junnior I (KWPN) out of Queen Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Kedrah House Stud (Tipperary). Rider: Elinor O’Neal (USA) 29.4, 0, 10.8 = 40.2.

Preliminary Rider A.

1 Drombane Dynamite (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Drombane Dilemma (ISH) by VDL Arkanas (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Joseph Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Hannah Warner  (USA) 26.1, 0, 3.2 = 29.3

2 Cobra King (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Highland Destiny (ISH)[TIH] by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Margaret Kinsella (Galway). Rider: Cat Ardakani (USA) 27.2, 0, 4.4 = 31.6.

Preliminary Rider B.

2 Fernhill Imperial Flight (ISH)[was LEB Imperial Flight] – 2013 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of LEB Liath (ISH)[TIH] by Colin Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Jo Breheny (Waterford). Rider: Jenna Sack (USA) 33.9, 4, 3.2 = 41.1

8 Drumloman Lad (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Golden Master (TB)[IRL] out of Lismullig Clovers Ally (ISH) by Aldato (KWPN). Breeder: Gerry Mullery (Cavan). Rider: Stephanie Jackson (USA) 36.3, 28, 0.0 = 64.3.

Full Gallop Farm January HT, South Carolina. (January 30^th – 31^st).

Preliminary.

1 Sunday Times (ISH)[TIH][was Lackaghbeg Hero] – 2007 gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Lackaghbeg Crest (ID) by Sea Crest (ID). Breeder: Paddy Joyce (Galway). Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 29.8, 0, 8.8 = 38.6.

Galway Downs 2021 Kickoff HT, California. (January 29^th – 31^st).

Advanced/ Intermediate.

1 Woodford Reserve (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Laharns Laughton (ISH)[TIH] by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH] Breeder: Frank Hickey (Kerry). Rider: Erin Kellerhouse (USA) 27.5, 0.4, 8.4 = 36.3.

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

For previous results visit www.horsesportireland.ie/news.