Irish Sport Horses in Top Positions in both Showjumping and Eventing

Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes again last week on both the showjumping and eventing circuits. In Copenhagen, Mo Chroi (ISH) and Comdt. Gerry Flynn (Irl) were part of the 4* winning Nations Cup team. In eventing, the CIC*** at Chatsworth was dominated by Irish bred horses. In Section G, Ben Along Time (ISH) and Clayton Fredericks (Aus) were victorious, while in Section J, Ringwood Cockatoo (ISH) and Bettina Hoy (Ger) took first prize.

Showjumping Results:

Linz Ebelsberg (Aut) CSIO****

Linz Ebelsberg Grand Prix 1m50:
6th Prince Cavalier (ISH) – 1995 grey gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Noble Trump (ISH), by Diamonds Are Trumps (RID). Bred by Ann Hughes, Graigue, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny. Rider: Paolo Nuti (Ita)

Copenhagen (Den) CSIO****

BMW Nations Cup 4* of Denamrk 1m50:
1st Mo Chroi (ISH) – 1997 roan mare by Cruising (ISH) out of Into The Blue (ISH), by Mister Lord (TB). Bred by Claire McDonnell, Ballymoney Park Stud, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. Rider: Comdt. Gerry Flynn (Irl)

Napoli (Ita) CSI****

1m40 Table A:
2nd Kilteely (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Colin Diamond (ISH). Rider: Capt. David O’Brien (Irl)

1m50 Table A:
8th Two Mills Showtime (ISH) – 1992 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Grange Queen (ISH), by King Of Diamonds (RID). Bred by Ita Brennan, Mill House, Upper Grange, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. Rider: Robert Maguire (Gbr)

1m50 Table A:
1st Two Mill Showtime (ISH) – see above for breeding. Rider: Robert Maguire (Gbr)

1m40 2 Phases:
5th Cruising Girl (ISH) – 1998 chestnut mare by Cruising (ISH) out of Arctic Night (ISH), by Carnival Night (TB). Bred by Hartwell Stud, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare. Rider: Francesco Franco (Ita)

1m45 Accumulator:
2nd Kilteely (ISH) – see above for breeding. Rider: Capt. David O’Brien (Irl)

Napoli Grand Prix 1m55:
4th Ringfort Cruise (ISH) – 1997 grey stallion by Cruising (ISH) out of Renkum Woudina (KWPN), by Nimmerdor. Bred by Harron Eakin Farms, The Fort, 171 Clay Road, Derryboy, Crossgar, Co. Down. Rider: Capt. David O’Brien (Irl)

Eventing Results:

Chatsworth CIC***

CIC*** Section G:
1st Ben Along Time (ISH) – 1995 brown gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Campaigner’s Dream (ISH), by Bred by James Jameson, Balliode, Co. Monaghan. Rider: Clayton Fredericks (Aus)
8th Ballyleck Boy – 1994 chestnut gelding by Robertstown Boy (WNTR). Rider: Lucinda Fredericks (Aus)
12th Drunken Disorderly (ISH) – 1990 grey gelding by Macrocket (TB) out of Scarlett Thistle (ISH), by Hard Study (TB). Bred by Joanne Jarden, 8 Scroggy Lane, Glenavy, Co. Antrim. Rider: Mark Kyle (Irl)

CIC*** Section H:
13th Killadoon (ISH) – 1993 chestnut gelding by Gypsy Duke (ISH) out of Tea Belle (ISH), by Teaspoon (TB). Bred by John Godkin, Ballycoog, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Rider: Miranda Nunneley (Gbr)
15th Millridge Kalmar (ISH) – 1998 grey gelding by Rineen Clover (ID) out of Tullineaskey Butler (ISH), by Rhett Butler (TB). Bred by William Santry, Tullineaskey, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Rider: Sally Corscadden (Irl)

CIC*** Section J:
1st Ringwood Cockatoo (ISH) – 1991 grey gelding by Peacock (TB) out of Bailey’s Folly (ISH). Bred by Hilary Greer, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Rider: Bettina Hoy (Ger)
10th Boherdeel Champion (ISH) – 1995 black gelding by Creggan Diamond (RID) out of Douras Commet (ISH), by Silver Granite (RID). Bred by Jan Keck, Shanbally Stud, Duniry, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Rider: Piggy French (Gbr)
11th Golden Needle (ISH) – 1993 chestnut mare by Kildalton Gold (RID) out of Champagne Annie (TB), by Silly Season (TB). Bred by Mary Fanning McCormack, Quinsboro, Monastervin, Co. Kildare. Rider: Rose MacPherson (Gbr)
13th Nordic Gent – 1997 gelding by Nordic Brave (TB). Rider: Nigel Taylor (Gbr)