Tag: Darragh Kenny

Darragh Kenny Claims the Jackpot Again in $25,000 Vita Flex National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 20, 2020 – The $25,000 New Year’s Grand Prix, presented by Vita Flex, took place on Sunday, December 20, the final day of the ESP New Year’s Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Forty-one entries hailing from 12 nations competed for […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for Another Major Win at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 12, 2020 – Competition during the ESP Holiday II CSI 4* continued in the International Arena on Saturday, December 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Fifty-six horse-and-rider combinations faced Hector Loyola’s (PUR) course in the $37,000 JTWG, Inc. CSI 4*. […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Jump to First in $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 06, 2020 – The ESP Yeard End Awards came to an end on Sunday with the running of the $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix at the International Arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). A total of combinations 50 combinations entered […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Supreme in $137,000 MD Barnmaster Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 17, 2020 – In a star-studded class of international athletes from eight countries, Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 mastered the $137,000 MD Barnmaster Grand Prix CSI 3* Saturday afternoon during the fifth week of the Tryon Fall Series at the Tryon International […]

McLain Ward & Contagious are Uncatchable in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 15, 2020 – McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious were uncatchable in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* yesterday during the fifth week of the Tryon Fall Series at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC). The Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed course […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for the Cash at GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) stormed to a decisive victory with a breathtakingly fast clear round in last night’s CSI 5* qualifier for the GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, to be presented by TENNOR, partnering with a new horse, Belo […]

Darragh Kenny & Doolys Dash for the Win in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – August 23, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Doolys dashed for the cash in the €15,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Sunday during the final day of the first week of competition at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2*. Riding the 9-year-old bay Holsteiner […]

Darragh Kenny’s Important de Muze under New Ownership

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 05, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) has announced the sale of Important de Muze. The 32-year-old Irishman, who is currently the seventh-ranked rider in the world, confirmed the news through his Instagram account. However, it was not specified neither who the new owners are […]

Darragh Kenny & Scarlett du Sart Z Soar to First in $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 14, 2020 –  Darragh Kenny (IRL) scored a victory in the $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, March 14, to conclude a banner season competing in the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in […]

Darragh Kenny & Carthano Cruise to Win $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSIO 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 27, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Carthano cruised to victory in the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSIO 4* during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, […]

Darragh Kenny’s Daring Performance Earns Him Victory at the Palm Beach Masters Series® CSIO 5*

Wellington, Florida – February 12, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode Billy Manjaro to victory in the 1.40m $8,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-Up CSIO5*, besting 49 competitors on a bright and balmy Wednesday afternoon at Deeridge Farms. The Irishman guided the gelding flawlessly over the course, registering a penalty-free performance […]

Darragh Kenny Saves the Best for Last in the $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington CSI 4*-W Presented by Canadian Pacific

Wellington, Florida, USA – Sunday, February 2, 2020 –  Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) laid it all on the line, besting a three-horse jump-off to win the $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington CSI4*-W, presented by Canadian Pacific. The penultimate east coast qualifier for the Longines FEI Jumping […]

Darragh Kenny & Important de Muze Dash for the Cash in €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* at Olympia

London, England – December 18, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* yesterday at Olympia – The London International Horse Show CSI 5*. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x Nabab de Reve) […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Fly to First in $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland, December 13,  2019 – The $500,000 Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG) was won by Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington (USA) riding Austria 2. Second place went to Darragh Kenny (Ireland) on Romeo 88 while third […]

Darragh Kenny & Important de Muze Speed to Victory at Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4*

Stockholm, Sweden – November 30, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the KR $310,000 Speed Class CSI 4* yesterday during the Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4* in the nation’s capital. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x […]

Scott Brash & Hello M’Lady are Bold to Win €190,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Verona CSI 5*-W

Verona, Italy – November 10, 2019 – The saying “it’s never over until the fat lady sings” rang loud and true at today’s fourth leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Verona, Italy where Scott Brash (GBR) posted a spectacular last-to-go victory with […]

Darragh Kenny & Billy Dorito Claim $36,000 Free x Rein Welcome Speed CSI 4* at the National Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – October 30, 2019 – Donning festive costumes to celebrate the Halloween season, 57 horse-and-rider partnerships representing 10 nations tested their footspeed Wednesday evening in the $36,000 Free x Rein International Jumper Welcome Speed CSI 4*, the first show jumping class of the 2019 National Horse Show […]

Darragh Kenny & Sweet Tricia Soar to Win the €55,600 Queen’s Cup CSIO 5* in Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain – October 05, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Sweet Tricia were the winners of the €55,600 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5* last Saturday during the CSIO Barcelona at the Real Polo Club of Barcelona in Spain. The Irishman and the 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood (Berlin […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite to Win €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 03, 2019 – British superstar Ben Maher (GBR) scored an emphatic victory on home turf today to claim the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*, presented by Tennor, in front of an enthusiastic sell-out crowd at the unique venue of the […]

Babalou: A Story of Amazing Recovery & Brilliant Performances at Aachen

Aachen is a historical place for showjumping and where many personal stories of triumph and defeat are written. As usual, every year, it holds the most difficult grand prix in the sport, the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*. It is a competition that hosts the very […]

Darragh Kenny & Christos Cruise to Victory in €60,000 Massimo Dutti Prize CSI 5* at LGCT of Paris

Paris, France – July 06, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Christos won the €60,000 Massimo Dutti Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* yesterday at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Darragh Kenny (IRL) […]

Darragh Kenny & Cazador LS Top Second $36,100 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 13, 2019 – The second of the two $36,100 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* competitions on the North American Ring brought great competition over the two phase track designed by FEI Course Designer Tom Holden (IRL). The North American Ring welcomed forty-eight combinations […]

Darragh Kenny & Romeo 88 Fly to First in $36,100 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2019 – Twenty horse/rider combinations from eleven nations started the $36,100 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* to round out last Friday’s competitions in the International Ring during the ‘National’ at Spruce Meadows. The technical 1.50m track was navigated without error by five […]

Darragh Kenny & Cassini Z Conquer $50,000 TC Energy Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2019 – Mother Nature brought the sunshine for Saturday morning of the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* presented by Rolex. The action on the International Ring began with the $50,000 TC Energy Winning Round CSI 5* which 31 horse/rider combinations qualified for […]

Simone Blum & DSP Alice Blossom to Victory in €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of the City of La Baule CSI 5*

La Baule Escoublac, France – May 19, 2019 – Only eight pairs out of the forty five on the start list of the €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of the City of La Baule CSI 5* managed to clear the course designed by Frédéric Cottier within the time allowed: Eduardo Menezes (BRA) […]

Darragh Kenny & Billy Dorito Charge to Win €28,150 FFE – Generali Prize CSI 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – May 17, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Billy Dorito won the €28,15 FFE – Generali Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines International Jumping of La Baule CSIO 5* in France. The Irishman and the 9-year-old Anglo-European Sport Horse (Billy Mexico x Vechta) […]

Darragh Kenny & Scarlett Du Sart Z Dash to Victory in $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix CSI 3* at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

  Lexington, Kentucky – May 12, 2019 – The Kentucky Spring Horse Show closed out in the Rolex Stadium on Sunday with the $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix CSI 3*, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. With 44 starters challenging each other, it was Darragh Kenny (IRL) that once again could not […]

Darragh Kenny & Babalou 41 Back to the Top after Defending Title in $134,000 Kentucky Spring Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 11, 2019 – Saturday evening at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show saw the return of the $134,000 Kentucky Spring Grand Prix CSI 3* in the Rolex Stadium. After 93 entries tried their hand in the grand prix qualifier Thursday night, 49 horse-and-rider combinations returned […]

Monaco Aces “Deal All their Cards” to Win Global Champions League of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – May 05, 2019 –  The Monaco Aces claimed their first Global Champions League (GCL) victory in the intense team battle of 2019 after a cliffhanger fourth leg of the series in the dynamic city of Shanghai. A strong performance by the Paris Panthers propelled them […]

Danielle Goldstein & Lizziemary Claim the Glory in €610,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai CSI 5*

Shanghai, China – April 04, 2019 – It was a spectacular case of “mission accomplished” Danielle Goldstein (ISR) was crowned the leading lady of China with a scorching victory in the €610,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai CSI 5*. A delighted Dani, who won the lion’s […]