International Results
Tankerstown (ISH) and Sharon Hunt (Gbr) third at Bramham
[ Monday, 15th June 2009 ]

Tankerstown (ISH) and Sharon Hunt (Gbr) third at Bramham
Olympic Team Bronze Medallists, Sharon Hunt (Gbr) and Tankerstown (ISH) finished in third place at Bramham International Horse Trials over the weekend. The same event saw seven Irish Sport Horses finishing in the top twenty, with Ireland’s Declan Cullen and Glenhill Gold (ISH) taking fifth position.
In Germany, Luhmuhlen CCI 4* took place, with four Irish Sport Horses finishing in the placings. Captain Geoff Curran (Irl) and The Jump Jet (ISH) finished in overall sixteenth.
On the showjumping circuit, John Whitaker (Gbr) and Casino (ISH) finished in second place in the €20,000 Team Class on the Global Champions Tour at Cannes. Holland’s Roelof Bril and Calover (ISH) took ninth place in the €25,000 Grand Prix class at Ponte De Lima. In Spruce Meadows, Rich Fellers (USA) and Flexible (ISH) took eleventh place in the €128,000 Grand Prix.
Full results and breeding information are detailed below.
Eventing:
Bramham International Horse Trials (Gbr) CIC 3* - 11th to 14th June 2009
CIC 3*:
3rd Tankerstown (ISH) – 1994 chestnut gelding by Diamond Clover (RID) out of Money Gone West (TB), by Bulldozer (TB). Bred by Mary A Blundell, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. Owner: Sharon, Janet & Terry Hunt. Rider: Sharon Hunt (Gbr)
5th Glenhill Gold (ISH) – 1999 tricolour stallion by Saracen Hill (TB) out of Travellers Gold (ISH), by Flash Park Godl (ID). Bred by David Black, 20 Syerla Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. Owner: Stephen Orr. Rider: Declan Cullen (Irl)
8th 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)
10th 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)
13th 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 Commander Kyle (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding. Owner: David Broadhurst. Rider: Adrian Little (Gbr)
20th Zero Flight (ISH) – 1997 brown gelding by Zero Watt (TB) out of Hillside Consul Flight (AES), by Carrolls Flight (AES). Bred by Mary Gaynor, Hillside, Mullaghland, Mullagh, Co. Cavan. Owner: Norman Allen. Rider: Lauren Shannon (Gbr)
3rd Tankerstown (ISH) – 1994 chestnut gelding by Diamond Clover (RID) out of Money Gone West (TB), by Bulldozer (TB). Bred by Mary A Blundell, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. Owner: Sharon, Janet & Terry Hunt. Rider: Sharon Hunt (Gbr)
5th Glenhill Gold (ISH) – 1999 tricolour stallion by Saracen Hill (TB) out of Travellers Gold (ISH), by Flash Park Godl (ID). Bred by David Black, 20 Syerla Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. Owner: Stephen Orr. Rider: Declan Cullen (Irl)
8th 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)
10th 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)
13th 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 Commander Kyle (ISH) – 1998 bay gelding. Owner: David Broadhurst. Rider: Adrian Little (Gbr)
20th Zero Flight (ISH) – 1997 brown gelding by Zero Watt (TB) out of Hillside Consul Flight (AES), by Carrolls Flight (AES). Bred by Mary Gaynor, Hillside, Mullaghland, Mullagh, Co. Cavan. Owner: Norman Allen. Rider: Lauren Shannon (Gbr)
Senior CCI 3*:
2nd Master Banks (ISH) – 1999 chestnut gelding by Kings Master (ISH) out of Ard Hettie (ISH). Bred by Bridie Casey, Glaskill, Skreggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Owner: Sir Robert Ogden. Rider: Nicola Wilson (Gbr)
3rd Some Day Soon (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding by Kiltealy Spring (ISH) out of Hope 2 (ISH), by Diamond Lad (RID). Bred by Donald Murphy, Ballyduff House, Ballycarney, Ferns, Co. Wexford. Owner: James & M.E. Midgley, Barbara Cassain & John Ster. Rider: Piggy French (Gbr)
5th 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. Owner: Henry Harding. Rider: Emily Gilruth (Gbr)
6th High Times (ISH) – 1995 grey mare by Duca Di Busted (TB) out of Falesca (KWPN), by Thorwald. Bred by Eleanor Hadden, Johnstown, Tinahely, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Owner: The Hon & Mrs Holliday. Rider: Lucy Holliday (Gbr)
11th Looks Like Fun (ISH) – 1996 chestnut gelding by Touch Stone (ISH) out of Lavengaddy (TB), by Balgaddy (TB). Bred by Edel Reel, 47 Cashel Road, Silverbridge, Newry, Co. Down. Owner: A Goulstone. Rider: Vicky Brake (Gbr)
13th Killeenduff Boy (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Rantis Diamond (ISH) out of Sheeaun Lady (ISH), by Hail Station (ISH). Bred by Eileen Lavelle, Sheeaun House, Killeenduff, Easkey, Co. Sligo. Owner: Jo Daly. Rider: Sarah Wardell (Irl)
2nd Master Banks (ISH) – 1999 chestnut gelding by Kings Master (ISH) out of Ard Hettie (ISH). Bred by Bridie Casey, Glaskill, Skreggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Owner: Sir Robert Ogden. Rider: Nicola Wilson (Gbr)
3rd Some Day Soon (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding by Kiltealy Spring (ISH) out of Hope 2 (ISH), by Diamond Lad (RID). Bred by Donald Murphy, Ballyduff House, Ballycarney, Ferns, Co. Wexford. Owner: James & M.E. Midgley, Barbara Cassain & John Ster. Rider: Piggy French (Gbr)
5th 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. Owner: Henry Harding. Rider: Emily Gilruth (Gbr)
6th High Times (ISH) – 1995 grey mare by Duca Di Busted (TB) out of Falesca (KWPN), by Thorwald. Bred by Eleanor Hadden, Johnstown, Tinahely, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Owner: The Hon & Mrs Holliday. Rider: Lucy Holliday (Gbr)
11th Looks Like Fun (ISH) – 1996 chestnut gelding by Touch Stone (ISH) out of Lavengaddy (TB), by Balgaddy (TB). Bred by Edel Reel, 47 Cashel Road, Silverbridge, Newry, Co. Down. Owner: A Goulstone. Rider: Vicky Brake (Gbr)
13th Killeenduff Boy (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Rantis Diamond (ISH) out of Sheeaun Lady (ISH), by Hail Station (ISH). Bred by Eileen Lavelle, Sheeaun House, Killeenduff, Easkey, Co. Sligo. Owner: Jo Daly. Rider: Sarah Wardell (Irl)
Under 25s CCI 3*:
2nd Brave Heart (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Billies Bank (TB) out of Miss Flight (ISH), by Laughton’s Flight (ISH). Bred by Emily Rothwell, Greenhall, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Jorge Almeida Marecos. Rider: Duarte Seabra (Por)
12th McFly (ISH) – 1998 grey gelding by Spring Diamond (ISH) out of Oh Mother (ISH), by Nelgonde (TB). Bred by Timothy Holland, Avondale Drive, Bandon, Co. Cork. Owner/Rider: Nicola Malcolm (Gbr)
2nd Brave Heart (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Billies Bank (TB) out of Miss Flight (ISH), by Laughton’s Flight (ISH). Bred by Emily Rothwell, Greenhall, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Jorge Almeida Marecos. Rider: Duarte Seabra (Por)
12th McFly (ISH) – 1998 grey gelding by Spring Diamond (ISH) out of Oh Mother (ISH), by Nelgonde (TB). Bred by Timothy Holland, Avondale Drive, Bandon, Co. Cork. Owner/Rider: Nicola Malcolm (Gbr)
Luhmuhlen (Ger) CCI 4*- 11th to 14th June 2009
CCI 4*:
12th Lion Dancer (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Crosstown Dancer (RID) out of Brown Chou (TB), by Salluceva (TB). Bred by Mrs RM Hamilton, Rathbrack, Kells, Co. Meath. Owner: Elisabetta Moranzoni. Rider: Gianluca Gardini (Ita)
15th Sportsfield Sandyman (ISH) – 1997 bay gelding by Euphemism (TB) out of Fairview Golden Bay (ISH), by Golden Cliff (TB). Bred by Muriel Shackleton, Fairview, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Kate Keenan. Rider: Oliver Townend (Gbr)
16th The Jump Jet (ISH) – 1998 brown gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Sea Water (ISH), by Triggerero (TB). Bred by Andrew Thornton, Cruagh Lodge Stud, Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Owner: Maurice Cassidy & Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (Irl)
17th Golden Hue (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Golden Cliff (TB) out of Celtic Princess (ISH). Bred by Angela Brickley, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Owner: Throstle Nest Saddlery Ltd & Mrs J Baxter. Rider: Oliver Townend (Gbr)
12th Lion Dancer (ISH) – 1996 bay gelding by Crosstown Dancer (RID) out of Brown Chou (TB), by Salluceva (TB). Bred by Mrs RM Hamilton, Rathbrack, Kells, Co. Meath. Owner: Elisabetta Moranzoni. Rider: Gianluca Gardini (Ita)
15th Sportsfield Sandyman (ISH) – 1997 bay gelding by Euphemism (TB) out of Fairview Golden Bay (ISH), by Golden Cliff (TB). Bred by Muriel Shackleton, Fairview, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Kate Keenan. Rider: Oliver Townend (Gbr)
16th The Jump Jet (ISH) – 1998 brown gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Sea Water (ISH), by Triggerero (TB). Bred by Andrew Thornton, Cruagh Lodge Stud, Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Owner: Maurice Cassidy & Minister for Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (Irl)
17th Golden Hue (ISH) – 1999 bay gelding by Golden Cliff (TB) out of Celtic Princess (ISH). Bred by Angela Brickley, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Owner: Throstle Nest Saddlery Ltd & Mrs J Baxter. Rider: Oliver Townend (Gbr)
Showjumping:
Cannes (Fra) CSI 5* Global Champions Tour – 11th to 13th June 2009
1m40 Team Class €20,000:
=2nd Casino (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner: Mandy Hall. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
=2nd Casino (ISH) – 1995 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Owner: Mandy Hall. Rider: John Whitaker (Gbr)
Ponte De Lima (Por) CSI 3* - 12th to 14th June 2009
1m45 Table A €20,000:
8th Calover (ISH) – 1997 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Kilnamac Dawn (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by James Ryan, Kilnamac East, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Stal Bril & Th. W. Ten Brinke. Rider: Roelof Bril (Ned)
8th Calover (ISH) – 1997 bay gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Kilnamac Dawn (ISH), by Clover Hill (RID). Bred by James Ryan, Kilnamac East, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Stal Bril & Th. W. Ten Brinke. Rider: Roelof Bril (Ned)
1m30 Table C €3,500:
3rd Nenagh (ISH) – 1995 bay mare by Crannagh Hero (RID). Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
3rd Nenagh (ISH) – 1995 bay mare by Crannagh Hero (RID). Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
1m30 Knock Out €5,000:
3rd Nenagh (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
3rd Nenagh (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: P Spivey & J Eames. Rider: Philip Spivey (Gbr)
Ponte De Lima Grand Prix 1m50 €25,000:
9th Calover (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Stal Bril & Th. W. Ten Brinke. Rider: Roelof Bril (Ned)
9th Calover (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Stal Bril & Th. W. Ten Brinke. Rider: Roelof Bril (Ned)
Cannes (Fra) CSI 5* Invitational – 11th to 13th June 2009
Invitational Grand Prix €13,000:
5th Heritage Spirit (ISH) – 1995 grey gelding. Owner/Rider: Joanne Sloan Allen (Irl)
5th Heritage Spirit (ISH) – 1995 grey gelding. Owner/Rider: Joanne Sloan Allen (Irl)
Spruce Meadows I (Can) CSI 5* - 10th to 14th June 2009
Spruce Meadows Grand Prix 1m60 Table A €128,000:
11th Flexible (ISH) – 1996 chestnut stallion by Cruising (ISH) out of Flex (ISH), by Safari (TB). Bred by Catherine Doyle, Punchestown House, Rathmore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Owner: Harry & Mollie Chapman. Rider: Rich Fellers (USA)
11th Flexible (ISH) – 1996 chestnut stallion by Cruising (ISH) out of Flex (ISH), by Safari (TB). Bred by Catherine Doyle, Punchestown House, Rathmore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Owner: Harry & Mollie Chapman. Rider: Rich Fellers (USA)
Spectra Energy Cup 1m60 Table A €22,500:
4th Flexible (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Harry & Mollie Chapman. Rider: Rich Fellers (USA)
4th Flexible (ISH) – see above for breeding. Owner: Harry & Mollie Chapman. Rider: Rich Fellers (USA)






