The Bannow Rathangan Show takes place in Killag, Duncormick, on Thursday, the 12^th of July,  once again hosts the Horse Sport Ireland sponsored, “Three Year Old Horse All Ireland Championship”, the twenty five finalists have qualified from various classes throughout the country, with the class scheduled for 1.30pm.

Local breeders, owners and producers have a strong hand in the competition. John Roche, Assagart, had a fantastic show at the RDS last year, and he is doubly represented with Assagart My First Hope (ISH) and Assagart Fairytale (TIH) (ISH).

Margaret Jeffares is another owner/ breeder who has tasted a lot of success in the Ballsbridge venue, and she is reprsented by Ballykelly Eva (ISH), a bay filly by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD).

It is interesting to note that five of the twenty five were bred in Wexford, that represents 20% of the finalists, other local breeders to have progeny in the final include, Eamon Doyle and JJ Bowe.

List of the finalists

1 Redwood Diamond Jack (TIH) (ISH) B C 2015 Nazar [IRE] (TB)- Slievegar Imp (ISH) by Ghareeb [GB] (TB) Bred by Eamon Doyle, Wexford. Exhibitor: David & Charlotte Kirkpatrick

2 MHS Morning Master (ISH) B C 2015 Quidam Junior I (KWPN)- MHS Cavaliers Daughter (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Sinead Brennan, Kilkenny. Exhibitor: Brennan & Murphy

3 Crannaghmore Pearl (TIH) (ISH) Br F 2015 Near Dock (Ger) (TB)- Parkmore Diva (ISH) by Van Dantzig [USA] (TB). Breeder: PJ Glynn, Roscommon. Exhibitor: PJ Glynn

4 Greenhall Carrera (ISH) B F 2015 Dignified Van’T Zorgvliet (BEWB)- Greenhall Wendi (ISH) by Porsch (BWP). Breeder: Derry Rothwell, Wicklow. Exhibitor: Liam Lynskey

5 Kingsley (TIH) (ISH) Ch C 2015 Kings Master (ISH)- Mrs Buttons [IRE] (TB) by Mister Mat [FR] (TB) Breeder: Desmond Gibson, Down. Exhibitor: Desmond Gibson

6 Sugar Bess (ISH) B F 2015 Porsch (BWP)- Sugar Cube (ISH)- Renkum Englishman (KWPN). Breeder:Miriam Cunning, Meath. Exhibitor: Valerie McCallister

7 Last Orders (TIH) (ISH) B M 2015 Dilshaan [GB] (TB)- Ghareebs Porter (ISH) by Porter Rhodes [USA] (TB). Breeder:J J Bowe, Wexford. Exhibitor: Desmond Gibson

8 Killaloe Top Cat (ISH) Ch M 2015 Barely A Moment (TB)- Killaloe Jewel (ISH)- by Cezaro (HOLST) Breeder: Rosemarie Stuart, Clare. Exhibitor: Emily Jane Crowley.

9 Bullseye (ISH) B C 2015 Orestus (KWPN)- Cruise Oak (ISH) by Cruising (ISH) Breeder:Michael J Hogan, Tipperary. Exhibitor: John Tyner

10 Quality Street (ISH) Ch M 2015 O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD)- Lisnarree (ISH) by Hermes De Reve (SF). Breeder: Brian Clinghan,Down. Exhibitor: Brian Clinghan

11 Drumhowan Blue Bayou (ISH) Bl M 2015 Paris Blue Merelsnest Z (ZANG)- Voklund D (NRPS) by Oklund (KWPN). Breeder:Gladys McArdle, Monaghan. Exhibitor: Tiernan Gill Jnr

12 Newmarket Rolo (ISH) B F 2015 Newmarket Venture (HANN)- Newmarket Bouncer (ISH) by Mermus R (KWPN). Breeder:Billy Daly, Cork. Exhibitor: Dan & Olive O’Connor

13 Newmarket Marley (ISH) Ch C 2015 Newmarket Venture (HANN)- Touchdown Girl (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Brian Daly, Cork. Exhibitor: Brian Daly

14 Assagart My First Hope (ISH) Bl M 2015 Coroner [IRE] (TB)- My Only Hope (ISH) by Big Sink Hope [USA] (TB). Breeder:John Roche, Wexford. Exhibitor: John Roche

15 Munthers Bash (ISH) Ch M 2015 Munther [IRE] (TB)- Brookfield Miss Lux (ISH)- Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Kieran O’Gorman, Cork. Exhibitor: Kieran O’Gorman

16 Unnamed (TIH) (ISH) Bl F 2015 Colin Diamond (ISH)- Gillians Big Hope (ISH) by Big Sink Hope [USA] (TB). Breeder: Joe Shanahan, Clare. Exhibitor: Kathleen Pearse

17 Bloomfield Manuscript (ISH) B M 2015 Financial Reward [IRE] (TB)- Bloomfield Lucy Locket (ISH)by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder:Daphne Tierney, Wicklow. Exhibitor: Daphne Tierney

18 Ballykelly Eva (ISH) B F 2015 O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD)- Corrib Eva (ISH) by Salluceva (TB). Breeder: Margaret Jeffares, Wexford . Exhibitor: Margaret Jeffares

19 Mantlehill Diamond Melody (ISH) B F 2015 Munther [IRE] (TB)- Automatic Mover (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder:Leo Cahalane, Cork. Exhibitor: John Williams

20 Electric Moment (TIH) (ISH) B M 2015 Barely A Moment (TB)- Killer Instinct (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder:Anthony Gordon, Mayo. Exhibitor: Gerry Mullins

21 Assagart Fairytale (TIH) (ISH) B F 2015 Coroner [IRE] (TB)- Assagart Sapphire (ISH) by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder:Michael Roche, Wexford. Exhibitor: John Roche

22 Unnamed (ISH) B C 2015 Ricardo Z (ZANG)- Knockamullen Honours (TB) by City Honours [USA] (TB). Breeder: Harry Lalor, Laois. Exhibitor: Joseph Lalor

23 Louis (ISH) B C 2015 Hi Kilrainey (ISH)- Kilrainey Crafty (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder:Vincent Loftus, Kildare. Exhibitor: John & Julia Crosbie

24 Mardi Gras (ISH) Ch M 2015 Jack Of Diamonds (SWB)- Go Brath (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Claire McDonnell, Wicklow. Exhibitor: Claire McDonnell

25 Foodys Candy Supreme (ISH) B M 2015 Sligo Candy Boy (ISH)- Foodys Filly (TB)- Wareed [IRE] (TB). Breeder: Frances Foody, Sligo. Exhibitor: Stephen Foody