TALK has not been in short supply within the Irish Draught world in the past decade and for Dublin, the usual speculation over whether the listed judges would prefer traditional or modern type Draughts went into overdrive with the announcement that Hanno Köhncke, of the Holsteiner Verband, would judge alongside Nicholas Locke.

What prizewinning line-up this intriguing combination of judges will produce in the Parkbytext-sponsored Irish Draught mare and foal classes, sponsored by Parkbytext, will be known next Thursday. Judging is scheduled to begin in Ring 1 at 3.05pm.