Autumn Grand Prix set for Ravensdale Lodge

Week ending 7th September 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Ravensdale Lodge are set to run the opening round of the Autumn Grand Prix league during their weekend show this coming  Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of September. Sponsored once again by MSL Mercedes-Benz, the Grand Prix class carries a purse of €3000 and valuable early points towards the overall Autumn Grand Prix League. It is intended to open up the outdoor fibre sand arena to its extended 100m x 40m dimensions once again for this two day show which commences on Saturday 13th September at 9am. There are five SJI registered horse classes ranging from 90cm to 1.30m set for Saturdays show which will be run to the same format as the very successful 2013 show which saw large numbers jump on both days. There are four classes scheduled to take place on Sunday 14th September starting at 9am with a 1.10m class. The next two classes, the 1.20m & 1.30m are sponsored by beepbeep.ie, the used car website you can trust, and with prize money of €500 up for grabs they are sure to be busy classes. This is the first collaboration between the car website and Ravensdale Lodge following on from the successful partnership with MSL Mercedes-Benz who are set to sponsor the feature class once again this year. The final class of the weekend will be the 1.40m MSL Mercedes-Benz Autumn Grand Prix which carries that valuable prize fund of €3000. Last year saw a titanic battle between some of the world’s top show jumpers who came out in force to try and win the class. In the end it was former world show jumping champion, Dermott Lennon who prevailed with his wife Sandra’s Vampire, a horse that has gone from strength to strength internationally over the past year. Army rider Captain Brian Curran Cournan came second in the class on board the minister of defences’ Starboard while current Olympic bronze medallist Cian O’ Connor had to be content with third place with Carolus Z, another horse that has performed well internationally since last year’s show. Names such as Peter Smyth (with two horses), John Floody and Ger O’ Neill filled the minor placings in this quality filled class. Show organisers will be hoping for the same quality of entry for this year’s renewal and for the sunshine that bathed the centre twelve months ago. One thing that can be guaranteed is that competitors will be offered world-class surfaces and facilities to jump on. Ray Buchanan is set once again to ask the questions with his well designed courses and the full fibre sand arena, which will be watered if necessary, will be a big attraction to riders. Full report and results from this show will appear in these pages next week.

Outdoor dressage league Tuesday 2nd September.

Class 1, Intro B: # 1 Emma Hobson’s Rolando (E. Hobson) 82.17%, # 2 Lorraine Hutchinson’s Silken Blush (L. Hutchinson) 63.47%, # 3 Noel Callaghan’s Mr Sox (N. Callaghan) 63.04%, # 4 Denise Kelly’s Paddy (D. Kelly) 62.60% & # 5 Leanne Kirwin’s Beaulie Mist (L. Kirwin) 57.39%.

Class 2, Prelim 12: # 1 Anna Dillon’s Terra Nova (A. Dillon) 66%, # 2 Caitie Slater’s Perish The Pack (C. Slater) 65.60%, # 3 Denise Kelly’s Buttercup Boy (D. Kelly) 65.20%, # 4 Rachel Hughes’ Darcy Bussell (R. Hughes) 59.60% & # 5 Ruaidhri O’ Cianain’s Paddy (R. O’ Cianain) 56.80%.

Class 3, Prelim 13: # 1 Elaine Martin’s Miss Clover Odyssey (E. Martin) 75%, # 2 Rachel Hughes’ Darcy Bussell (R. Hughes) 59.58%, # 3 Sarah Richardson’s Ballenteskin Superstition (S. Richardson) 59.16% & # 4 Jane Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson) 58.75%.

Class 4, Novice 30: # 1 Clare Murtagh’s Mia (C. Murtagh) 71.92%, # 1 (joint) Elaine Martin’s Miss Clover Odyssey (E. Martin) 71.92%, #2 Jan Dewhurst’s Podge (J. Dewhurst) 67.69%% & # 3 Shannon Kelly’s Perish The Pack (S. Kelly) 66.92%.

Outdoor dressage league continues Tuesday 9th September to Tuesday 16th September. Weekly classes on website, start time 6pm.

Outdoor SJI registered show jumping leagues Wednesday 3rd September.

Horses: 80cm class: Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson).

90cm class, divided between: Mary Mc Shane’s Amirical (M. Mc Shane), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Karen Mc Leigh’s Slievena Slat (K. Mc Leigh), Fintan Sullivan’s Tullyallen Ben (F. Sullivan), Jane Richardson’s Red Square 8 (S. Richardson), Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell), Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson) & Sarah Richardson’s Ballenteskin Superstition (S. Richardson).

1m class, divided between: Oinri Jackson’s Brittas Dee Cruise (O. Jackson), Lynn Patterson’s Lisnolan Lande Conche (J. Patterson), Mary Curtis’ Painted Cavalier (M. Curtis), J. Moore’s Femme Fatale (C. Chambers), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (E. Duggan) & Lisa Rosbotham’s Garrontorton Beach (R. Thompson).

1.10m class, divided between: P. J Munnelly’s Lux San (J. Floody), S. Boyd’s Drumrankin Lady Lux (S. Boyd), Lynn Patterson’s Lisnolan Lande Conche (J. Patterson), A. Brennan’s Miss Clover Quality (M. Mc Shane) & Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody).

1.20m class, divided between: Francis Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), S. Hanley’s My Cool Passion (M. Mc Shane), Keonan Stables LTD’s Vilain Du Roulard (L. Rosbotham), Robert Frazer’s Sonas Magnum (J. Floody) & Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (M. Mc Leigh).

1.30m class; # 1 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), # 2 Robert Frazer’s Sonas Magnum (J. Floody), # 3 Francis Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody) & # 4 S. Duffy’s Van Clover E. Maher).

Ponies; Newcomer class: No clear rounds.

128 90cm class: Jane Clarke’s Alloy (T. Clarke).

128 1m class: Jane Clarke’s Alloy (T. Clarke).

138 80cm class: Suzanne Murphy’s Mr Topper (R. Gatt).

138 90cm class: Jane Clarke’s Mulvin Rollover (R. Clarke).

138 1m class: No clear rounds.

148 80cm class: W. Flanagan’s Rathruyan Girl (C. Flanagan).

148 90cm class: J. Quinn’s Baile Na Gcrann Rose (T. Showkum).

148 1m, 1.10m & 1.20m classes: No clear rounds.

Outdoor SJI registered show jumping leagues continue Wednesday 10th & 17th September  (final). Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.3om start time 11am while usual 128cm, 138cm & 148cm modified pony classes start time 5,.30pm.

Mackins Horse Feeds outdoor horse & pony training league Friday 5th September.

X poles class, divided between: Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Gypsy (G. Murphy) (Drew prize), Molly Mae Mc Gill’s Judy (M. M Mc Gill) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Watters).

60cm class, divided between: Dylan Torrens’ Midnight Skywalker (D. Torrens) (Drew prize), Cerys Brown’s Joey (C. Brown), Molly Mae Mc Gill’s Judy (M.M Mc Gill), Sandra Cumisky’s Michael James (S. Cumisky), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy), E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly), Abigail Toale’s Judy (A. Toale), Eimear King’s Grace (E. King), Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan) & Anna Dillon’s Pim (A. Dillon).

70cm class, divided between: Gina Mc Donald’s Stella (G. Mc Donald) (Drew prize), Jason Connolly’s Fedora (J. Connolly), Ciara Russell’s Misty (C. Russell), Shannon Dunne’s Penny (S. Dunne), Anna Dillon’s Hack 9A. Dillon), Hannah Mc Verry’s Joey (H. Mc Verry), Chloe Martin’s Beautiful Pearl (C. Martin), Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan), Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly) & Ciara Mc Donald’s Daisy (C. Mc Donald).

80cm class, divided between: Lynn Spence’s Haize (L. Spence) (Drew prize), Sean O’ Brien’s Sally (S. O’ Brien), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young) & Chloe Martin’s Beautiful Pearl (C. Martin).

90cm class: Kirsten Patterson’s Cherry (K. Patterson) (Drew prize).

1m class: Megan Carroll’s Bob (M. Carroll) Drew prize.

1.10m class: No clear rounds.

Mackins Horse Feeds outdoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 12th & 19th September (final). Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5pm.

Outdoor arena eventing league Saturday 6th September.

70cm class: # 1 Marie Clare Bellew’s Nigarsene Cruise (M. C Bellew)>

85cm class: # 1 Shanie Murphy’s Kilbeg Tommy (S. Murphy), # 2 Nadine Mc Connon’s Santana (N. Mc Connon) & # 3 divided between, Jane Leighton’s Muilfords Lady (J. Leighton) & Christina Rosbotham’s Agusta (C. Rosbotham).

1m class: # 1 Christina Rosbotham’s Agusta (C. Rosbotham).

Outdoor arena eventing league concludes Saturday 20th September (no show Saturday 13th September due to Grand Prix weekend show). Start time 2pm for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class and 4pm for 1m class.

Cross-jump series Sunday 7th September.

85cm class: # 1 Kate Kenwright’s Marley (K. Kenwright), # 2 divided between Ciaran Thompson’s Cuddles (C. Thompson) & Ciaran Thompson’s Co Co (C. Thompson) & # 3 Jack Martin’s Ria (J. Martin).

70cm class:  #1 Mar Piedamun’s Amic (M. Piedamun).

Cross-jump series concludes Sunday 21st September (no show Sunday 14th September due to Grand Prix weekend show). Start time 12pm for 1m class followed by the 85cm class (not before 1pm) and 70cm class (not before 2pm).

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