NOW in its 11th year, the Irish Breeders’ Classic is a firm favourite in the Irish show jumping calendar, hosting the world’s richest young horse class with a total prize fund in excess of €100,000.

The prestigious event will take place in Barnadown Showjumping, Gorey, Co Wexford next week, from September 1st to 4th. The full competition schedule includes the final leg of the 1.40m Gain/Alltech National Grand Prix on Saturday and the North Star 1.45m Grand Prix on Friday. Meanwhile, the 1.55m/1.60m Plusvital Grand Prix offers a €15,000 prize fund on Sunday before the big final.