A small offering of Charolais bulls saw a high of 3,100gns at the Northern Ireland club show and sale at Ballymena on Friday 10 June.

Topping the sale at 3,100gns was Pat Hackett, Clogher, Co Tyrone with the 15 month old Fury Link. Link who is out of the homebred dam Fury Glitter going back to Lyonsdemesne Tzar and sired by the 25,000gns Stirling Intermediate Champion Inverlochy Ferdie went on to Kilwaughter, Co Antrim to work for Matthew Workman.

Following on at 2,350gns was the class winner and Alwent Goldbar son Bessiebell Lego. This March 2015 born lad consigned by J Smyth, Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone, caught the eye of A Stevenson, Ballymoney, Co Antrim.

Next to go from Eamon McGarry, Broughshane, Co Antrim was Deerfin Libra who earlier in the day had been tapped out as the reserve champion by judge Gerard McShane. This 16 month old sired by the 14,000gns Goldies Usher was knocked down sold for 2,250gns to Ian Gibson, Broughshane, Co Antrim.

The Supreme Champion Rawbrooke Judge was the next to sell for 2,200gns. This September 2014-born bull was purchased by William Whyte, Portglenone, Co Antrim, was exhibited by Clive Hoey, Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone and is sired by the 25,000gns Supreme Perth Champion Thrunton Socrates.

Finally selling at 2,000gns was Burnside Lusher an entry who stood second in his class for Brian and William McAllister, Ballymena, Co Antrim. Messrs A and J McClelland, Ballyclare, Co Antrim were the men behind the money on this 16 month old 14,000gns Goldies Usher son.

Five bulls averaged £2499

Auctioneers Ballymena Livestock Mart

Judge: Iain Millar, Lochend Charolais

The Charolais team of Wissington Jocasta and Kilbline Instigator won the inter-breed pairs competition. Pictured with the judge Jim Goldie

The Charolais champion was Wissington Jocasta exhibited by John and Jenny Rix

John Irvine & Sons Ballindalloch Favour was the reserve supreme champion

Kilbline Instigator was selected by the judge Iain Millar as the male champion

Falleninch Leona from Andrew Hornall won the junior female and junior champion Charolais championship

Blackford Leonardo from Anne Macpherson won the junior male championship

Abbie Anderson’s Edenhurst Joujou was the junior female champion

Andrew Hornall’s Falleninch Landslide won the junior male champion

Balthayock Lisa was a class winner for DFWH & NR Walter

Firhills Inga from Jim Muirhead headed up her class

The winner of the best pair of Charolais cattle owned and bred by exhibitor were the Balthayock pair of Balthayock Jemima and Balthayock Jade

Supreme Champion – 462     MRS J RIX – WISSINGTON JOCASTA    
Reserve Supreme Champion – 476 MESSRS R IRVINE & F G LAWSON – BALLINDALLOCH FAVOUR    

Male Champion – 506     J IRVINE & SON – KILBLINE 1 INSTIGATOR ET    
Reserve Male Champion – 483     ANNE MACPHERSON – BLACKFORD LEONARDO    
Junior Male Champion – 483     ANNE MACPHERSON – BLACKFORD LEONARDO    
Reserve Junior Male Champion – 494     MR A B HORNALL – FALLENINCH LANDSLIDE

Female Champion – 462     MRS J RIX – WISSINGTON JOCASTA    
Reserve Female Champion – 476     MESSRS R IRVINE & F G LAWSON – BALLINDALLOCH FAVOUR    
Junior Female Champion – 439     MR A B HORNALL – FALLENINCH LEONA    
Reserve Junior Champion – 456     MISS A ANDERSON – EDENHURST JOUJOU    

Pairs – 1st Balthayock Charolais 2nd Falleninch Charolais

CLASS 245 FEMALE BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1^ST APR AND 31^ST JUL 2015 

 1st – 435     MAJOR D F W H & N R WALTER – BALTHAYOCK LISA     (UK542626603295)     13/05/2015
Sire BALBITHAN VESPASIAN (MBM0018427), Dam BALTHAYOCK GEM (MBF0051491)    

2nd – 426     MR C M MCCOMBIE – AUCHINCRIEVE LAVENDER     (UK522860401939)     11/04/2015
Sire OLRIG HIGHWAYMAN (MBM0052833), Dam AUCHINCRIEVE GENEVIEVE (MBF0054165)

3rd – 421     MR & MRS J J WIGHT – MIDLOCK LINDA     (UK560552702279)     05/04/2015
Sire ELRICK HIGHLANDER (MBM0053827), Dam MIDLOCK DAVINA (MBF0037533)      

 CLASS 246 FEMALE BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1^ST JAN AND 31^ST MAR 2015

1st – 439     MR A B HORNALL – FALLENINCH LEONA     (UK542935500146)     01/01/2015
Sire DERESKIT FERNANDO (MBMI0000677), Dam FALLENINCH EMPRESS (MBF0044773)

 2nd – 441     REDHEAD & WATSON – TWEEDDALE LADY ET     (UK107511201691)     07/01/2015
Sire BLELACK BLACKBERET (MBM0026850), Dam GRAYWOOD EBONY ET (MBF0043277)            

3rd 440     MR A B HORNALL – FALLENINCH LIBBY     (UK542935700148)     02/01/2015
Sire DERESKIT FERNANDO (MBMI0000677), Dam FALLENINCH FENETIA (MBF0047307)   

 CLASS 247 FEMALE BORN ON OR BETWEEN 24^TH JUN AND 31^ST DEC 2014

1st 456     MISS A ANDERSON – EDENHURST JOUJOU     (UK101426300596)     09/09/2014
Sire RATOARY FERGUSON ET (MBM0045322), Dam EDENHURST HONEY (MBF0056250) 

2nd – 454     J MORRIS ESQ – OLRIG JADORE     (UK500123301250)     31/08/2014
Sire DINGLE HOFMEISTER (MF0054531), Dam OLRIG DUBARRY (MBF0039070)        

3rd – 457     REDHEAD & WATSON – TWEEDDALE JAZZYLADY ET     (UK107511401637)     20/09/2014
Sire BLELACK DIGGER (MBM0038543), Dam TREFALDWYN FFFION (MBF0050260)

CLASS 248 FEMALE BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1^ST JAN AND 23^RD JUN 2014      

1st – 462     MRS J RIX – WISSINGTON JOCASTA     (UK243599100334)     20/03/2014
Sire THRUNTON GALAXY (MBM0049312), Dam WISSINGTON ECLIPSE (MBF0046827)    

2nd – 465     MR D MUIRHEAD – FIRHILLS JASMINE     (UK540097400272)     10/04/2014
Sire MAERDY GRENADIER (MBM0053963), Dam UGIE ERIN (MBF0043842)    

 3rd 461     T & S GATHERER – BARNSFORD JONQUIL     (UK586337400016)     19/03/2014
Sire DINGLE HOFMEISTER (MF0054531), Dam ALWENT BROOM (MBF0027066)         

CLASS 249 FEMALE BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1^ST JAN AND 31^ST DEC 2013

1st – 472     MR D MUIRHEAD – FIRHILLS INGA     (UK540097600246)     21/04/2013
Sire GOLDIES ELATION ET (MBM0044423), Dam UGIE ERIN (MBF0043842)  

2nd – 471     MR R AITKEN – LOURIE IDEAL     (UK544712500053)     02/02/2013
Sire CLYTH DIPLOMAT (MBM0038632), Dam LOURIE FAYE (MBF0047527)  

43rd -73     MAJOR D F W H & N R WALTER – BALTHAYOCK INSIGNIA     (UK542626102940)     24/10/2013
Sire BLELACK FORESTER (MBM0045702) , Dam BALTHAYOCK UROPA (MBF0013149)

CLASS 250 FEMALE BORN ON OR BEFORE 31^ST DEC 2012  

1st – 476     MESSRS R IRVINE & F G LAWSON – BALLINDALLOCH FAVOUR     (UK522636300762)     24/04/2010
Sire LOCHEND APACHE (MBM0022928), Dam BALLINDALLOCH CHARMAINE (MBF0032362)     

2nd – 477     REDHEAD & WATSON – HOLTSTEAD GABBY     (UK125617700115)     25/01/2011
Sire INVERLOCHY RESOLVE (MF0097262), Dam HOLTSTEAD ANOTHERHOLLY (MBF0021013)           

3rd – 478     MR A K BROOKE – ELRICK HERBAL     (UK520735400895)     18/09/2012
Sire THRUNTON FEARLESS (MBM0046310), Dam ELRICK ULAY (MBF0011079)   

CLASS 251 BULL BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1^ST APRIL AND 30^TH JUN 2015 

1st – 483     ANNE MACPHERSON – BLACKFORD LEONARDO     (UK500948400626)     16/04/2015
Sire ELGIN DAVINCI (MBM0035219), Dam BLACKFORD CANDY (MBF0030525)  

2nd – 490     MR D M LYLE – LOGANBAR LAXFORD     (UK542699200980)     05/05/2015
Sire ELRICK HISTORIAN (MBM0056067), Dam LOGANBAR GENEVA (MBF0054397)

3rd – 484     MR R F MCCORNICK – RICNICK LEONIDAS     (UK582651202267)     19/04/2015
Sire WHITECLIFFE HARLEQUIN (MBM0054640), Dam SEAVILLE GINA (MBF0051431)               

CLASS 252 BULL BORN ON OR BETWEEN 1^ST JAN AND 31^ST MAR 2015

1st – 494     MR A B HORNALL – FALLENINCH LANDSLIDE     (UK542935100149)     22/01/2015
Sire DERESKIT FERNANDO (MBMI0000677), Dam FALLENINCH DANIELLA (MBF0040222)

2nd – 500     JACK NICOLL FARMS LIMITED –MORNITY LUCAS     (UK547481600006)     10/03/2015
Sire MAERDY HWRE (MBM0056316), Dam MORNITY EDITH (MBF0045679)    

3rd – 502     MR D MUIRHEAD – FIRHILLS LOTUS     (UK540097200291)     20/03/2015
Sire MAERDY GRENADIER (MBM0053963), Dam FIRHILLS FOXY (MBF0047758)    

CLASS 255 BULL BORN ON OR BEFORE 31^ST DEC 2013

1st – 506     J IRVINE & SON – KILBLINE 1 INSTIGATOR ET     (IE211306210564)     19/12/2013
Sire OSCAR (SEMEN ONLY) (MBMI0000042), Dam KILBLINE URSELLA ET (IE211306240344)  

2nd 505     MR & MRS J J WIGHT – ELRICK HIGHLANDER     (UK520735700856)     13/04/2012
Sire MAERDY DUBLIN (MBM0036035), Dam ELRICK CAROLINE (MBF0029997)     

Judge: Mr Alan Lawson

The Champions Davally Igolo and Mortimers Ladyluck presented by Lord Curry of Kirkharle (pictured right)

Supreme and male champion Davally Igolo

Male champion Davally Igolo and reserve champion Gower Lionking presented by Richard Heckford, Rugby Farmers Mart Ltd

Junior male champion Gower Lionking and reserve junior champion Wissington Liberal

Female champion Mortimers Ladyluck and junior female champion Wissington Jocasta

Junior female champion Mortimers Ladyluck and reserve junior female champion Mortimers Lambada

The Pairs Winners – Mortimers.  Presented by James Spreckey from Lodders

The reserve Pairs , Tutbury

Best pairs – Mortimers
Reserve pairs – Tutbury
Supreme champion – DJ Thornley & AJ Smith – Davally Igolo ET
Reserve supreme champion – Messrs Mortimers Farm – Mortimers Ladyluck
Senior & Male champion – DJ Thornley & AJ Smith – Davally Igolo ET
Reserve male champion – Mr RJB & Mrs AM Tucker – Gower Lionking
Junior male champion – Mr RJB & Mrs AM Tucker – Gower Lionking
Reserve junior male champion – Mrs J Rix – Wissington Liberal
Female champion – Messrs Mortimers Farm – Mortimers Ladyluck
Reserve female champion – Mrs J Rix – Wissington Jocasta
Senior Female champion – Mrs J Rix – Wissington Jocasta
Reserve senior female champion – Miss MT Hanson – Marne Jojo
Junior female champion – Messrs Mortimers Farm – Mortimers Ladyluck
Reserve junior female champion – Messrs Mortimers Farm – Mortimers Lambada

Class 1 Balbithan Iona

Class 1 Balbithan Iona presented by Scott Donaldson Harrison & Hetherington

Class 1 Female born on or between 01 Jan 2013 and 31 Dec 2013
1st Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona
2nd Miss C J Tucker – Skysea Illustrious

Class 2 Wissington Jocasta

Class 2 Wissington Jocasta Presented by Richard Heckford on behalf of Streamline Leisure

Class 2 Female born on or between 01 Jan 2014 and 31 Mar 2014
1st Mrs J Rix – Wissington Jocasta
2nd Miss MT Hanson – Marne Jojo
3rd JD Leavesley – Newroddige Jody
4th Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Jilly
5th BA & PT Heath – Sackville Josephine

Class 3 Charbron Jubilee presented by Andrew Hornall on behalf of Crystalyx

Class 3 Female born on or between 01 Apr 2014 and 31 Dec 2014
1st Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Jubilee
2nd Nicholas & Heath – Hockenhull Jewels
3rd Mr D Noton – Ashby Jameelia
4th JC Bostock & Son – Roundshill June

Class 4 Mortimers Lambada

Class 4 Mortimers Lambada presented by Cyril Millar on behalf of Harrison Beale & Owen

Class 4 Female born on or between 01 Jan 2015 and 31 March 2015
1st Messrs Mortimers Farm – Mortimers Lambada
2nd JD Leavesley – Newroddige Linda
3rd Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Lady ET
4th GG & HE Sevenoaks – Sevenoaks Laila
5th GG & HE Sevenoaks – Sevenoaks Larissa ET
6th Mr DR & Mrs B Stacey – Polgoda Lexi

Class 5 Mortimers Ladyluck

Class 5 Mortimers Ladyluck presented by Frankee Baines, Field Farm Tours

Class 5 Female born on or between 01 Apr 2015 and 31 Aug 2015
1st Messrs Mortimers Farm – Mortimers Ladyluck
2nd Messrs Mortimers Farm – Mortimers Lovely
3rd Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Lucilla
4th Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Luscious
5th Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Livia
6th Mr D Noton – Ashby Lola

Class 6 Davally Igolo

Class 6 Male born on or between 01 Jan 2013 and 31 Dec 2013
1st DJ Thornley & AJ Smith – Davally Igolo ET

Class 7 Wissington Liberal

Class 7 Wissington Liberal presented by Steve Nesbitt on behalf of Cogent

Class 7 Male born on or between 01 Jan 2015 and 31 Mar 2016
1st Mrs J Rix – Wissington Liberal
2nd Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Lordlier ET
3rd Mrs J Rix – Wissington Lagonda
4th JC Bostock & Son – Roundshill Lewdrop

Class 8 Gower Lionking

Class 8 Gower Lionking presented by Richard Evans, Welshpool Livestock Sales

Class 8 Male born on or between 01 Apr 2015 and 30 May 2015
1st Mr RJB & Mrs AM Tucker – Gower Lionking
2nd BA & PT Heath – Sackville Lionheart

Class 9 Foxacre Leander presented by Arwel Owen on behalf of Digger & Eddy (Oakchurch Charolais)

Class 9 Male born on or between 01 Jul 2015 and 30 Sep 2015
1st Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Leander
2nd JC Bostock & Son – Roundshill Lesunny

Royal Welsh Show – 18 – 21 July 2016
Judge: Mr AG Houston, Gretna Green, Dumfriesshire

Class 422 – BULL, born on or between 01 Jan 2015 and 31 Mar 2015
1st – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lordship – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – Mr J S Howells – Gwenog Legend – s. Thrunton Classic
3rd – Mr I N Hollinshead – Allostock Lenny – s. Blelack Digger

Class 423 – BULL, born on or between 01 Apr 2015 and 31 Jul 2015
1st – Mr Richard & Mrs Alison Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar
2nd – Mr Kevin Thomas – Moelfre Liam – s. Goldies Eddy
3rd – D H Hinds & Son – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto

Class 427 – COW, in milk or in calf, born on or before 31 Dec 2012.
1st – Miss Charlotte L Boden – Shraden Highlight – s. Shraden Osram

Class 428 – COW or HEIFER, in milk, or in calf, on or between 01 Jan 2013 and 31 Dec 2013
1st – Mrs Carol Tucker – Skysea Illustrious – s. Blelack Digger
2nd – Mr R O Williams & Son – Tillside Isabel ET – s. Blelack Blackberet

Class 430 – HEIFER, born on or between 01 Jan 2015 and 31 Mar 2015
1st – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Ladyship – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – Mr Kevin Thomas – Moelfre Lori – s. Anside  Foreman
3rd – Mrs S M Corbett & Daughters – Midas Lily – s. Alwent Goldbar

Class 431 – HEIFER, born on or between 01 Apr 2014 and 31 Dec 2014
1st – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Johannah – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – Mr R O Williams & Son – Caerddaniel Jody – s. Burradon Flamboyant
3rd – Mrs S M Corbett & Daughters – Teme Jello – s. Thrunton Classic

Class 433 – HEIFER, born on or between 01 Apr 2015 and 31 Jul 2015
1st – Mr Huw Groom – Cambrian Lauren – s. Maerdy Impeccable
2nd – D H Hinds & Son – Waldencourt Lily – s. Esperanto
3rd – Mr Vivian Griffiths – Ffynnon Lleucu – s. Thrunton Flyingscotsman

Junior Bull Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lordship – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Junior Bull Champion
Mr Richard & Mrs Alison Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar

Junior Female Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Ladyship – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Junior Female Champion
Mr Huw Groom – Cambrian Lauren – s. Maerdy Impeccable

Junior Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Ladyship – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Junior Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lordship – s. Barnsford Ferny

Male Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lordship – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Male Champion
Mr Richard & Mrs Alison Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar

Female Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Ladyship – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Female Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Johannah – s. Barnsford Ferny

Group of Three
1st – Boden & Davies – Sportsmans
2nd – Graham Sevenoaks – Sevenoaks

Breed Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Ladyship – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Breed Champion
Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lordship – s. Barnsford Ferny

Charolais champion champion and interbreed champion at Clogher, Brigadoon Jemma – W.D & J.A Connolly

Reserve female champion at Clogher Show Bessiebell Maisie from J Smyth

Senior Bull Champion – Mr T Keelagher – Aghinure Les

Reserve Senior Bull Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Leebee

Intermediate Bull Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Lionheart

Intermediate Bull Champion – Mr GJ Crawford – Coolnaslee Luck

Junior Bull Champion – Mr CO McAskie – Mountjoy Monty

Reserve Junior Bull Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Major pictured with April Biddle the Minsups Managing Director

Senior Heifer Champion – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lolly

Reserve Senior Heifer Champion – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lady

Intermediate Heifer Champion – Mr KC Veitch – Drumlone Loopyloo

Reserve Intermediate Heifer Champion – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Leona

Junior Heifer Champion – Clogher Valley Cattle Breeding Services – Clogher Maudsicecream

Reserve Junior Heifer Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Moonlight

Bull, born on or between 01/04/2015 – 31/07/2015
Senior Bull Champion – Mr T Keelagher – Aghinure Les – s. Hillviewfarm Handsome
Reserve Senior Bull Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Leebee – s. Corrie Alan
3rd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Liberty – s. Royal Cheiftan

Bull, born on or between 01/08/2015 – 31/12/2015
Intermediate Bull Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Lionheart – s. Blelack Digger
Reserve Intermediate Bull Champion – Mr GJ Crawford – Coolnaslee Luck – s. Goldstar Hugo2
3rd – Mr S McGovern – Ratoary Lennox ET – s. Conval Frank

Bull, born on after 01/01/2016
Junior Bull Champion – Mr CO McAskie – Mountjoy Monty – s. Montgomery Ianto
Reserve Junior Bull Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Major – s. Allanfauld Vagabond
3rd – N & J Gallagher – Pubble Mountainclimber – s. Gallaway Ginger

Heifer, born on or between 01/01/2015 – 30/06/2015
Senior Heifer Champion – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lolly – s. Brigadoon Himself
Reserve Senior Heifer Champion – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Lady – s. Brigadoon Himself
3rd – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Louise – s. Brigadoon Himself

Heifer, born on or between 01/08/2015 – 31/12/2015
Intermediate Heifer Champion – Mr KC Veitch – Drumlone Loopyloo – s. Lochend Apache
Reserve Intermediate Heifer Champion – WD & JA Connolly – Brigadoon Leona – s. Royal Capitan

Heifer, born on or after 01/01/2016
Junior Heifer Champion – Clogher Valley Cattle Breeding Services – Clogher Maudsicecream – s. Clogher Finn
Reserve Junior Heifer Champion – Mr HC Stubbs & Mr AA Burleigh – Derryharney Moonlight – s. Doonally New
3rd – Mr J Smyth – Bessiebell Maisie ET – Newhouse Bigal

The Brigadoon Team

The Alan Burleigh line up

Keith Show – 7 & 8 August 2016
Judge: T Nicholl, Balthayock, Perth
Reserve Supreme Interbreed Champion
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Breed Champion
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Reserve Breed Champion
John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache

Oswestry Show – 6 August 2016
Judge: RT Roberts, Abergele
Class 142 – Bull, born after 01/01/2015
1st – J Williams – Trannon Lloyd – s. Wesley Revolution
Class 143 – Cow, in milk or calf born before 01/01/2013
1st – J Williams – Trannon Eminent – s. Trannon Belter
Class 145 – Heifer, born after 01/01/2014
1st – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Jello – s. Thrunton Classic
Class 146 – Heifer, born after 01/01/2016
1st – SM Corbett & Daughters – Midas Lily – s. Alwent Goldbar
2nd – J Williams – Trannon Linnet – s. Blelack Digger
Class 147 – Pair
1st – SM Corbett & Daughters
2nd – J Williams
Breed Champion
SM Corbett & Daughters – Midas Lily – s. Alwent Goldbar
Reserve Breed Champion
J Williams – Trannon Lloyd – s. Wesley Revolution
Best Male in the Beef Classes
J Williams – Trannon Lloyd – s. Wesley Revolution

Dumfries Show – 6 August 2016
Judge: B Kirk, Hulford Kilmarnock
Class 121 – Bull
1st – Richard McCornick – Ricnick Leonidas – s. Whitecliffe Harlequin
2nd – I T Goldie – Solwayfirth Landlord – s. Solwayfirth Hannibal
3rd – Messrs A K Brooke – Carscreugh Lochinvar – s. Brampton Fugitive
Class 122 – Cow
1st – Messrs A K Brooke – Elrick Herbal – s. Thrunton Fearless
Class 123 – Cow or Heifer
1st – A & J J Forrest – Edenhurst Jenny – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Class 124 – Heifer
1st – Richard McCornick – Ricnick Lingo – s. Whitecliffe Harlequin
2nd – I T Goldie – Solwayfirth Lola – s. Clyth Diplomat
Breed Champion
Messrs A K Brooke – Elrick Herbal – s. Thrunton Fearless
Reserve Breed Champion
Richard McCornick – Ricnick Leonidas – s. Whitecliffe Harlequin

Brecon Show – 6 August 2016
Judge: A Thomas, Carmarthen
AOB Reserve Overall Champion & AOB Male Champion
GG & HE Sevenoaks – Sevenoaks Leo – s. Derryharney Outstanding

Berwickshire Show – 6 August 2016
Champion
JHC Campbell & Sons
Reserve Champion
JHC Campbell & Sons

Perth Show – 5&6 August 2016
Judge: J MacGregor, Allanfauld, Kilsyth
Breed Champion
J Muirhead – Firhills Jasmine – s. Maerdy Grenadier
Reserve Breed Champion
R Aitkin – Lourie Ideal – s. Clyth Diplomat

Stewartry Show – 4 August
Judge: J Ford
Reserve AOCB Champion
R McCornick – Ricnick Leonidas – s. Whitecliffe Harlequin

Burwarton Show – 4 August 2016
Judge: R Rettie
Continental Heifer, born in 2014
1st – MS Brown – Charbron Joviality – s. Goldies Unbeatable
Continental Heifer, born in 2015
1st – MS Brown – Charbron Lady – s. Barnsford Ferny
Champion Continental Purebred
MS Brown – Charbron Lady – s. Barnsford Ferny

Bakewell Show – 3 & 4 August 2016
Judge: R Priestley, Cumbria
Breed Champion
J D Leavesley – Newroddige Jody – s. Balmyle Bollinger
Reserve Breed Champion
J D Leavesley – Newroddige Linda – s. Esgob Ferrari

Black Isle Show – 3 & 4 August 2016
Class 227 – Bull, born prior to 01/08/2014
1st – John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Class 229 – Cow, any age
1st – John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache
Class 231 – Heifer, born on or after 01/08/2014
1st – John Irvine & Son – Inverlochy Janine – s. Blelack Giggsey
2nd – Sarah Wilson – Cairnglass Lucky – s. Allanfauld Vagabond
3rd – John Morris – Olrig Jadore – s. Dingle Hofmeister
Class 232 – Bull Calf, born on or after 01/08/2015
1st – John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Mecca – s. Blelack Giggsey
Class 234 – Pair
1st – John Irvine & Son
Male Champion
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Reserve Male Champion
Anne MacPerson – Blackford Leonardo – s. Elgin Davinci
Female Champion
John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache
Reserve Female Champion
John Irvine & Son – Inverlochy Janine – s. Blelack Giggsey
Champion
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Reserve Champion
John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache

North Devon Show – 3 August 2016
Class 86 – BULL
1st – Mr B R Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lincoln – s. Woodpark Fearless
2nd – Mr B R Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lieutenant – s. Woodpark Fearless
3rd – Mr A Cottle – Kentisbury Leader – s. Thrunton Flyingscotsman
Class 89 – HEIFER
1st – Mr B R Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lara – s. Woodpark Fearless
2nd – Mr B R Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lavender – s. Woodpark Fearless
Class 90 – GROUP OF THREE   
1st – Mr B R Nancekivell & Son}
BREED CHAMPION
Mr B R Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lincoln – s. Woodpark Fearless
RESERVE BREED CHAMPION
Mr B R Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lieutenant – s. Woodpark Fearless

Turriff Show – 31 July & 1 August
Class 15 – Bull, two years and over
1st – John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
2nd – M Bruce & Partners – Goldies Golddust – s. Goldies Uppermost
Class 16 – Bull, one year old
1st – Neil F Massie & Sons – Blelack Lucifer – s. Oakchurch Igor
2nd – R Leggat – Bonnykelly Leader – s. Newhouse Challanger
Class 17 – Bull Calf, under one year old
1st – Neil A Wattie – Tonley Lavezzie – s. Caylers Hustler
2nd – John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Mecca – s. Blelack Giggsey
Class 18 – Cow, born on or after 1 January 2013
1st – John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache
Class 20 – Heifer, born on or between 1 January & 31 August 2014
1st – John Irvine & Son – Inverlochy Janine – s. Blelack Giggsey
2nd – R Leggat – Bonnykelly Jennifer – s. Kersknowe Clansman
Class 21 – Heifer, born between 1 September 2014 & 31 July 2015
1st – R Leggat
2nd – C & E McCombie – Auchincrieve Louise – s. Olrig Highwayman
3rd – Billy & Gary Wright – Lagavaich Lucy – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
Female Champion
John Irvine & Son – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache
Reserve Female Champion
R Leggat
Male Champion
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Reserve Male Champion
M Bruce & Partners – Goldies Golddust – s. Goldies Uppermost
Breed Champion
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Reserve Champion
M Bruce & Partners – Goldies Golddust – s. Goldies Uppermost
Best Continental Breed Animal
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar
Overall Cattle Champion
John Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator – s. Oscar

Banchory Show – 30 July
Breed Champion
S & K Smith – Forgeron Ella – s. Forgeron Bogart
Reserve Breed Champion
NA Wattie – Tonley Lavezzie – s. Caylers Hustler

Dunvegan Show – 30 July
Champion of Champions was a Charolais cross bullock named Boris from Alex MacDonald

Nairn Show – 30 July
BULL, under 2 years
1st – Anne Macpherson – Blackford Leonardo – s. Elgin Davinci
2nd – R A Milne & Sons
COW, any age
1st – J Irvine – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache
MAIDEN HEIFER
1st – J Irvine – Inverlochy Janine – s. Blelack Giggsey
2nd – Sarah Wilson – Cairnglass Lucky – s. Allanfauld Vagabond
BULL CALF, calved on or after 1 August 2015
1st – R A Milne & Sons
2nd – R A Milne & Sons
3rd – R A Milne & Sons
Male Champion
Anne Macpherson – Blackford Leonardo – s. Elgin Davinci
Female Champion
J Irvine – Ballindalloch Favour – s. Lochend Apache
Breed Champion
Anne Macpherson – Blackford Leonardo – s. Elgin Davinci
Reserve Breed Champion
1st – J Irvine – Inverlochy Janine – s. Blelack Giggsey

New Forest and Hampshire Show – 27 July 2016
Class 54 – Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2015
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – s. Mortimers Hurricane
2nd – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Lovely – s. Mortimers Hurricane
Heifer, born in 2014
1st – Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Jilly – s. Wesley Furnish
2nd – Mortimers Far, Ltd – Mortimers Jojo – s. Mortiners Hurricane
Cow or Heifer in-calf or with calf at foot, born before 1st January 2014, calf not to be born before the 1st January 2016
1st – Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
2nd – Nick Jones – Waterman Victorious – s. Farleycopse Rajah
Bull, born on or after 1st January 2015
1st – Nick Jones – Waterman Lucas – s. Farleycopse Gareth
Pair of Animals
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd
2nd – Mr & Mrs A White
Champion
Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
Reserve Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – s. Mortimers Hurricane

Biggar Show – 23 July 2013
Judge: T Illingworth
Breed Champion
A & JJ Forrest – Edenhurst Jenny – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Reserve Breed Champion
A & JJ Forrest – Edenhurst Leader – s. Sandelford Harrison

Tiree Show – 22 July 2016
Champion of Champions
A & J Maclean – Charolais Cross Bullock – s. Thrunton Grandprix

New Deer Show – 15 & 16 July 2016
Class 8 – Bull, 2 years and over
1st – M Bruce & Partners – Goldies Golddust – s. Goldies Uppermost
Class 9 – Bull, 1 year and over
1st – R & A Milne & Sons
2nd – K & J Mallarkey – Strathys Lionheart – s. Maerdy Harrypotter
3rd – K & J Mallarkey – Strathys Lance – s. Maerdy Harrypotter
Class 11 – Heifer, 2 years old
1st – R Leggat – Bonnykelly Jennifer – s. Kersknowe Clansman
2nd – JT Wilson – Clola Jazmin ET – s. Goldies Banker
Class 12 – Heifer, 1 year old
1st – R Leggat – Bonnykelly Lucy – s. Newhouse Challenger
2nd – R Leggat – Bonnykelly Laura – s. Blelack Digger
Champion
R Leggat – Bonnykelly Jennifer – s. Kersknowe Clansman
Reserve Champion
M Bruce & Partners – Goldies Golddust – s. Goldies Uppermost
Group of Three
R Leggat
Female Champion
R Leggat – Bonnykelly Jennifer – s. Kersknowe Clansman
Male Champion
M Bruce & Partners – Goldies Golddust – s. Goldies Uppermost
Interbreed Cattle Champion
R Leggat – Bonnykelly Jennifer – s. Kersknowe Clansman

Kirriemuir Show – 16 July 2016
Breed Champion
J. Nicoll Farms – Mornity Lennox – s. Westcarse Houdini
Reserve Breed Champion
J. Nicoll Farms – Mornity Lucas – s. Maerdy Hare
Class 62 – Bull born on or after 01.06.2014 and before 01.06.2015
1st – J. Nicoll Farms – Mornity Lucas – s. Maerdy Hare
2nd – D & P Murray – Guthrie Lancer – s. Falleninch Hamzoraj
3rd – D & P Murray – Guthrie Jasper – s. Falleninch Hamzoraj
Class 63 – Cow born before 01.06.2013
1st – G.A. Scott – Ugie Harmonica – s. Goldies Banker
Class 66 – Heifer or Bull Calf born on or after 01.06.2015
1st – J. Nicoll Farms Ltd – s. Mornity Lennox – s. Westcarse Houdini

Camborne Show – 16 July 2016
Judge: Mr J Neale
Class 43 – Cow or Heifer born in or after January 2014
1st – WF Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Lamp – s. Springfarm Eldon
2nd – WF Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Leafy – s. Springfarm Eldon
Class 44 – Bull any age
1st – WF Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Isobar – s. Westcarse Beefy
Continental Champion
WF Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Isobar – s. Westcarse Beefy

Great Yorkshire Show – 12 – 14 July 2016
Class 86 – Bull born before 1 January 2015
1^st – Mr D Thornley – Davally Igolo – s. Balthayock Longbow
2^nd – M V & M E Atkinson – Mowbraypark Jenson – s. Mowbraypark Paramount
Class 87 – Bull born on or after 1 January 2015
1^st – Mr G W Turner – Brampton Legoman – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo
2^nd – Mr G W Turner – Brampton Legendary – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo
3^rd – Mr J B Wainwright
Class 88 – Female born in 2015
1^st – Messrs Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Lady – s. Blelack Blackberet
2^nd – Mr N A Blyth – Marwood Lyrical – s. Balthayock Hamish
3^rd – Mr H R Wood – Woodline Lulu – s. Elgin Columbo
Class 89 – Female born in 2014
1^st – FJ & EC Andrews – Holtstead Jocelyn – s. Newhouse Bigal
2^nd – Messrs Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jazzylady – s. Blelack Digger
3^rd – M V & M E Atkinson – Mowbraypark Jewel – s. Klibreck Ecosse
Class 90 – Female born on or before 31 December 2013
1^st – Messrs Redhead & Watson – Holtstead Gabby – s. Inverlochy Resolve
2^nd – Mr N A Blyth – Marwood Islay – s. Newhouse Bigal
3^rd – Mr H R Wood – Woodline Firefly – s. Seawell Offshore
Group of Three
1^st – Messrs Redhead & Watson
2^nd – M V & M E Atkinson
Pair of animals by the same sire
1^st – M V & M E Atkinson – pair sired by Klibreck Ecosse
2^nd – Mr G W Turner – pair sired by Brampton Hawiifiveo
3^rd – Messrs Redhead & Watson – pair sired by Blelack Blackberet
Junior Champion
Messrs Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jazzylady – s. Blelack Digger
Reserve Junior Champion
Messrs Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Lady
Junior Male Champion
Mr G W Turner – Brampton Legoman – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo
Reserve Junior Male Champion
Mr G W Turner – Brampton Legendary – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo
Junior Female Champion
Messrs Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jazzylady – s. Blelack Digger
Reserve Junior Female Champion
Messrs Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Lady – s. Blelack Blackberet
Male Champion
Mr D Thornley – Davally Igolo – s. Balthayock Longbow
Reserve Male Champion
Mr G W Turner – Brampton Legoman – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo
Female Champion
FJ & EC Andrews – Holtstead Jocelyn – s. Newhouse Bigal
Reserve Female Champion
Messrs Redhead & Watson – Holtstead Gabby – s. Inverlochy Resolve
Breed Champion
Mr D Thornley – Davally Igolo – s. Balthayock Longbow
Reserve Breed Champion
FJ & EC Andrews – Holtstead Jocelyn – s. Newhouse Bigal

Ashby Show – 10 July 2016
Judge: Mr D Burkill, East Yorkshire
Class 661 – Bull
1^st – Mr J Squires – Rushfield Ironman – s. Newroddige Bruno
2^nd – Mr D Thornley – Davally Igolo – s. Balthayock Longbow
Class 662 – Cow
1^st – Mr CW Hall – Waterfall Glade – s. Coolnaslee Universe
Class 664 – Heifer
1^st – JD Leavesley – Newroddige Jody – s. Balmyle Bollinger
2^nd – Mr CW Hall – Sallou Jasmine – s. Balthayock Adonis
Class 665 – Maiden heifer
1^st – JD Leavesley – Newroddige Linda – s. Esgob Ferrari
2^nd – Mr CW Hall – Sallou Ladysmock – s. Tattenhall Jupiter
Pair of animals
1^st – JD Leavesley
2^nd – Mr CW Hall
Junior Champion
JD Leavesley – Newroddige Linda – s. Esgob Ferrari
Reserve Junior Champion
Mr CW Hall – Sallou Ladysmock – s. Tattenhall Jupiter
Champion
JD Leavesley – Newroddige Jody – s. Balmyle Bollinger
Reserve Champion
JD Leavesley – Newroddige Linda – s. Esgob Ferrari

Newport Show – 9 July 2016
Judge: C Boden, Cheshire
Reserve Interbreed Beef Champion
SM Corbett & Daughters – Midas Lily – s. Alwent Goldbar
Class 136 – Continental Heifer born in 2015
1st – SM Corbett & Daughters – Midas Lily – s. Alwent Goldbar
Class 137 – Continental Heifer born in 2014
1st – A Mould – Moulais Jamelia – s. Lochend Apache
Continental Champion
SM Corbett & Daughters – Midas Lily – s. Alwent Goldbar
Reserve Continental Champion
A Mould – Moulais Jamelia – s. Lochend Apache

Echt Show – 9 July 2016
Judge: A Hornall, Stirling
Breed Champion
S & K Smith – Forglen Ella – s. Forgeron Bogart
Reserve Breed Champion
J Stewart – Balfour Junior – s. Alwent Goldbar

Liskeard Show 9 July 2016
Best Charolais Exhibit
DR & B Stacey – Polgoda Lexi – s. Balbithan Eira
Junior Stockperson
3rd – Nikki Stacey

Kent Show – 8-10 July 2016
AOB Reserve Champion
Highfields Park Farm – Chameron Icarus – s. Newhouse Emperor
Class 41 – AOB Heifer born in 2013
2nd – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Jingle – s. Ratoary Ferguson
3rd – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Jill – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Class 42 – AOB Heifer, born on or after 1 January 2015
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Lucinda – s. Sandelford Harrison
Class 43 – AOB Senior Bull, born on or before 31 December 2014
2nd – Highfields Park Farm – Chameron Icarus – s. Newhouse Emperor
Class 44 – AOB Junior Bull, born on or after 1 January 2015
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Lexicon – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Class 45 – AOB Pair
1st – Highfields Park Farm

Doune & Dunblane Show – 2 July 2016
Class 29 – Cow any age in calf or milk
1st – Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Empress – s. Falleninch Bigboy
Class 31 – Heifer, two years old
1st – McMurrich Partnership – Formakin Juniper – s. Major
Class 32 – Yearling Heifer
1st – Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Libby – s. Dereskit Fernando
2nd – McMurrich Partnership – Formakin Licorice – s. Balthayock Matthew
Class 33 – Calf, either sex
1st Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Lori – s. Falleninch Imperator
Breed Champion
Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Empress – s. Falleninch Bigboy
Reserve Breed Champion
Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Libby – s. Dereskit Fernando
Group of Three
1st – Andrew Hornall
Reserve Overall Interbreed Champion
Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Empress – s. Falleninch Bigboy

Royal Norfolk Show – 29 & 30 June 2016
Class 354 – British Charolais – Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2015
1st – R & DL Harper – Weybread Lily – s. Segellie Firecracker
Class 355 – British Charolais – Heifer, born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2014
1st – J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
2nd – Jack Germany – Edenhurst Jessie – s. Ratoary Ferguson
356     British Charolais – Cow, in milk, in calf or with calf at foot born before 1st January 2014
1st – R & DL Harper – Moathall Gina – s. Brampton Temperature
357     British Charolais – Bull, born on or after 1st January 2015
1st – J Rix – Wissington Liberal – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
2nd – J Rix – Wissington Lagonda – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Female Champion
J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Reserve Female Champion
R & DL Harper – Moathall Gina – s. Brampton Temperature
Male Champion
J Rix – Wissington Liberal – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Breed Champion
J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Reserve Breed Champion
R & DL Harper – Moathall Gina – s. Brampton Temperature

Lincolnshire Show 22 & 23 June 2016
Judge: Mr TW Cox, Bakewell
Breed Champion
DJ Thornley & AJ Smith – Davally Igolo – s. Balthayock Longbow
Reserve Breed Champion
Mr JR & Mrs VA Webb – Rushfield Jessie – s. Elgin Fergal

Cheshire Show – 21 & 22 June 2016
Class 328 – HEIFER
1^st – Mr IN & Mrs A Hollinshead – Allostock Linny – s. Shraden Georgio
Class 329 – BULL
1^st – Mr IN & Mrs A Hollinshead – Allostock Lenny – s. Blelack Digger
Junior Champion
Mr IN & Mrs A Hollinshead – Allostock Lenny – s. Blelack Digger
Reserve Junior Champion
Mr IN & Mrs A Hollinshead – Allostock Linny – s. Shraden Georgio
Class 330 – HEIFER
1^st – Nicholas & Heath – Hockenhull Jewels – s. Blelack Digger
2^nd – Mr M & Mrs C Reece – Blelack Juliet – s. Caylers Hustler
3^rd – Mr M & Mrs C Reece – Blelack Jujupe – s. Glencoe Hagrid
Class 331 – HEIFER with first Calf at foot
1^st – Mr IN & Mrs A Hollinshead – Allostock Iris – s. Blelack Digger
Class 332 – COW IN CALF OR WITH CALF AT FOOT
1^st – Mr HG & Mrs J Evans – Congress Faberge – s. Turbo
Class 333 – BULL
1^st – Mr HG & Mrs J Evans – Fronheulog Joseph – s. Vexour Freddy
PAIR OF ANIMALS
1^st – Mr HG & Mrs J Evans
2^nd – Mr IN & Mrs A Hollinshead
Exhibitor bred Champion
Nicholas & Heath – Hockenhull Jewels – s. Blelack Digger
Exhibitor bred reserve Champion
Mr HG & Mrs J Evans – Fronheulog Joseph – s. Vexour Freddy
Breed Champion
Nicholas & Heath – Hockenhull Jewels – s. Blelack Digger
Reserve Breed Champion
Mr HG & Mrs J Evans – Fronheulog Joseph – s. Vexour Freddy

Kilbarchan Show – 18 June 2016
Pedigree Beef Champion
Tom & Sheena Gatherer – Barnsford Johquil – s. Dingle Hofmeister
Tom & Sheena Gatherer – Barnsford Jewel – s. Barnsford Gorse

Alyth Show – 18 June 2016
Judge: Mr Jim Smith, Alyth
Breed Champion
Mr A Ivory – Cardean Jealous – s. Elgin Flagship
Reserve Breed Champion
R Young – Mornity Lucas – s. Maerdy Hwre
Interbreed Overall Cattle Champion
Mr A Ivory – Cardean Jealous – s. Elgin Flagship
Interbreed Pair
Major DFWH & NR Walter – Balthayock Insignia – s. Blelack Forester & Blelack Jemima – s. Elgin Glenlivet

Three Counties Show – 17 – 19 June 2016
Judge: Mr B Harman, Buckinghamshire
Class 43 – Cow born on or before 31 December 2012, in calf or with her own calf at foot, having had one birth notified calf
1st – Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Faith – s. Newhouse Benson
2nd – Mr R J Butler – Carrigbeg Harriet – s. Goldies Unbeatable
Class 44 – Heifer born in 2013 in calf or with her own calf at foot
1st – Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
2nd – Hackleton Farms – Hackleton Indira ET – s. Elgin Davinci
Class 45 – Heifer in calf born on or after 1 January 2014 and on or before 31 May 2014
1st – Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Jilly – Wesley Furnish
2nd – Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Jubilee – s. Goldies Unbeatable ET
Class 46 – Heifer served or unserved born on or after 1 June 2014 and on or before 31 December 2014
1st – Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Joyful – s. Balthayock Matthew
2nd – J C Bostock and Son – Roundshill June – s. Wroxall Groundwork
Class 47 – Heifer, unserved, born on or after 1 January 2015 and on or before 31 March 2015
1st – Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Lady ET – s. Barnsford Fernie
Class 48 – Heifer, unserved, born on or after 1 April 2015 and on or before 30 June 2015
1st – Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Lucilla – s. Wesley Forceful
2nd – Mr P J Maher – Roscrea Lillie – s. Meardy Impeccable
3rd – Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Lily – s. Esperanto
Class 49 – Heifer born on or after 1 July 2015
1st – Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Livia – s. Wesley Forceful
Class 50 – Bull born on or before 31 December 2014
1st – P M and S M Donger – Maerdy Flambeau – s. T-Unisson
2nd – Mr R J Butler – Carrigbeg Junior – s. Doonally Nicefor
Class 51 – Bull born on or after 1 January 2015 and before 31 March 2015
1st – R J B & A M Tucker – Gower Lordship – s. Teiglum Edgar
2nd – J C Bostock and Son – Roundshill Lewdrop – s. Wroxall Groundwork
3rd – Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Lordly ET – s. Goldies Unbeatable ET
Class 52 – Bull born on or after 1 April 2015 and before 30 June 2015
1st – R J B & A M Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar
2nd – Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto
3rd – Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Leonidas – s. Wesley Forceful
Class 53 – Bull born on or after 1 July 2015
1st – Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Leander – s. Wesley Forceful
2nd – Mr P J Maher – Roscrea Lennox – s. Gretnahouse Hugo
3rd – J C Bostock and Son – Roundshill Lenny – s. Wroxall Groundwork
Junior Female Champion
Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Lady ET – s. Barnsford Fernie
Reserve Female Champion
Mrs A Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Lucilla – s. Wesley Forceful
Champion Female
Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
Reserve Champion Female
Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Faith – s. Newhouse Benson
Junior Male Champion
R J B & A M Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar
Reserve Junior Male Champion
Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto
Junior Champion
Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron Lady ET – s. Barnsford Fernie
Reserve Junior Champion
R J B & A M Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar
Male Champion
P M and S M Donger – Maerdy Flambeau – s. T-Unisson
Reserve Male Champion
R J B & A M Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar
Breed Champion
P M and S M Donger – Maerdy Flambeau – s. T-Unisson
Reserve Breed Champion
Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
Group of Three
1st – Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan
2nd – Barons Cross Charolais Stud – Charbron
Continental Beef Cow and Calf Champion
Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
Interbreed Pairs – Burke Trophy
P M and S M Donger – Maerdy Flambeau & Mr & Mrs White – Balbithan Iona

The Cumberland County Show – 11 June 2016
Judge: Mr C Curry, Low Burradon, Thropton, Morpeth
Champion
Mr A J Stott – Edenhurst Lisette – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Reserve Champion
Mr D Stobart
Class 200 – BULL born on or before 01.01.15
1^st – Mr D Stobart
Class 204 – HEIFER born in 2015
1^st – Mr A J Stott – Edenhurst Lisette – s. Ratoary Ferguson
2^nd – I & D Goldie – Solwayfirth Lola – s. Clyth Diplomat
3^rd – Mr Richard McCornick – Ricnick Ladida – s. Goldstar Echo

Stirling Show – 11 June 2016
Judge: J Wight, Townfoot, Biggar
Breed Champion
Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Leona – s. Dereskit Fernando
Reserve Breed Champion
Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Landslide – s. Dereskit Fernando
Interbreed Pairs
Andrew Hornall

Angus Show – 11 June 2016
Judge: R Irvine
Breed Champion
Jim Muirhead – Firhills Jasmine – s. Maerdy Grenadier
Reserve Breed Champion
Jim Muirhead – Firhills Lotus – s. Maerdy Grenadier
Reserve Champion of Champions
Jim Muirhead – Firhills Jasmine – s. Maerdy Grenadier

South of England Show – 9-11 June 2016
Class 35 – Cow, in-calf
1st – Sackville Charolais – Sackville Gabrielle ET – s. Goldies Champion
Class 36 – Heifer, in-calf or with calf at foot
1st – Wissington Charolais – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Class 37 – Heifer, born between 1st January 2014 and 31st July 2014
1st – Sackville Charolais – Sackville Josephine – s. Major
2nd – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Jojo – s. Mortimers Hurricane
3rd – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Jill – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Class 38 – Heifer,born between 1st August 2014 and 28th February 2015
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Jingle – s. Ratoary Ferguson
2nd – Sackville Charolais – Sackville Lily – s. Alwent Goldbar
Class 39 – Heifer, born on or after 1st March 2015
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – s. Mortimers Hurricane
2nd – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Lambada – s. Mortimers Hurricane
3rd – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Lovely – s. Mortimers Hurricane
Class 40 – Bull, born on or before 28th February 2015
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Chameran Icarus – s. Newhouse Emperor
2nd – Wissington Charolais – Wissington Liberal – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Class 41 – Bull, born on or after 1st March 2015
1st – Sackville Charolais – Sackville Lloyd – s. Alwent Goldbar
2nd – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Lexicon – s. Ratoary Ferguson
3rd – Wissington Charolais – Wissington Lagonda – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Class 42 – Group of Three Animals, owned and bred by the same Exhibitor
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd
2nd – Wissington Charolais
3rd – Sackville Charolais
Breed Champion
Wissington Charolais – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Reserve Breed Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – s. Mortimers Hurricane
Best Exhibit of opposite sex to the Champion
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Chameran Icarus – s. Newhouse Emperor
Junior Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – Mortimers Hurricane
Reserve Junior Champion
Sackville Charolais – Sackville Lloyd – s. Alwent Goldbar
Interbreed Beef Reserve Male Champion
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Chameran Icarus – s. Newhouse Emperor
Interbreed Beef Female Champion
Wissington Charolais – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Interbreed Beef Champion
Wissington Charolais – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Interbreed Beef Group of Three Champion
Mortimers Farm
Inter-Breed Junior Continental Beef Championship
Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – s. Mortimers Hurricane

Royal Cornwall Show – 9-11 June 2016
Class 231 – Bull born before 1st January 2015
1st – Mr W F Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Isobar – s. Westcarse Beefy
Class 232 – Bull born on or after 1 January 2015 and before 30 April 2015
1st – R & J Gregory – Marne Lucius – s. Goldstar Echo
2nd – Mr WF Palmer – Trenestrall Lapwing – s. Springfarm Eldon
Class 233 – Cow born on or before 31 December 2013, to be in calf or with calf at foot having calved within 15 months of the Show date
1st – Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Faith – s. Newhouse Benson
Class 234 – Heifer, born after 1 January 2013, in calf or with calf at foot
1st – Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
2nd – Miss M Hanson – Marne Insignia – s. Rumsden Fawkes
Class 235 – Heifer, born on or after 1 January 2014
1st – Miss M Hanson – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache
2nd – R & J Gregory – Kerling Joji – s. Trefrawl Hercules
Class 236 – Heifer, born on or after 1 January 2015 and before 30 April 2015
1st – Mr R Tremayne – Marne Liberty – s. Goldstar Echo
2nd – Mr D R & Mrs B Stacey – Polgoda Lexi – s. Balbithan Eira
3rd – Mr W F Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Leafy – s. Springfarm Eldon
Class 237 – Bull or Heifer born on or after 1 May 2015
1st – Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Mercedes – s. Goldies Eddy
2nd – Mr W F Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Lamp – s. Springfarm Eldon
Class 238 – Pair of Animals, male, female or male & female
1st – Mr & Mrs A White
2nd – R & J Gregory
3rd – Mr W F Palmer & Son
Male Champion
Mr W F Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Isobar – s. Westcarse Beefy
Reserve Male Champion
Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Mercedes – s. Goldies Eddy
Female Champion
Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
Reserve Female Champion
Miss M Hanson – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache
Supreme Champion
Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
Reserve Supreme Champion
Mr W F Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Isobar – s. Westcarse Beefy
Interbreed Pair
Mr W F Palmer & Son – Trenestrall Isobar – s. Westcarse Beefy
Miss M Hanson – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache
Champion Interbreed Cow
Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie
Supreme Champion Beef Animal
Mr & Mrs A White – Balbithan Iona – s. Chunal Dougie

Rutland County Show – 5 June 2016
Judge: Mr Dave Thornley, Derbyshire
Class 5 – Bull Any Age
1st – JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Icarus – s. Rushfield Fernando
2nd – John Squires – Rushfield Ironman – s. Newroddige Bruno
Class 6 – Cow or Heifer in Calf or With Calf at Foot Born Before 1.1.2014
1st – JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Flirt – s. Rushfield Bruno
Class 7 – Heifer Born On or After 1.1.2014 and Before 1.1.2015
1st – JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Jessie – s. Elgin Fergal
2nd – JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Jazz – s. Elgin Fergal
Breed Champion
JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Jessie – s. Elgin Fergal
Reserve Breed Champion
JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Icarus – s. Rushfield Fernando

Gargunnock Show – 4 June 2016
Judge: J Watson
Class 7 – Continental Breed, Young Bull, 18 months and under
1^st – A Hornall
Class 9 – Continental Breed, Heifer, 2 years old on day of show
1^st – M Lyle, Cambushinnie,
Class 11 – Continental Breed, Calf up to one year old on day of show
1^st – A Hornall
2^nd – A Hornall
3^rd – R Paterson
Best Bred by Exhibitor
A Hornall – Falleninch Lyle – s. Dereskit Fernando
Champion
A Hornall – Border Legacy – s. Sandelford Harrison
Reserve
A Hornall– Falleninch Lyle – s. Dereskit Fernando

West Fife Show – 4 June
Judge: C Fordyce, Strahisla, Blairgowrie
Breed Champion
R & C Rettie – Retties Lorenzo – s. Aberdona Ignite
Reserve Breed Champion
G Russell – Lesliepark Lara – s. Mandela Dillon1

Houston Show – 4 June 2016
Pedigree Champion, Overall Beef Champion & Champion of Champions
Tom & Sheena Gatherer – Barnsford Jonquil – s. Dingle Hofmeister

Bath & West Show – 1-4 June 2016
Class 43 – BULL Born in 2015
1st – Mr Roger Darch
Class 44 – STEER Born in 2015, cross bred permitted but must be sired by a registered pedigree British Charolais bull. Produced for the retail trade
1st – Mr John Wylde A & H Wylde
Class 46 – HEIFER Born in 2014
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd
Class 47 – HEIFER Born in 2015
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd
2nd – Mortimers Farm Ltd
3rd – Mortimers Farm Ltd
Class 49 – GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS Bred by the exhibitor. The animals to be selected from the entries in the classes above and no exhibitor may enter more than one group in this class
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd
Class 50 – PAIR OF ANIMALS The property of the same exhibitor, but not necessarily exhibitor bred. The animals to be selected from the above classes and no exhibitor may enter more than one pair
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd
Male Champion
Mr Roger Darch
Female Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd
Reserve Female Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd
Breed Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd
Reserve Breed Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd
Best Animal Bred by the exhibitor
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd
2nd – Mortimers Farm Ltd
Best animal Bred and exhibited by paid-up members of the South Western Charolais Association
1st – Mr Roger Darch

Staffordshire Show – 1 & 2 June 2016
British Charolais classes kindly Sponsored by Bagshaws Ltd, Auctioneers, of Uttoxeter
Judge: Mr G Roberts, Welshpool, Powys
Stewards: Mr P Bowen, Mr T Collier
Class 153 – Bull, born on or after 1/1/ 2015
1st – IN & A Hollinshead – Allostock Lenny – s. Blelack Digger
2nd – JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Lynx – s. Alwent Goldbar
Class 154 – Bull, born on or before 31/12/2014
1st – JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Icarus – s. Rushfield Fernando
Class 155 – Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot, born before 31/12/2012
1st – JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Flirt – s. Newroddgige Bruno
2nd – JR & VA Webb – Drumshane Hotstuff – s. Sportsmans Columbo
Class 156 – Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot, born in 2013
1st – IN & A Hollinshead – Allostock Iris – s. Blelack Digger
Class 157 – Heifer, born in 2014
1st – JD Leavesley – Newroddge Jody – s. Balmyle Bollinger
2nd – AJ Mould – Moulais Jamelia – s. Lochend Apache
3rd – Nicholas & Heath – Hockenhull Jewels – s. Blelack Digger
Class 158 – Heifer, born in 2015
1st – JD Leavesley – Newroddge Linda – s. Esgob Ferrari
2nd – IN & A Hollinshead – Allostock Linny – s. Shraden Georgio
Class 159     A Pair of Any Two Animals
1st – JD Leavesley
2nd – JR & VA Webb
3rd – IN & A Hollinshead
Champion Male
IN & A Hollinshead – Allostock Lenny – s. Blelack Digger
Reserve Male Champion
JR & VA Webb – Rushfield Icarus – s. Rushfield Fernando
Champion Female
JD Leavesley – Newroddge Jody – s. Balmyle Bollinger
Reserve Champion Female
AJ Mould – Moulais Jamelia – s. Lochend Apache
Breed Champion
JD Leavesley – Newroddge Jody – s. Balmyle Bollinger
Reserve Breed Champion
AJ Mould – Moulais Jamelia – s. Lochend Apache

Suffolk Show – 1 & 2 June 2016
Other Beef Breed – Bull any age
2nd – J & J Rix – Wissington Liberal – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
3rd – J & J Rix – Wissington Lagonda – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Other Beef Breed – Reserve Champion Bull
J & J Rix – Wissington Liberal – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Other Beef Breed – Best bulls born on or after 1st January 2015
1st – J & J Rix – Wissington Liberal – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
2nd – J & J Rix – Wissington Lagonda – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Other Beef Breed – Heifer born in 2015
1st – R & DL Harper – Weybread Layla – s. Fleets Vibrant
2nd – R & DL Harper – Weybread Lily – s. Seggellie Firecracker
3rd – J & J Rix – Wissington Lilac – s. Thrunton Hammerstein
Other Beef Breed – Heifer born in 2014
3rd – Jack Germany – Edenhurst Jessie – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Other Beef Breed – Heifer in milk or calf
1st – J & J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Other Beef Breed – Cow in milk or calf
1st – R & DL Harper – Moathall Gina – s. Brampton Temperature
Other Beef Breed – Champion Female
J & J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Other Beef Breed – Reserve Champion Female
R & DL Harper – Moathall Gina – s. Brampton Temperature
Other Beef Breed Champion
J & J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Best Charolais Exhibit
J & J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy
Reserve Best Charolais Exhibit
R & DL Harper – Moathall Gina – s. Brampton Temperature
Group of Three
2nd – J & J Rix
3rd – R & DL Harper
Beef Interbreed Reserve Supreme Champion
J & J Rix – Wissington Jocasta – s. Thrunton Galaxy

Surrey County Show – 30 May 2016
Any Other Continental Beef Breed, Senior Heifer born in 2014
1st – BA & PT Heath – Sackville Josephine – s. Major
2nd – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Jojo – Mortimers Hurricane
Any Other Continental Beef Breed, Junior Heifer born in 2015
1st – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – Mortimers Hurricane
2nd – Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Loveley- Mortimers Hurricane
Any Other Continental Beef Breed, Junior bull born on or after 01/03/2015
1st – BA & PT Heath – Sackville Lloyd – s. Alwent Goldbar
Any Other Continental Beef Breed Champion
BA & PT Heath – Sackville Josephine – s. Major
Any Other Continental Beef Breed Reserve Champion
Mortimers Farm Ltd – Mortimers Ladyluck – Mortimers Hurricane

Northumberland County Show – 30 May 2016
Class 36 – AOCB Maiden Heifer Under 2 Years Old on 31 May 2016
1st – Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jazzylady – s. Blelack Digger
2nd – Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Lady – s. Blelack Blackberet
Class 37 – AOCB Heifer In Calf or With Calf At Foot
1st – Brailes Livestock – Tillside Jessie ET – s. Balmyle Bollinger
3rd – Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jemdeholly – s. Blelack Blackberet
Any Other Continental Beef Female Champion
Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jazzylady – s. Blelack Digger
Reserve Any Other Continental Beef Female Champion
Brailes Livestock – Tillside Jessie ET – s. Balmyle Bollinger
Champion Pedigree Continental Beef Breed
Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jazzylady – s. Blelack Digger
Supreme Pedigree Beef Champion
Redhead & Watson – Tweeddale Jazzylady – s. Blelack Digger

Dryman Show – 28 May 2016
Judge: Abbie Anderson, Arbroath
Senior Bull
J Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator ET – s. Oscar
Junior Bull
1st – George Russell – Edenhurst Lyric – s. Sandelford Harrison
2nd – George Russell – Lesliepark Lithgow – s. Newhouse Bigal
3rd – T & S Gatherer – Barnsford Inchinnan – s. Barnsford Gorse
Yearling Heifer
1st – T & S Gatherer
Champion
J Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator ET – s. Oscar
Reserve Champion
George Russell – Edenhurst Lyric – s. Sandelford Harrison
Champion of Champions Section – Reserve Best Animal in Beef Section
J Irvine & Son – Kilbline 1 Instigator ET – s. Oscar

Heathfield Show – 28 May 2016
Continental Pedigree Beef Classes
Class 69 – Heifer born in 2014
3rd – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Jingle – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Class 70 – Heifer born in 2015
2nd – Highfields Fark Farm – Edenhurst Lucinda – s. Sandleford Harrison
Class 71 – Bull born on or before 31 December 2014
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Chameran Icarus – s. Newhouse Emperor
Class 72 – Bull born in 2015
2nd – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Lexicon – s. Ratoary Ferguson
Class 73 – Group of Three
1st – Highfields Park Farm

Fife Show – 21 May 2016
Any Other Continental Breed Champion
R & C Rettie – Retties Lorenzo – s. Aberdona Ignite
Any Other Continental Breed Reserve Champion
R Aitken – Lourie Lucas – s. Clyth Diplomat

Devon County Show – 19 – 21 May 2016
Class 24 – British Charolais – Bull, born on or after 1st January 2015
1st – BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lincoln – s. Woodpark Fearless
2nd – BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lieutenant – s. Woodpark Fearless
Class 25 – Calf, born on or after 1st May 2015
1st – Mr R & Miss L Darch – Solo Lenin – s. Blelack Formidable
Class 26 – Cow or Heifer, born on or before 31st December 2014 with calf at foot or in-Calf, having calved within 15 months of the Show date or Heifer in-calf for the first time born on or after 1st January 2014 and before 31st December 2014
1st – Silvermere Charolais – Marne Insignia – s. Rumsden Fawkes
Class 27 – Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2014 and before 31st December 2014
1st – Mr R Tremayne – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache
Class 28 – Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2015
1st – Mr R Tremayne – Marne Liberty – s. Goldstar Echo
2nd – Mr DR & Mrs B Stacey – Polgoda Lexi – s. Balbithan Eira
Male Champion
BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lincoln – s. Woodpark Fearless
Reserve Male Champion
BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lieutenant – s. Woodpark Fearless
Female Champion
Mr R Tremayne – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache
Reserve Female Champion
Silvermere Charolais – Marne Insignia – s. Rumsden Fawkes
Champion Pair
BR Nancekivell & Son
Best Exhibit Bred by the Exhibitor who is Resident in Devon
BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lincoln – s. Woodpark Fearless
Reserve Best Exhibit Bred by the Exhibitor who is Resident in Devon
BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lieutenant – s. Woodpark Fearless
Breed Champion
Mr R Tremayne – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache
Reserve Breed Champion
Silvermere Charolais – Marne Insignia – s. Rumsden Fawkes
Best Exhibit of the Opposite Sex to the Champion
BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lincoln – s. Woodpark Fearless
Reserve Best Exhibit of the Opposite Sex to the Champion
BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lieutenant – s. Woodpark Fearless
Reserve Champion Beef Interbreed Junior Bull
BR Nancekivell & Son – Lovistone Lincoln – s. Woodpark Fearless
Reserve Champion Continental Beef Animal
Mr R Tremayne – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache
Reserve Champion Beef Animal
Mr R Tremayne – Marne Jojo – s. Lochend Apache

Kilmacolm Show – 14 May 2016
Pedigree Beef Cattle Classes
Champion
T & S Gatherer – Border Legionnaire – s. Sandelford Harrison
Reserve Champion
T & S Gatherer – Barnsford Jewel – s. Barnsford Gorse

Nottinghamshire County Show – 14 May 2016
Class 744 – Bull
1st – Mr Peter Donger – Maerdy Flambeau – s. T-Unisson
2nd – James Webb – Rushfield Icarus – s. Rushfield Fernando
Class 747 – Heifer
1st – James Webb – Rushfield Jessie – s. Elgin Fergal
Class 748 – Cow
1st – James Webb – Drumshane Hotstuff – s. Sportsmans Columbo
Male Champion
Mr Peter Donger – Maerdy Flambeau – s. T-Unisson
Reserve Male Champion
James Webb – Rushfield Icarus – s. Rushfield Fernando
Female Champion
James Webb – Drumshane Hotstuff – s. Sportsmans Columbo
Reserve Female Champion
James Webb – Rushfield Jessie – s. Elgin Fergal
Breed Champion
Mr Peter Donger – Maerdy Flambeau – s. T-Unisson
Group of Three
1st – James & Vanessa Webb
Beef Interbreed Champion
Mr Peter Donger – Maerdy Flambeau – s. T-Unisson

Neilson Show – 7 May 2016
Commercial Beef Reserve Champion
J MacKay – Honeybee – s. Goldies Champion

North Somerset Show – 2 May 2016
Any Other Pure Imported Beef Breed Classes
Class 113 – Cow Or Heifer (in milk or in calf born before 1.1.14)
1^st – A & R Smith – Molineux Imogen – s. Blelack Digger
2^nd – A & R Smith – Molineux Iris – s. Brampton Diamant
Class 115 – Bull (born on or after 1.1.15)
1^st – A & R Smith – Dingat Jumpingjack – s. Culmvale Greg
Class 116 – Pair Of Any Other Pure Imported Beef Breed (from the above classes)
1^st – A & R Smith
Champion
A & R Smith – Dingat Jumpingjack – s. Culmvale Greg
Reserve Champion
A & R Smith – Molineux Imogen – s. Blelack Digger

Kilmaurs Show – 16 April 2016
Judge: John Currie, Southhook, Kilmaurs
Reserve Beef Champion
James Hodge – Hodges Jazzle – s. Thrunton Galviston
Pure Beef Champion
James Hodge – Hodges Jazzle – s. Thrunton Galviston

Ian MacCrae selling his Charolais cross calves at UA Stirling on Monday, which averaged over £1000, topping at £1080.

Ian MacCrae, Point Farm, Tighnabruaich, Argyll

Using Charolais bulls helps Ian MacCrae achieve the best possible price for the 11-13-month-old store calves he sells through the ring.

“At the age I sell my calves at, it’s the Charolais crosses that make me the most money. They definitely achieve the best weight for age,” he says.

Mr MacCrae buys his bulls at Stirling, focusing on ease of calving and good weight gain, whilst making sure they look the part too.

David Rock, Knock O Ronald, Gargunnock

Stirlingshire-based David Rock has no qualms over the reliability of Charolais bulls, having bought just three in the 25 years since he started using the breed!

“The bulls I have bought have certainly lasted well for me, and with my system, selling suckled calves, I’d certainly say that Charolais are the best option,” says Mr Rock.

From his 45-strong suckler herd, he sells eight-month-old calves, with his lot of 22 January-born calves averaging £827 at UA on Monday (233p per kg).

“Considering the overall trade is well back on the year for stores, I’m only down 9p per kg compared to last year, so I’m happy with that.

“I buy stretchier type bulls and with those I’ve never had any calving difficulty – in fact, in all the time I’ve used Charolais bulls, I’ve very rarely had to calve a cow, and I’ve always managed to get a good trade for the suckled calves,” he adds.

The Stirling Charolais catalogues have included QR codes so that a link to the BCCS on-line database can be accessed directly from smart phones to give extended pedigrees, performance information, breeder contacts etc.
To download the QR codes follow these instructions.

Step 1
Download and install a QR code app on your smartphone if you don’t yet have one. Open your App Store, Market, Marketplace or App World application (for the iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and BlackBerry platforms, respectively).

Step 2
Search for “QR code reader,” and then download and install a free app. The app should be named something to the effect of “QR Code Scanner” or “QR Scanner.” There are paid versions of these kinds of apps, but the free ones work just as well.

Step 3
Open the QR barcode app on your smartphone, and choose “scan from camera” or “scan QR code” from the main menu. A new window should open with a square in the middle of it.

Step 4
Center the QR code in the middle of the square that’s currently displayed by your QR barcode app. The app should automatically take a picture of the QR code for you when it has finished scanning the code. A new pop-up menu will appear, with the QR code information on it.

Step 5
Click the link that was embedded in the QR code, this will direct you to the Society website.

Meeting the new weight specifications 

Charolais cross steers can be fast finished within the new weight specification according to the Watson family’s system at Darnford, Banchory, Aberdeenshire.  

Their latest crop of steers achieved the following performance. 

Table 1: Darnford steer performance 2016

Source: MacIntosh Donald

The following scatter graph demonstrates how the Darnford steers consistently achieved beyond target performance

 The Darnford system: key features 

Genetics

Charolais has been the preferred terminal sire for over 25 years. Bulls are selected initially on visual appraisal for feet and mobility, and then from the breed’s top 10% and in particular for weight EBVs.

Damline, Salers. Heifer replacements are selected for size, feet, temperament and maternal qualities.

Management

Split calving herd: a 12 week calving period is maintained in the spring calving herd, and over nine weeks in autumn, to help simplify management. Steers and heifers are separated at eight month weaning enabling a tailored nutrition programme which takes in to account their very different requirements. All animals are allowed to grow to achieve adequate frame size before being intensively finished.

Nutrition

All diets home mixed using the same basic ingredients – homegrown forage and cereals combined with cost effective bought in by-products. The key is formulating diets specific to age, weight and gender, consequently they offer flexibility to vary starch and protein levels at key stages of development. See Table 1. Herd nutritionist, Harbro’s David MacKenzie offers the following pointers.

• Calves: low-starch creep feed to avoid early fat deposition.
• Yearlings: reasonably high protein diet, 15% to 17% CP, with limited starch, to encourage lean growth and frame development.
• Cattle are turned out for a limited three month grazing period and set stocked, followed by housing in early August. They are introduced to full finishing rations after they reach 500kg liveweight.
• Steers: low protein, high starch finisher.
• Heifers: higher protein, lower starch finisher
• Both steer and heifer diets are formulated with limited forage and balanced with cereal and dark grains in order to achieve the correct fat cover and meat yield.

Table 1: Darnford herd diets

Source: Darnford/Harbro

Measuring and monitoring

All cattle are weighed and benchmarked – at birth, at eight month weaning and thereafter at six weekly intervals until reaching target finishing weight.

Health

Closed herd, member of the SRUC Premium Cattle Health Scheme, own herd health plan reviewed annually with the farm vet.

Show Results

Junior Champion
David & Nick Walter – Balthayock Loyalist – s. Maerdy Grenadier

Balthayock Loyalist

Reserve Junior Champion
Harold Stubbs & Alan Burleigh – Derryharney Leebee – s. Corrie Alan

Intermediate Champion
Anne MacPherson – Blackford Leonardo – s. Elgin Davinci

Blackford Leonardo

Reserve Intermediate Champion
Hamish Goldie – Goldies Linford ET – s. Blelack Digger

Goldies Linford

Senior Champion
Neil Barclay – Harestone Largo – s. Thrunton Fearless

Harestone Largo

Reserve Senior Champion
WK & P Drysdale – Glenericht Justsogood – s. Caylers Gladiator

Glenericht Justsogood

Female Champion
Hamish Goldie – Goldies Lulu ET – s. Goldies Elation

Goldies Lulu

Reserve Female Champion
Hamish Goldie – Goldies Jessie – s. Goldies Formidable

Goldies Jessie

Supreme Champion
Anne MacPherson – Blackford Leonardo – s. Elgin Davinci
Reserve Supreme Champion
Hamish Goldie – Goldies Linford ET – s. Blelack Digger

Class 1 – Bulls born on or between 31/10/2014 & 19/01/2015
1st – WK & P Drysdale – Glenericht Justsogood – s. Caylers Gladiator
2nd – Esmor Evans – Maerdy Lopez – s. Maerdy Grenadier
3rd – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Julian – s. Goldies Formidable
4th – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lager – s. Thrunton Fearless
5th – Mervyn McKeown – Royaldowns Juggler – s. Thrunton Fairfax

Class 2 – Bulls born on or between 20/01/2015 & 10/02/2015
1st – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lee ET – s. Thrunton Socrates
2nd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lad ET – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
3rd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Land – s. Thrunton Fearless
4th – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lazy ET – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
5th – Dykes Farm – Hodges Lancelot – s. Thrunton Galviston

Class 3 – Bulls born on or between 11/02/2015 & 02/03/2015
1st – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lynx – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
2nd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lark ET – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
3rd – WP Bruce Ltd – Balmyle Lonestar – s. Maerdy Egret
4th – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lotto ET – s. Thrunton Socrates
5th – Jenny & John Rix – Wissington Liberal – s. Thrunton Hammerstein

Class 4 – Bulls born on or between 03/03/2015 & 13/03/2015
1st – Neil Barclay – Harestone Largo – s. Thrunton Fearless
2nd – O’Kane Bros – Ovill Lancelot ET – s. Dingle Hofmeister
3rd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Leader – s. Thrunton Fearless
4th – Jack Nicoll Farms Limited – Mornity Lucas – s. Maerdy Hwre
5th – WP Bruce Ltd – Balmyle Logic – s. Maerdy Egret

Class 5 – Bulls born on or between 14/03/2015 & 21/03/2015
1st – William Whyte – Innisrush Lancelot – s. Kelton Trident
2nd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lewis ET – s. Thrunton Socrates
3rd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lion ET – s. Thrunton Socrates
4th – JHC Campbell & Sons – Thrunton Lexagon – s. Burradon Garibaldi
5th – D Muirhead – Firhills Lotus – s. Maerdy Grenadier

Class 6 – Bulls born on or between 22/03/2015 & 27/03/2015
1st – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lordship – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – D Muirhead – Firhills Legend – s. Maerdy Grenadier
3rd – WP Bruce Ltd – Balmyle Luke – s. Maerdy Egret
4th – JHC Campbell & Sons – Thrunton Lenox – s. Burradon Garibaldi
5th – JHC Campbell & Sons – Thrunton Legolas – s. Thrunton Gladiator

Class 7 – Bulls born on or between 27/03/2015 & 04/04/2015
1st – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Linford ET – s. Blelack Digger
2nd – MJ Massie – Elrick Legend – s. Thrunton Fearless
3rd – James Jeffrey – Kersknowe Lord – s. Harestone Glenlivet
4th – NF Massie & Sons – Blelack Lucifer – s. Maerdy Henley
5th – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Lotus ET – s. Blelack Digger

Class 8 – Bulls born on or between 05/04/2015 & 13/04/2015
1st – S & D Bothwell – Killadeas Larry – s. Gwenog Braveheart
2nd – Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Lad ET – s. Barnsford Ferny
3rd – T & S Gatherer – Border Legionnaire – s. Sandelford Harrison
4th – JHC Campbell & Sons – Thrunton Lancia – s. Thrunton Gladiator
5th – JHC Campbell & Sons – Thrunton Lance – s. Burradon Garibaldi

Class 9 – Bulls born on or between 14/04/2015 & 24/04/2015
1st – Anne MacPherson – Blackford Leonardo – s. Elgin Davinci
2nd – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Landmark – s. Barnsford Ferny
3rd – Richard McCornick – Ricnick Leonidas – s. Whitecliffe Harlequin
4th – David & Nick Walter – Balthayock Legend – s. Swalesmoor Cracker
5th – BA & PT Heath – Sackville Lloyd – s. Alwent Goldbar

Class 10 – Bulls born on or between 25/04/2015 & 30/04/2015
1st – Kenneth Veitch – Drumlone Landmark – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
2nd – WK & P Drysdale – Glenericht Legendry – s. Brampton Nacodar
3rd – John & Sandra Middleton – Hollywell Landini – s. Alwent Goldbar
4th – Andrew Hornall – Falleninch Lyle – s. Dereskit Fernando
5th – WP Bruce Ltd – Balmyle Leopold – s. Maerdy Hearthrob

Class 11 – Bulls born on or between 01/05/2015 & 04/05/2015
1st – DM Lyle – Loganbar Ludavic – s. Elrick Historian
2nd – Jack Nicoll Farms Limited – Mornity Lion– s. Blelack Challenger
3rd – James Jeffrey – Kersknowe Larry – s. Inverlochy Fencer
4th – RA Milne & Sons – Elgin Lancer – s. Westcarse Houdini
5th – Alasdair Houston – Gretnahouse Liferaft – s. Balthayock Gladiator

Class 12 – Bulls born on or between 05/05/2015 & 13/05/2015
1st – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lezard – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lancelot – s. Barnsford Ferny
3rd – NF Massie & Sons – Blelack Landmark – s. Oakchurch Igor
4th – RA & J Blyth – Marwood Lockey – s. Burradon Goldenballs
5th – Alasdair Houston – Gretnahouse Lord – s. Balthayock Gladiator

Class 13 – Bulls born on or between 14/05/2015 & 23/05/2015
1st – David & Nick Walter – Balthayock Loyalist – s. Maerdy Grenadier
2nd – Harold Stubbs & Alan Burleigh – Derryharney Leebee – s. Corrie Alan
3rd – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Landmark ET – s. Blelack Digger
4th – JM Cant & Partners – Panmure Lucifer – s. Thrunton Firecracker
5th – George Henderson – Sandelford Lamont – s. Conval Frank

Class 14 – Bulls born on or between 24/05/2015 & 02/06/2015
1st – O’Kane Bros – Ovill Lennon ET – s. Goldies Usher
2nd – Richard & Alison Tucker – Gower Lionking – s. Mortimers Jaguar
3rd – RT Roberts – Brynffanigl Lord – s. Blelack Digger
4th – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Lad – s. Blelack Digger
5th – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Lightning – s. Goldies Elation

Class 15 – Bulls born on or after 03/06/2015
1st – Brian Redhead & Johnathan Watson – Tweeddale Lotus – s. Blelack Blackberet
2nd – George Henderson – Sandelford Longmire – s. Conval Frank
3rd – S & D Bothwell – Killadeas Lion – s. Gwenog Braveheart
4th – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Lancer – s. Goldies Uppermost
5th – Brian Redhead & Johnathan Watson – Tweeddale Lester – s. Blelack Blackberet

Class 16 – Heifers born on or between 20/08/2014 & 27/04/2015
1st – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Lulu ET – s. Goldies Elation
2nd – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Jessie – s. Goldies Formidable
3rd – Hamish Goldie – Goldies Jenny – s. Goldies Formidable
4th – John & Sandra Middleton – Hollywell Lavinia – s. Alwent Goldbar
5th – Jan Boomaars – Vexour Lanky – s. Newhouse Emperor

Class 17 – Heifers born on or after 1 September 2015
1st – Neil Barclay – Harestone Locket – s. Invlerochy Ferdie
2nd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lucy – s. Invlerochy Ferdie
3rd – Neil Barclay – Harestone Lyre – s. Invlerochy Ferdie

Charolais females sold to a packed ringside in Stirling on Tuesday 18 October at the breed’s official autumn sale. With the eagerly anticipated dispersal of the Massie family’s Blelack herd the main feature of the day. Bidding peaked at 30,000gns for a stock bull and forty-two sets of cow and calves averaged £4,895.

The star in the main section and selling for 6,000gns was the female champion Goldies Lulu ET exhibited by Hamish Goldie, Ruthwell, Dumfries-shire. The 18 month old is sired by the 12,000gns Goldies Elation whose first son was junior champion and sold for 15,000gns October 2013. Her home-bred dam Goldies Hippy goes back to the popular and renowned easy calving Blelack Digger and she travels home to Llandysul, Ceredigion with EW Davies. Judge Rob Adam, Glamis, Forfar commented “she was very correct, had a good back end and great character”.

Goldies Lulu

Mr Goldie carried on his success also securing the reserve championship with the December 2014-born Goldies Jessie out of another home-bred set – dam Goldies Uppity and sire Goldies Formidable who also sired the highest priced 26,000 and 23,000gns bulls at Stirling in February. She took the fancy of GC King, Lisnadill, Co Armagh who paid 3,800gns to take her home.

Goldies Jessie

Completing the set Mr Goldie went on to sell Goldies Jenny a 23 month old also sired by Goldies Formidable, she was purchased by AJ Ewing, Annan, Dumfries-shire for 3,000gns.

Also selling for a price tag of 3,800gns to W and CS Robb, Mauchline, Ayrshire, was the 13 month old Harestone Lucy sired by the 25,000gns Stirling reserve supreme champion Inverlochy Ferdie and consigned by Neil R Barclay, Insch, Aberdeenshire.

The Main event of the day was the dispersal of Neil Massie’s Blelack herd. The herd was established in 1972 and has gone on to sell animals consistently well at sales throughout the years. 42 sets of cows and calves made up the majority of the section and sold to a top price of 10,800gns.

The top lot at 10,800gns was Blelack Harlot by the 10,000gns Balmyle Dingle and her six month old daughter Blelack Mayflower sired by Oakchurch Igor who sold later in the day. The pair was purchased by W and CS Robb, Mauchline, Ayrshire. Mr Robb also went on to purchase the top priced maiden heifer Blelack Lulu a 17 month old by Caylers Hustler for 5,000gns.

Next to sell at 10,200gns was Blelack Gorgeous and her five month old bull calf Blelack Mercedes. Ugie Dynamo daughter Gorgeous will be travelling over the water to Eire with M Phillips, Gurteen, Co Sligo while her son Mercedes sired by Caylers Hustler caught the eye of Smallburn Farms, Elgin Morayshire.

Blelack Mercedes

Blelack Harlot by the 10,000gns Balmyle Dingle and her six month old daughter Blelack Mayflower sired by Oakchurch Igor who sold later in the day secured the same price of 10,200gns this time staying together being purchased by W and CS Robb, Mauchline, Ayrshire. Mr Robb also went on to purchase the top priced maiden heifer Blelack Lulu a 17 month old by Caylers Hustler for 5,000gns.

Another pair going to separate homes and securing a total of 9,800gns were Blelack Isobel

Blelack Isobel

sired by Blelack Digger who was purchased by E Johnston and Sons, Cookstown, Co Tyrone and her six month old heifer calf Blelack Mavis

Blelack Mavis

who sold to NA Wattie, Alford, Aberdeenshire is sired by Maerdy Henley who also went on to sell later in the day.

W Milne, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire was next to purchase a mother and son set at 8,600gns. Blelack Harriet a daughter of the 15,000gns Goldies Dynamite sold along with her five month old bull calf Blelack Mandarin

Blelack Mandarin

sired by Caylers Hustler.

At 7,100gns was the October 2013-born Blelack India

Blelack India

and her twin 6 month old heifer calves. India by the 11,000gns Maerdy Dublin and her daughters Blelack Mabel and Blelack Maddie sired by Maerdy Henley will stay in Scotland with JW Girvan, Kelso, Roburghshire.

Two pairs sold for 6,800gns and the first was purchased by JS Fraser, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire; Blelack Glenis

Blelack Glenis

a daughter of Goldies Dynamite and the five month old Blelack Magnolia

Blelack Magnolia

by Caylers Hustler.

Another pair to bring 6,800gns when knocked down J Donnelly, Dromore, Co Tyrone was Blelack Emelia

Blelack Emelia

and her May born heifer calf Blelack Margo sired by Balthayock Bard and Oakchurch Igor respectively.

Just behind on 6,500gns was a cow bred by Alan Lawson. Alsnow Emulous by the 12,000gns Gwenog Banjo and her four month old bull calf Blelack Missouri

Blelack Missouri

another son of Oakchurch Igor commanded an 11,000gns bid from C Smeaton and Son, Forfar, Angus.

Next along were the in-calf heifers all served by Maerdy Henley. Leading this section at 5,500gns and purchased by JM Wood, Penrith, Cumbria was Blelack Jane

Blelack Jane

, a 28 month old by Goldies Dynamite.

At 3,500gns was Blelack Jan

Blelack Jan

sired by the 26,000gns Balbithan Vespasian. This April 2014-born lass was knocked down to MR McCornick, Kirkcowan, Newtonstewart.

Two 29 month old heifers made 3,200gns; the first was the 10,000gns Vexour Garth daughter Blelack Joy who was purchased by Jannoch and Sons, South Leckaway, Forfar and matching the 3,200gns price tag and catching the eye of Messrs Thomas was Blelack Jenica

Blelack Jenica

whose sire is Goldies Dynamite.

The maiden heifers also sold well and two lots sold for a price tag of 4,200gns. Blelack Leanne was the first – a March 2015-born daughter of Maerdy Henley she caught the eye of Messrs Wood.

The second to secure 4,200gns, this time snapped up by JM Wood, Penrith, Cumbria was the 16 month old Blelack Lara by Caylers Hustler.

The next two heifers were both also sired by Caylers Hustler. At 3,800gns the 16 month old Blelack Lemontree sold to JH Wilson, Newry, Co Down and the slightly older April 2015-born Blelack Laura

Blelack Laura

was purchased by WD Mundell and Son, Clovenfords, Galashiels for 3,500gns.

The youngest lone lot of the sale was Blelack Maisie ET an eight month old whose dam had sold prior to the sale. A daughter of Blelack Montgomery she commanded an impressive 4,000gns when purchased by WJ Lewis and Son, Brecon, Powys.

Three herd sires were sold by the Massie’s. The first and highest priced at 30,000gns was Oakchurch Igor bred by J and A Price, Staunton-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Igor is a January 2013 born bull whose breeding includes sire Goldies Eddy and dam Goldies Uptowngirl going back to the 20,000gns Perth reserve supreme champion Blelack Rustic. The man behind the money was Mr D Sawrij, Swalesmoor Farms, Galashiels, Selkirkshire.

Caylers Hustler was next along and will be travelling home to Wales with Gareth Jones, Abergele, Clwyd. 12,000gns was the price paid for this 4 year old Thrunton Dominator son bred by Caylers Charolais Nuthampstead, Hertfordshire.

The Massie family’s final lot was the four year old Maerdy Henley bred by Esmor Evans, Mold, Flintshire. Adrian Ivory, Strathisla Farms, Blairgowrie purchased this son of the French National Show champion Begonia for 7,000gns.

Up next was the dispersal of the Guthire Herd of D and P Murray, By Forfar, Angus which was established in 1983. The lead lot was a mother and daughter pair selling for 4,400gns. Guthrie Dolly a Givendale Ulysse daughter and her ten month old calf Guthrie Lulu sired by Fallleninch Hamoraj sold separately. Lulu was purchased by JS Youngerson, Echt, Aberdeenshire and mother Dolly went home to Swadlingcote, Derbyshire with David Thornley.

Mr Thornley liked the look of the Murray’s animals and went on to purchase a cow and calf outfit at 3,400gns; Guthrie Iona by the Royal Highland Show champion Balmyle Eclipse and her four month old Hamzoraj sired daughter Guthrie Mistress.

Stock bull Falleninch Hamzoraj was the final lot in this section at 3,000gns. Bred by Andrew Hornall, Stirlingshire and sired by Begonia, this four year old is going home to work in Banchory, Aberdeenshire with JM Stewart.

The sale was completed by a small draft from the Elgin herd of RA Milne, Elgin, Morayshire and all four heifers found new homes. Topping the section at 3,800gns was Elgin Lily by the 14,000gns Westcarse Houdini, born in March 2015 she was purchased by Mr Reid.

Another daughter of Westcarse Houdini and out of Royal highland Show supreme champion Elgin Catherine was Elgin Lynsey who sold to J Wight and Sons, Biggar, Lanarkshire for 3,600gns.

Averages: 8 females £3,255, 4 Elgin heifers £2,993 Guthrie Dispersal: seven cow and calves £2,910, eight heifers £1923, one stock bull £3,000 Blelack Dispersal: 42 cows and calves £4,895, eight dry cows £2,441, 14 in-calf heifers £2,753, 17 maiden heifers £2,755, three stock bulls £17,150

Auctioneers: United Auctions

Show Results

Blelack Charolais sell to a top of 30,000gns at the Stirling Autumn Sale

Charolais bulls were in demand at Stirling on Wednesday 19 October at the breed’s official autumn sale. 83 bulls sold to an average of £5,674 and topped at 18,000gns with a 63% clearance which is a satisfactory result for an autumn bull sale. The majority of beef suckler herds are spring calving and they are taking advantage of the fast growth rates of the Charolais bred calves so they can sell them at the autumn suckler calf sales. By doing so the calf producers are increasing their margins by reducing the over-wintering costs.

Leading the bids at 18,000gns was the reserve supreme champion Goldies Linford ET,

Goldies Linford

an 18 month old son of Blelack Digger and the home-bred Goldies Happiness, going back to the 34,000gns Perth supreme champion Goldies Uppermost. He heads down to Wales to work at Mold, Flintshire for Esmor Evans. Exhibitor Hamish Goldie, Ruthwell, Dumfries-shire sold a total of seven averaging £7,590 and his next was Goldies Landmark ET

Goldies Landmark

a 16 month yellow ticket winner with the same breeding who was purchased for 11,000gns by J and W Kellas, Dufftown, Keith.

Following on at 16,000gns was Ovill Lennon ET

Ovill Lennon

from O’Kane Bros, Dungiven, Co Derry. WP Bruce, Meigle, Perthshire was the man behind the money on this May 2015-born class winner sired by the 14,000gns Goldies Usher.

David and Nick Walter, Balthayock, Perthshire sold five bulls in total which averaged £9,030 backed up by top prices of 14,000gns and 11,500gns. The highest priced was the junior champion and 17 month old Balthayock Loyalist

Balthayock Loyalist

. Judge Rob Adam, backed up his judgement by purchasing this son of the 20,000gns Highland Show continental beef breeder champion Maerdy Grenadier for 14,000gns.

The Walter’s next offering was snapped up by J Hepburn and Co, Hawick, Roxburghshire for 11,500gns. The April 2015-born Balthayock Legend’s

Balthayock Legend

breeding includes sire Swalesmoor Cracker and dam Gigi who goes back to the 28,000gns Balbithan Vespasian.

Also in the money for Major Walter was another Swalesmoor Cracker son, the 17 month old Balthayock Lachlan

Balthayock Lachlan

who was purchased for 7,500gns by Clark Farms, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire.

Two bulls were knocked down at 12,000gns a piece with the first coming from Bartley Finnegan, Dungannon, Co Tyrone and selling to Mr and Mrs A White, Swanage, Dorset. The 19 month old Battleford Lynx ET is a son of Blelack Blackberet, while the dam is the Balbithan Vespasian-sired Blelack Cerise.

Next to sell for the same price tag was Elrick Legend,

Elrick Legend

an April 2015-born lad sired by the 16,000gns Stirling supreme champion Thrunton Fearless. Bred and exhibited by MJ Massie, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, it was JD Leavesley, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire who took home this blue ticket winner.

Making 9,500gns was the 18 month old Killadeas Larry

Killadeas Larry

offered by S and D Bothwell, Ballina Mallard, Co Fermanagh. Sired by Gwenog Braveheart and tapped out first in his class the previous day, he caught the eye of T Smith and Son, Alford, Aberdeenshire.

The May 2015-born Gower Lionking

Gower Lionking

was the next along and commanded a 9,000gns bid from Mr Smith, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. Lionking has been out on the show circuit this year being crowned junior male champion at the Royal Malvern Show, junior and reserve overall male champion at the National Charolais Show and reserve junior and reserve overall male champion at the Royal Welsh Show for exhibitors Richard and Alison Tucker, Gower, West Glamorgan and is sired by Mortimers Jaguar.

Just behind on 8,800gns was the first of a string of 11 bulls to sell from Neil and Stuart Barclay’s 100 cow Harestone herd from Insch, Aberdeenshire. The 20 month old Harestone Lee ET

Harestone Lee

who won his class is sired by the 25,000gns Perth supreme champion and Royal Show junior male champion Thrunton Socrates and was purchased by JE Woodman and Son, Haltwhistle, Northumberland.

The senior champion Harestone Largo

Harestone Largo

was next to sell for the Barclay’s. This March 2015-born son of the 16,000gns Stirling supreme champion Thrunton Fearless sold in a 6,800gns deal to W Barbour, New Abbey, Dumfries-shire.

The Barclay family had more success with the 18 month old Harestone Lewis ET

Harestone Lewis

who placed second in his class. Another son of Thrunton Socrates this time being purchased by Colin McMillan, Bowmore, Isle of Islay for 6,500gns.

An entry from Richard McCornick, Lochfoot, Dumfries-shire was along next. The 17 month old Ricnick Leonidas

Ricnick Leonidas

sired by Whitecliffe Harlequin who was champion bull at the Dumfries Show this year was purchased for 8,500gns by S Sinclair, Latheron, Caithness.

WK and P Drysdale, Blairgowrie, Perthshire sold three lots to an average price of £7,280. Leading the bids was Glenericht Legendry

Glenericht Legendry

who is sired by the 28,000gns Perth supreme champion Brampton Nacodar and whose dam Glenericht Gem was also shown to great success. JM Forbes and Son, Nairn took a shine to him and paid 7,500gns to take this 17 month old home.

The Drysdale’s next lot was purchased by RM MacKay and Sons, Thurso, Caithness; the reserve senior champion and December 2014-born Glenericht Justsogood,

Glenericht Justsogood

a son of the 12,000gns Caylers Gladiator.

Glenericht Leghorn

Glenericht Leghorn

was the next to go and the first of two bulls to sell for 6,500gns. Sired by the £25,000 Royal Highland Show champion Maerdy Impeccable he was knocked down to W Haddow, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire.

A March 2015-born son of the 13,000gns Highland Show junior male champion Kelton Trident was the final lot to sell for 6,500gns. The Class Winner Innisrush Lancelot exhibited by William Whyte, Portglenone, Co Antrim found a new home with WJ Jack and Sons, Muir of Ord.

Averages: 83 bulls £5,671

Auctioneers: United Auctions

Ballymena Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Alan Farlow
Champion: McAfee Bros, Bushmills
Reserve Champion: McAfee Bros, Bushmills

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            Robert Workman, Kilwaughter                           310kg  £1000
2^nd           Arnold Douglas, Limavady                                  300kg                                     £960
3^rd           O’Kane Bros, Carnlough                                       439kg                                     £980

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            McAfee Bros, Bushmills                                       360kg                                     £1180
2^nd           McAfee Bros, Bushmills                                      280kg                                     £1100
3^rd           Arnold Douglas, Limavady                                  240kg                                     £880

Hilltown Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by David Connolly
Champion: Martin McShane, Hilltown
Reserve Champion: Leo Fearon, Rostrevor

Success for Leo Fearon Rostrevor with reserve champion at Hilltown

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            Leo Fearon, Rostrevor                                        438kg                                     £1100
2^nd           Henry Quinn, Kilkeel                                           444kg                                     £1050
3^rd           Frank Reid, Ballynahinch                                    384kg                                     £900

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            Martin McShane, Hilltown                                  418kg                                     £1100
2^nd           Leo Fearon, Rostrevor                                        376kg                                     £910
3^rd           RW McCaw, Armagh                                            394kg                                     £965

Swatragh Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Ian Rea
Champion: John Bradley, Maghera
Reserve Champion: Joseph Andrew Semple, Dungiven

Judge Ian Rea and Noel Loughran, Ulster Bank Ltd congratulates Swatragh champion John Bradley and reserve Joseph McIlwaine

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            John Bradley, Maghera                                       432kg                                     £950
2^nd           John Bradley, Maghera                                       476kg                                     £980
3^rd           Dermot McCullagh, Swatragh                            412kg                                     £1000

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            Joseph Andrew Semple, Dungiven                   354kg                                     £750
2^nd           Joseph Andrew Semple, Dungiven                   328kg                                     £730
3^rd           Joseph Andrew Semple, Dungiven                   290kg                                     £665

Draperstown Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Andrew Patterson
Champion: John Boyle, Draperstown
Reserve Champion: James McDowell, Moneymore

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            John Boyle, Draperstown                                   370kg                                     £1060
2^nd           James McDowell, Moneymore                          340kg                                     £900
3^rd           John Boyle, Draperstown                                   400kg                                     £950

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            Martin O’Kane, Dungiven                                   320kg                                     £840
2^nd           Nigel Jordan, Moneymore                                  290kg                                     £745
3^rd           James McDowell, Moneymore                          290kg                                     £690

Dungannon Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Philip Johnston
Champion: N & S Cochrane, Portadown
Reserve Champion: Ciaran Fox, Maghery

Judge Philip Johnston and Cormac McKervey and Sandra Cochrane, Dungannon Overall Champion

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            N & S Cochrane, Portadown                              390kg                                     £900
2^nd           Collin Dunwoody, Caledon                                 340kg                                     £960
3^rd           N & S Cochrane, Portadown                              300kg                                     £715

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            Ciaran Fox, Portadown                                        295kg                                     £820
2^nd           Peter Dobbs, Carrickmore                                 340kg                                     £770
3^rd           A Donnelly, Sixmilecross                                    295kg                                     £670

Armoy Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Cyril Millar
Champion: Sean McCambridge, Ballycastle
Reserve Champion: Gerard McCambridge, Ballyvoy

Bullock winners with Ulster Bank Representative Conor McNeill and judge Cyril Millar

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            Gerard McCambridge, Ballyvoy                         390kg                                     £1030
2^nd           Vincent McErlain, Armoy                                    340kg                                     £915
3^rd           Aiden Hamilton, Ballycastle                                405kg                                     £1110

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            Sean McCambridge, Ballycastle                         420kg                                     £1070
2^nd           Gerard McCambridge, Ballyvoy                         340kg                                     £900
3^rd           Gerard McCambridge, Ballyvoy                         360kg                                     £780

Plumbridge Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Richie Devine
Champion: Thomas McIlwaine, Plumbridge Reserve Champion: Brian McCullagh, Greencastle

Judge Richie Devine and Ulster Bank representative Fergus McCrossan congratulate Plumbridge champion Thomas McIlwaine

Judge Richie Devine and Ulster Bank Representative Fergus McCrossan congratulate reserve champion Brian McCullagh

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            Thomas McIlwaine, Plumbridge                        420kg                                     £1210
2^nd           Brian McCullagh, Greencastle                           340kg                                     £900
3^rd           Brian McCullagh, Greencastle                           350kg                                     £1030

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            Brian McCullagh, Greencastle                           300kg                                     £860
2^nd           Lawrence McLaughlin, Claudy                           270kg                                     £770
3^rd           Kieran Quinn, Strabane                                      280kg                                     £810

UFM, Enniskillen Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Gordon Cutler
Champion: Sam Rankin, Castlederg
Reserve Champion: Alan Veitch, Lisbellaw

Enniskillen Champion Sam Rankin is congratulated by judge Gordon Cutler and Cormac McKervy Ulster Bank Ltd

Reserve champion Alan Veitch with Cormac McKervey Ulster Bank ltd and Gordon Cutler, judge at Enniskillen

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            Alan Veitch, Lisbellaw                                         396kg                                     £1060
2^nd           Tom Park, Springfield                                          296kg                                     £935
3^rd           D Henderson, Tamlaght                                      336kg                                     £960

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            Sam Rankin, Castlederg                                       397kg                                     £920
2^nd           Tom Park, Springfield                                          382kg                                     £1120
3^rd           D T Prentice, Garvary                                          432kg                                     £1020

Camlough Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Eimear McGovern
Champion: B Casey Reserve Champion: T Treanor

Male Calf born in 2016
1^st            B Casey                                                                  410kg                                     £930
2^nd           E Murchan                                                             325kg                                     £810
3^rd           P McParland                                                         345kg                                     £645

Female Calf born in 2016
1^st            T Treanor                                                               350kg                                     £825
2^nd           J Mullen                                                                 270kg                                     £715
3^rd           J Mullen                                                                 260kg                                     £635

Keady Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Richard Mackie

AWAITING RESULTS

NI Charolais Club are indebted to Ulster Bank Ltd for sponsoring the shows along with the financial support of the British Charolais Society and the generosity of the Livestock Markets for hosting the NICC Suckled Calf Competitions.

Overall Reserve Champion Wilson Peter’s “Honey Dime”

Reserve Baby Beef Champion – Ashley Bothwell’s “Cheeky Charlie”

Ian Bell & Paul Stobart accepting the prize for Best Breed Society Trade Stand from H & H Director Michael Scott

Paul Stobart presenting Wilson Peters & Honey Dime the prize for first placed Charolais and Continental Heifer

Charolais Steer Class winner Ashley Bothwell with “Cheeky Charlie being presented by BCCS Chief Executive David Benson

RESULTS

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION, OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER & CONTINENTAL HEIFER CLASS WINNER
1^st – Wilson Peters – Honey Dime

RESERVE BABY BEEF CHAMPION & BABY BEEF CONTINENTAL STEER CLASS WINNER
1^st – Ashley Bothwell – Cheeky Charlie

SPECIAL CHAROLAIS HEIFER (SHOWN IN CLASSES 14-20) – CLASS 21
1^st – Wilson Peters – Honey Dime
2^nd – S & L Bett – Rio
3^rd – Ben Radley – Blonde Ambition

SPECIAL CHAROLAIS STEER (SHOWN IN CLASSES 3 – 9) – CLASS 10
1^st – Ashley Bothwell – Cheeky Charlie
2^nd – M Everatt & A Scarborough – Minto
3^rd – Nigel Leighton – Steady Eddie

Show Results

Class 1 – Bulls born on or between 17/02/2015 & 04/04/2015
1st – J Smyth – Bessiebell Luigi – s. Alwent Goldbar
2nd – O’Kane Bros – Ovill Leary ET – s. Dingle Hofmeister
3rd – E & A Morrison – Drummeer Lewis – s. Blelack Digger

Class 2 – Bulls born on or between 10/04/2015 & 08/05/2015
1st – Douglas Morrow – Ramrad Laurence – s. Allanfauld Hustler
2nd – David & Albert Connolly – Brigadoon Liberty – s. Royal Cheiftan
3rd – Clive Hoey – Rawbrooke Legend ET – s. Maerdy Dublin

Class 3 – Bulls born on or between 20/05/2015 & 08/06/2015
1st – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lamarr – s. Goldstar Hugo2
2nd – S & A McKenna – Ballyoak Lazard – s. Newhouse Bigal
3rd – VG Cunningham – Cunnsallagh Leeroy – s. Indurain

Class 4 – Bulls born on or between 10/06/2015 & 23/06/2015
1st – Sean McGovern – Ratoary Logan – s. Ratoary Honkydory
2nd – Derek Hume – Culnagechan Luner – s. Whitecliffe Highlight
3rd – Robin & Agnes Todd – Cappagh Luke – s. Blelack Goldenboy

Class 5 – Bulls born on or between 25/06/2015 & 10/07/2015
1st – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lyle – s. Goldstar Hugo2
2nd – James McBride – Moorlough Lager – s. Allanfauld Vagabond
3rd – Jeremy Paynter – Drumilly Legend – s. Goldies Eddy

Class 6 – Bulls born on or between 15/07/2015 & 09/09/2015
1st – Brian & William McAllister – Burnside Lightning – s. Goldies Carnival
2nd – Sean McGovern – Ratoary Lancer ET – s. Conval Frank
3rd – Brian & William McAllister – Burnside Lawman – s. Clyth Diplomat

Class 7 – Females born on or between 26/06/2014 & 04/11/2014
1st – James McBride – Moorlough Joanna – s. Liscally ETI
2nd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Jacinta – s. Blackford Dynamite
3rd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Joan – s. Blackford Dynamite

Class 8 – Females born on or between 30/01/2015 & 08/03/2015
1st – Kenneth Veitch – Drumlone Lulu – s. Elgin Davinci
2nd – Harold Stubbs & Alan Burleigh – Derryharney Lappy – s. Glenross Graham
3rd – Caldwell McAskie – Mountjoy Lark – s. Alwent Goldbar

Class 9 – Females born on or between 14/07/2015 & 30/08/2015
1st – Clive Hoey – Rawbrooke Lola – s. Maerdy Dublin
2nd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Lana – s. Goldies Usher
3rd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Lillian – s. Blackford Dynamite

Senior & Supreme Male Champion
J Smyth – Bessiebell Luigi – s. Alwent Goldbar
Reserve Senior & Supreme Male Champion
Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lamarr – s. Goldstar Hugo2

Junior Male Champion
Sean McGovern – Ratoary Logan – s. Ratoary Honkydory
Reserve Junior Male Champion
Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lyle – s. Goldstar Hugo2

Female Champion
Kenneth Veitch – Drumlone Lulu – s. Elgin Davinci
Reserve Female Champion
James McBride – Moorlough Joanna – s. Liscally ETI

Charolais cattle sold to a top price of 5,100gns at the Northern Ireland Charolais Club sale held in Dungannon on Friday 4^th November. There were 27 bulls sold to an average of £3,290 which was an increase of £362 on the year with five more sold.

Maghera breeder Gilbert Crawford came up with the goods bagging the top prices of the day and reserve championships in the senior and junior bull sections to boot. Top of the lots at 5,100gns was the reserve junior male champion Coolnaslee Lyle. Sired by the Highland Show interbreed junior beef champion Goldstar Hugo2 and out of the homebred dam Coolnaslee Evadne going back to the Balmoral Show beef interbreed bull performance award winner Sandelford Bergkamp, this 16 month old caught the eye of Messrs J McKeagney, Maghera, Co Derry.

Supreme Champion presentation – Bessiebell Luigi with exhibitor Jack Smyth, Steven Barry from the sponsors Excel Roofing and Cladding and judge Neil McIlwaine

The female championship presentation – Drumlone Lulu with exhibitor Kenneith Veitch, judge Neil McIlwaine and sponsor Stephen Barry from Excel Roofing and Cladding

Also from the same home was the reserve supreme and reserve senior male champion Coolnaslee Lamarr. Another 16 month old sired by Goldstar Hugo2 and out of the homebred Coolnaslee Dancer who is sired by the 14,000gns Allanfauld Superscot, this time purchased by Dermot McCullagh who paid 4,100gns to take him home to Swatragh, Co Derry.

Top priced and reserve junior male champion Coolnaslee Lyle at 5,100gns

Reserve supreme champion – Coolnaslee Lamarr at 4,100gns

Two further lots made the same price of 4,100gns; the first was a July 2015-born lad from Jeremy Paynter, Hockley, Co Armagh. Drumilly Legend, a son of the popular AI sire Goldies Eddy and homebred dam Drumilly Favourite who goes back to Oldstone Egbert was knocked down to RD Armstrong, Lisburn, Co Antrim who moments later went on to purchase the red ticket winning Burnside Lightning for 3,800gns. Lightning is another 15 month old this time sired by the 9,000gns Balmoral supreme champion Goldies Carnival and exhibited by Brian and William McAllister, Kells, Co Antrim.

Drumilly Legend at 4,100gns

Burnside Lightning at 3,800gns

The McAllister’s went on to sell the September 2015-born Burnside Lawman. The 16,000gns Stirling junior champion and Caithness Show supreme champion Clyth Diplomat is the sire of this one and he took the fancy of Doris Robb, Castlederg, Co Tyrone who paid 3,600gns to take him home.

Matching the 4,100gns price tag was an entry from Stuart and David Bothwell, Ballina Mallard, Co Fermanagh. The 14 month old Killadeas Liam heads to Co Down to work at Castlewellan for Rowland Wilson and the breeding here includes; sire Blelack Digger and the 16,000gns Stirling supreme champion Blackford Dynamite daughter Killadeas Holly.

Killadeas Liam at 4,100gns

Just behind on 3,900gns was and entry from Sean McGovern, Clogher, Co Tyrone. Ratoary Logan a June 2015-born son of the Clogher Show reserve intermediate champion bull Ratoary Honkydory was tapped out as Junior Male Champion earlier in the day and snapped up by James Rice, Armagh, Co Armagh.

Junior male champion Ratoary Logan at 3,900gns

Mr McGovern later went on to secure 3,500gns for the 15 month old yellow ticket winner Ratoary Lancer and the man behind the money on this 13,000gns Conval Frank son was S Dobbin, Ballycastle, Co Antrim.

Ratoary Lancer ET at 3,500gns

Three bulls were knocked down at 3,700gns a piece, with the first coming from Jack Smyth, Magheracolton, Co Tyrone. The 19 month old supreme and senior male champion Bessiebell Luigi was purchased by R McIlvar, Garvagh, Co Derry and the breeding here includes popular AI bull Alwent Goldbar and the Doonally New sired dam Aghyoule Finoula. Matching the 3,700gns price tag was the May 2015-born Ballyoak Lazard consigned by Stephen and Angela McKenna, Clogher, Co Tyrone. This yellow ticket winner is sired by the 22,000gns Newhouse Bigal and out of the homebred dam Ballyoak Fresh going back to the 14,000gns Allanfauld Superscot and was knocked down to Brian Halliday, Rathfriland, Co Down.

Supreme and senior male champion Bessiebell Luigi at 3,700gns

Ballyoak Lazard at 3,700gns

Another to sell at 3,700gns was Moorlough Lager. The July 2015-born Allanfauld Vagabond son Lager who stood second in his class was purchased by John Burke, Derrylin, Co Fermanagh and exhibited by James McBride, Strabane, Co Tyrone.

An entry from Douglas Morrow, Coleraine, Co Derry was next to sell in a 3,500gns deal to Donald Kane, Ballymena, Co Antrim which was the class winning Ramrad Laurence an 18 month old son of the 13,000gns Royal Highland Show class winner Allanfauld Hustler.

Female Section

Female champion Drumlone Lulu at 3,000gns

Reserve female champion Moorlough Joanna at 2,500gns

Leading the bids for the females at 3,000gns was the female champion Drumlone Lulu. Coming from Kenneth Veitch, Lisbellaw, Co Fermanagh and selling to the up and coming young breeder Andrew Dunne from Kinawley, Co Fermanagh. The parents of this Feburary 2015-born lass are dam Drumlone Gwen by Maerdy Grimaldi and sire Highland Show reserve junior bull champion Elgin Davinci.

Following on and the first of two to sell at 2,500gns was the reserve female champion Moorlough Joanna, another entry from James McBride. This September 2014-born daughter of Liscally ETI and Moorlough Annie who goes back to the 10,000gns Portadown supreme champion Moorlough Palo was purchased by Liam Ruddy, Strabane, Co Tyrone.

Matching the 2,500gns price was a heifer from Stuart and David Bothwell. Herbert Kerr, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh took home Killadeas Joan a June 2014-born daughter of the 16,000gns Blackford Dynamite.

The sale was rounded off with the dispersal of the Liscurry herd on behalf of Alistair, Trevor and William Hume, Strabane, Co Tyrone.

The favourite in this section and commanding a bid of 3,400gns from Richard Bailie, Newtownhamilton, Co Down was the Blelack Digger daughter Liscurry Gemini and her 6 month old twin bull calves Liscurry Masterstroke and Liscurry Michelangelo sired by Liscurry Hercules.

Also in the money at 2,700gns was the mother and son pair Liscurry Goldie by Blelack Digger and the July-born Liscurry Magnificient who is also sired by Liscurry Hercules purchased by Lewis McClinton, Glenarm, Co Antrim.

Averages: 27 bulls £3,290, nine heifers £2,228 Liscurry Dispersal: three cow and calves £2,852, four heifers £1,324 Auctioneers: Dungannon Farmers Mart

Dungannon November 2016 Show Results

Class 1 – Bulls born on or between 17/02/2015 & 04/04/2015 1^st – J Smyth – Bessiebell Luigi – s. Alwent Goldbar 2^nd – O’Kane Bros – Ovill Leary ET – s. Dingle Hofmeister 3^rd – E & A Morrison – Drummeer Lewis – s. Blelack Digger

Class 2 – Bulls born on or between 10/04/2015 & 08/05/2015 1^st – Douglas Morrow – Ramrad Laurence – s. Allanfauld Hustler 2^nd – David & Albert Connolly – Brigadoon Liberty – s. Royal Cheiftan 3^rd – Clive Hoey – Rawbrooke Legend ET – s. Maerdy Dublin

Class 3 – Bulls born on or between 20/05/2015 & 08/06/2015 1^st – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lamarr – s. Goldstar Hugo2 2^nd – S & A McKenna – Ballyoak Lazard – s. Newhouse Bigal 3^rd – VG Cunningham – Cunnsallagh Leeroy – s. Indurain

Class 4 – Bulls born on or between 10/06/2015 & 23/06/2015 1^st – Sean McGovern – Ratoary Logan – s. Ratoary Honkydory 2^nd – Derek Hume – Culnagechan Luner – s. Whitecliffe Highlight 3^rd – Robin & Agnes Todd – Cappagh Luke – s. Blelack Goldenboy

Class 5 – Bulls born on or between 25/06/2015 & 10/07/2015 1^st – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lyle – s. Goldstar Hugo2 2^nd – James McBride – Moorlough Lager – s. Allanfauld Vagabond 3^rd – Jeremy Paynter – Drumilly Legend – s. Goldies Eddy

Class 6 – Bulls born on or between 15/07/2015 & 09/09/2015 1^st – Brian & William McAllister – Burnside Lightning – s. Goldies Carnival 2^nd – Sean McGovern – Ratoary Lancer ET – s. Conval Frank 3^rd – Brian & William McAllister – Burnside Lawman – s. Clyth Diplomat

Class 7 – Females born on or between 26/06/2014 & 04/11/2014 1^st – James McBride – Moorlough Joanna – s. Liscally ETI 2^nd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Jacinta – s. Blackford Dynamite 3^rd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Joan – s. Blackford Dynamite

Class 8 – Females born on or between 30/01/2015 & 08/03/2015 1^st – Kenneth Veitch – Drumlone Lulu – s. Elgin Davinci 2^nd – Harold Stubbs & Alan Burleigh – Derryharney Lappy – s. Glenross Graham 3^rd – Caldwell McAskie – Mountjoy Lark – s.Alwent Goldbar

Class 9 – Females born on or between 14/07/2015 & 30/08/2015 1^st – Clive Hoey – Rawbrooke Lola – s. Maerdy Dublin 2^nd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Lana – s. Goldies Usher 3^rd – Stuart and David Bothwell – Killadeas Lillian – s. Blackford Dynamite

Senior & Supreme Male Champion J Smyth – Bessiebell Luigi – s. Alwent Goldbar Reserve Senior & Supreme Male Champion Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lamarr – s. Goldstar Hugo2

Junior Male Champion Sean McGovern – Ratoary Logan – s. Ratoary Honkydory Reserve Junior Male Champion Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Lyle – s. Goldstar Hugo2

Female Champion Kenneth Veitch – Drumlone Lulu – s. Elgin Davinci Reserve Female Champion James McBride – Moorlough Joanna – s. Liscally ETI

The fallacy that Charolais bred cattle cannot meet the current supermarket requirements has been well and truly exposed by the price and demand for Charolais calves and store cattle at the autumn round of suckled calf and store sales.

This is what the auctioneers had to say in Friday’s edition of the Scottish Farmer:

Alan Hutchinson – Cattle Auctioneer at Aberdeen and Northern Marts Thainstone Centre “The good news is that there is still a big demand for Charolais cross calves, which instead of being sold at the heavier weights of the past are now being cashed at lighter weights”. This was a point echoed by John Roberts, cattle auctioneer at United Auctions, Stirling. “Buyers still want Charolais cross calves because they are quicker to finish and the professional finished will always seek out such cattle because they know they’ll get them away quicker by altering the finishing rations accordingly”.

The Sackville herd, owned by father and son team Brian and Peter Heath from Hartfield in East Sussex, has been recognised by AHDB Beef & Lamb as the Most Improved Herd of Charolais cattle in England for 2016.

Sackville Joey with Peter Heath, Angela Price representing Lodders presented Peter Heath with the red card won by Sackville Joey who sold for 4,000gn at Stirling 2015

The award is presented by the AHDB Beef & Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) to the recorded herd that shows the greatest genetic gain for commercial characteristics over a 12-month period. There is a separate award for each of ten UK breeds.

The Heath family have been at Culvers Farm since 1976. Brian and Peter look after the cattle together alongside Peter’s foot trimming business. They originally had a cross-bred suckler herd but were keen to develop their own pedigree herd of Charolais cattle and purchased five cows in May 1995 from the Warninglid Herd and one cow from the old Lamberhurst herd.

Through the use of artificial insemination (AI) they were able to access a number of high-index bulls from herds such as Blelack, De Crepigny, Maerdy, Dingle, Balthayock, and Doonally. Heifers have been retained from these bloodlines and the herd is maintained at around 15 breeding cows.

Peter said: “The herd has been performance recorded from the outset. We believe the figures help with management and breeding decisions, providing valuable information showing how our herd compares to others.”

Peter attends a number of local and national shows in order to promote his herd and the genetics available.

“Our cattle are regularly handled and the shows provide a valuable window for future sales” Peter said.

“Farming on clay land means our cows are housed over winter from November until the beginning of May, with the majority calving in the spring.

“We started selling through the pedigree sales in 2000 and we continue to sell a number of young bulls each year through the February and October sales at Stirling, Carlisle and Welshpool,” Peter explains.

“We sell mainly bulls and some surplus females are sold as in-calf or bulling heifers.”

Homebred Sackville Sapphire, a big strong cow with good estimated breeding values (EBVs), won the Royal Show in 2004. She produced a bull named Sackville Adonis who has gone on to sire many great bulls that have done very well. They have since flushed her to maximise her genetic potential within the herd.

“With the market conditions changing recently, the store cattle trade is lucrative,” Peter said “In my opinion, the breed’s size and growth rates backed up by EBVs mean the Charolais can command a premium within the store trade.”

Brian and Peter use EBVs to select for animals with superior growth rates, while maintaining ease of calving.

“Our customers are switched on and gain assurance from the figures behind the animals. There must always be a careful blend of using the figures to suit the management system while not ignoring the traits of the Charolais breed,” Peter concluded.

 Sackville Hercules with Peter Heath, Senior Champion at Stirling February 2014, sold for 11,000gns

Sackville Jeronimo with Peter Heath, sold for 3,000gn at Stirling 2015

Judge: Harvey Wood, Aldbrough, Hull

Supreme Champion
Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Lad ET – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Supreme Champion
Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto

Class One – Bulls born on or between 10/01/2015 – 09/03/2015
1st – Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Legend ET – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – Esmor Evans – Maerdy Lopez – s. Maerdy Grenadier
3rd – Roberts & Jones – Montgomery Lafant – s. Balmyle Harlequin

Class Two – Bulls born on or between 10/03/2015 – 22/03/2015
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Lexicon – s. Ratoary Ferguson
2nd – John Howells – Gwenog Legend – s. Thrunton Classic
3rd – JD Leavesley – Newroddige Laird – s. Esgob Ferrari

Class Three – Bulls born on or between 25/03/2015 – 10/04/2015
1st – Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Lad ET – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – G Jones & Son – Tynddol Leonardo – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
3rd – Esmor Evans – Maerdy Loftus – s. Darkvador

Class Four – Bulls born on or between 11/04/2015 – 02/05/2015
1st – Dan Harman – Silver Louisiana – s. Thrunton Fairfax
2nd – Billy & Sarah Turner – Brampton Legoman – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo
3rd – Billy & Sarah Turner – Brampton Legendary – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo

Class Five – Bulls born on or between 03/05/2015 – 30/05/2015
1st – Brian & Peter Heath – Sackville Lancelot – s. Thrunton Fairfax
2nd – C & R Currell – Solo Lincoln – s. Blelack Formidable
3rd – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lightning – s. Barnsford Ferny

Class Six – Bulls born on or between 01/06/2015 – 09/07/2015
1st – Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto
2nd – Esmor Evans – Maerdy Llew – s. Maerdy Hearthrob
3rd – RT & DM Roberts – Brynffanigl Lee – s. Blelack Digger

Class Seven – Bulls born on or after 10/07/2015
1st – PJ Maher – Roscrea Lennox – s. Gretnahouse Hugo
2nd – Gareth Jones – Esgob Logo – s. Anside Excalibur
3rd – Ann Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Leander – s. Wesley Forceful

Class Eight – Females
1st – Gareth Jones – Esgob Joy – s. Blelack Digger
2nd – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Lotty – s. Waterfall Hero

More Charolais bulls were sold for a higher average price in Welshpool on Thursday 10^th November than at the corresponding sale in the previous year. At the end of the day’s trading 36 bulls were sold to average £3856, an increase of £419 per head with 10 more sold.

Auctioneer Glandon Lewis commented that “Commercial producers underpinned the sale and were willing to pay between 4,000 and 6,000gns for the bull of their choice. This is a reflection of the commercial trade for Charolais bred cattle which are in demand by beef finishers who can exploit their efficient growth to meet the current market specification”.

Graiggoch Legend the top price at 6,500gns

Gerwyn Jones, Llanrwst, Conwy commanded the top prices of the day and the bidding peaked at 6,500gns for his March 2015-born bull Graiggoch Legend ET. TN Lightfoot, Callington, Cornwall was the purchaser of this class winner sired by the 70,000gns Royal Welsh supreme champion Barnsford Ferny and out of Northumberland-bred dam Thrunton Starband going back to the 25,000gns Perth supreme champion Mowbraypark Orlando.

Supreme champion Graiggoch Lad

Mr Jones was on winning form when he also secured the supreme championship with another of the same breeding, the 19 month old Graiggoch Lad ET who was snapped up by Ann Orr-Ewing, Swindon, Wiltshire for 6,000gns.

Montgomery Larry

Minutes before Montgomery Larry, an April 2015-born lad was purchased for 5,500gns. A son of the 9,000gns Balmyle Harlequin, he was purchased by J Jones and Co, Bala, Gwynedd from breeder and exhibitor Roberts & Jones, Welshpool, Powys.

Montgomery Lafant

The same vendor had another in the money, Montgomery Lafant a Harlequin son whose dam Montgomery Hanna is sired by the 30,000gns Perth supreme champion Dingle Hofmeister. The February 2015-born Lafant who stood third in his class in the show caught the eye of TH Davies and Son who paid 4,500gns to take him home to Oswestry, Shropshire.

Chesham Laird

Next along at 5,400gns from Ben Harman, Chesham, Buckinghamshire was Chesham Laird an 18 month old son of the 18,000gns Thrunton Fairfax with a dam going back to homebred parents from this long established Charolais herd, he was knocked down to HE Havard, Brecon, Powys

Silver Louisanna

Ben’s father Dan was also among the breeders securing the top prices. TE Jones, Pwllhelli, Gwynedd was the purchaser who paid 4,200gns for Silver Louisiana another 18 month old sired by Fairfax and winner of his class in the morning’s show.

Hendy Lothario

The next highest price and commanding a 5,000gns bid from WRL Price and Co, Wells, Powys was Hendy Lothario, a May 2015-born son of the popular AI sire Blelack Digger from breeders JAW Rees, Llanidloes, Powys.

Maerdy Lusanne

Three bulls sold for 4,800gns and the first was Maerdy Lusanne from Flintshire breeder and Vet Esmor Evans. The French-bred Maerdy Gouverneur is the sire of this 19 month old who goes home to work in Pontyberem, Dyfed for J and M Howells.

Sackville Lancelot

Matching the 4,800gns price tag was a class winner from Brian and Peter Heath, Hartfield, East Sussex, who have recently been recognised by AHDB Beef & Lamb as the Most Improved Herd of Charolais cattle in England for 2016. Sackville Lancelot, a May 2015-born son of Thrunton Fairfax and home-bred Sackville Delilah who goes back to the Irish-born Kincullen Ted ET caught the eye of Mr Jones, Brecon, Powys.

4,800gns was also the price paid for the blue ticket winner Brynffanigl Lee, a 16 month old son of Blelack Digger and the 17,000gns Alsnow Almighty-sired Brynffanigl Ella. Lee was consigned by RT and DM Roberts, Abergele, Clwyd and purchased by R Jones & Son, Brecon, Powys.

Tynddol Leonardo

Just behind on 4,600gns was an entry from G Jones and Son, Bala, Gwynedd who was placed second in his class. Tynddol Leonardo a March 2015-born bull whose breeding includes the 25,000gns Stirling intermediate champion Inverlochy Ferdie and the Shropshire-bred Doonally New daughter Trefonnen Gigi will travel on to Gwynedd with the Jones Brothers.

Reserve supreme champion Waldencourt Legacy

Another to bring 4,500gns when knocked down to PL Francis and Son, Church Stretton, Shropshire was Waldencourt Charolais’ reserve supreme champion from Newent, Gloucestershire. Waldencourt Legacy is a 16 month old son of Esperanto and his grandsire on the dam’s line is the 25,000gns Royal Highland junior champion and Perth supreme champion Goldies Unbeatable.

Newroddige Lampard

Following on at 4,400gns was Newroddige Lampard, an April 2015-born lad exhibited by JD Leavesley, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire and sired by the 10,000gns Welshpool supreme champion Esgob Ferrari and purchased by DT Richards, Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan.

Foxacre Leander

Two bulls then achieved 4,000gns apiece. Foxacre Leander was the first, a 15 month old Wesley Forceful son who took the fancy of RP Morgan and Son, Knighton, Powys. Leander has previously been a class winner at both the Royal Three Counties and the Charolais National Show at the NEC Livestock Event for breeder Ann Orr-Ewing, Purton, Wiltshire.

Esgob Logo

Minutes later another secured the same price of 4,000gns this time coming from Gareth Jones, Bala, Gwynedd. Esgob Logo who stood second in his class is a full brother to Esgob Gold, a Royal Welsh Show junior champion and the 8,000gns Esgob Harry. DT Richards, Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan was the man behind the money on this 15 month old son of the 26,000gns Carlisle reserve supreme champion Anside Excalibur.

Female Section

Leading the bids for the females at a combined price of 4,000gns was an entry from Jeremy and Alla Price, Staunton-on Wye, the only cow and calf lot of the sale which was split to separate homes at 2,000gns a piece. Oakchurch Gem, a five year old daughter of Blelack Digger took the fancy of T Rich & Son, Mold, Flintshire and SJ Baker, Codsall, Staffordshire took home her nine month old bull calf Oakchurch Magic sired by the home-bred Oakchurch Igor.

Mr Rich showed his faith in the Charolais females as he also purchased the top priced and champion heifer from breeder Gareth Jones, Bala, Gwynedd. Esgob Joy an April 2014-born daughter of Blelack Digger and home-bred Esgob Gwenllian going back to the 18,000gns Thrunton Virginian sold for 2,700gns.

An added feature of the sale was a consignment of heifers from the Maerdy herd of Esmor Evans, Mold, Flintshire. His top priced at 2,300gns was Maerdy Insular by the prolific French show winner Arlequin who was purchased by DW Jones, Welshpool, Powys.

Just behind on 2,100gns and knocked down to J Rowsell, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, was the May 2014-born Vald’or-ra daughter Maerdy Jane.

Averages: 36 bulls £3,856, ten heifers £1,874, one cow and calf £4,200. Auctioneers: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Judge: Harvey Wood, Aldbrough, Hull

Supreme Champion
Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Lad ET – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve Supreme Champion
Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto

Class One – Bulls born on or between 10/01/2015 – 09/03/2015
1st – Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Legend ET – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – Esmor Evans – Maerdy Lopez – s. Maerdy Grenadier
3rd – Roberts & Jones – Montgomery Lafant – s. Balmyle Harlequin

Class Two – Bulls born on or between 10/03/2015 – 22/03/2015
1st – Highfields Park Farm – Edenhurst Lexicon – s. Ratoary Ferguson
2nd – John Howells – Gwenog Legend – s. Thrunton Classic
3rd – JD Leavesley – Newroddige Laird – s. Esgob Ferrari

Class Three – Bulls born on or between 25/03/2015 – 10/04/2015
1st – Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Lad ET – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – G Jones & Son – Tynddol Leonardo – s. Inverlochy Ferdie
3rd – Esmor Evans – Maerdy Loftus – s. Darkvador

Class Four – Bulls born on or between 11/04/2015 – 02/05/2015
1st – Dan Harman – Silver Louisiana – s. Thrunton Fairfax
2nd – Billy & Sarah Turner – Brampton Legoman – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo
3rd – Billy & Sarah Turner – Brampton Legendary – s. Brampton Hawiifiveo

Class Five – Bulls born on or between 03/05/2015 – 30/05/2015
1st – Brian & Peter Heath – Sackville Lancelot – s. Thrunton Fairfax
2nd – C & R Currell – Solo Lincoln – s. Blelack Formidable
3rd – Boden & Davies Ltd – Sportsmans Lightning – s. Barnsford Ferny

Class Six – Bulls born on or between 01/06/2015 – 09/07/2015
1st – Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto
2nd – Esmor Evans – Maerdy Llew – s. Maerdy Hearthrob
3rd – RT & DM Roberts – Brynffanigl Lee – s. Blelack Digger

Class Seven – Bulls born on or after 10/07/2015
1st – PJ Maher – Roscrea Lennox – s. Gretnahouse Hugo
2nd – Gareth Jones – Esgob Logo – s. Anside Excalibur
3rd – Ann Orr-Ewing – Foxacre Leander – s. Wesley Forceful

Class Eight – Females
1st – Gareth Jones – Esgob Joy – s. Blelack Digger
2nd – SM Corbett & Daughters – Teme Lotty – s. Waterfall Hero