FROM World Cup finalists to home-grown generations, 18 broodmares and their foals, representing a cross-section of Irish breeding programmes and international bloodlines, are set to leave their paddocks to line out in this year’s Breeders Championship.

Sponsored once again by The Irish Field, this prestigious championship offers both the richest prize fund for a championship of its kind – the champion receives €5,000 and the Lynn Aldridge Trophy - and the kudos of winning on Ring 1’s hallowed ground.