Fantastic jumping at Portmore Autumn Championships
Four days of top class show jumping at Aghalee venue
Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee held their four-day Autumn Championships over the course of last weekend. Thursday and Friday saw classes running from 90cm up to 1.30m, with combinations out to qualify for the championships held on Saturday and Sunday. The highlight of Friday’s jumping was the 1.30m Speed class, which was won by Hannah Patterson on ‘Daberlina’.
Saturday saw Hollie Williamson claim the 1m championship with her own ‘Annyalla Ferro’, while Edward Little took the top spot in the Four-year-old championship with his own and David Cross’s ‘Carnlea Chinos Lulu’.
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The 1.10m championship went to Suzanne Posnett riding Pamela Posnett’s ‘Maxim Van Overis Z’, with Ashleigh Mooney and her own ‘JELO’ taking the SJI Amateur Autumn Series. Maeve Clarke won the 1.20m Speed championship riding Jane Clarke’s ‘Ukato Cruise’.
The day concluded with the 1.35m Grand Prix, which was won by Harrison Blair riding Rockmount Farms’s ‘L'Esprit Hero Z’, but John McEntee was right on his heels with Sandra Duffy/ Ireland Horse Sport & Leisure Ltd’s ‘CSF Andrew’ in second and his own ‘Hobalo’ in third.
Despite Storm Ashley causing cancellations of equestrian events around the country on Sunday, Portmore was able to proceed with their planned schedule of classes - albeit that some classes saw adjustments, to ensure things were finished up in good time. Jumping commenced with the Five-year-old championship, which was won by Olivia Roulston riding Francis Connolly’s ‘Tinkerbell VGW’, while Dylan Ward claimed the 1.20m championship with Hugh Ward’s ‘Diamant De La Mer’. The Six/ Seven-year-old Championship Handicap went to John McEntee on board Linda Courtney’s ‘LCC Monte Karlo’.
The highlight of the weekend was a leg of the 1.40m SJI Autumn Grand Prix Series. John McEntee was clearly on form and took the win with Cavan Equestrian Centre’s ‘Makuna’, just ahead of Abby Morton riding Joanne Morton’s ‘Blueoak Legaland’.
Sincere thanks are extended to everyone who supported the weekend - sponsors, judges, helpers and, of course, competitors!
RESULTS
Portmore Autumn Championships
Thursday, October 17
Horses - 90cm:
=1) Michael Press’s Annestown King Concord, Nichola E Howarth; Elaine Morrow’s Caltra Leader, Elaine Morrow; Regula Wassmer’s Connery I, Megan McGettigan; Nicky Nesbitt’s Kinetic Blue, Nicky Nesbitt; Robert Harrison’s Mosstown Polly, Robert Harrison.
1m (must jump Thurs or Fri to qual for championship & Four-year-old double clear rounds to qualify):
=1) David Nelson’s Ballyshan Chapeau, David Nelson; Markus Buser’s Baumes Otto, Rory Lavery; Margaret Horan’s Burst of Classe, Ruth Will; Ruth Will’s BWE Splash Of Hero, Ruth Will; Edward Little David Cross’s Carnlea Chinos Lulu, Edward Little; Regula Wassmer’s Cash-Flow, Megan McGettigan; Pauline McKeown’s Castlefield Mia, Pauline McKeown; Gillian Creighton’s Charlotte Z, Jodie Creighton; Hogg Sport Horses’s Clooncastle Waylon Jones, James Hogg; Sonia Graham’s Cocochino, Emma Jackson; Claire Keys’s Dss Sympatico, Shane McCloskey; Gary Jackson’s Dstud Billy Elliot, Gary Jackson; Victoria Brown’s Dunamoney Robin, Victoria Brown; Mary McLeigh’s Dunnanew Lilly, Mary McLeigh; Malcolm Keys’s Ecclesville Candy Floss, Zara Keys; Ronan McLaughlin’s Entertainer Z, Ben Walsh; Gilbert Fletcher’s Hawkesbury Lad, James Hogg; Grace McGarry’s Imanthos, Grace McGarry; Judy Murphy’s Javas Saturn, Liam McGarry; Donna Campbell’s KEC Happy Days, Katie Campbell; Una McSorley’s Kilmainham Roan, Una McSorley; Richard Murray’s Kinmar Cool, Richard Murray; Christopher Brown’s Magherard Cornets Shadow, Christopher Brown; Katie Flanagan’s Million Dollar Bash, Katie Flanagan; Robert Harrison’s Mosstown Polly, Robert Harrison; Ronan McLaughlin’s Nugana-Balia SMH, Ben Walsh; Mindaugas Milius’s Panache Am, Shane McCloskey; Jennifer Torrens’s Parrera, Jennifer Torrens; Katie Bell’s Poseidon F, Ben Maybin; Elle Moore’s Reagan, Elle Moore; Samantha Hamilton’s Riverbourne Masterpiece, Samantha Hamilton; Brian Barkley’s Rnh Piero, Edward Little; Donna Campbell’s Something About Mary Lou, Donna Campbell; Peter Smyth’s Urbalreagh Knockalla, Alison Irwin; Tyrone Flanagan’s WHS Maximum Talent, Laura Cazzato.
1.10m (must jump Thur or Fri to qualify for Championship, top 20 five-year-olds to qualify):
1) Katie Scott’s Quintano Optimus (BW), Brooke Rafferty; 2) Hibernia Horses Ltd’s Jungfrau Du Thot, Lucy Morton; 3) Francis Connolly’s Tinkerbell VGW, Olivia Roulston; 4) Beth O'Leary’s PIP N NIX, Beth O'Leary; 5) Rebecca Knox’s Blossomhill Perfection, Rebecca Knox; 6) Danni Jennings’s Super Star (IHR), Danni Jennings.
1.20m top 15 six-year-olds to qualify for Championship:
1) Sandra Duffy/ Ireland Horse Sport & Leisure Ltd’s Creevyquinn Lighting, John McEntee; 2) Sharon Eadie’s Vanderbitt, Emma Jackson; 3) Gregory Clarke’s Nina, Ausra Clarke; 4) Kathryn O'Hagan’s CHS Fortitude, John O'Hagan; 5) Emma Jackson’s Kylestone Cashel, Emma Jackson; 6) Cormac McElroy’s Avas Leap, Michael Roche.
1.25m top 15 seven-year-olds to qualify for Championship:
1) Michelle McElhatton’s Cazadee, Jodie Creighton; 2) Ken Bolton’s Simple Vision, Emma Jackson; 3) Katharine Smyth’s Creevagh Imp II, Rebecca Smyth; 4) Hugh Ward’s Seigneur De La Mer, Dylan Ward; 5) Eric Smith’s Corkhill Quality, Laura Cazzato; 6) Hilary Furlonger’s Mr Clover De Muze, Shane McCloskey.
1.30m:
1) Joanne Morton’s Blueoak Legaland, Abby Morton; 2) Gregory Clarke’s Lord-Freeman, Ausra Clarke; 3) David Conlon’s Tullyneagh, Alfie Adair; 4) Hilary Furlonger’s Poppys Flash Back, Jodie Creighton; 5) Paula McLaughlin’s Alamshar Hero Z, Katie McLaughlin; 6) Lorraine Leavesley’s Sherlocks Opium, Charlotte Harding.
Friday, October 18
Horses - 90cm:
=1) Ellen Mackay’s Annyalla Romeo, Ellen Mackay; Lisa Napier’s Bugs Melodie, Lisa Napier; Hannah Patterson’s Daberblue, Hannah Patterson; Zoey Horner’s Kensington Ballyheerin Revel, Zoey Horner; Anne Mary Duignan’s May Ball, Katy Connor; Rhona Wilkinson’s Rosevale Faith, Rhona Wilkinson.
1m (must jump Thurs or Fri to qualify for championship & Four-year-old double clear rounds to qualify):
=1) Ellen Mackay’s Annyalla Romeo, Ellen Mackay; Pauline McKeown’s Castlefield Mia, Pauline McKeown; Liam McCloskey’s Clabbystown Emilia, Chanelle O’Neill; Lucy Cunningham’s Cristos Rose, Lucy Cunningham; Jayne Moore’s CSF Tia, Jayne Moore; Hannah Patterson’s Daberblue, Hannah Patterson; Maeve Foley’s Eletta Molino, Maeve Foley; Courtney Sloan’s Golden Korona, Courtney Sloan; Angela Waras’s Hallsmill Lucas, Angela Waras; Julie Smyth’s HSC Shelby, Julie Smyth; Rachel Hall’s LKC Gelvinised, Rachel Hall; Niall McEvoy’s LS Epic Leap, Maeve McEvoy; Deirdre McMordie’s Omard Hawaii Queen, Sara McMordie; Carine Fullerton’s Sligo Lantender, Carine Fullerton.
1.10m (must jump Thurs or Fri to qualify for Championship top 20 five-year-olds to qualify):
1) Jayne Bright’s Charlie Roux Blue Z, Gracie Bright; 2) Clare Sloan’s MCS Zita, Eva Sloan; 3) Elizabeth Eames’s Martello Lolmar Isobel, Mark Eames; 4) Judy Murphy’s Java’s Texas, Louis Mellier; 5) Quality Sport Horses’s Lagans Candy Boy, Dylan Ward; 6) Philip Campbell’s Romeo Joe, Katie Campbell.
1.20m top 15 six-year-olds to qualify for Championship:
1) Edward Little’s Carnlea Flamenco (IHR), Edward Little; 2) Robert Harrison’s Inact Z, Robert Harrison; 3) Kirsten Farr’s Brightwood Prince, Katie McEntee; 4) Victoria Steele’s Ted Talks, Maddison Boyd; 5) James McKean’s Cafre Olympic Dream, Katie Campbell; 6) Gerard Clarke’s L, Gerard Clarke.
1.25m Top 15 seven-year-olds to qualify for Championship:
1) Gerard Clarke’s Drishoge Creed (ISH), Gerard Clarke; 2) Dermott Lennon’s Beach Pleasure, Sean Foley; 3) Megan Nelson’s Fancy Trend, Megan Nelson; 4) Anita Doherty’s Goldiva, Anita Doherty; 5) Markus Buser’s Kesha, Markus Buser; 6) Kirsten Farr’s Happiness KWPN, Kirsten Farr.
1.30m Speed, sponsored by Alland Stables:
1) Hannah Patterson’s Daberlina M, Hannah Patterson; 2) Andrew Dunlop’s Questro Z, Jenny Dunlop; 3) Kevin McCloskey’s HHS Emerald, Shane McCloskey; 4) Ciara Coyle’s C And G Pie, Charlotte Harding; 5) Victoria Steele’s Ted Talks, Maddison Boyd; 6) Joanne Fox’s Pembrook King Of Kings, Edward Doyle Jnr.
Saturday, October 19
Horses - 1m Championship, sponsored by Robertas Rosettes:
1) Hollie Williamson’s Annyalla Ferro, Hollie Williamson; 2) Claire Keys’s Dss Sympatico, Shane McCloskey; 3) Elaine Morrow’s Caltra Leader, Elaine Morrow; 4) Grace McGarry’s Imanthos, Grace McGarry; 5) Malcolm Keys’s Ecclesville Candy Floss, Zara Keys; 6) Donna Campbell’s Something About Mary Lou, Donna Campbell.
Four-Year-old Championship, sponsored by Nutts Corner Boarding kennels:
1) Edward Little David Cross’s Carnlea Chinos Lulu, Edward Little; 2) Gillian Creighton’s Charlotte Z, Jodie Creighton; 3) Judy Murphy’s Javas Sophia, Louis Mellier; 4) Brian Barkley’s Rnh Piero, Edward Little; 5) Mindaugas Milius’s Panache Am, Shane McCloskey; 6) Jordan Campbell’s Nesh C, Jordan Campbell; 7) Christopher Brown’s Magherard Cornets Shadow, Christopher Brown; 8) Peter Smyth’s Urbalreagh Knockalla, Alison Irwin; 9) Victoria Brown’s Dunamoney Robin, Victoria Brown; 10) Paula McMaster’s Brookfield Queen C, Alex McMaster; 11) Donna Campbell’s KEC Happy Days, Katie Campbell; 12) Gilbert Fletcher’s Hawkesbury Lad, James Hogg; 13) Katie Bell’s Poseidon F, Ben Maybin; 14) Hogg Sport Horses’s Clooncastle Waylon Jones, James Hogg; 15) Robert Harrison’s Mosstown Polly, Robert Harrison.
1.10m Championship, sponsored by Equestrian Waste Removal:
1) Pamela Posnett’s Maxim Van Overis Z, Suzanne Posnett; 2) Rebecca Mooney’s Knockroe Decies Girl, Rebecca Mooney; 3) Gerard McMullan’s Val De Mazeroy, Kevin Mackey; 4) Emma Canmore’s Chalatenango, Emma Canmore; 5) Helen Pearson-Murray’s Pinecroft Luna, Helen Pearson-Murray; 6) Kim Coleman’s Chicco Camiro, Amy Coleman.
SJI Amateur Autumn Series:
1) Ashleigh Mooney’s JELO, Ashleigh Mooney; 2) Ian Moore’s Pinecroft Kamiro, Sophie McKeen; 3) Danielle Logan’s Demero, Danielle Logan; 4) Margaret Horan’s Burst of Classe, Ruth Will; 5) Alma Hourigan’s Cuffesgrange Caballus, Jessica Johnston; 6) Symone Brown’s Global Merlot, Symone Brown.
1.20m Speed Championship, sponsored By Ballymoss Stud (open to non-qualified riders):
1) Jane Clarke’s Ukato Cruise, Maeve Clarke; 2) Brian McConville’s BWE Caprice Semilly (IHR), Sophie Dunn; 2) Andrew Farren’s Nevada TE, Shaun Farren; 4) Gregory Clarke’s Nina, Ausra Clarke; 5) Sharon Eadie’s Vanderbitt, Emma Jackson; 6) Lisa Rosbotham’s Novellent, Rachael Thompson.
1.35m Grand Prix, sponsored by Bluegrass Horse Feeds:
1) Rockmount Farms’s L'Esprit Hero Z, Harrison Blair; 2) Sandra Duffy/ Ireland Horse Sport & Leisure Ltd’s CSF Andrew, John McEntee; 3) John McEntee’s Hobalo, John McEntee; 4) Jane Russell’s Carnlea Lui Be, Robert Russell; 5) David Conlon’s Tullyneagh, Alfie Adair; 6) Hilary Furlonger’s Poppys Flash Back, Jodie Creighton.
Sunday, October 20
Horses - Five-year-old Championship, sponsored by Abbey Upholsterers:
1) Francis Connolly’s Tinkerbell VGW, Olivia Roulston; 2) Jayne McConnell’s Lynara Showbiz, Katie McEntee; 3) Kenneth Graham’s Lenamore Hey Boy, Kenneth Graham; 4) Amy McCarroll’s Luxsonic Beach, Olivia Roulston; 5) Judy Murphy’s Java’s Texas, Louis Mellier; 6) Jane Russell & Edward Little’s AKD Carnlea Blue, Edward Little.
1.20m Championship (open to non-qualified riders):
1) Hugh Ward’s Diamant De La Mer, Dylan Ward; 2) Lyndsay Barnett’s Tullyhill Lucy Diamond, Ava Stubbs; 3) Hannah Patterson’s Daberlina M, Hannah Patterson; 4) Kathryn O'Hagan’s Waltham Abbey, Kathryn O'Hagan; 5) Ken Bolton’s Simple Vision, Emma Jackson; 6) Kathryn O'Hagan’s CHS Fortitude, John O'Hagan.
Six/ Seven-year-old Championship Handicap, sponsored by Lee Johnston Farrier:
1) Linda Courtney’s LCC Monte Karlo, John McEntee; 2) Regula Wassmer’s Belmondo, Megan McGettigan; 3) Dermott Lennon’s Beach Pleasure, Sean Foley; 4) Vincent Burton’s Drumrankin Dignity, Olivia Roulston; 5) Michelle McElhatton’s Cazadee, Jodie Creighton; 6) Charlotte Gibson’s Lady Catoki, Lucy Gibson.
SJI Autumn Grand Prix Series - 1.40m:
1) Cavan Equestrian Centre’s Makuna, John McEntee; 2) Joanne Morton’s Blueoak Legaland, Abby Morton; 3) Ballywalter Stables’ Calisto Blanc, Daren Hopkins; 4) Sandra Duffy/ Ireland Horse Sport & Leisure Ltd’s CSF Andrew, John McEntee; 5) Rockmount Farms’s L'Esprit Hero Z, Harrison Blair; 6) Victoria Loane’s Lord of the Rings BMH, Sean Foley.
