THE sport horse sales year draws to a close next week when the Donohoe family at Goresbridge host a one-day performance sale followed by the final bi-monthly renewal of 2019.

The entries for the former have risen this year to feature an increased number of competition horses as well as the usual draft of hunters, younger performers and a large collection of three-year-olds.

As he did last year, and having dominated the stallion lists all season, it comes as no surprise to see the Kennedy Brothers’ ever popular sire OBOS Quality head the sires’ table with nine progeny forward.

Also making an impact with four lots forward is the Gorey-based Irish Draught stallion Rebel Mountain, while Capri Van Overis, and Cara Touche are represented by three apiece.

Competition horses

Lot 11 KEC Hashtag Quality, reg 8 yo b g 16.1hh by OBOS Quality out of KEC Diamond Saphire (Glidawn Diamond). The first on paper to catch the eye is this proven show jumper consigned by the breeders. Fully warranted in all respects, he is the winner of 92 SJI points, accrued in classes up to and including 1.20m. The dam was also a smart performer (122 SJI points) under Mark O’Sullivan, and has bred two further graded jumpers. This gelding is described as a real winner and is considered suitable to carry a competitive junior/young rider or an amateur.

Lot 17 Newtime Cleopatra, reg 6 yo ch m 15.2hh by Newtime out of Killane Princess (Tasset). Only broken in last year, this diminutive mare has competed under both Eventing Ireland and Dressage Ireland rules. Now ready to move up a level, she has to date run in two EI 90 classes, and in the latter discipline she has scored 71%.

Lot 24 Toby, reg 8 yo gr g 16.0hh by Derg Showtime. A successful show jumper with a career total of 102 SJI points, Toby has competed to 1.20m level. He won the open 1.10m AIRC Greenvalley league in last winter as well as numerous amateur classes at 1.05m.

Lot 26 Parkmore Sea Breeze, reg 6 yo b m 16.3hh by Nigrasine out of Parkmore Sunrise (Coolcorran Cool Diamond). This home-bred mare is well hunted and, importantly, has paddock potential when her competition days are over. She is a half-sister to the American-based show jumper Parkmore Lux (1.60m), ridden by Hannah Mauritzson, and also to Parkmore Evita, the RDS champion broodmare in 2017 and Breeders championship winner this year. The dam, meanwhile, is a sibling to two international event horses.

Lot 37 Harleys Hope, reg 5 yo gr m 165cms by Gatcombe out of Harley Cruise (Harlequin du Carel). Having just embarked on her competitive career, this nicely bred mare has won 7 SJI points in classes up to 1.10m. A good mover and athletic, she has also schooled across country.

Hunters and all rounders

Lot 33 Cnocandubh Prescott, reg 9 yo gr g 16.2hh by Prescotts Diamond out of Elmhurst Christmas Heather (Beeston Lord Henry). An old fashioned example of a full RID, this upstanding gelding is described as a quality man’s hunter. He has two seasons under his belt and, very correct he could also do well as a maxi cob.

Lot 35 Luxhill Quintana, reg 8 yo b g 16.1hh by Lux Z out of Kyleen Clover Puissance (Puissance). This well-related gelding has been well-hunted with the Cree Harriers for the past two seasons. Bred to perform, he is a full-brother to the American-based show jumper Rossco (1.45m) and a half-brother to the British-ridden event horse Craic In Time (CCI4*).

Lot 36 Corrig Dote, reg 6 yo gr g 15.1hh by Fernville Dandy out of Maam Sady (Maam Hero). For those looking for a smaller conveyance, the Connemara Pony Corrig Dote could well fit the bill. Guaranteed an easy ride and easy in every way, he has taken part in pony club activities and has hunted with the Golden Vale foxhounds for two seasons.

Lot 45 Jack, reg 7 yo gr g 17.2hh by Garrison Royale out of Magsie Of The Glen (Gurraun Golden Eye). A field master’s horse for the past three seasons, Jack is a brave performer. He is an excellent horse up front and could also make a heavy weight show hunter.

Four-year-olds

Lot 59 Calry Sligo Candy Girl, reg 4 yo b f by Sligo Candy Boy out of Ballyrath Girl (Crosstown Dancer). An attractively-bred, fully warranted filly who has competed at training shows and has one outing with the Sligo Harriers.

Lot 60, reg 4 yo ch g 17.0hh by OBOS Quality out of Galtee Beag (Cavalier Royale). This gelding is out of the useful mare Galtee Beag, who jumped at the RDS both as a four and a six-year-old and represented Ireland in Lanaken. In addition to this gelding, she has bred three graded performers including the British-based event horse Electric Online (CIC*).

Lot 63 reg, 4 yo b g 16hh by Capri Van Overis out of Early Sky (Nigrasine). Featuring Sky Boy in the close maternal pedigree, this gelding is out of a half-sister to the British-based event horse Moore’s Steam (CIC3*). The grandam is a sibling to the international show jumping stallion Clover Flush.

Lot 68, reg 4 yo gr g by Rebel Mountain out of Healy Bop (Golden Trump). A traditionally-bred youngster from a small but successful family, this gelding is a half-brother to the young eventing prospect Rockfall (by Financial Reward). His dam is a full-sister to the German-ridden show jumper Goldstar (1.50m).

Three-year-olds

Lot 83 Azartex, reg 3 yo b g 16.1hh by Puissance out of Warcraft Kate (Warcraft). From a well-known eventing family, this home-bred gelding is a full-brother to the smart event horse War Hero (CCI3*) who is now competing in America. The dam is a thoroughbred out of a Callernish mare. Lightly produced, he showing exceptional promise.

Lot 91 Jerpoint Wonder, reg 3 yo b f 16.1hh by Wonderwall out of Jerpoint Mist (Clover Man). By the German thoroughbred sire Wonderwall, this filly is half-brother to the British-based winning event horse Jerpoint Eclipse, who realised €24,000 at the Goresbridge/ Tattersalls Select Event Horse Sale last year, and also to the former Paddy O’Donnell-ridden Jerpoint Clover, now jumping up to 1.40m in the USA. The dam is a sibling to Step Too Far (CCI3*-L), ridden in America by Arden Wildersin, and to a further two graded event horses.

Lot 102 CFH Capri Vivendi, reg 3 yo b g 16.2hh by Capri Van Overis out of Ars Vivendi Lady (Ars Vivendi). Bred to perform, this athletic gelding is a half-brother to the show jumper Harlequin Vendi (1.35m) and to the Go For Gold graduate Make A Storm, placed third in the Burghley Young Event Horse finals.

Lot 121 Deloughtane Powerpoint, reg 3 yo b f 16.0hh by Celtic Hero B Z out of Carrabeg Coevers Diamond (Coevers Diamond). A half-sister to the show horse Deloughtane Rockstar, while her dam is a half-sister to the promising show jumper Deloughtane Matoaka. The latter jumped at the RDS as a four-year-old (in 2018) and is currently competing at 1.20m. Adding further depth, the maternal pedigree also features the stallion Le One, the grade A jumper Le Crunch and Newmarket Girl (1.60m).

Lot 122 Urlanmore Louise, reg 3 yo ch f 16.0hh by OBOS Quality out of Clovers Descent (Farney Clover). Smartly bred from a family full of winners, this filly is a half-sister to Urlanmore Prince (aka BGS Urlanmore Prince) who represented Germany in Boekelo (CICO3*) last year. Other siblings include the Mexican-based show jumping stallion Urlanmore Nemo (Courage), and Urlanmore Clover (1.10m).

Lot 128, reg 3 yo b g 16.2hh by Elusive Emir out of Ricardos Imp (Master Imp). Carrying a large proportion of thoroughbred blood, this home-bred gelding is out of a full-sister to the event horse Master Ricardo (CIC*) and also to the show jumper Dirty Lux (1.20m).

Lot 132 Carrigshawn Princess, reg 3 yo b f 16.0hh by Dilshaan out of Shelly Hill (Clover Brigade). Carrying an old traditional pedigree going back to Hildenly, this filly is a half-sister to Master J (CIC2*), who represented Switzerland at the junior European championships in Fontainebleau last year.