International Results
Curran Wins Tattersalls World Cup Qualifier with Kilkishen (ISH)
[ Tuesday, 3rd June 2008 ]

Curran Wins Tattersalls World Cup Qualifier with Kilkishen (ISH)
Captain Geoff Curran (Irl) and the Minister for Defence’s Irish Sport Horse, Kilkishen, stormed to victory in the World Cup Qualifier at Tattersalls International on Sunday. 32 horses finished the competition, with 19 being Irish Sport Horses. This prestigious event was sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland with €25,000 in prize money on offer. Curran scoped the top prize of €10,000 for his win, leaving Olympic and European medalists behind him on the score board.
Full results, in both eventing and showjumping, and breeding details are outlined below.
Eventing:
Tattersalls International CIC*** W - 29th May to 1st June 2008
Horse Sport Ireland CIC*** W:
1st Kilkishen (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (Irl)
3rd Parkmore Ed (ISH) – 1993 bay gelding by Parkmore Night (ISH) out of Bodalmore Lass (ISH), by Bred by Sean Aylward, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Philip & Nastassia Adkins & Amanda Brooks. Rider: William Fox-Pitt (Gbr)
5th Fernhill Clover Mist (ISH) - 1996 bay gelding by Kiltealy Spring (ISH) out of Clover Mist (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Matthew Maguire, Boley, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Owner: Tom & Carol Henry & Sheila Foley. Rider: Patricia Ryan (Irl)
6th Sir Roselier (ISH) – 1992 grey gelding by Roselier (TB). Owner: Vicky, Brian & Julie Tew. Rider: Julie Tew (Gbr)
8th Ben Along Time (ISH) – 1995 brown gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Campaigner’s Dream (ISH), by Campaigner (TB). Bred by Ann Marie & James Jamieson, Balliode, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Edwin & Peta McAuley & Clayton Fredericks. Rider: Clayton Fredericks (Aus)
10th Look Out (ISH) – 1996 grey gelding by Looking For (TB) out of Stoneyard Rhapsody (RID), by Sea Crest (RID). Bred by John M Byrne, 361666. Owner: Vicky, Brian & Julie Tew & Holly Farr. Rider: Julie Tew (Gbr)
11th Euro Treble (ISH) – 1999 bay stallion by Euro Clover (ISH) out of Treble KP (ISH). Bred by Ken Bolton, 15 Cloghog Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Owner: Elisabetta Moranzoni. Rider: Duarte Seabra (Por)
12th Westwood Poser (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Castlehackett Girl (AID), by Kingsway Diamond (RID). Bred by Mary Nevin, 759971. Owner: Arthur Comyn & Polly Stockton. Rider: Polly Stockton (Gbr)
13th Over To You (ISH) – 1988 chestnut gelding by Over The River out of Another Miller. Owner: R Holdsworth. Rider: Jeanette Brakewell (Gbr)
14th The Sally Rod (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Ballycoog Sudess (ISH), by Soudno (TB). Bred by James McKenna, Corlealackagh, Castleblayney PO, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Maurice Cassidy & Minister for Defence. Rider: Lt. Brian Curran-Cournane (Irl)
17th Watership Down (ISH) – 1997 bay gelding by Andretti (TB) out of Blonde (ISH), by Santa’s Sleigh (TB). Bred by Claire Carrigan, Rathokelly, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Owner/Rider: Louise Lyons (Irl)
19th Lorgaine (ISH) – 1995 chestnut gelding by Ballinvella (TB). Owner: Griffin Hotel Group. Rider: Niall Griffin (Irl)
21st GFG Killossery Kruisita (ISH) – 1998 chestnut mare by Cruising (ISH) out of Jarel Jypsy (ISH), by Horos (TB). Bred by Killossery Lodge Stud, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. Owner: Laura Glynn. Rider: Ciaran Glynn (Irl)
22nd Lara’s Song (ISH) – 1999 bay mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of The Coloured Rascal (AES), by Stunner Rascal (GSB). Owner/Bred by John Reid, 121 Ballynahinch Road, Crossgar, Co. Down. Rider: Jim Newsam (Irl)
25th Master Boy (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Silver Samantha (ISH), by Hildenley (TB). Bred by Brendan McChesney, Drumnamuck, Baileborough, Co. Cavan. Owner: Kieran Connors & Michelle Nelson. Rider: Joseph Murphy (Irl)
26th Murphy’s Miracle (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Fair Weather Girl (TB), by Strong Gale (TB). Bred by Eddie Costello & Anne O’Connor, Faha, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Owner/Rider: Louise Lyons (Irl)
27th Valencia (ISH) – 1995 bay mare by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Diamond Serp (WNTR), by Diamond Serpent (ISH). Bred by Thomas Stacey, Ullard, Myshall, Co. Carlow. Owner: Anthony O’Gorman. Rider: Kim O’Gorman (Irl)
30th Mr. Smartie (ISH) – 1995 chestnut gelding by Highland King (ISH) out of Raheendenore Lucy (ISH). Bred by James Lanigan, Raheendenore, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Joe Craig. Rider: Clare McKenna (Irl)
32nd Time For T (ISH) – 1994 chestnut gelding by Ashmolean (TB) out of Suzette (RID), by Prefairy (TB). Bred by John Ryan, Aghnameadle, Tommevara, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Owner/Rider: Niall Griffin (Irl)
1st Kilkishen (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (Irl)
3rd Parkmore Ed (ISH) – 1993 bay gelding by Parkmore Night (ISH) out of Bodalmore Lass (ISH), by Bred by Sean Aylward, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Philip & Nastassia Adkins & Amanda Brooks. Rider: William Fox-Pitt (Gbr)
5th Fernhill Clover Mist (ISH) - 1996 bay gelding by Kiltealy Spring (ISH) out of Clover Mist (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Matthew Maguire, Boley, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Owner: Tom & Carol Henry & Sheila Foley. Rider: Patricia Ryan (Irl)
6th Sir Roselier (ISH) – 1992 grey gelding by Roselier (TB). Owner: Vicky, Brian & Julie Tew. Rider: Julie Tew (Gbr)
8th Ben Along Time (ISH) – 1995 brown gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Campaigner’s Dream (ISH), by Campaigner (TB). Bred by Ann Marie & James Jamieson, Balliode, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Edwin & Peta McAuley & Clayton Fredericks. Rider: Clayton Fredericks (Aus)
10th Look Out (ISH) – 1996 grey gelding by Looking For (TB) out of Stoneyard Rhapsody (RID), by Sea Crest (RID). Bred by John M Byrne, 361666. Owner: Vicky, Brian & Julie Tew & Holly Farr. Rider: Julie Tew (Gbr)
11th Euro Treble (ISH) – 1999 bay stallion by Euro Clover (ISH) out of Treble KP (ISH). Bred by Ken Bolton, 15 Cloghog Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Owner: Elisabetta Moranzoni. Rider: Duarte Seabra (Por)
12th Westwood Poser (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Castlehackett Girl (AID), by Kingsway Diamond (RID). Bred by Mary Nevin, 759971. Owner: Arthur Comyn & Polly Stockton. Rider: Polly Stockton (Gbr)
13th Over To You (ISH) – 1988 chestnut gelding by Over The River out of Another Miller. Owner: R Holdsworth. Rider: Jeanette Brakewell (Gbr)
14th The Sally Rod (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Ballycoog Sudess (ISH), by Soudno (TB). Bred by James McKenna, Corlealackagh, Castleblayney PO, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Maurice Cassidy & Minister for Defence. Rider: Lt. Brian Curran-Cournane (Irl)
17th Watership Down (ISH) – 1997 bay gelding by Andretti (TB) out of Blonde (ISH), by Santa’s Sleigh (TB). Bred by Claire Carrigan, Rathokelly, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Owner/Rider: Louise Lyons (Irl)
19th Lorgaine (ISH) – 1995 chestnut gelding by Ballinvella (TB). Owner: Griffin Hotel Group. Rider: Niall Griffin (Irl)
21st GFG Killossery Kruisita (ISH) – 1998 chestnut mare by Cruising (ISH) out of Jarel Jypsy (ISH), by Horos (TB). Bred by Killossery Lodge Stud, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. Owner: Laura Glynn. Rider: Ciaran Glynn (Irl)
22nd Lara’s Song (ISH) – 1999 bay mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of The Coloured Rascal (AES), by Stunner Rascal (GSB). Owner/Bred by John Reid, 121 Ballynahinch Road, Crossgar, Co. Down. Rider: Jim Newsam (Irl)
25th Master Boy (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Silver Samantha (ISH), by Hildenley (TB). Bred by Brendan McChesney, Drumnamuck, Baileborough, Co. Cavan. Owner: Kieran Connors & Michelle Nelson. Rider: Joseph Murphy (Irl)
26th Murphy’s Miracle (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Fair Weather Girl (TB), by Strong Gale (TB). Bred by Eddie Costello & Anne O’Connor, Faha, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Owner/Rider: Louise Lyons (Irl)
27th Valencia (ISH) – 1995 bay mare by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Diamond Serp (WNTR), by Diamond Serpent (ISH). Bred by Thomas Stacey, Ullard, Myshall, Co. Carlow. Owner: Anthony O’Gorman. Rider: Kim O’Gorman (Irl)
30th Mr. Smartie (ISH) – 1995 chestnut gelding by Highland King (ISH) out of Raheendenore Lucy (ISH). Bred by James Lanigan, Raheendenore, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Joe Craig. Rider: Clare McKenna (Irl)
32nd Time For T (ISH) – 1994 chestnut gelding by Ashmolean (TB) out of Suzette (RID), by Prefairy (TB). Bred by John Ryan, Aghnameadle, Tommevara, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Owner/Rider: Niall Griffin (Irl)
CCI**:
4th Ballylynch Adventure (ISH) – 2000 chestnut gelding by Don Juan De La Bouverie (SBS) out of Stanman Girl (TB), by Standaan (TB). Bred by John B Hughes, Williamstown Stud, Clonee, Co. Meath. Owner: Carol & Tom Henry. Rider: Michael Ryan (Irl)
5th The Jump Jet (ISH) – 1998 brown gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Sea Water (ISH), by Triggerero (TB). Bred by Andrew Thornton, 311928. Owner: Maurice Cassidy & Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (Irl)
4th Ballylynch Adventure (ISH) – 2000 chestnut gelding by Don Juan De La Bouverie (SBS) out of Stanman Girl (TB), by Standaan (TB). Bred by John B Hughes, Williamstown Stud, Clonee, Co. Meath. Owner: Carol & Tom Henry. Rider: Michael Ryan (Irl)
5th The Jump Jet (ISH) – 1998 brown gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Sea Water (ISH), by Triggerero (TB). Bred by Andrew Thornton, 311928. Owner: Maurice Cassidy & Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (Irl)
CCIY**:
1st Westwinds Bravado (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding out of Fassadinin Diana (ISH), by Highland King (ISH). Bred by Thomas Walsh, Aghaviller, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny.Owner/Rider: Paul Whitehead (Gbr)
2nd Teldon (ISH) – 2000 chestnut gelding by Don Juan De La Bouverie (SBS) out of Catell (TB), by Cataldi (TB). Bred by Anthony Byrne, Keatings Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Owner: Joyce Dempsey. Rider: Sam Dempsey (Irl)
1st Westwinds Bravado (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding out of Fassadinin Diana (ISH), by Highland King (ISH). Bred by Thomas Walsh, Aghaviller, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny.Owner/Rider: Paul Whitehead (Gbr)
2nd Teldon (ISH) – 2000 chestnut gelding by Don Juan De La Bouverie (SBS) out of Catell (TB), by Cataldi (TB). Bred by Anthony Byrne, Keatings Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Owner: Joyce Dempsey. Rider: Sam Dempsey (Irl)
CCI*:
5th Westwood Mariner (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Merry Field (ISH), by Forties Field (TB). Bred by Carol Hogan, 31 Ballsbridge Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Owner: Mr A Comyn. Rider: Polly Stockton (Gbr)
7th Annestown Emperor (ISH) – 2001 grey gelding by Frankfort Boy (TB) out of Queen Servant (ISH), by Kings Servant (ISH). Bred by Margaret Moore, Ballinagorkagh, Annestown, Co. Waterford. Owner: Thomas Kibbe. Rider: Patricia Ryan (Irl)
9th Robo Paddy (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Cavaliers Abbey (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Stephanie Heffernan, 817855. Owner: Cormac McKay. Rider: Steven Smith (Irl)
5th Westwood Mariner (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Merry Field (ISH), by Forties Field (TB). Bred by Carol Hogan, 31 Ballsbridge Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Owner: Mr A Comyn. Rider: Polly Stockton (Gbr)
7th Annestown Emperor (ISH) – 2001 grey gelding by Frankfort Boy (TB) out of Queen Servant (ISH), by Kings Servant (ISH). Bred by Margaret Moore, Ballinagorkagh, Annestown, Co. Waterford. Owner: Thomas Kibbe. Rider: Patricia Ryan (Irl)
9th Robo Paddy (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Cavaliers Abbey (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Stephanie Heffernan, 817855. Owner: Cormac McKay. Rider: Steven Smith (Irl)
CCIJ*:
2nd Golden Orphan (ISH) – 1993 chestnut gelding. Owner: Eithne O’Gorman. Rider: Alex Donohoe (Irl)
4th First Mate (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Tobar Bhride (TB), by Good Thyne (TB). Bred by David J McCann, Hartwell, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare. Owner: Thomas Walsh. Rider: Peter Hannigan (Irl)
5th Maylim Arch (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding. Owner: Judy Coady. Rider: Darren Coady (Irl)
2nd Golden Orphan (ISH) – 1993 chestnut gelding. Owner: Eithne O’Gorman. Rider: Alex Donohoe (Irl)
4th First Mate (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Tobar Bhride (TB), by Good Thyne (TB). Bred by David J McCann, Hartwell, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare. Owner: Thomas Walsh. Rider: Peter Hannigan (Irl)
5th Maylim Arch (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding. Owner: Judy Coady. Rider: Darren Coady (Irl)
CCNP**:
1st Castleview Rakish Milly (ISH) – 1996 chestnut mare. Owner: James Ronayne. Rider: David Hannigan (Irl)
5th Tullibards Squaw (ISH) – 1995 skewbald mare. Owner: Liz Persse. Rider: Lauren Persse (Irl)
1st Castleview Rakish Milly (ISH) – 1996 chestnut mare. Owner: James Ronayne. Rider: David Hannigan (Irl)
5th Tullibards Squaw (ISH) – 1995 skewbald mare. Owner: Liz Persse. Rider: Lauren Persse (Irl)
Showjumping:
St. Gallen (Sui) CSIO***** Superleague – 29th May to 1st June 2008
Preis der LGT 1m50 Table A:
7th Chippison (ISH) – 1993 brown stallion by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner/Rider: Marie Burke (Irl)
7th Chippison (ISH) – 1993 brown stallion by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner/Rider: Marie Burke (Irl)
Grosses Generali Jagdspringen 1m45 Table C:
4th Casino (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
4th Casino (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
Bourg En Bresse (Fra) CSI**** - 29th May to 1st June 2008
Prix du CIC Lyonnaise de Banque 1m40 Table C:
3rd Royal Concorde (ISH) – 1998 bay stallion by Concorde (KWPN) out of Trump Carder (ISH), by King Of Diamonds (RID). Owner/Bred by Carmel Ryan, 8 Grange Park Road, Waterford, Co. Waterford. Rider: Shane Breen (Gbr)
3rd Royal Concorde (ISH) – 1998 bay stallion by Concorde (KWPN) out of Trump Carder (ISH), by King Of Diamonds (RID). Owner/Bred by Carmel Ryan, 8 Grange Park Road, Waterford, Co. Waterford. Rider: Shane Breen (Gbr)
Vimeiro (Por) CSI**** - 29th May to 1st June 2008
Sicasal 1m30:
5th Nenagh (ISH) – 1995 bay mare by Crannagh Hero (RID). Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
5th Nenagh (ISH) – 1995 bay mare by Crannagh Hero (RID). Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
Cuf 1m30 Table C:
7th Nenagh (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
7th Nenagh (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
Pforzheim (Ger) CSI*** - 30th May to 1st June 2008
SH Studios Young Horses 1m40 Table A:
8th Dublin PKZ (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Da Soffer (AES), by Carrolls Flight. Bred by Lucy Allen, Knockrath Stud, Ballinlough, Kells, Co. Meath. Rider: Toni Hassmann (Ger)
8th Dublin PKZ (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Da Soffer (AES), by Carrolls Flight. Bred by Lucy Allen, Knockrath Stud, Ballinlough, Kells, Co. Meath. Rider: Toni Hassmann (Ger)
Redefin (Ger) CSI*** - 29th May to 1st June 2008
Molkerei Niesky GmbH 8 Year Olds 1m40 Table A:
7th Baskin T Bear (ISH) – 2000 bay gelding by Flagmount Diamond (RID) out of Arklow Dolly (ISH), by Edmund Burke (TB). Bred by Paddy Fanning, 711603. Owner/Rider: Antonis Petris (Gre)
7th Baskin T Bear (ISH) – 2000 bay gelding by Flagmount Diamond (RID) out of Arklow Dolly (ISH), by Edmund Burke (TB). Bred by Paddy Fanning, 711603. Owner/Rider: Antonis Petris (Gre)
Athens (Gre) CSI*** W – 30th May to 1st June 2008
Amita Motion 1m35 Table A:
2nd Java Keltic Son (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Celtic Tiger (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Judy Murphy, Ballybinaby, Hacksballscross, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Owner: Aimilios Martinis. Rider: Monika Martini (Gre)
2nd Java Keltic Son (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Celtic Tiger (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Judy Murphy, Ballybinaby, Hacksballscross, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Owner: Aimilios Martinis. Rider: Monika Martini (Gre)
Jeep 1m40 Table A:
7th Java Keltic Son (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Aimilios Martinis. Rider: Monika Martini (Gre)
7th Java Keltic Son (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Aimilios Martinis. Rider: Monika Martini (Gre)






