THERE were huge entries for Saturday’s working hunter classes at the Tattersalls Ireland July Show, with Andrea Hodgson (ride) and Chris Hewlett (conformation) judging well into the evening - despite starting at 8.30am.

In contrast, the TopSpec ring, with its excellent jumping track, was only used for two classes on Sunday afternoon. One hopes this imbalance will be sorted out for next year, as it was a shame to see the ring unused on Sunday morning.