Irish Sport Horse takes the 4* in the USA
Irish breeders feature in Italy with both Swedish and German riders taking T10 Ps on Irish Sport Horses.
As the UK starts their season, Tom Mulcahy breeds the first Open Intermediate winner out of his TIH mare Congress Polly.
Poplar Park One Day Event (GBR) 7th – 8th March 2026
Open Intermediate Sec A
1st Dromgurrihy Gold (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Royal Concord (ISH) out of Congress Polly (ISH)[TIH] by Poltarf (TB). Breeder: Tom Mulcahy. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 28.4, 0, 6.8 = 35.2
3rd Shades of Sligo II (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Bouncing Molly (ISH) by Grange Bouncer (ID). Breeder: Martin Kenirons, Rider: Max Gordon (GBR) 30.2, 0, 10.4 = 40.6
6th Climate Change (ISH) – 2017 mare by Fire and Ice J (WESTF) out of Decision Day (ISH) by Lafontaine (TB). Breeder: Kate Jarvey. Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 32.5, 0, 13.6 = 46.1
7th Flash Cooley (ISH)[was Castlefield Casper] -2012 gelding by CSF Mr Kroon [ISH] out of Castleford Ruby (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Jim O’Neill (Kilkenny). Rider: Gemma Stevens (GBR) 29.8, 0, 16.4 = 46.2.
Open Intermediate Sec B
2nd Game Changer (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Cassidee (SWB) out of Stormchaser (TB) by Titus Livius (TB). Breeder: Liam Webb (Carlow). Rider: Grace Taylor (USA) 30.7, 0, 5.2 = 35.9
5th Milchem Miami (ISH) – 2016 mare by Glasgow Vant Merelsnest (BWP) out of Mullentine White Diesel (ISH) by Corland (HOLST). Breeder: R C Equine Ltd. Rider: Holly Maudlin (GBR) 33.9, 0, 11.2 = 45.1
7th Ballyvillane OBOS (ISH) – 2013 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Gleesons Coolcorran (ISH)[TIH] by Young Convinced (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: Tim Gleeson. Rider: Godfrey Gibbons (GBR) 26.1, 0, 19.2 = 45.3
8th Ballinaguilkey Fortunus (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Abbey Emerald [ISH] by Positively (TB). Breeder: Pam Walshe (Carlow). Rider: Anthony Clark (GBR) 34.3, 0, 12.0 = 46.3.
Open Intermediate Sec C
1st Cooley Rosalent (ISH) – 2014 mare by Valent (KWPN) out of Bellney Jewel (TB) by Roselier (TB). Breeder: J W Rosbotham (Armagh). Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 28.4, 4, 2.0 = 34.4
3rd Cooley Mosstown (ISH)[was Mosstown CH] – 2016 gelding by Celtic Hero B Z (ZANG) out of Rabaila (HOLST) by Riverman (HOLST). Breeder: David Harrison. Rider: Caroline Harris (GBR) 25.5, 0, 17.6 = 43.1
5th Ramiro Wannabe (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Churchgate Little Miss Muffet (ISH)[TIH] by Kildalton King (ID). Caroline Jenks. Rider: Finn Healy (GBR) 28.0, 0, 16.4 = 44.4
6th Tynan Cooley (ISH) – 2005 mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Cavalier Jewel (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Marshall Jenkinson (Armagh). Rider: Lucy Stimpson (GBR) 32.5, 4, 8.0 = 44.5
9th MJM Bobby Dazzler (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Glenayre Mystical Bobby (CP) out of Tumbles (ISH)[TIH] by Glen Bar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Janet Murray (Meath). Rider: Rosie Ringer (GBR) 32.7, 0, 13.2 = 45.9.
Intermediate Sec D
3rd Oakport Lieutenant Aldo (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Warrenstown You 2 (ISH) out of Bel Cruise (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Molly Keane. Rider: Harry Horgan (IRL) 31.8, 0, 19.2 = 51.0
4th Bravado (ISH)[was Comar Accord] – 2017 gelding by Antaeus (HANN) out of Miss Clover Over (ISH) by Captain Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Catherine Chambers. Rider: Ella Howard (GBR) 35.9, 0, 16.0 = 51.9
5th Emerald Endeavour (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Annsfort Coole Robin (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: James Nash (Clare). Rider: Harry Dzenis (GBR) 38.0, 0, 19.2 = 57.2
9th Creevaghstables Ificudiwud (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Fados Flight (ISH)[TIH]by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hiram Wood Hennessy. Rider: Tim Cheffings (GBR) 33.9, 0, 25.2 = 59.1.
Open Novice Sec E
2nd Brookfield Quality (ISH) – 2009 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Bay Coffey Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Sean Kelly (Monaghan). Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 26.5, 0, 6.4 = 32.9
7th Standfast (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Ballygreek Princess (ISH)by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Michael Murphy. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 31.0, 0, 11.2 = 42.2
10th Feeling Fantastic (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Cruisings Pearl (ISH)[TIH] by Mountain Pearl (ID). Breeder: T J Phelan (Laois). Rider: Abigail Burbidge (GBR) 34.0, 4, 5.6 = 43.6.
Open Novice Sec F
1st Cooley Corpello (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Cormint (HOLST) out of Legaland First Class (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Regina Reulbach. Rider: Samantha Lissington (GBR) 27.0, 0, 9.2 = 36.2
2nd Brookfield Danny de Muze (ISH)[was Danny de Muze] – 2018 gelding by I’m Special de Muze (BWP) out of Gortglas Sparrow (ISH)[TIH] by Ashfield Bobby Sparrow (CP). Breeder: Donal Callery. Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 28.0, 0, 8.4 = 36.4
3rd Says All (ISH)[TIH] – 2015 gelding by Emperor Augustus (TB)out of Ballywildrick Blue Ranee (ID) by Blue Rajah (ID). Breeder: Paula Sheehy (Wicklow). Rider: Maisie Morgan (GBR) 31.0, 4, 2.0 = 37.0
4th Coirban Sarco Delux (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Coirban Lady Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Clara Marron (Monaghan). Rider: Rebecca Gibbs (GBR) 26.0, 0, 12.4 = 38.4
5th King Carisma (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Carisma (SF) out of El Cazadora (TB) by Posidonas (TB). Breeder: Diane Atcheson. Rider: Hector Payne (GBR) 33.0, 0, 5.6 = 38.6
7th Ifnotwhynot (ISH) – 2013 mare by Pacino (BWP) out of Royale Molly (ISH)[TIH] by Greenacres Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Alan Wheeler (Limerick). Rider: Annabel Finston (GBR) 31.3, 0, 8.0 = 39.3
10th Fernhill Khalida (ISH) – 2017 mare by Avos Jordan Z (ZANG) out of Burnafea Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Adrian McFarland. Rider: Isabelle Cook (GBR) 32.0, 4, 13.2 = 49.2.
Open Novice Under 18 Sec H
3rd Tommy Cruise (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Loch Cruise [ISH] out of Glandoran Hope (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: George Chapman (Wexford). Rider: Tara Moore (GBR) 30.8, 0, 20.0 = 50.8
4th Royale Louis (ISH) – 2016 gelding by FSS Correlli Bravo (ISH) out of Miss Rathcline (ISH) by Cappagh Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Finnegan. Rider: Holly Morris (GBR) 40.0, 0, 28.0 = 68.0.
Novice Saturday Sec G
3rd HHE Fernhill McCoy (ISH)(was Jag Lovestory) – 2019 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of CSF Salut Flamenco (ISH) by Je T’Aim Flamenco (BWP). Breeder: Jag Equestrian. Rider: Harry Horgan (IRL) 31.0, 0, 8.0 = 39.0
6th Current Trend (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Scattery Katania (ISH) by Kahtan (TB). Breeder: Messrs Clohessy & McNamara. Rider: Mary Edmundson (GBR) 32.0, 4, 4.0 = 40.0
9th Mountgable Independent (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Sandrasini (HOLST) by Sandro Boy (OLD). Breeder: Greg Fleming. Rider: Bella Innes Ker (GBR) 28.5, 0, 14.8 = 43.3.
Novice Sunday Sec R
2nd Hallowberry Quantum (ISH) – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of Royal Flamingo (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Alfie Bradstock (GBR) 34.0, 0, 6.0 = 40.0
3rd Happy Chirpy Charlie (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Athas Amach (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Anthea Rainsbury. Rider: Steven Smith (IRL) 32.5, 0, 10.8 = 43.3
4th Linnet (ISH) – 2018 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Kilrainey Flight (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Vincent Loftus. Rider: Mary Edmundson (GBR) 31.8, 0, 12.4 = 44.2
8th Sallymount Condios (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Ozy Cruise M2S (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Morningside Stud (Clare). Rider: Millie Smith (GBR) 38.8, 4, 20.0 = 62.8
9th Ballygriffin Trendy (ISH) – 2018 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Cailin Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Rosarie Phelan. Rider: Anna Cheney (GBR) 35.0, 0, 28.0 = 63.0
10th My Beech Hill Bonita (ISH) – 2016 mare by Tullibards Benny’s Legacy (OLD) out of Drumnavagh Girl (ISH) by Porch (BWP). Breeder: Pauric B Goonan. Rider: Mary Edmundson (GBR) 34.0, 0, 35.6 = 69.6.
Bouckaert Equestrian International and Horse Trials (USA) 5th – 8th March 2026
CCI 4* Short
1st HSH Connor (ISH)[was Galwaybay Connor & Galwaybay Redfield HSH Connor] – 2016 gelding by Connor 48 (HOLST) out of Galwaybay Merstona (ISH) by Mermus R (KWPN). Breeder: Justin Burke. Rider: Caroline Pamukcu (USA) 29.8, 0, 18.8 = 48.6
3rd Cooley Candyman [ISH][was Tempo Candy Hill] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Dashing Hill [ISH] by FlameHill [ISH]. Breeder: Thomas Anthony Jones (Sligo). Rider: Bruce Davidson Jnr (USA) 30.5, 4, 17.6 = 52.1
5th Cooley Nutcracker (ISH)[was Ballyshan Contender] – 2014 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Ballyshan Cleopatra (AES) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Gary Doherty. Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 29.4, 0, 26.4 = 55.8.
CCI 3* Short
3rd MBF Starburst (ISH) – 2018 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Monalease (TB) by Terimon (TB). Breeder: Brian Flynn. Rider: Alexandra Knowles (USA) 32.1, 0, 8.0 = 40.1
10th Slieve Callan Alpha (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Porsch (BWP) out of Gi Miz Minx (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Niamh Tottenham (Clare). Rider: Waylon Roberts (CAN) 37.9, 4, 6.4 = 48.3.
CCI 2* Short
2nd Fourfields Classek (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Classe VDL (HOLST) out of Agent M (ISH) by Ekstein (KWPN). Breeder: Donal Galvin. Rider: Cindy Rawson (USA) 23.4, 0.4, 0.4 = 24.2
3rd Cooley Mr. Murphy (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Kroongraaf (KWPN) out of Ballinabarney Highlight (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: John Burke (Galway). Rider: Meaghan Marinovich-Burdick (USA) 27.0, 0, 0.0 = 27.0
7th HSH Talk of the Town (ISH)(was BGS Gamble) – 2017 gelding by Capri van Oveis Z (ZANG) out of Wesley (KWPN) by Hors la Loi II (KWPN). Breeder: F de Loyer. Rider: Kelley Hutchinson (IRL) 29.0, 0, 2.8 = 31.8
9th Fernhill 767 (ISH)[was KEC Paqx] – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Killerick Diamond (ISH) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Oonagh Kennedy. Rider: Alexander O’Neal (USA) 24.8, 4, 4.4 = 33.2.
CCI 1* Short
5th Cooley Quicksilver (ISH) [was OSH Del Boy] – 2011 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Kylemore Crystal (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Vregan Diamond (ID). Breeder: Alan O’Brien (Galway). Rider: Lola Lonesky (USA) 36.6, 4, 4.0 = 44.6.
Advanced
3rd Kokoleka (ISH)[was Belline Castle Pacino Candy] – 2018 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Castle Pacino (ISH) by Pacino (BWP). Breeder: Noel Ruane. Rider: Kate Brown (USA) 35.8, 0, 26.0 = 61.8
5th Cooley Flight (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Making Moments (ISH)[TIH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Julie Graham (Down). Rider: Ryan Wood (AUS) 34.0, 4, 32.8 = 70.8
6th Fernhill Esmerelda (ISH)[was Esmerelda P] – 2017 mare by Emerald Van’t Ruyterhof (BWP) out of Coralista (ISH) by Corland (HOLST). Breeder: Gemma Stack & Anna Dunne Purcell. Rider: Jonathan Holling (USA) 35.2, 8, 28.0 = 71.2.
Open Intermediate
2nd Luska Candy Clover [ISH][was HSH Luska Legend] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Miss Demeanor [ISH] by White Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Amie Sterling (Tipperary). Rider: Jack Curtis (USA) 30.2, 4, 10.0 = 44.2
6th Watervalley Royal Guy (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Watervalley Dawn Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Sean Thomas Lydon. Rider: Dani Sussman (USA) 35.4, 12, 4.8 = 52.0.
Intermediate Rider
2nd HSH Henry (ISH)[was Twizzler] – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Silverfoot (TB)[IRL] by Bravefoot (TB). Breeder: Elizabeth Murphy. Rider: Katelyn Smith (USA) 34.0, 8, 16.4 = 58.4
3rd Fernhill Final Cavalier (ISH)[was Greenacres Cavalier Boy] – 2014 gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Greenacres Quality (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Michael Callery. Rider: Liesel Fazekas (USA) 38.1, 14, 15.2 = 67.3.
Open Preliminary
9th GoldenEye 007 (ISH)[was Rosco Ranger] – 2018 gelding by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) out of Cuffesgrange Sensation (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Joe Connaughton. Rider: Heather Bush (USA) 29.7, 0, 16.0 = 45.7.
Open Modified
4th Pine Top Penny Belline (ISH) – 2020 mare by Tullabeg Fusion (ISH) out of Ballinamonapark Honey (ISH) by Irko (TRAK). Breeder: Vahe Bogossian. Rider: Kylie Cahoon (USA) 30.0, 0, 8.0 = 38.0.
Southern Pines Horse Trials (USA) – 8th March 2026
Open Modified
2nd CSI Global (ISH)[TIH][was BGK Ditto] – 2015 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out Shanbo Impel (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB) Breeder: Shanbo Stud. Rider: Madison Chisholm (USA) 35.2, 0, 0.0 = 35.2
10th Cooley Night Owl (ISH)(was Night Owl) – 2020 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Barnadown Looks (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Maurice Cousins. Rider: Brittany Crandall (USA) 33.6, 12, 0.0 = 45.6.
Montelibretti International (ITA) – 27th February – 2nd March 2026
CCI 4* Short
2nd Govalent (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Valent (WPN) out of Bellaney Jewel (TB) by Roselier (TB). Breeder: J.W. Rosbotham. Rider: Sofia Sjoborg (SWE) 31.6, 2, 24.4 = 58.0.
CCI 2* Short
1st Tullabeg Platinum (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Tullabeg Hero (ISH) by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Nicholas Cousins. Rider: Julia Krajewski (GER) 28.9, 0, 0.0 = 28.9
9th Emerald Jonny (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Waldo Van Dungen (KWPN) out of Z Royaltty Nan De Heernis (KWPN) by Rubels (OLD). Breeder: Donnacha Quinn (Mayo). Rider: Leopoldo Petrini (ITA) 37.0, 0, 6.4 = 43.4.
CCI 1* Intro
5th Chica Naika (ISH) – 2017 mare by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Chica Rubia 0000 (OLD) by Couleur Rubin (OLD). Breeder: Robert Woods. Rider: Pietro Majolino (ITA) 31.3, 0, 0.0 = 31.3
7th Nazalier (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Nazar (TB)[IRL] out of Royalbrook Ruby Royale (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Sean Delaney. Rider: Agnese Bottos (ITA) 34.8, 0.4, 0.0 = 35.2
8th Caraghs Bon Bon (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Sibon W (KWPN) out of Caraghs Harley Lady (ISH) by Ringwood Harley Carol (ISH). Breeder: Stephen Kelliher. Rider: Filippo Gregoroni (ITA) 33.2, 0.8, 3.6 = 37.6
10th Annsfort Muinteoir (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Munther (TB) out of Annsfort Ramona (ISH) by Ramiro B (BWP). Breeder: Patricia Lalor. Rider: Andre Cincinnati (ITA) 33.6, 0, 8.0 = 41.6.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland
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