REMAINING with a tried and tested format, the fifth renewal of the Cavan Elite Foal sale will take place during the show jumping championships next Thursday evening. Places for this year’s catalogue of 25 pre-selected lots were competitive, and those successful stand out in terms of pedigrees as well as type.
As usual, imported bloodlines dominate both the dam and the sire’s pedigrees, and heading this year’s numerical list of covering stallions is the popular Kannan (KWPN). The former world number one ranked show jumping sire has four lots forward, while on two apiece are Cornet Obolensky and Diamant de Semilly. The highly commercial Balou du Rouet, Cobra 18, Emerald Van’t Ruytershof, Luidam and Tyson are also represented, as are Glasgow Vh Merlesnest and Sligo Candy Boy.
The catalogue itself has had another revamp this year, with the information about each lot spanning two pages, and accompanied by photographs of the foal, the sire and in some cases well known relations.
FILLIES
Lot 2 reg b f f by Tangelo Van de Zuuthoeve (BWP) out of Elonia VS (Indorado). The first recorded foal out of Elonia VS, who is a half-sister to Vonia VS, dam of Newbridge’s Master Brown (1.45m), ridden in England by Charlene Bastone. Strengthening the pedigree further, the third dam, Jolien, has bred Sapphire 5 (1.35m) and Dorado VS (1.30m).
Lot 4 CSF Midnight Rose, reg b f f by Tyson (KWPN) out of Princess Doorn (Glock’s Prince Des Vaux). By the first season Kylemore Stud stallion Tyson, the dam of this filly is a sister to the Alexander Butler-ridden RDS four-year-old finalist CFS Voldo (1.20m). The third dam is a prolific broodmare, having produced nine top-class jumpers. Among the most prominent are Galipolli Ter Doorn (1.55m), Clonaslea (1.50m) and the Joe Clee-ridden Udamco Ter Doorn (1.50m).
Lot 10 Sandyhill Cinderella, reg b f f by Kannan (KWPN) out of Legaland Lux (Lux Z). Carrying a very recognisable Irish dam’s pedigree, this colt is a half-brother to three smart performers: Legaland Las Vegas (1.35m) by Cassino, FSS Thumbelina (1.30m) by Ars Vivendi, and Legaland Double Clear (1.30m) by Ustinov. The real strength in the pedigree hails from the fourth dam, Trixie Lady, who is a full-sister to Kilcoltrim (1.60m), and the legendary dam of Royale Athlete (1.60m), Royal Anthem (1.55m) and from the direct maternal lime of Ireland’s last Olympic representative MHS Going Global (1.60m).
Lot 11 Creevyquinn Bella, reg b f f by Balou du Rouet (Old) out of Ballintogher Evidence (Cavalier Royale). A half-sister to the smart six-year-old Creevyquinn Caoimhe (1.20m), ridden by Nicholas Butler, who shared top spot in the Irish Breeders Classic in both 2015 and 2016. Her dam is a full-sister to the Francis Connors-partnered Shannondale Ard Ri (1.50m), the Austrian-based Darkness Delight (1.45m) and Ballintogher Star (1.30m).
Lot 12 Utwo Tolerola, reg b f f by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Erola Anna PJ (Warrant). Dam of this stoutly bred filly is a half-sister to the Spanish-based Carola (1.50m), while the third dam, Parola, bred Grupo Prom Barola (1.60m) who, ridden by Jose Alfredo Ortega (Mex), is competing on the Global champions tour this season. Parola has also bred the American-based Zorro (1.40m), ridden by Maclain Ward, and counts the dual Olympic horse Ennio, ridden by Fernando Manulanda (Atlanta and Sydney), as a full-sibling.
Lot 14, reg ch f f by Zirocco Blue (SF) out of Miss Dallas (Aldatus Z). Dam is a full-sister to Romeo (1.50m), ridden by Giulia Colosimo, and from the direct maternal family of Mac Cavalier (1.50m).
Lot 16 Crosstown Bounce Along, reg b f f by Hector Van d’Abdijhoeve (BWP) out of Crosstown Skylight (Ard VDL Douglas). Carrying an outstanding dual-purpose pedigree, this filly is out of Crosstown Skylight (1.45m), who was a prolific winner under Alexander Butler and headed the 1.40m at Rotterdam CSIO5* in 2014. The third dam, Tara Sky (Sea Crest), bred the stallion Crosstown Dancer (1.30m), as well as Sumas Skys Ablaze (1.40m), ridden by Neal Fearon, and the American-based Sumas Luxury (1.45m). She is also the dam of Skies Are Blue, who is responsible for the top event horses Imperial Sky (CCI3*), ridden by Sam Watson, and GFG Hollybrook Sky, who competed to CIC3* level under Louise Bloomer.
COLTS
Lot 1 Cornascriebe Emerald, reg ch c f by Emerald Van’t Ruytershof (BWP) out of Cornascriebe Vella (Ballinvella). Combining continental and Irish bloodlines, this colt is a sibling to three 1.20m performers including the good five-year-old Cornascriebe Tinker Belle, ridden by Catherine Thornton. The dam is a sister to numerous graded horses, while the third dam, Trixie Belle, is a half-sister to Royal Athlete (1.60m) and therefore from the dam’s line of MHS Going Global.
Lot 3 Carnally Rialto, reg ch c f by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Cregadill (Touchdown). Featuring a dual-purpose Irish dam’s line, this colt is a half-brother to the 1.45m show jumper Porsha (Porcsh), the CCI3* event horse Cartoon IV (Cavalier Two For Joy) and the younger Toast (1.30m), who is currently competing with James Hogg. The second dam, Silver Moonbeam (Diamond Lad), is immediately related to the broodmare Tatum, dam of the Roelof Bril ridden Billy Orange (1.60m), Billy Buttercup (1.40m) and William Funnell’s Nations Cup stallion Billy Congo (1.60m).
Lot 5, reg c f by Kannan (KWPN) out of Touch of Dawn (Touchdown). Dam was a big winner (1.40m) under Alan Creighton, while the second dam was the event horse Lucky Dawn (CIC3*).
Lot 6, reg b c f by OBOS Quality out of Another Cruise (Cruising). A half-brother to the international campaigner Claddagh Iroko (1.45m), ridden in England by Danielle Farnsworth, and to LCC Manhattan (1.20m). The dam competed to 1.35m level under Richard Kerins, and is a sibling to Cavalier Manner (1.35m) and Diamond Courage (1.30m).
Lot 7 reg ch c f by Diamant de Semilly (SF) out of Dowdstown Indi (Argentinus). Dam jumped to 1.30m under Olive Clarke, and is a sibling to Dowdstown Premier (1.30m). The second dam, Narina, (1.45m) was a big winner under British international Tim Gredley, and is out of the top-class Zambia (1.50m).
Lot 8 reg b c f by Cobra 18 out of Miss Baloubet (Baloubet Du Rouet). One of two lots from the McCardle consignment, this colt is by the Drumhowan resident sire Cobra 18. His dam Miss Baloubet (1.35m) jumped at the RDS as a six and seven-year-old, and is the dam of the up and coming Drumhowan Baloubet Mystique (1.35) who is currently competing under Joan Greene. The second dam, Diamond Lilla by Diamond Lad, is a full-sister to Diamond Dealer (1.40m), and is the dam of Carrow Cruise (1.50m), who competes under Joe Gatlin in America. Also the dam of Irish Coffee (1.40m), and, most importantly, is the dam of one of the Billy Stud’s foundation broodmares, Lemmon (Andretti). Lemmon has bred several influential horses including Billy Lemon (1.50m), the CCI3* event horse Billy Landretti (Pippa Funnell) and the CCI2* event horse Billy Black Jack.
Lot 9, Legaland Louis, reg ch c f by Luidam out of Drumiller Digital (Clinton). Second dam bred Cooleys Cruiseland (1.30m), and is from the family of Mullentine Cruisalong Honey (1.30m).
Lot 13, reg b c f by Comifo Plus Z (Westf) out of Imperious Lux (Lux Z). A smartly bred colt who is a half-brother to LCC Lux Like Cavalier (1.60m), ridden in Austria by Nicole Bruggermann. The second dam, Kings Aire, bred the Vincent Byrne-partnered Mr Rockefeller (1.50m) and the American-based Chief (1.50m). Kings Aire also bred the event horse Silver Night Lady (CIC2*), while the third dam, Drumaire, jumped to 1.50m level under Barry O’Connor, and bred the Italian campaigned Cruisella (1.50m).
Lot 15, reg b c f by Cornet Obolensky (BWP) out of Glendine QualityWays (OBOS Quality). Dam is a half-sister to the Qatari-owned Brigade CS (1.60m) by Clover Brigade, who started his career in Ireland before being exported. The second dam is a sibling to Its Cruise The Blues (1.30m), and Playgirl, dam of Thomascourt Senna (1.35m) and DMS Heartthrop (1.30m).
Lot 17, reg b c f by Casall La Silla (Hols) out of Pikachu (Cantus). The smart show jumping dam Pikachu (1.50m) was produced here in Ireland under Danielle Clarke and John Floody, before being exported to Germany. She is a sibling to Cairo (1.50m) and Canon (1.40m), while her dam, Legende (by Lord), is a half-sister to the top-class Nations Cup and European championship horse Goliath (1.60m) and Sea Coast Conan (1.60m).
Lot 18 Oliver de Rouet, reg ch c f by Kannan (KWPN) out of Belle de Reve Z (Baloubet du Rouet). The dam (1.40m) jumped in Ireland under Owen McCamley. She is a sibling to the Belgian campaigned Esmir de Reve (1.40m), while the second dam, Jadony de Reves, is a full-sister to Idole de Reve (1.50m), ridden by Rene Tebbell. Others to feature close in the pedigree include Figeac de Reve (1.55m) and the French Nations Cup horse Apache d’Adriers.
Lot 19 HHF-I-Dillinger, reg ch c f by Diamant de Semilly (SF) out of Frieda (Farmer). Carrying very strong credentials on both sides of the pedigree, this colt is a sibling to Kinagrelly (1.40m), ridden by Ger O’Neill, and also to the good British-based advanced event mare Mountemple Mistress (Master Imp) and the top broodmare Friedas Ramona. The latter is the dam of the former Goresbridge Supreme show jumping sale graduate and Nations Cup horse Cybel (1.55m), as well as the promising five-year-old SSH Heartbeat (1.30m).
Lot 20 Creevyquinn Bono, reg c f by Numero Uno (KWPN) out of Boraya VDL (Argentinus). From a prolific winning dam’s line that goes back to Aldato (1.60m), Dhelia (1.50m), Bubalu (1.60m) and VDL Pessoa (1.60m).
Lot 21, reg b c f by Pollux de Muze Z (Zang) out of Wendoline (Darco). This colt is half-brother to BP Castlefield (Francis Connors). The dam jumped to 1.35m under John Floody, and is a full-sister to Qwintus (1.45m).
Lot 22 Gypsy Prince, reg b c f by Kannan (KWPN) out of Gypsy Lux Valier (Lux Z). Dam is a full-sister to the Cameron Hanley-ridden Good Lux Lucy (1.60m) and from the direct line of the useful Grand Prix horse Libration (1.40m) ridden by Alan O’Regan, and several other graded performers.
Lot 23, reg gr c f by Glynnwood Cornet (ISH) out of Badjari (Skippy II). Dam jumped to 1.30m and is from the family of Akita (1.55m), Ushar (1.50m) and Wingo Plaffitco (1.50m).
Lot 24, reg gr c f by Cornet Obolensky out of Sligo Cruise Way (Cruising). Dam jumped to 1.20m under Francis Connors, and is a full-sister to Sligo Cruise With Me (1.40m). From the family of the Swedish-based Quick Diamond (1.45m) and numerous others.
Lot 25 Goldrush RF, reg b c f by Glasgow VH Merelsnest (BWP) out of Lucie (Landor S). Dam is a sibling to the high-class Dunstan On The Point Eve (1.60m).
CAVAN HORSE MARKETING CENTRE
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Date: Thursday, September 14th 2017
Time: 7pm.Viewing in the arena 6pm. Total lots: 25
Last year’s top lot: John McKibben’s c f by Luidam out of Zidane VM (Heartbreaker) €15,000