WILL another name ever be added to the Croker Cup?
The cup itself is older than the Dublin Horse Show and was originally donated by “the late Edward Croker, Esq, Ballinagarde, Co Limerick” to be presented to the champion thoroughbred stallion. The prestige of winning it was immeasurable to connections. Advertisement wording for previous champions proudly included ‘Winner of the Croker Cup’ and the sight of thoroughbred stallions prancing around Ring 1 was an iconic horse show image.


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