Win for Ireland’s Michael Pender as WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships get underway in Lanaken
Irish horses and riders made a strong start on the opening day of the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship final for horses at Lanaken in Belgium, where the cream of young horses from across the globe have assembled for the annual showcase.
Kildare’s Michael Pender and HHS Venice (ISH), bred and owned by Bravo Hughes Ltd, stormed to victory in the opening 7-year-old qualifier, crossing the line clear in 28.85 seconds to finish just under a tenth of a second behind their nearest challenger. in a competition with a massive 195 starters.
The first 6-year-old qualifier saw 253 combination begin their quest to qualify for Sunday’s final, with six Irish-bred horses jumping double clear. The 5-year-old qualifier saw nine Irish-bred horses jump double clear from the 226 competitors.
A second round of qualifiers take place in Lanaken on Friday. after which the full line-up for Sunday’s World Championship finals will be confirmed.
BREEDING
7-year-old qualifier
1sr HHS VENICE (ISH) 2018 chestnut mare, by Emerald Van’t Ruythershof (KWPN) out of HHS Fairy Fort (ISH), by Heritage Fortunus (HANN)
Bred and owned by Bravo Hughes Ltd., Co. Kilkenny. Ridden by Mikey Pender (IRL)
5-year-old qualifier
=1st COOKSTOWN LUIDAM (ISH) 2020 Bay Gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Cookstown Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST)
Bred by Donal Callary Owned by The Racecourse Farm Ltd Ridden by Seamus Hughes Kennedy (IRL)
=1st BP Athena II (ISH) 2020 chestnut mare, by Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS) out of Muze Abby Moyne (ISH), by Bamako De Muze (BWP). Bred by GBBS International Ltd., Co. Tipperary, Owned by Jenny Graham, c/o Ballypatrick Stables, Co. Tipperary. Ridden by Harry Wood (GBR)
=1st CALZERRA (ISH) 2020 Chestnut Mare by Carrera VDL (KWPN) out of Elza (AES) by Excellent Van De Zuuthoeve (SBS) Bred by Shane Carey Owned by GBBS International Ltd Ridden by Tabitha KYLE (IRL)
=1st CSF SEAVIEW (ISH) 2020 Bay Gelding by Verdi (KWPN) out of CSF Dolores (ISH) By ARS Vivendi (HOLST) Bred by Patrick Connolly Owned by Seaview Stables Ridden by Alan O’Reagan
=1st Galwaybay Jim (ISH) 2020 bay gelding, by Catoki (HOLST) out of Galwaybay Anika (ISH), by Kannan (KWPN). Bred by Justin Burke, Co. Galway. Owned by Eamon Walsh, Co. Waterford. Ridden by Jack Ryan (IRL)
=1st Tysons Lady Lux (ISH) 2020 bay mare, by Tyson (KWPN) out of Lux Brigade (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Bred by Shay Hesnan, Co. Dublin. Owned by Martin Egan, Co. Wicklow. Ridden by Jason Foley (IRL)
=1st Castlefield Tycoon (ISH), (Formerly known as Ballyv Mr. T) 2020 chestnut gelding, by Tyson (KWPN) out of Witty Luterra C (KWPN) by Lupicor (KWPN).
Bred by Sean Stafford, Co. Wexford. Owned by Martin Egan, Co. Wicklow.
Ridden by Jack Kent (IRL)
=1st Boleybawn Alexa (ISH) 2020 mare, by Grandorado TN (KWPN) out of Arina (BWP), by Crown Z (ZANG). Bred and owned by Boleybawn Horses Ltd., Co. Wicklow. Ridden by Harry Wood (GBR)
=1st HHS Evora (ISH) 2020 bay mare, by Stakkato Gold (HANN) out of Shannondale Naomi (ISH) by Darco (BWP). Bred by Maria Bravo, Co. Kilkenny. Owned by Bruna De Oliveira, Co. Kilkenny. Ridden by Mikey Pender (IRL)
6-year-old qualifier
ROSCONNELL TANGO (ISH) 2019 Chestnut Gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of CSF Sophie (ISH) by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) Bred by Mairead Lacey Owned by Keith Ennis. Ridden by Leah Stack
GCS Angelina (ISH) 2019 bay mare, by Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS) out of GCS Athena (ISH), by Vigo D’Arsouilles (BWP). Bred by Olivia Brennan, Co. Kilkenny. Owned by Olivia Brennan & Miguel Bravo, Co. Kilkenny. Ridden by Eoin Brennan (IRL)
JM LOUISIANA (ISH) 2019 Bay Mare by Luidam (KWPN) Out of Looks Quality (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN) Bred by John Lawler Owned by Highfield Farm BVBA Ridden by Ger O’Neill (IRL)
TULLIBARDS PANDORA (ISH) 2019 Chestnut Mare by Tullibards Bennys Legacy (OLD) out of Tullibards Somanyquestions (HANN) by Grandeur (HANN) Bred and owned by Hans Jurgen Kuehnle Ridden by Cathal Daniels
BP HELLO EMERALD (ISH) 2019 BAY Mare by Emerald Van’t Ruytershof (BWP) out of Persian Royale (ISH) by HHS BR Charton (ISH) Bred and owned by GBBS International Ridden by Leah Stack (IRL)
BP Othello (ISH) 2019 chestnut gelding by Ganesh Hero Z (ZANG), out Adelheid (KWPN), by Tygo (KWPN). Bred by Ennisnag Stud, Co. Kilkenny. Owned by Michael & Fiona Roche, Co. Tyrone. Ridden by Niamh McEvoy (IRL)