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Coyle does the Kan Khan
Therell be no one left in Ardmore, says red-hot Derry pilot ahead of Dublin Nations Cup debut alongside brotherJordan Coyle could not be in a better headspace as he makes his Aga Khan Cup debut tomorrow, after steering King Kannan GP to a second five-star success together in the space of 24 hours and his own third triumph in the opening two days of international action.Though based in America for a number of years, and helped establish Elan Farm in North Salem, New York as a serious operation in the global show jumping circuit, Coyle relishes returning home and has a happy knack of making it pay.Few visits will be as memorable as the current one, however, as he fulfils a lifetime dream following his selection by Irelands chef dquipe, Jessica Krten for the Nations Cup of Ireland, sponsored by Elliott Group.He will make his bow in the RDS feature with Chaccolino (owned by him and Elan Farm) and sharing that moment with his younger brother Daniel, who rides Farrel (Ariel Grange) makes it extra special.They will be joined by Shane Sweetnam with Coriaan van Klapscheut Z (Sweetnam & Voquest) and Cian OConnor with Kentucky VN (Karlswood Partners).The Coyles parents, Eleanor and Fergal will lead a charge from the Derry village of Ardmore to Ballsbridge.Celebrating victory in the Speed Derby with King Kannan (Photos: Sportfot)Coming back to Dublin is a big deal. Its a dream. Ive been lucky enough to come for the past six or seven years and its definitely one of the highlights of the year.But then to be on the Aga Khan this year. Sure thats the dream of every Irish rider. And then, to be on the team with your brother? In a hundred years that hasnt happened.There wont be anyone left in Ardmore. Theyll be coming by the busload.Our parents go to most of the shows. Theyre great supporters. Theyve been the ones that drove us everywhere and got us going. They deserve it as much as we do.Theres only one thing we have in mind and thats to win it. And were in good form. And the horse feels great. Hes been an amazing horse for me and he feels ready for something like this.King Kannan GP showed no ill effects from providing Coyle with one of his two five-star victories yesterday, by returning to win the Speed Derby sponsored by Reynolds Logistics in the Laya Arena.This 1.45m speed class was a lengthier test, if at a lower height, but the Derry athlete and his 11-year-old partner were more than up for the task, floating around the ring to leave all the obstacles untouched in a time of 83.46.I was amazed that he came out today so good. Yesterday was the first time he had been asked to jump 1m55 and he dealt with it very well.In the Derby today, 14 jumps, its quite long but he has the heart of a lion. Absolute heart of a lion. In the past few months he has really developed. Every single day you can depend on him now. Every day.It ended up quite fast but hes generally very fast. He has the speed for the jumps, especially at that height, so hed normally end up being faster than most anyway.German winning machine, Richard Vogel set the early tempo with his eight-year-old gelding Chember 3 and they maintained the advantage for quite a while but their clear in 84.03 was unable to resist the efforts of the Irish duo.Anthony Bourquard (SUI) secured his second podium of the week with Flanagan Semilly in thirdBilly Twomey and Corrindubh Brother In Arms (John Chadwick), the Irish Sport Horse bred in Corballa, Co Sligo by Noel Ruane were fourth, the Cork rider ruing the additional four penalty seconds that came with a jumping error in a Table C class, leaving them with a cumulative time of 87.08.The same applied to Trevor Breen, with Konrad Obolensky (Heather & Ian Black), who also knocked one rail to finish on 87.33.With Frano Derwin winning yesterdays other five-star class, Karl Cook brought an end to the Greenwash by winning this evenings Cashel Palace Hotel Stakes.Guiding Foxy De La Roque, the American came out on top of an 11-strong jump-off to prevail with a decisive time of 37.11. Kevin Staut (FRA) took the silver medal with Ever De Turan, while Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), who was chef dquipe when Ireland won the European Championships in 2017, was third with Major Tom.BREEDINGCORRINDUBH BROTHER IN ARMS (ISH) 2017 br gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Castle Pacino (ISH) by Pacino (BWP). Breeder: Noel Ruane, Corballa, Co Sligo. Owner: John Chadwick. Rider: Billy Twomey (IRL)The post Coyle does the Kan Khan appeared first on .
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