SJ Breeding: Top performance from Luibanta BH in Hickstead CSIO5* Nations Cup

In what was only their second CSIO5* Nations Cup performance together Amanda Derbyshire and Irish Sport Horse Luibanta BH (Luidam x Abantos) jumped two great rounds for Team Great Britain at Hickstead. Following a jump-off round with Team Ireland Great Britain eventually had to settle for second place.

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

Hickstead (GBR) CSIO5*26^th to 29^th July 2018

€250,000 The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain – 1m60

2^nd Team Great Britain

Luibanta BH (ISH) – 2008 mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Mabanta (KWPN), by Abantos (KWPN). Breeder: Justin Burke, Co. Galway. Owner: David Gochman. Rider: Amanda Derbyshire (GBR)

€24,700 The Bunn Leisure British Speed Classic- 1m45 Table C

2^nd Lammy Beach (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Chip of Coevers (ISH), by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Norman E Watt, Co. Tyrone. Owners: Catherine Merrett & Merna Merrett. Rider: William Whitaker (GBR)

€24,700 The Bunn Leisure Salver – 1m50 Table A

5^th Arena UK Winston (ISH) – 2009 stallion by Waldo van Dungen (KWPN) out of Tropic Joy (AES), by Hamilton Tropics (AES). Breeder: Brenda Morelli, UK. Owner/Rider: Ellen Whitaker (GBR)

7^th 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)

10^th Rocksy Music (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Ars Vivendi (HOLST) out of Krafty Kate (ISH), by Diamond Serpent (ISH). Breeder: Stephen Keane, Co. Waterford. Owner: Equinimity LLC. Rider: Richie Moloney (IRL)

Berlin (GER) CSI5* GCT/GCL 27^th to 29^th July 2018

€25,000 1m45 Table A

6^th WKD Aimez Moi (ISH) – 2010 mare by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of My Honey Hill (ISH). Breeder: Joanne Sloan Allen, Co. Antrim. Owner: Sycamore Horse Farm. Rider: Sameh EL Dahan (EGY)

Bromont QC (CAN) CSI3* 25^th to 29^th July 2018

$35,500 1m50 Table A

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

Lier (BEL) CSI3*26^th to 29^th July 2018

€5,250 1m40 Table C

2^nd Merida 8 (ISH) – 2007 mare by Metropole (KWPN) out of Churchhill Champion (ISH), by Hildenley (TB). Breeder: Sean Duffy, Co. Monaghan. Owner:  Alma Björklund. Rider: Viggo Björklund (SWE)

€4,280 1m35 Two Phases

2^nd Drumiller Lough (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Heartbreaker (KWPN) out of Pearl Diver (ISH), by Mountain Pearl (ID). Breeder: Paul Dillon, Co. Armagh. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (IRL)

€3,315 1m30 Table A

1^st Drumiller Lough (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Heartbreaker (KWPN) out of Pearl Diver (ISH), by Mountain Pearl (ID). Breeder: Paul Dillon, Co. Armagh. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (IRL)

€4,690 1m40 Two Phases

7^th Merida 8 (ISH) – 2007 mare by Metropole (KWPN) out of Churchhill Champion (ISH), by Hildenley (TB). Breeder: Sean Duffy, Co. Monaghan. Owner:  Alma Björklund. Rider: Viggo Björklund (SWE)

Zuidwolde (NED) CSI2* 26^th to 29^th July 2018

€1,750 1m30 Table A

3^rd Beech Hill Lucia (ISH) – 2009 chestnut mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Elice De Champeix (ISH), by Popi D’espoir (SF). Breeder: Alex Tracy, Co. Dublin. Owner: Deirdre Bourns. Rider: Ghazi Al Jeraiwi (KUW)

Fontainebleau (FRA) CSI2*26^th to 29^th July 2018

€8,925 1m45 Table A

4^th Eccosse (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Eurocommerce Berlin (HOLST) out of Adventurine (SF), by Brilloso (SF). Breeder: Paul Evans, Co. Derry. Owner/Rider: Graham Babes (GBR)

€2,000 1m30 Two Phases

9^th Olivers Diamond (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Southpark Diamond (ISH), by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder/Owner: Michael V Connaughton, Abroad. Rider:  James Smith (GBR)

€2,000 1m30 Table A

4th Olivers Diamond (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Southpark Diamond (ISH), by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder/Owner: Michael V Connaughton, Abroad. Rider:  James Smith (GBR)

Donaueschingen-Immenhöfe (GER) CSI2*25^th to 29^th July 2018

€31,680 1m45 Winning Round

3^rd Dundalk (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Carnroe Dame (ISH), by Horace (AA). Breeder: Aiden Lambe, Co. Louth. Owner: Gloria Eschenbach. Rider: Ruben Romp (NED)

Samorin (SVK) CSI2*26^th to 29^th July 2018

€25,194 Grand Prix Two Rounds – 1m45

4^th Drumconnick Verdi (ISH) – 2009 Stallion by Verdi (KWPN) out of Abeltje (KWPN), by Padinus (KWPN). Breeder: Clive Pratt, Co. Cavan. Owner: Angela Mckillop. Rider: Morgan Kent (GBR)

€2,000 1m30 Table A

3^rd FTS Killossery Konfusion (ISH) – 2010 gelding by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Killossery Kruisette (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Breeders:  Frank & Laura Glynn, Co. Dublin. Owner: Talbot Niall & Fitzgibbon Nicola. Rider: Alex Duffy (IRL)

€2,020 1m40 Two Phases

2^nd CSF Olympic Lady (ISH) – 2010 mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of CSF Olympic Cruise (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Patrick Connolly, Co. Galway. Owner/Rider: Katie Pytches (GBR)

For queries relating to the Irish-bred International Showjumping results please contact Michael Doherty mdoherty@horsesportireland.ie. CSI1* Grand Prix classes and upwards are currently included in the weekly results.