Line-up confirmed for Sunday’s World Championship finals in Lanaken – 14 Irish-bred horses make the cut

After two days of hugely competitive qualifiers featuring over 700 horses and riders, the line-up has been confirmed for Sunday’s FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship final for young horses at Lanaken in Belgium.

Boleybawn Alvaro (ISH), bred by Ronan Rothwell and ridden by Niamh McEvoy (IRL) are among those qualified for the 7-year-old final in Lanaken (Photo: Pam Cunningham)

A total of 14 Irish-bred horses have qualified for the finals across the three age categories. No less than six Irish-bred horses have made the cut in the 5-year-old final. HHS Evora (ISH) bred by Maria Bravo and ridden by Mikey Pender (IRL). Boleybawn Alexa (ISH), bred by Boleybawn Horses Ltd and ridden by Harry Wood (GBR). Tysons Lady Lux (ISH), bred by Shay Hesnan and ridden by Jason Foley. BP Athena II (ISH) bred by GBBS International Ltd and ridden by Harry Wood (GBR). Calzerra (ISH) bred by Shane Carey and ridden by Tabitha Khle and Galwaybay Jim (ISH), bred by Justin Burke, Co. Galway and ridden by Jack Ryan.

The six-year-old final will see four Irish-bred horses bid for glory. Tullibards Pandora (ISH), bred by Hans Jurgen Kuehnle and ridden by Cathal Daniels. BP Othello (ISH), bred by Ennisnag Stud and ridden by Niamh McEvoy (IRL). JM Louisiana (ISH), bred by John Lawler and ridden by Ger O’Neill (IRL). And Rosconnell Tango (ISH), bred by Mairead Lacey and ridden by Leah Stack.

Four Irish-bred’s will feature in the 7-year-old final including HHS Venice (ISH) bred and owned by Bravo Hughes Ltd. and ridden by Michael Pender (IRL), Luisa (ISH), bred by the late Dr Noel Cawley and ridden by Leah Stack. Boleybawn Alvaro (ISH), bred by Ronan Rothwell and ridden by Niamh McEvoy (IRL) and Bjurfors Nikora (ISH) bred by Nigel Poynton and ridden by Jonna Ekberg (SWE)

The consolation finals take place in Lanaken on Saturday, followed by the coveted World Championship finals for five-six and seven-year-old horses on Sunday.

BREEDING

5-year-old finalists
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

6-year-old finalsits
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 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)

JM Louisana (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)

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

7-year-old finalists
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)

Luisa (ISH)
2018 Chestnut Mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Lexi Lady (ISH)(TIH) by Flex A Bill (ISH)(TIH)
Bred by Dr Noel Cawley
Owned by- Lisa CAWLEY
Ridden by Leah Stack (IRL)

Boleybawn Alvaro (ISH)
2018 bay stallion, by Dominator 2000 Z (ZANG) out of Arina (BWP), by Crown Z (ZANG).
Bred by Ronan Rothwell, Co. Wicklow.
Owned by GBBS International Ltd. & Ronan Rothwell.
Ridden by Niamh McEvoy (IRL)

Bjurfors Nikora (ISH) 2018 stallion by Aganix du Seigneur. Dam Unaniem. Owner: Ragnar Bjurfors Ab / Breeder: Nigel Poynton Ridden by Jonna Ekberg (SWE)