YOU can read all about the result of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Racehorse to Riding horse class at last week’s Balmoral Show in page 13 but here we must mention the strong Downpatrick association with the class.

While multiple champion amateur Patrick Mullins did the ride judging, Downpatrick racecourse director Noel Chance was the one who assessed the horses’ conformation and movement.