The Shorthorn breed witnessed the strongest entry of any breed at the show, with nearly 100 animals parading out in front of judge Jack Ramsay. He went for two females in his top positions with the female and overall champion going the way of Tom McMillian with Trowbridge Tessa Linsay. This polled heifer is out of Tamhorn Glen, while the dam is Knockenjig Tessa.
Standing in reserve overall position and taking the reserve female championship was Northern Ireland-based Alfie and James Shaw. Their February 2018-born Glebefarm Cherry May, is a daughter of successful Carrarock Chalkie while the dam is southern Ireland-bred Bushypark Cherry 1st. This marks the first big outing for the newly formed Glebefarm Shorthorn herd.
The Highland cattle section was also very busy, with just shy of 100 entries. Judge Charlie Bruce found his champion in the form of the much-admired Skye Of Little Rannoch from Messrs MacNaughton and Lawrie.
Highland champion Skye Of Little Rannoch.
This three-year-old first calver is sired by Fearghus Of Balmoral and out of the homebred Skye 3rd of Rannoch. The five-year-old cow Catriona 3rd of Gartochan had to settle for the reserve female and reserve overall champion. Bred and exhibited by J&C McKechnie, this stylish cow is sired by Angus 8th Dunvegan.
The well-known Corskie herd were triumphant in the Simmental ring with their seven-year-old cow Disco coming out on top. This well-grown cow is sired by Islavale Sabre and was shown alongside her twin calves.
Simmental champion Corskie Disco.
Taking the reserve spot was the Sterling FCUK Impulse from Reece and Andrew Simmers. Purchased in February at Stirling sales for 13,000gns, this two-year-old powerhouse is a daughter of Sterling Gino.
It was again two females which emerged victorious in the Hereford ring with Coley 1 Clara 418 taking pole position. This stylish October 2017-born heifer was brought out by Miss Heather Whittaker and is a daughter of AI bull Solpoll 1 Kentucky Kid.
Hereford champion Coley 1 Clara 418.
Standing reserve to Clara was the first prizewinner of the first class Harveybros 1 Crocus Rose. Exhibited by G&S Harvey, this yearling heifer is a daughter of the 2016 Royal Highland interbreed champion Normanton 1 Laertes.
It was a double championship in the Salers ring for R&A Crockett who claimed both female and reserve female champion before going on to claim overall and reserve overall.
Salers champion Bacardi Keisha.
Taking the top spot was the four-year-old Bacardi Keisha, a Gulliver daughter. In reserve was another Gulliver daughter, this time Bacardi Miss Moneypenny.
Mrs Leanne Workman selected her champion in the Blonde ring as Mr Alan Walkers - Gleniffer Jazmine. This five-year-old cow is a daughter of Maidenlands Guy and the homebred Gleniffer Flower.
Blonde champion Gleniffer Jazmine.
Taking the reserve spot was well-known Northern breeders, the Savage brothers and son. Their three-year-old heifer, Shanvalley Mona, is a daughter of Seaview Barney.
A strong female section in the Charolais ring saw all the major top prizes for the breed secured by females. Taking female and overall champion was Balthayock Nessie from Messrs Walter.
Charolais champion Balthayock Nessie.
This powerful heifer is a daughter of the well-known Dingle Hoffmeister and from one of the best lines in the Balthayock herd.
Standing as reserve female and reserve overall champion was R&N Barclay with Harestone Mamma Mia. This smart two-year-old heifer is sired by Maerdy Dublin while the dam is Harestone Brigitte.
The Shorthorn breed witnessed the strongest entry of any breed at the show, with nearly 100 animals parading out in front of judge Jack Ramsay. He went for two females in his top positions with the female and overall champion going the way of Tom McMillian with Trowbridge Tessa Linsay. This polled heifer is out of Tamhorn Glen, while the dam is Knockenjig Tessa.
Standing in reserve overall position and taking the reserve female championship was Northern Ireland-based Alfie and James Shaw. Their February 2018-born Glebefarm Cherry May, is a daughter of successful Carrarock Chalkie while the dam is southern Ireland-bred Bushypark Cherry 1st. This marks the first big outing for the newly formed Glebefarm Shorthorn herd.
The Highland cattle section was also very busy, with just shy of 100 entries. Judge Charlie Bruce found his champion in the form of the much-admired Skye Of Little Rannoch from Messrs MacNaughton and Lawrie.
Highland champion Skye Of Little Rannoch.
This three-year-old first calver is sired by Fearghus Of Balmoral and out of the homebred Skye 3rd of Rannoch. The five-year-old cow Catriona 3rd of Gartochan had to settle for the reserve female and reserve overall champion. Bred and exhibited by J&C McKechnie, this stylish cow is sired by Angus 8th Dunvegan.
The well-known Corskie herd were triumphant in the Simmental ring with their seven-year-old cow Disco coming out on top. This well-grown cow is sired by Islavale Sabre and was shown alongside her twin calves.
Simmental champion Corskie Disco.
Taking the reserve spot was the Sterling FCUK Impulse from Reece and Andrew Simmers. Purchased in February at Stirling sales for 13,000gns, this two-year-old powerhouse is a daughter of Sterling Gino.
It was again two females which emerged victorious in the Hereford ring with Coley 1 Clara 418 taking pole position. This stylish October 2017-born heifer was brought out by Miss Heather Whittaker and is a daughter of AI bull Solpoll 1 Kentucky Kid.
Hereford champion Coley 1 Clara 418.
Standing reserve to Clara was the first prizewinner of the first class Harveybros 1 Crocus Rose. Exhibited by G&S Harvey, this yearling heifer is a daughter of the 2016 Royal Highland interbreed champion Normanton 1 Laertes.
It was a double championship in the Salers ring for R&A Crockett who claimed both female and reserve female champion before going on to claim overall and reserve overall.
Salers champion Bacardi Keisha.
Taking the top spot was the four-year-old Bacardi Keisha, a Gulliver daughter. In reserve was another Gulliver daughter, this time Bacardi Miss Moneypenny.
Mrs Leanne Workman selected her champion in the Blonde ring as Mr Alan Walkers - Gleniffer Jazmine. This five-year-old cow is a daughter of Maidenlands Guy and the homebred Gleniffer Flower.
Blonde champion Gleniffer Jazmine.
Taking the reserve spot was well-known Northern breeders, the Savage brothers and son. Their three-year-old heifer, Shanvalley Mona, is a daughter of Seaview Barney.
A strong female section in the Charolais ring saw all the major top prizes for the breed secured by females. Taking female and overall champion was Balthayock Nessie from Messrs Walter.
Charolais champion Balthayock Nessie.
This powerful heifer is a daughter of the well-known Dingle Hoffmeister and from one of the best lines in the Balthayock herd.
Standing as reserve female and reserve overall champion was R&N Barclay with Harestone Mamma Mia. This smart two-year-old heifer is sired by Maerdy Dublin while the dam is Harestone Brigitte.
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