Posnett claims Portmore Grand Prix win
Seamus Kane Memorial Show a great success at Aghalee venue
The Seamus Kane Memorial Show was held over three days at Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee last weekend, running from Friday, September 6 until Sunday, September 8.
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Friday saw classes running from 80cm up to 1.30m, with the 1m class proving very popular and many competitors achieving clear rounds. Helen Pearson-Murray and her own ‘It's Partytime Coco’ came out on top in the 1.10m class, while the 1.20m class saw victory going to Oliver Doherty riding Neal Doherty’s ‘CBI Cassandra’. Perhaps more familiar in eventing circles, Jim Newsam showed his versatility by winning the 1.30m class with Carole Hawthorne’s ‘Tullybee Louie’ (ISH).
Saturday’s classes also started at 80cm, but ran up to a 1.25m Mini Grand Prix. A number of competitors jumped clear over the 80cm course, while the 90cm class was won by Caitlin O'Kane with her own ‘Freyas Girl’. Sophie McKeen rode Ian Moore’s ‘Pinecroft Kamiro’ to win the 1m class, with April McCrea and her own ‘Bob’ (GCSL) claiming the top spot in the 1.10m class.
The 1.15m class was won by Alyson Henry’s ‘Caugherty Ronan’, with Kevin Mackey in the saddle, while Lisa Priestley and her own ‘Derryinver Premier Sarah’ rode into first place in the 1.25m Mini Grand Prix to conclude day two of the show.
Sunday commenced with the 90cm class, followed by the 1m class, which both saw a number of competitors jumping clear and sharing first place. The 1.10m class was won by Jayne Bright’s ‘Charlie Roux Blue Z’, with Gracie Bright on board and Zara-Jane Kelly rode Rachelle Harding’s ‘King Diamond’ to win the 1.20m class.
The highlight of the weekend’s events was the 1.30m Grand Prix, with the winner taking home the Seamus Kane Memorial Cup. Competition was fierce, with participants keen to claim the win. Suzanne Posnett proved the worthy winner on the day, riding Pamela Posnett’s ‘Maxim Van Overis Z’. Suzanne also placed third with Pamela’s Foesuela. These two were separated by Conor McEneaney riding Linda Fahey’s ‘Ups Angelo’.
All at Portmore would like to thank all the sponsors who supported the various classes, as well as all the competitors for taking part and those who helped out over the course of the weekend.
Competitions continue at Portmore with their Tuesday night Training Shows, as well as SJI Horse Shows on Sundays.
RESULTS
Seamus Kane Memorial Show at Portmore
Friday, September 6
Horses - 80cm:
1) Tiarna McGrath’s Super Kali Fragalistic, Martina King.
90cm:
=1) Conor Drain’s Covehill Belle Pouliche, Olivia Roulston; Julie Smyth’s HSC Shelby, Julie Smyth; Gill McAreavey’s Wells Star Quality, Gill McAreavey.
1m:
=1) Philip Gaw’s Derryboye, Edward Little; Lynn Kelly’s Donaghmore Dolly (aes), Lynn Kelly; Christine Campbell’s Keltic Touch, Christine Campbell; Kate McLaughlin’s Kilcolman Curlew, Kate McLaughlin; Nigel Jackson’s Kilcorig High Profile, Edward Little; Sharon Kelly-Murphy’s Le Barantula, Olivia Roulston; Ruth Will’s Lord of the Two Lands, Ruth Will; Shannon Mackenzie’s Mackenzies Seigners Lux, Shannon Mackenzie; Nichola E Howarth’s NEH Flash The Candy, Michael Press; Allison Mercer’s Pierrot T, Ellie Humphries; Elle Moore’s Reagan, Elle Moore; Rachelle Harding’s RJC Della Cassa, Charlotte Harding; Harold Megahey’s Tetris VD Bisschop, Jonny Mulligan.
1.10m (including bonus prize to highest placed five-year-old):
1) Helen Pearson-Murray’s It's Partytime Coco, Helen Pearson-Murray; 2) Melissa McKinstry’s Oxendene Lui, Melissa McKinstry; 3) Jim Newsam’s Magennis, Emma Newsam; 4) Joanne Gibson’s Villanelle, Joanne Gibson; 5) John Blair’s Toyboy Z, Emma Blair; 6) Carole Hawthorne’s Tullibee Renegade, Jim Newsam.
1.20m (including bonus prize to highest placed six-year-old):
1) Neal Doherty’s CBI Cassandra, Oliver Doherty; 2) Rachel Brown’s Premier Truffle, Rachel Brown; 3) Brian McAuley’s Larkhill Maiden Cruise, Charlotte Harding; 4) Allison Mercer’s Corraghoe Natural Ability, Ellie Humphries; 5) Rachelle Harding’s Democratic Guy, Charlotte Harding; 6) Melanie Haire’s Django X, Harry Haire.
1.30m (including bonus prize to highest placed seven-year-old):
1) Carole Hawthorne’s Tullybee Louie ISH, Jim Newsam; 2) Rachel Brown’s Brocka Blue, Rachel Brown.
Saturday, September 7
Horses - 80cm:
=1) Shannon Mackenzie’s DS Chick Flick, Lily-Rose Mackenzie; Robert Lowry & Sean Nangle’s Liath Macha, Sean Nangle; June Burgess’s Maxwelton, June Burgess; Jennifer MacDonald’s My Magic Dancer of Glencoe, Jennifer MacDonald; Lesley Coey’s Tullaher Milo, Lesley Coey.
90cm including Ulster Sports members cup Final:
1) Caitlin O'Kane’s Freyas Girl, Caitlin O'Kane; 2) Shannon Mackenzie’s DS Chick Flick, Lily-Rose Mackenzie; 3) Ellie Ward’s Ardnaglass Lizzy, Ellie Ward; 4) Janene Gamble’s Bouncer Flynn, Janene Gamble; 5) Jan Brown’s Balbriggan Boy, Jan Brown; 6) Carine Fullerton’s Sligo Lantender, Carine Fullerton.
1m (including highest place A Amateur prize):
1) Ian Moore’s Pinecroft Kamiro, Sophie McKeen; 2) Niccola Hall’s Ladykiller, Niccola Hall; 3) Hannah Thompson’s Jemeela Charm, Hannah Thompson; 4) Amy McLaughlin’s Rhonda IHR, Amy McLaughlin; 5) Courtney Sloan’s Golden Korona, Courtney Sloan; 6) Melissa McKinstry’s Oxendene Lui, Melissa McKinstry.
1.10m (including highest placed AA Amateur Prize):
1) April McCrea’s Bob (GCSL), April McCrea; 2) Jane Kealey’s Danny Boy II, Frances Kealey; 3) Helen Pearson-Murray’s Pinecroft Luna, Helen Pearson-Murray; 4) Sarah Kinnear’s Elf Queen, Sarah Kinnear; 5) Keonan Stables Ltd’s Erico, Lisa Rosbotham; 6) Mary McLeigh’s Dunnanew Sunset, Mary McLeigh.
1.15m:
1) Alyson Henry’s Caugherty Ronan, Kevin Mackey; 2) Terry Johnston’s Strangford (HSI), Steven Smith; 3) Lisa Patterson’s Little Miss Shutterfly, Lisa Patterson; 4) Martin Mellett’s Jasmine Tide, Zoe Mellett; 5) Marble Arch Equine Ltd’s Tempo Mizpah, Matthew Conlon; 6) Andrew Farren’s Nevada TE, Shaun Farren.
1.25m Mini Grand Prix, sponsored by Equestrian Waste Removals:
1) Lisa Priestley’s Derryinver Premier Sarah, Lisa Priestley; 2) Martin Mellett’s Jasmine Tide, Zoe Mellett; 3) Louis Mellier’s Lowhill Showman, Louis Mellier; 4) Sharon Eadie’s Vanderbitt, Emma Jackson; 5) April McCrea’s Princess Premier, April McCrea; 6) Alyson Henry’s Caugherty Ronan, Kevin Mackey.
Sunday, September 8
Horses - 90cm:
=1) Michael Press’s Annestown King Concord, Nichola E Howarth; Sarah Moore’s Ganesh Clover, Sarah Moore; Lisa Best’s Loughans Captain, Alex Best; Rhona Wilkinson`s Rosevale Faith, Rhona Wilkinson.
1m:
=1) Courtney Sloan’s Golden Korona, Courtney Sloan; Ruth Will’s Lord of the Two Lands, Ruth Will; David Thompson’s Neat Regina, Hannah Thompson; Ian Moore’s Pinecroft Lamiro, Ian Moore; Elle Moore’s Reagan, Elle Moore; Rachel Armstrong’s RMA On The Ball, Rachel Armstrong.
1.10m:
1) Jayne Bright’s Charlie Roux Blue Z, Gracie Bright; 2) Sarah Kinnear’s Elf Queen, Sarah Kinnear; 3) Ian Moore’s Pinecroft Lamiro, Ian Moore; 4) Conor McEneaney’s MS Cavacarel, Conor McEneaney; 5) Megan Nelson’s Fancy Trend, Megan Nelson; 6) David Thompson’s Neat Regina, Hannah Thompson.
1.20m (including highest placed Young Rider prize):
1) Rachelle Harding’s King Diamond, Zara-Jane Kelly; 2) Marie-Therese Trainor’s Marah, Eoghan Trainor; 3) Brogen McCrum’s Tailormade For Me, Brogen McCrum; 4) Jessica Thompson’s Stellor Skipon, Jessica Thompson; 5) Melanie Haire’s Django X, Harry Haire; 6) Linda Fahey’s Ups Angelo, Conor McEneaney.
1.30m Grand Prix Seamus Kane Memorial Cup:
1) Pamela Posnett’s Maxim Van Overis Z, Suzanne Posnett; 2) Linda Fahey’s Ups Angelo, Conor McEneaney; 3) Pamela Posnett’s Foesuela, Suzanne Posnett; 4) Victoria Steele’s Ted Talks, Maddison Boyd; 5) JP McGranaghan’s Killeenan Ted, JP McGranaghan; 6) James Kernan’s Kendall From Bever, Conor McEneaney.
