The simplicity of the format continues to appeal with both sections fully subscribed and a waiting list in place. The classes are supported by Horse Sport Ireland and the Goresbridge Go For Gold Sale.

As they did last year, Jean Mitchell and Alistair Pim assessed the dressage and conformation phases for both groups, leaving Mike Etherington-Smith to judge the jumping for the four-year-olds and visiting Ground Jury member Andrew Fletcher the older stock.