It was all eyes on the baby heifer class among the Beef Shorthorns when judge, Pamela Nicol, Dodly Farms, Glenisla, Blairgowrie, found both her champion and reserve in this class.

Taking the supreme was the April born heifer calf, Dunsyre Gigha from Brenda R Wear, Windover Farm, Bristol. Brought out by the Rettie team this girl was bought from the dispersal in September with her dam, Dunsyre Gigha 27th, being a daughter of Dunsyre Lord Nelson.

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The blue and white rosette was awarded to the similarly aged heifer, Runleymill Roxburgh Lass Soopa from John Wilson and Janet Dunning, Settle, North Yorkshire. On her first outing she is the first crop of calves from Millerston Milkybar Kid, which was bought privately as a calf, and is the second calf from Runleymill Roxburgh Lass.

Leading the male section was the April born calf, Duncanziemere Saltire from Alistair Clark and sons, also, Alistair and Brian, Avisyard, Cumnock. On its first outing this boy is sired by Glenisla Excalibur, and out of Knockenjig Margo, which was bought at the dispersal for £5000 with her calf at foot, which was then sold in October for £6000.

Standing closely behind the male champion and in runner up position was Beautry Sentinel from Stuart Currie, Beautry House, Settle, North Yorkshire. This February born bull is a result of the sire, Highlee Milo onto the dam, Croxtonpark Shuna Regan.

LEADING awards

Bulls – Born between Oct 21 to Feb 22– 1, Messrs Thomson, Roddick and Laurie's Shawhill Rodney; 2, JH and J Wilson's Runleymill Rupert; 3, Messrs Lee and Kirsty Oakes' Oakes Rancher.

Born between Feb 22 and March 22 – 1, MR and JE Souter's Jodame Sam; 2, S and G Currie's Beautry Spectre; 3, S and G Currie's Beautry Severus.

Born after March 22 – 1, A Clark and Sons' Duncanziemere Saltire; 2, JH and J Wilson's Runleymill Samson; 3, Mr Gerard Te Lintelo's Mayfield Stargazer.

Heifers – Born Sept to Dec 21 – 1, L Townsend's Coxhill Magic; 2, A Thorber's Blackbrook Waterloo Robyn; 3, L and K Oakes' Oakes Raya Broadhooks.

Born Dec 21 to Feb 22 – 1, M and H Stoneham's Stanfordpark Wineberry; 2, Messrs Jackson and Hamilton-Guy's Headlind Rosetta Scarlett; 3, C Ward's Kimrina Siena.

Born March 1, 2022, to March 16, 22 –1, S and G Currie's Beautry Rose Sarsaparilla; 2, C Ward's Kimrina Sophie; 3, Messrs Thomson, Roddick and Laurie's Shawhill Dewdrop Stardust.

Born March 17, 2022 to March 20, 22 – 1, L Townsend's Coxhill Irene; 2, Mr Gerard Te Lintelo's Mayfield Gem; 3, Mr Gerard Te Lintelo's Mayfield Waterloo.

Born after March 31, 2022 – 1, F Wear's Dunsyre Gigha; 2, Messrs Wightman and McAlister's Islahill Sparkle; 3, L Townsend's Coxhill Jen.

Young handlers – Under 16 – 1, Grace Cannon; 2, Iona Park; 3, Eric Ivinson.

Aged 17-21 year-old – 1, Ella Bellas; 2, Megan Souta; 3, Eric Ivinson.