Five Irish Sport Horses among only 13 finishers in $100,000 Grand Prix.
Michael Byrne breeds two Top 10 finishers – one in Open Intermediate and another in the Open Preliminary. Both out of TIH dams.
ISH is still holding its position as the preferred choice over increasing continental breeds in the USA.
See below the up-to-date results for this week – unverified results will be added to next week’s results.
$ 100,000 LiftMaster Grand Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field (USA) 26th – 28th February 2026
Advanced Level Grand Prix
2nd Lissavorra Quality (ISH) – 2016 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Soolmoy Lucy (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Patrick McLoughney. Rider: Elisa Wallace (USA) 29.7, 0, 4.8 = 34.5
7th Sportsfield Lumiere (ISH)[was Lumiere] – 2015 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Utah van de Bucxtaele (BWP) by Phin Phin (BWP). Breeder: Margaret Dobby. Rider: Hayley Frielick (AUS) 31.4, 8, 4.8 = 44.2
9th Shanroe Cooley (ISH)[was Shanroe Italk] – 2015 gelding by Dallas VDL (BWP) out of Shanroe Saphire (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Anthony Smyth (Down). Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 34.5, 4, 12.6 = 51.1.
Other Irish Bred Finishers.
11th 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) 53.9
13th Fernhill Salt Lake (ISH)[was Haw Minister] – 2015 gelding by My O My (HOLST) out of Salt Lake City (ISH)[TIH] by Yeats (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Hickey. Rider: Waylon Roberts (CAN) 97.3.
(only 13 of the 27 starters finished)
Rocking Horse Winter III Horse Trials (USA) 26th February – 1st March 2026
Open Intermediate
4th Carsontown Basil (ISH)[was Carsonstown Basil] – 2018 gelding by Lougherne Cappuchino (HOLST) out of Graf Unique (ISH) by Ustinov (KWPN). Breeder: Brian Livingstone. Rider: Elinor O’Neil (USA) 31.8, 0, 17.2 = 49.0
6th Rock Island (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Coolcorren Gypsey (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorran Cool Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 30.7, 0, 23.6 = 54.3.
Open Intermediate One Day
1st Cooley Baltic Sea (ISH)[was Annaghmore Baltic Sea] – 2014 gelding by baltic VDL (KWPN) out of HHS Cheerio (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Judy Tobin & Aoife Healion. Rider: Arielle Aharoni (USA) 33.6, 0, 0.0 = 33.6
9th Fernhill Quite Frankly (ISH) – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Rusheen Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Gerard Grace. Rider: Rebecca Brown (USA) 30.2, 0, 22.0 = 52.2.
Intermediate Rider
1st Cooley One To Many (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Jack Of Diamonds (SWB) out of Taffin. (ISH) by Delamain (TB). Breeder: Ronnie Kelly (Limerick). Rider: Erin Wages (USA) 33.0, 8, 10.0 = 51.0
3rd Ballygriffin Chacoa Power (ISH)[was Crossfield Sheeco] – 2014 mare by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Crossfield Lass (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Martin Crowley. Rider: Danielle Platt (USA) 51.6, 4, 23.2 = 78.3.
Only 3 finished.
Open Preliminary
2nd Ardeo Dance Monkey (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Setter (KWPN) out of Kingstona (LAT) by Koperniks (HOLST). Breeder: Etter Sportpferde AG. Rider: Karl Slezak (CAN) 26.3, 0, 0.0 = 26.6
3rd ESI Nixon (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Dakar VDL (KWPN) out of ESI Sofia (ISH) by Simba (KWPN). Breeder: Ennisnag Stud. Rider: Jessica Phoenix (CAN) 28.8, 0, 0.0 = 28.8.
Open Preliminary One Day A
2nd In Vogue (ISH)[was Ballymolloy Monbeg Vogue] – 2016 mare by Future Trend (OLD) out of Ballymolly Hollyhock (ISH) by Lester Lad (TB). Breeder: Gill Langford. Rider: Kendyl Tracy (USA) 23.3, 4, 1.2 = 28.5
3rd Wineport Stephanie (ISH) – 2017 mare by Hector Van D’Abdijhoeve (BWP) out of Wineport Angel (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Michael O’Sullivan. Rider: Kelly Prather (USA) 30.0, 0, 0.0 = 30.0
5th Westwick Rebel [ISH] – 2014 gelding by Flex A Bill (ISH)[TIH] out of Rebels Dream [ISH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: John Brady (Wicklow). Rider: Kimmy Cecere (USA) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3
6th Arklow Puissance (ISH)[TIH] – 2011 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Cruising Jewel (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Jamie Kellock (USA) 32.5, 0, 0.0 = 32.5
7th Spink Piloth II (ISH) – 2019 gelding by O-Piloth (KWPN) out of Spink Princess (ISH)[TIH] by Shenandoah Prince Holly (ID). Breeder: Eamonn Brophy. Rider: Dani Sussman (USA) 29.0, 8, 2.8 = 39.8
8th Kilbunny Catch Me (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Catoki (HOLST) out of Kilbunny BB (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Richard O’Hara. Rider: Jesse Reagin (USA) 33.8, 8, 1.6 = 43.4.
Open Preliminary One Day B
3rd KHH Cooley Park (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Romanov (KWPN) out of HHS Central Park (ISH) by Don Juan de la Bouverie (SBS). Breeder: Sarah Crosby & Brendan McArdle. Rider: Kimmy Cecere (USA) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3
4th Hillside Diamond Lad CF (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Lionwood Kinsales Lad (ID) out of Wedding Day (TB) by With Approval (TB). Breeder: Sarah Cleary. Rider: Liz Lund (USA) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3
5th Monbeg Capricorn (ISH)[was Be Capricorn] – 2016 gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG) out of ESI Lady (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Catherine Curran. Rider: Lauren Hoover (USA) 32.5, 0, 0.0 = 32.5.
Preliminary Horse
6th Kilbunny Kanyou (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of ISHD Cosmos (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Richard O’Hara. Rider: Selena O’Hanlon (CAN) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.5
7th Duke of Rock (ISH)[TIH] – 2018 gelding by Ardcolum Duke (ISH)[TIH] out of Rock Back (TB)[IRL] by Bob Black (TB). Breeder Barbara Hanna. Rider: Laura Vello (USA) 31.5, 0, 2.0 = 33.5.
Preliminary Rider
7th Killeenhousestud Bouncer (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Denounce (TB) out of Abbie Lady (ISH) by Abdullah (TB). Breeder: Stephen Culliney. Rider: Leah Meisterling (USA) 29.8, 4, 20.0 = 53.8
9th Crazy Trend (ISH)[was Griffanisthefuture] – 2014 mare by Future Trend (OLD) out of Fanningstown Maid (ISH) by Alibero (OLD). Breeder: Richard Barron Jnr. Rider: Kathryn Surasky (USA) 27.8, 4, 79.2 = 111.0.
Open Modified A
6th MHE Excel Star Noble Ikon (ISH) – 2020 gelding by Ganesh Hero Z (ZANG) out of Ces Chippy Di (ISH) by Chippison (ISH). Breeder: Brian Burke. Rider: Morgan Houberg (USA) 30.2, 0, 6.0 = 36.2
8th Lisdara Bravo (ISH)[was Fernhill Bravo] – 2014 gelding by an unrecorded sire out of Lisdara Impish Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Grainne Gormley. Rider: Heather Navarrete (USA) 32.5, 0, 8.0 = 40.5
9th Garrybritt Rupert (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Garryritt Tinkerbell (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Terry White. Rider: Rebecca Brown (USA) 23.2, 0, 30.4 = 53.6.
Open Modified B
1st MRF Qwlkstep (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Metropole (KWPN) out of Silver Comet (TB)[IRL] by Exit to Nowhere (TB). Breeder: Mike Comerford. Rider: Katie Malensek (CAN) 26.2, 0, 0.0 = 26.6
4th Lammy Fortune (ISH)[was Lammy Vulcan] – 2018 gelding by Echonix (ISH) out of Coevers Dream Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Norman E Watt. Rider: Kristina Koehler (USA) 31.4, 0, 6.8 = 38.2
5th TN Ice Age (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of King du Carel (ISH) by Harlequin du Darel (SF). Breeder: Kay Quirke. Rider: Zach Ketelboeter (USA) 35.7, 4, 0.0 = 39.7
6th Crugraff (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Kroongraaf (KWPN) out of Tullibards Pretty Young Thing [ISH} by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Higgins (Derry). Rider: Barbie Violi (USA)36.4, 4, 0.0 = 40.4
7th Cavalier Monte Carla (ISH) – 2014 mare by Cavalier Land [ISH}out of Umhslanga [ISH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Peter Rice. Rider: Tiffany Trotter (USA) 36.4, 0, 11.6 = 48.0.
Open Modified One Day A
2nd Castlequarter Bobbie D (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Leanbh Ceadaoin (CHPS) by Sylvano (KWPN). Breeder: Chris McNaughton. Rider: Selena O’Hanlon (CAN) 26.1, 0, 0.0 = 26.1
3rd MS Spirit (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Emerald Van’t Ruytershof (BWP) out of Monastery Stud Symphony (HOLST) by Corrado I (HOLST). Breeder: Glen Leddy. Rider: Emeline Gilbert (USA) 26.2, 0, 0.0 = 26.6
6th Liscarrow Nico (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Claire Z (ZANG) by Chellano Z (HOLST). Breeder: Joseph Doran. Rider: Lee Maher (IRL) 29.3, 0, 0.0 = 29.3
10th Atty M (ISH) – 2020 mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of HHS Athena (ISH) by Heritage Fortunus (HANN). Breeder: Susanne Macken. Rider: Sharonn Lilley (USA) 30.2, 0, 7.6 = 37.8.
Open Modified One Day B
2nd Sportsfield CoolKenny (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Coolkeeran (HOLST) out of Patricks Polly (ISH)[TIH] by Nad Elshiba (TB). Breeder: Thomas Hutchinson. Rider: Anna Kjellstrom (USA) 29.6, 0, 2.4 = 32.0
8th Excel Star SSK Atlantic Max (ISH)[was SSK Atlantic Max] – 2018 gelding by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of Atlantic India (ISH) by Oke Boy (TB). Breeder: David Browne. Rider: Darrah Alexander (USA) 31.6, 4, 3.6 = 39.2
10th Ballygriffin Crossfield Cara (ISH) – 2017 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Crossfield Lass (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Martin Crowley. Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 30.9, 0, 34.4 = 65.3.
Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials (USA) 1st March 2026
Open Preliminary
8th Cooley Kaboom (ISH)[was Kaboom Z] – 2017 mare by Kraque Boom (SF) out of Epple D (KWPN) by Vleut (KWPN). Breeder: J.G.N.E. Van Dooren. Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 31.1, 4, 26.8 = 61.9.
Preliminary Rider
3rd Cooley Valentine (unk) – 2016 mare by Valentino T (KWPN) out of Laurens Delight (LHI). Breeder: Noel Delahunty. Rider: Ashley Cosenza (USA) 32.6, 12, 7.2 = 51.8.
Twin Rivers Horse Trials (USA) 26th February – 1st March 2026
Advanced / Intermediate
3rd Balladeer Kilbrickens Lad (ISH) – 2015 gelding by A. Umonia 60 (KWPN) out of Aubane Girl (ISH) by Silvano (KWPN). Breeder: Sarah Phelan. Rider: Tommy Greengard (USA) 27.9, 0, 4.4 = 32.3
6th Carlingfords Hes A Clover (ISH)[was He’s a Clover] – 2012 gelding by Polanski (SWB) out of Fourleaf Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Thomas Keenan (Louth). Rider: Molly Duda (USA) 38.1, 4, 7.2 = 49.3
7th Ringwood Adios Amigo (ISH)[was Ringwood Phantom] – 2016 gelding by Ringwood Adieu Z (ZANG) out of Ringwood Operetta (ISH) by Ringwood Harley Carol (ISH). Breeder: Peter Leonard. Rider: Erin Kellerhouse (USA) 41.7, 0, 29.2 = 70.9.
Open Intermediate
3rd Sumas Tina Turner (ISH) – 2016 mare by Quantino (HOLST) out of Sumas Fanny Brice (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Suma Stud. Rider: Tamara Smith (USA) 22.7, 0, 16.8 = 39.5
5th The Big Easy (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Mr Lincoln B (ISH) out of PLS Hippo Q (ISH) by Castlecomer Q (ISH). Breeder: William McDonnell (JNR). Rider: Andrea Baxter (USA) 31.0, 8, 2.8 = 41.8.
Open Preliminary
9th Sportsfield Supernatural (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Caricello (HOLST) out of Copacabana (SF) by Telstar de la Pomme (SF). Breeder: Noel Collins. Rider: Sara Sellmer (USA) 31.6, 0, 5.2 = 36.8.
Preliminary Rider
3rd Coolrock Wacko Jacko (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Jacomar (KWPN) out of Lux D Part (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Larry Muldoon (Monaghan). Rider: Jullian Mader (USA) 34.5, 8, 0.8 = 43.3.
Open Modified
5th Ballymurphy Bob (ISH)[TIH] – 2014 gelding by Golden Master (TB)[IRL] out of Kyle Mag (ISH)[TIH] by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Doyle. Rider: Avery Jacob (USA) 36.3, 4, 0.0 = 40.3
6th HSH Redfield Hillside Star (ISH)[was MRF Redfield HSH Star] – 2016 gelding by Metropole (KWPN) out of Rabon (ISH) by Romabo (HOLST). Breeder: Mike Comerford. Rider: Soobin Oh (USA) 40.3, 0, 0.0 = 40.3
8th EPA Mo Chara (ISH)[was Grangemill Dreams] – 2017 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Aughmore Irokos Dream (ISH) by Iroko (WESTF). Breeder: Liam Duffin. Rider: Lauren Bebb (USA) 37.8, 8, 0.0 = 45.8
9th MHS Brown Jack (ISH)[was MHS Pop Star] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Gowran Lady (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Ita Brennan. Rider: Fiona Limpres (USA) 35.3, 12, 0.0 = 47.3
Mata do Duque International (POR) 22nd – 24th February 2026
CCI 4* Short
4th Galwaybay Talent (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Doughiska Lass (ISH) by Kannan (KWPN). Breeder: Justin Burke. Rider: Alberto Giugni (ITA) 38.2, 0.8, 52.8 = 91.8.
CCI 3* Short
3rd Silver Rollercoaster (unk) – 2017 gelding by Diamond Roller (ISH) out of Super Daisy (unk) . Breeder: John Kearney. Rider: David Doel (GBR) 31.3, 8, 4.0 = 43.3
4th Kilballyboy Surprise (unk) – 2015 gelding by sire not recorded out of Silver Sheeba (ISH)[TIH] by Fast Silver (ID). Breeder: Sean Beston. Rider: David Doel (GBR) 36.3, 0, 7.6 = 43.9.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.
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