THE annual Tattersalls Ireland/Connolly’s Red Mills thoroughbred broodmare championship takes place next Saturday at the Adamstown Show in Co Wexford.

The championship is open to thoroughbred mares, stinted or with foal at foot, who are entered or eligible for entry in Weatherbys Stud Book. The championship is confined to 40 entries (who will be accepted on a first-come basis) and each exhibitor is allowed enter just two mares.