International Results
Irish Sport Horse Studbook Second at Lion d’Angers
[ Monday, 20th October 2008 ]

Irish Sport Horse Studbook Second at Lion d’Angers
The Irish Sport Horse Studbook finished in second place at the FEI World Championships for Young Eventing Horses, which took place at Le Lion d’Angers from 16th to 19th October. In the 6 year old section, Pippa Funnell (Gbr) finished in second place with Billy Landretti (ISH), only 0.30 points behind the winner William Fox-Pitt (Gbr). In the same section, Sarah Ennis (Irl) and Sugar Brown Babe (ISH) finished in twelfth place. In the 7 year old section, Polly Stockton (Gbr) and Westwood Mariner (ISH) finished in fourth place, while Andrew Nicholson (Nzl) and Mr Cruise Control (ISH) finished in eleventh place.
On the showjumping circuit, John Whitaker (Gbr) and Casino (ISH) were placed in several classes at the Global Champions Tour Final in Sao Paulo. In St Lo, France, Captain Shane Carey (Irl) and River Foyle (ISH) were victorious in the Grand Prix Qualifier, taking home their share of the €18,300 prize fund.
Full results and breeding information are detailed below.
Eventing:
FEI World Championships for Young Eventing Horses, Le Lion d’Angers – 16th to 19th October 2008
Studbook Championship:
2nd Irish Sport Horse Studbook:
Billy Landretti (ISH) – 2002 chestnut gelding by Vechta (KWPN) out of Lemmon (ISH), by Andretti (TB). Bred by Donal Barnwell, Mereside Farm, Scratchings Lane, Ballscross, Petworth, West Sussex. Owner: Jane & Jonathon Clarke. Rider: Pippa Funnell (Gbr)
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)
Sugar Brown Babe (ISH) – 2002 bay mare by Porsch (BWP) out of Sugar Cube (ISH), by Renkum Englishman (KWPN). Owner/Bred by Miriam Cunning, Piggottstown House, Crossakiel, Kells, Co. Meath. Rider: Sarah Ennis (Irl)
Marlboro Man (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Gentle Servant (ISH), by Kings Servant (ISH). Bred by Teresa Walsh, Aghavillen, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe, Sam & John Watson. Rider: Sam Watson (Irl)
Mr Cruise Control (ISH) – 2001 grey gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Chia (ISH), by Broussard (TB). Bred by Jenny McCann, Hartwell Stud, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare. Owner: Robin & Nicola Salmon & Andrew Nicholson. Rider: Andrew Nicholson (Nzl)
2nd Irish Sport Horse Studbook:
Billy Landretti (ISH) – 2002 chestnut gelding by Vechta (KWPN) out of Lemmon (ISH), by Andretti (TB). Bred by Donal Barnwell, Mereside Farm, Scratchings Lane, Ballscross, Petworth, West Sussex. Owner: Jane & Jonathon Clarke. Rider: Pippa Funnell (Gbr)
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)
Sugar Brown Babe (ISH) – 2002 bay mare by Porsch (BWP) out of Sugar Cube (ISH), by Renkum Englishman (KWPN). Owner/Bred by Miriam Cunning, Piggottstown House, Crossakiel, Kells, Co. Meath. Rider: Sarah Ennis (Irl)
Marlboro Man (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Gentle Servant (ISH), by Kings Servant (ISH). Bred by Teresa Walsh, Aghavillen, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe, Sam & John Watson. Rider: Sam Watson (Irl)
Mr Cruise Control (ISH) – 2001 grey gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Chia (ISH), by Broussard (TB). Bred by Jenny McCann, Hartwell Stud, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare. Owner: Robin & Nicola Salmon & Andrew Nicholson. Rider: Andrew Nicholson (Nzl)
6 Year Old Horses:
2nd Billy Landretti (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Jane & Jonathon Clarke. Rider: Pippa Funnell (Gbr)
12th Sugar Brown Babe (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Miriam Cunning. Rider: Sarah Ennis (Irl)
17th Marlboro Man (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe, Sam & John Watson. Rider: Sam Watson (Irl)
21st Journey South (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Bridgend Megan (ISH). Bred by Beth Armstrong, 47 Greenview, Connor Road, Parkgate, Templepatrick, Co. Antrim. Owner/Rider: Valeriy Martyshev (Rus)
22nd Coldplay (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Knockroe Second (ISH), by Tullaherin Boy (TB). Bred by Mary Dicker, Lawcus, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Stef Van Hasselt. Rider: Sarah Van Hasselt (Bel)
30th Silver Aristocrat (ISH) – 2002 grey gelding by Porsch (BWP) out of Tara Aristrocrat (ISH), by Aristocracy (TB). Bred by John Kearney, Racecourse Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Owner: Marcia Girard & Catherine Burrell. Rider: Catherine Burrell (Aus)
2nd Billy Landretti (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Jane & Jonathon Clarke. Rider: Pippa Funnell (Gbr)
12th Sugar Brown Babe (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Miriam Cunning. Rider: Sarah Ennis (Irl)
17th Marlboro Man (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe, Sam & John Watson. Rider: Sam Watson (Irl)
21st Journey South (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Aldatus Z (OLD) out of Bridgend Megan (ISH). Bred by Beth Armstrong, 47 Greenview, Connor Road, Parkgate, Templepatrick, Co. Antrim. Owner/Rider: Valeriy Martyshev (Rus)
22nd Coldplay (ISH) – 2002 bay gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Knockroe Second (ISH), by Tullaherin Boy (TB). Bred by Mary Dicker, Lawcus, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Stef Van Hasselt. Rider: Sarah Van Hasselt (Bel)
30th Silver Aristocrat (ISH) – 2002 grey gelding by Porsch (BWP) out of Tara Aristrocrat (ISH), by Aristocracy (TB). Bred by John Kearney, Racecourse Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Owner: Marcia Girard & Catherine Burrell. Rider: Catherine Burrell (Aus)
7 Year Olds:
4th Westwood Mariner (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Mr A Comyn. Rider: Polly Stockton (Gbr)
11th Mr Cruise Control (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Robin & Nicola Salmon & Andrew Nicholson. Rider: Andrew Nicholson (Nzl)
16th Motion Bound (ISH) – 2001 brown gelding by Farringtons Spondulicks (KWPN) out of Outdoor Girl (ISH), by Horace (AA). Bred by William Harrison, 18 Hall Street, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Mrs S Brendish. Rider: Sam Griffiths (Aus)
22nd Fernhill Gloster Rebel (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Rich Rebel (TB) out of Glosters Golden Clover (ID), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Sheila Hough, Gloster Stud, Main Street, Banagher, Co. Offaly. Owner: Carol Gee. Rider: Duarte Seabra (Por)
40th Loughnavatta Papillo (ISH) – 2001 brown gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Ballin Clover Penny (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Patrick Heffernan, Caltra Muckanagh, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Rory Costigan. Rider: Katie O’Sullivan (Irl)
42nd Sportsfield Othello (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Moy View Lady (ISH), by Ring Of Ford (TB). Bred by John Kenny, Fairymount, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Funtime Franky Syndicate. Rider: Joseph Murphy (Irl)
47th Cavaliers Dream (ISH) – 2001 bay stallion by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Blainroe Emma (ISH), by Colourfield (TB). Bred by Thomas Duffy, Blainroe Crossroads, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow. Owner: A&E Fire Equip Ltd, Dene Stallard & A Heffernan. Rider: Andrew Heffernan (Ned)
4th Westwood Mariner (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Mr A Comyn. Rider: Polly Stockton (Gbr)
11th Mr Cruise Control (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Robin & Nicola Salmon & Andrew Nicholson. Rider: Andrew Nicholson (Nzl)
16th Motion Bound (ISH) – 2001 brown gelding by Farringtons Spondulicks (KWPN) out of Outdoor Girl (ISH), by Horace (AA). Bred by William Harrison, 18 Hall Street, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Mrs S Brendish. Rider: Sam Griffiths (Aus)
22nd Fernhill Gloster Rebel (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Rich Rebel (TB) out of Glosters Golden Clover (ID), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Sheila Hough, Gloster Stud, Main Street, Banagher, Co. Offaly. Owner: Carol Gee. Rider: Duarte Seabra (Por)
40th Loughnavatta Papillo (ISH) – 2001 brown gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Ballin Clover Penny (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by Patrick Heffernan, Caltra Muckanagh, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Rory Costigan. Rider: Katie O’Sullivan (Irl)
42nd Sportsfield Othello (ISH) – 2001 bay gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Moy View Lady (ISH), by Ring Of Ford (TB). Bred by John Kenny, Fairymount, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Funtime Franky Syndicate. Rider: Joseph Murphy (Irl)
47th Cavaliers Dream (ISH) – 2001 bay stallion by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Blainroe Emma (ISH), by Colourfield (TB). Bred by Thomas Duffy, Blainroe Crossroads, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow. Owner: A&E Fire Equip Ltd, Dene Stallard & A Heffernan. Rider: Andrew Heffernan (Ned)
Showjumping:
Sao Paulo (Bra) CSI***** Global Champions Tour Final – 15th to 19th October 2008
Pamcary Class 1m50 Table A €50,000:
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)
Gerdau Class 1m45 Table A €20,000:
3rd Casino (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
3rd Casino (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
CSN Classic 1m45 Table C €70,000:
3rd Casino (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
3rd Casino (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
Final Medium Tour Hyundai Challenge 1m45 €115,000:
11th Casino (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
11th Casino (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: WJ Brown. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
Palermo (Ita) CSI**** - 17th to 19th October 2008
1m35 Table A €5,000:
1st Da Zara Newport Clover (ISH) – 1991 bay gelding by Clover Hill (RID) out of Whitehall Girl (ISH), by Pal Gondomar (TB). Bred by William Nicholas, Cappanahanna, Murroe, Co. Limerick. Owner: Maura Da Zara. Rider: Natale Chiaudani (Ita)
1st Da Zara Newport Clover (ISH) – 1991 bay gelding by Clover Hill (RID) out of Whitehall Girl (ISH), by Pal Gondomar (TB). Bred by William Nicholas, Cappanahanna, Murroe, Co. Limerick. Owner: Maura Da Zara. Rider: Natale Chiaudani (Ita)
1m40 2 Phases €6,000:
1st Euro Deal (ISH) – 1997 chestnut gelding by Euro Clover (ISH) out of Helden (ISH), by Dikusa (TB). Bred by Roy Workman, The Coachmans, Listoke, Ballymakenny, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Owner: Vivimax SPL. Rider: Salvatore Vacirca (Ita)
1st Euro Deal (ISH) – 1997 chestnut gelding by Euro Clover (ISH) out of Helden (ISH), by Dikusa (TB). Bred by Roy Workman, The Coachmans, Listoke, Ballymakenny, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Owner: Vivimax SPL. Rider: Salvatore Vacirca (Ita)
1m40 Table A €7,000:
2nd Da Zara Newport Clover (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Maura Da Zara. Rider: Natale Chiaudani (Ita)
2nd Da Zara Newport Clover (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Maura Da Zara. Rider: Natale Chiaudani (Ita)
1m35 Table A €4,500:
2nd Da Zara Newport Clover (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Maura Da Zara. Rider: Natale Chiaudani (Ita)
2nd Da Zara Newport Clover (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Maura Da Zara. Rider: Natale Chiaudani (Ita)
St Lo (Fra) CSI*** - 17th to 19th October 2008
Grand Prix Qualifier 1m45 Table A €18,300:
1st River Foyle (ISH) – 1997 grey gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Crusing Line (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Kathleen Gallagher, 95 Ballykelly Road, Ballykelly, Limavady, Londonderry. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Shane Carey (Irl)
1st River Foyle (ISH) – 1997 grey gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Crusing Line (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Kathleen Gallagher, 95 Ballykelly Road, Ballykelly, Limavady, Londonderry. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Shane Carey (Irl)
Prix Carrefour 1m30 Table A €3,000:
7th Cashla Bay (ISH) – 1993 chestnut gelding. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Shane Carey (Irl)
7th Cashla Bay (ISH) – 1993 chestnut gelding. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Shane Carey (Irl)
Klagenfurt (Aut) CSI** - 17th to 19th October 2008
Klagenfurt Grand Prix €20,000:
7th Laughton’s Marwood (ISH) – 1998 chestnut gelding by Laughton’s Flight (ISH). Owner: Monika Grabherr. Rider: Ivo Spirig (Sui)
7th Laughton’s Marwood (ISH) – 1998 chestnut gelding by Laughton’s Flight (ISH). Owner: Monika Grabherr. Rider: Ivo Spirig (Sui)






