OCTOBER has been a busy month for the team at Goresbridge and, following the foal renewals and the select show jumping showcase, the focus now turns to a three-day sale of sport horses. This will be the penultimate fixture of the year at the Co Kilkenny complex and, with the Go For Gold sale in Co Wexford yet to come, hopes are high for a strong conclusion.
The catalogue is numerically larger than it was 12 months ago but, remaining over three days, is a stout one. Featuring among the older stock on day one is a wealth of proven competition horses and hunters and while Thursday’s session of four-year-olds also looks attractive, it is the younger age group that really stands out.
Contemporary pedigrees appear thick and fast with siblings to championship performers featuring in number.
Ponies
Lot 44 Annaghtown Boy, reg 9 yo ch g 14.2hh by Dunlewey Goshawk out of Annaghdown Tammy (Smokey Finn). Probably the pick of the 47 ponies on offer is Annaghtown Boy, a grade A jumping pony with 206 SJI points. Very versatile, he competed in the Connemara Performance Hunter class at the RDS this summer and has hunted with the South County Dublin and Carlow Farmers Foxhounds.
Older horses
Competition horses
Lot 53 Kylemore Kilkenny Lady, reg 5 yo b m 16.1hh by Glasgow Van’t Merelsnest out of MHS Kylemore (Cardento). A fully-warranted, well-related individual, this young mare is the winner of 22 SJI points to date. With valuable paddock potential, she is a sibling to the former Lanaken representative Kylemore Lady, while the dam is a full-sister to Olympic horse Kilkenny and from the illustrious dam’s line of Gowran Lady.
Lot 54 Mermus R Russell, reg 9 yo b m 16.2hh by Mermus R out of Russel’s Girl (Russel). A careful and competitive performer, this grade A jumping mare is the winner of 211 SJI points in classes up to 1.30m. She has qualified for the RDS on three occasions and was reserve champion in the young riders (1.10m -1.15m) in 2023.
Lot 56 Gatsby 1, reg 8 yo gr g 17 hands by Diamant de Semilly out of Mo Chroi (Cruising). A gelding out of the RDS Grand Prix-winning legend Mo Chroi, the versatile Gatsby has competed at 1.20m level and has been successful in the show ring. A competitive performer, he landed third spot in the lightweight hunter class at the RDS last year, as well as in the working hunter.
Lot 68 CSF Pallas, reg 7 yo b g 16.2hh by Diamant de Semilly out of CSF Lady At Last (Ars Vivendi). The winner of 5 Eventing Ireland event points at 1.10m level, this good-moving, attractively-bred gelding is ready to move up through the grades.
Lot 80 Quarrycrest Crusader, reg 5 yo ch g 16.2hh by Ringfort Cruise out of Quarrycrest Moon Dance (Beach Ball). One from a top producer, this well-related gelding has competed in training shows and unaffiliated events. Landing a second placing at Ballinamona, he is now ready to move up to 1.10m level and would suit either an amateur or a professional. Dam is a half-sister to WEG eventing gold medallist Quarryquest Echo.
Lot 97 Two Pence, reg 6 yo br m 16.1hh by Knock Morris out of Winona Coppers (Jeremy). A fully-warranted mare, Two Pence has competed in several EI100 classes, gaining top three placings at Flowerhill and Kilguilkey, as well as a fourth place at Crecora. Good on the flat and currently show jumping to 1.10m, she carries an attractive CV.
Lot 158 Trailblazer Kate, reg 5 yo b m 16.2hh by Risohorse Locorotondo out of Lux Welcome (Olympic Lux). The winner of 42 SJI points and currently jumping double clear rounds to 1.20m level, this warranted mare is ridden by a young rider and shows huge potential for the future.
Lot 161 BGS Ocean Mist, reg 13 yo gr m 16.1hh by BGS Ocean View out of BGS Grey Mist (Great Palm). Traditionally bred and only being sold as part of a stud reduction, this fully-warranted individual is the winner of 20 SJI points and 24 EI points (1.30m and CCI3*) and, with two progeny on the ground, is already a proven broodmare. Her damline includes several international event horses including Ballygrangans Dolly (CCI3*).
Lot 163 Unnamed, reg 5 yo ro g 16.2hh by Abbeyfield Comet out of Betina (Lord Noble). Featuring the popular Connemara/thoroughbred cross, this youngster has competed at training shows and been schooled across country. Showing the potential of his pedigree, he is the first foal out of a full-sister to Viscount George (CCI5*) and Pride of Tredstep (CCI5*).
Hunters and all-rounders
Lot 84 Austin, reg 6 yo gr g 16.2hh by Rebel Flagmount out of Purple Heather (Heigh Ho Silver). Guaranteed in all respects, Austin has hunted for two seasons and has whipped in with the Glasson Farmers Hunt. He will cross any country and is also jumping up to one metre comfortably.
Lot 123 Dreen Fast, reg 5 yo gr g 16.3hh by Fast Silver out of Tanas Queen (Castana). From a top producer, this proven hunter has followed both the Bree and Wexford hounds. Fully warranted as a quiet ride, he is a big good-looking horse with loads of bone and quality.
Lot 152 Unnamed, reg 6 yo pbd g 17 hands by Noras Cruise Away out of Marjack (Colin Diamond). An experienced, safe hunter, this gelding has followed the Co Limerick foxhounds and Stonehall Harriers for three seasons. He has carried the field master for two of these, and will happily go at the front or in the rear of the field.
Four-year-olds - Wednesday
Lot 185 Faded Chic, reg 4 yo b f 16.1hh by Lagans OBOS Quality out of Faded Grandeur (Golden Master). A half-sister to two September sale toppers (2021 and 2022), this filly is out of a full-sister to Cillbhrid Rose (1.25m), while the second dam is a half-sister to Punjab (1.60m) and to the dam of Solon (1.60m).
Lot 258 ESI Matilda, reg 4 yo br f 16.1hh by Bravour VDL out of SSH Cool Girl (Colman). A well-related four-year-old who already counts ESI Hampshire (1.45m) and ESI Romeo (1.40m) as half-siblings.
Lot 279 Olivia, reg 4 yo ch f 16 hands by Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve out of Lexi Lady (Flexible). A half-sister to last year’s HSI six-year-old league winner Luisa (1.45m), who also competed in Lanaken and the RDS. Bred in the purple, the dam is a sister to numerous top jumping horses including Hybernia (1.60m), Golden Exchange (1.60m) and Kira Loe (1.60m). The damline also features Ballypatrick Flamenco (1.60m) etc.
Three-year-olds - Wednesday
Lot 321 Knockrath San Pedro, reg 3 yo gr g 16.2hh by Alicante out of Knockrath Dolly (Porsch). Already recognised for his ability, this gelding won his RDS loose jumping qualifier and performed well in the final. Well related, his dam is a half-sister to Pico (1.60m), Dublin PKZ (1.60m), Royal Dublin PKZ (1.50m),
Lot 330 Unnamed, reg 3 yo ch g 16.2hh by Easy Jet out of Missy K (Mr Clover). Already a half-brother to DHF Lift Off (1.50m), this gelding is out of a half-sister to Rocksy Music (1.60m). The second dam meanwhile was the good mare Krafty Kate (1.40m), who was a sibling to Krafty Jack (1.50m) and numerous other graded performers.
Lot 341 Unnamed, reg 3 yo b f 16.1hh by Jorado out of Jacarina (Jack of Diamonds). Carrying one of the stoutest pedigrees in the country, this filly hails from a maternal family of proven performers. Among these are Solerina (1.60m CSIO5*), Rincarina (1.55m), Flexability (1.50m) and the Lanaken silver medallist Laurina (1.45m).
Lot 353 Kilcannon Surprise, reg 3 yo b f 16.2hh by Bravour VDL out of Amazing Grace (Quidam Junior). Dam never competed but, beautifully related, is a half-sister to the event horses ESI Baltic Breeze (CCI4*) and Monbeg Senna (CCI5*). Adding real depth, the second dam is a sibling to a host of world-class performers including the Olympian MHS Going Global and MHS King Joules (CCI5*) etc.
Lot 363 Dumaguette C, reg 3 yo gr g 16.1hh by Colorit out of Jamali C (Vivant Van de Heffinck). Featuring both top-ranked jumpers and event horses in the pedigree, this is a smartly-bred individual. His dam is half-sister to Pablo C (1.50m GP as eight-year-old), while the second dam Chino C is a full-sister to 1.60m performers Serpico and Hilton Pacifico and half-sister to the event horse Master Douglas (CCI5*L).
Lot 367 Rehy JP, reg 3 yo b g 16.3hh by Pointilliste out of Rehy Misty (Big Sink Hope). A traditionally-bred half-brother to the recent British European squad event horse Rehy DJ (Yasmin Ingham).
Lot 377 Seafield B True, reg 3 yo gr g 16.1hh by SIEC Livello out of Janis B (Radolin). An attractively-bred gelding with a dual-purpose pedigree, Seafield B True is a half-brother to the 2021 four-year-old show jumping champion MBF Celtic Claddagh, who is now an intermediate event horse. Also to Seafield Celt (CCI2*), winner of the five-year-old young event horse league in 2024.
Three-year-olds - Thursday
Lot 447 The Dawn of The Day, reg 3 yo b g 16.1hh by Imnotafraid Fortuna out of Leanoir de la Vie (Pacino). A smartly-bred half-brother to the DAFM Mullingar seven-year-old winner Coco Douglas out of a sibling to ESI Starstruck (1.50m). Adding depth, the second dam Aralou also competed at 1.50m.
Lot 470 Cornascriebe Cornerado, reg 3 yo b g 16.3hh by Cornerado out of Cornascriebe Cavalla (Cavalier Royale). Carrying smart dual-purpose breeding, the dam was a Grade A show jumper from the family of the Le Lion d’Angers placed event horse Cornascriebe Glenpatrick, as well as the 1.60m jumpers Royal Athlete and Kilcoltrim.
Lot 536 Newmarket Emma, reg 3 yo bl f 16.1hh by Contendro out of Newmarket Annie (Newmarket Venture). An exceptionally well-bred potential event horse, whose dam is a full-sister to Annie Clover (CCI5*), the American-based Newmarket Patriot (CCI2*) and Gurtera Jimmy Clover (CCI3*L).
Lot 542 Unnamed, reg 3 yo ch g 16.3hh by Pointilliste out of Miss Conci (Ghareeb). Possibly one for the showmen, this traditionally-bred gelding has been lightly shown and was crowned young horse champion at Dungarvan. Adding to his credentials, his dam was a multiple winner at the RDS and Balmoral both under saddle and latterly as a broodmare.
Lot 545 Honeycomb Royal reg 3 yo b g 16.2hh by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Derg Royal Imp (Master Imp). Carrying stout eventing bloodlines, this youngster is out of a sibling to Harry Meade’s top CCI5* event horse Cavalier Crystal, as well as to the Grand Prix jumper Ardenteggle Poltarf and several others. Dam also competed in both disciplines.
Michael Donohoe and Sons
Address: Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny.
Telephone: 0599775145
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Web: www.irishhorse.com
Date: October 21/22/23, 2025
Time: 10.30am
Tuesday: Ponies (47) and older horses
Wednesday: Four-year-olds and three-year-olds
Thursday: Three-year-olds
Total lots: 602
Last year’s top lot: AJM Horses’ Unnamed three-year-old gelding by Castlefield Kingston (dam by Ars Vivendi) €28,000