THURSDAY, traditionally known as Draught Day, sees some intriguing classes in the Irish Draught mare section, sponsored once again by the Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association (IDHBA), through DAFM funding.

As has been Thursday’s timetable in recent years, the Draught mare and foal classes are split throughout the day, with the opening young mare class (three and four-year-olds) taking place at 11.10 am, followed by the older mare class and the mare championship for the coveted Eileen Parkhill trophy.