Irish Sport Horse Wins Blenheim International Horse Trials 2007

Irish Sport Horse, The Secret Weapon and Chris King (Gbr) have won the Blenheim CCI***, which ran from 6th to 9th September. The duo lay in fifth position after dressage and picked up 2 time faults cross country. However, lying in poll position before showjumping, a four fault round was enough to secure victory. This superb win adds to the Irish Sport Horse Eventing Achievements for 2007, after William Fox-Pitt and Parkmore Ed (ISH) won the CCI**** at Burghley last week.

Michael Ryan (Irl) and Master Mexico (ISH) were the highest placed Irish combination, finishing in a very respectable ninth place. They were one of only two combinations to produce a clear round in the showjumping phase.

Full results and breeding are detailed below.

Blenheim CCI***:
1st The Secret Weapon (ISH) – 1996 chestnut gelding by Ballinvella Boy (ISH) out of Carlow Princess (WNTR), by Carlow Flight VII. Rider: Chris King (Gbr)
4th Regulus (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Rimilis (TB). Rider: Polly Stockton (Gbr)
6th Look Out (ISH) – 1996 grey gelding by Looking For (TB) out of Stoneyard Rhapsody (RID), by Sea Crest (RID). Rider: Julie Tew (Gbr)
7th Smart Approach (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Double K (ISH) out of Lady Daisy (ISH), by Leapman (TB). Rider: Fiona Hobby (Gbr)
9th Master Mexico (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Mexico Girl (ISH), by Furisto (HANN). Bred by John Campbell, Ballina, Curracloe, Co. Wexford. Rider: Michael Ryan (Irl)
12th Ashdale Cruise Master (ISH) – 1999 chestnut gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Slys Girl (ISH), by Master Imp (TB). Bred by Michael Doyle, Oldyard, Borris, Co. Carlow. Rider: Emily Gilruth (Gbr)
13th Stoneybrook (ISH) – 1994 bay gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Ostend (ISH), by Bahrain (TB). Bred by T Walsh, Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare. Rider: Sue Shortt (Irl)
18th Kilfinnie II (ISH) – 1998 brown gelding by Tullibards Shakespeare (ISH) out of Tullibards Nightstar (ISH), by I’m A Star (TB). Bred by Han Jurgen Kuhnle, Tullibards Stud, Derrylahan, Coolrain, Co. Laois. Rider: Jay Halim (Gbr)
21st Silver Machine (ISH) – 1996 grey gelding by Hunter’s Delight (TB) out of Glenelly Princess (ID), by Lake View Pride (RID). Bred by Geraldine Drain, 198 Lisnevenagh Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim. Rider: Chris King (Gbr)
24th Blarney Banker – 1999 chestnut gelding by Slyguff Joker VII out of Vital Spirit. Rider: Samantha Albert (JAM)
34th Dances With Wolves (ISH) – 1998 grey gelding by Chakiris (TB) out of Drimoleague Problem Child (ISH), by Ceredigion (TB). Bred by Donal McCarthy, Main Street, Drimoleague, Co. Cork. Rider: Michael Ryan (Irl)
37th Alter Ego (ISH) – 1999 chestnut gelding by Jack Of Diamonds (RID). Rider: Kate Morley (Gbr)
38th Millenium Mischief (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Delta Lion (RID), by King Of Diamonds (RID). Bred by Tom Faulkner, Billis, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan. Rider: Tom Crisp (Gbr)
40th Coolgrange Merger (ISH) – 1998 chestnut gelding by Political Merger (TB) out of Coolgrange Diamond (AID), by Diamonds Are Trumps (RID). Bred by Thomas F Brennan, Coolgrange House Stud, Clifden, Co. Kilkenny. Rider: Tony Warr (Gbr)
41st Star Prospect (ISH) – 1994 grey mare by Prospect Pride (RID) out of Skytime (ISH), by Sky Boy (TB). Bred by Pat Esmonde, Ballynaas, Killiwick, Co. Wexford. Rider: Sara Squires (Gbr)
45th On The Contrary (ISH) – 1997 piebald gelding by Tullibards Shakespeare (ISH) out of Right Rosie (ISH). Rider: Carly Reid (Gbr)
47th Sparrow Hall (ISH) – 1992 chestnut gelding. Rider: Marie Ryan (Gbr)
48th Sky Sport (ISH) – 1994 bay gelding by Sky Boy (TB) out of Kiltaly Lass (ISH), by Kings Servant (ISH). Bred by Jay Bowe, Kiltealy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Rider: Bruce Haskell (Nzl)
49th 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. Rider: Ciaran Glynn (Irl)