In a 36-strong starting field that boasted some of the world's top riders, Ireland claimed two top ten spots in this afternoon's Longines Grand Prix at St. Gallen in Switzerland.

IT was a dream show for Shane Breen from the Cashel, Co Tipperary, who had a double clear round for Ireland in the Samsung Super League Nations Cup (Aga Khan Trophy) while riding World Cruise.

THE five-day Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show, which ended on a high note yesterday, attracted an estimated overall attendance of around 80,000 people.