Strong pedigree show staged at LiveScot once again

That was Delfur Nifty, a yearling heifer from Delfur Farms’ herd at Rothes, brought out by stockman Garry Patterson. This daughter of Ballymoney Larry, out of the Islavale Cassius daughter, Delfur Joyful, was adding to her list of accolades, having won the Simmental championship at AgriExpo last month and stood reserve senior female at the Stars of the Future show at Stirling.

Allan and Susan Campbell, produced the any other native breed champion with the Belted Galloway heifer, Crawlaw Jura (Image: Lynsey Clark)

Judge Dennis Gall described her as a ‘lovely balanced heifer, with great lines about her.’ For his reserve, he was impressed by the ‘tremendous size and power’ of the Charolais champion Ricnick Tyson, a 16 month-old bull from Dumfriesshire’s Richard McCornick. Reserve senior male at Stars of the Future and next destined for the Stirling sale in February, he is one of the first sons of the privately bought Castellmawr Rocketman and out of Ricnick Peach.

The MV champion went to this Beltex from the Hodges (Image: Lynsey Clark)

The best pair went to the Limousin duo, Ronick Tyrabanks, and Burnbank Tangerine from the Dick and Graham families’ Stirling-based herds. They stood ahead of the Simmental pair, Delfur Farms’ Delfur Nifty and Delfur Weigela.

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A great turnout of young cattle handlers ensured a difficult job for Judge Caryl Howells, Pentwyn, Llanwrda. She awarded the overall junior title to 13-year-old Fletcher Russell, of Thornhill, Stirling, with Elizabeth Haughan, Plum Tree House, Penrith, finishing in the reserve spot. The best overall senior was Amy Scott, of Hawhill, Dalry.

Longbank Paramount Z892 stood Aberdeen-Angus supreme for H and E Duncan (Image: Lynsey Clark)

Over in the pedigree sheep ring, a Beltex took the lead in the MV-accredited inter-breed contest, judged by Bruce Ingram. That was the ewe lamb Hodges Jolene, from Daniel Hodge, Dykes Farm, Auchinleck. Reserve at Craigie Show and first at Strathaven, this Airyolland Greyjoy daughter is out of a Tercrosset-bred dam.

Taking reserve was a Texel ram lamb from Kenny O’Connor, Carstairs. Bred at Collielaw and bought at Stirling, he is sired by Knock Yardsman.

Brenda Wear, Windover, Bristol, took the Shorthorn championship with Dunsyre Lily 101st (Image: Lynsey Clark)

The non-MV sheep were judged by Finlay Smith, who chose a Mule ewe lamb from John Guild, Laight, New Cumnock, as his overall champion. Winning her fourth championship of the year, this one was bought privately from Jim Walker, of the Tower, Sanquhar.

A Blackface ewe lamb from Jim and Andrew Boswell, Burnhead, Darvel, finished reserve non-MV. Sired by a £1600 Towiemore, she had been first at Newmilns and second at Strathaven.

Leading Awards

Pedigree calves

Galloway (Judge: W McLaren, Inverglen, Barcaldine). Champion – A McClymont, Kirkstead, Yarrow, with Kirkstead Gangster, an 11-month-old bull by Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, out of Kirkstead Nancy. Reserve – P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, with Foxglove Eyebright, an 11-month-old heifer by Nucamp of Balgray, out of Foxglove Xaviera. Senior bull – 1, Alan McClymont’s Kirkstead Gangster; 2, D and C Logan’s Rogan Glen. Junior bull – 1, Lawrence Martin’s Endrick Valley Atticus; 2, Klondyke Farms’ Klondyke Stallion. Senior heifer – 1, Peter Hunter Blair’s Foxglove Eyebright; 2, Alan McClymont’s Kirkstead Lea G11; 3, Peter Hunter Blair’s Nerys Eva.

Aberdeen-Angus (Judge: J Morton, Annan). Champion – H and E Duncan, Whitehall, Kirkmahoe, with Longbank Paramount Z892, a nine-month-old bull calf by the 17,000gns Blelack Bright Lad, out of Longbank Petula P146. Brought out by stockman Thomas Peters, he was a first prize winner at Stars of the Future and AgriExpo and has now been sold privately. Reserve – J Rettie, Stirling, with Hillfoots Evie Z019, a January-born heifer calf by Tonley Jester Eric, out of a home-bred daughter of Water End Payton. Senior bull – 1, Caroline Orr’s Keirsbeath Powerhouse Y586; 2, R and C Rettie’s Retties Island Boy Y272. Junior bull – 1, Henry and Emily Duncan’s Longbank Paramount Z892; 2, W and R Dunlop’s Auchengray Tornado Z8894; 3, Brailes Livestock’s Brailes Urban Bentley Z294. Junior heifer – 1, Jamie Rettie’s Hillfoots Evie Z019; 2, Caroline Orr’s Keirsbeath Pam Z590; 3, Henry and Emily Duncan’s Longbank Patricia Z903.

John Guild, Laight, took the non-MV championship with this Mule ewe lamb (Image: Lynsey Clark)

Beef Shorthorn (Judge: W McLean). Champion – B Wear, Windover, Bristol, with Dunsyre Lily 101st, a 15-month-old heifer by Fearn No Limits. She was bought, along with her dam, at the Dunsyre dispersal and was reserve senior champion at Stars of the Future. Reserve – C Dunlop, Hillhead, Auchengray, with Stallashaw Senate, a 14-month-old son of Stallashaw President, out of Hyndford Nina. He was inter-breed senior native champion at Stars of the Future. Senior bull – 1, C Dunlop’s Stallashaw Senate; 2, JW Frame’s Galla Sterling; 3, TA Jackson’s Headlind Stockman. Junior bull – 1, RH Allan’s Arnsow Taurus; 2, Natalie Hynd’s Westbroad Trident. Senior heifer – Brenda Wear’s Dunsyre Lily 101st. Junior heifer – 1, Natalie Hynd’s Westbroad Bramble Tina; 2, TA Jackson’s Headlind Truegirl; 3, TA Jackson’s Headlind Tilly.

Hereford (Judge: C Souter, Yew Tree, Packington). Champion – G and S Harvey, Buchanan St, Balfron, with Harveybros 1 A-Ladies-Man, a six-month-old bull calf that stood second at Stars of the Future on its only other time out. He is by Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman and out of Harveybros 1 Crocus N1. Reserve – G and S Harvey’s Harveybros 1 Crocus Absolut Rose, a yearling heifer that was junior champion at the National show at Perth and senior champion at Stars of the Future. She is by the same sire as the champion. Junior bull – 1, G and S Harvey’s Harveybros 1 A-Ladies-Man; 2, G and M Dunbar’s Drumboy 1 Arlo. Senior heifer – 1, G and S Harvey’s Harveybros 1 Crocus Absolut Rose; 2, G and M Dunbar’s Drumboy 1 Alice. Junior heifer – 1, Margaret Galbraith’s Craigdhu 1 Morag-Aggie; 2, G and S Harvey’s Harveybros 1 Crocus Aurora.

Kevin Watret, Maulscastle, had the British Blue supreme with Solway View Tamsin (Image: Lynsey Clark)

Any other native breed (Judge: W McLean). Champion – A and S Campbell, Crawlaw, with Crawlaw Jura, an eight-month-old Belted Galloway heifer by Mochrum Colonel, out of Higherhouse Poppy. Reserve – D and C Logan, Greenhead, Alva, with Katie Morag 21st of Blairlogan, a May-born Highland heifer by Murchadh Dunn of Lyruha, out of Katie Morag 15th of Blairlogan. Junior heifer – 1, 1, Allan and Susan Campbell’s Crawlaw Jura; 2, D and C Logan’s Katie Morag 21st of Blairlogan; 3, S and R Hunter’s Boldeach 4th of Hunters.

Limousin (Judge: C Souter). Champion – J and JF Nimmo, Bogside, Newmains, with Maraiscote Ubeauty, an 11-month-old heifer that stood junior champion at Stars of the Future, by Bassingfield Machoman, out of Maraiscote Gucci. She is heading to the Red Ladies sale at Carlisle. Reserve – JM and SM Priestley, Cracrop, Brampton, with Brontemoor Tropipop, a 15-month-old heifer by the 10,000gns Knock Msport, a bull that has bred sons to 18,000gns. She was reserve inter-breed champion at Cockermouth Show. Senior bull – 1, Forbes MacDonald’s Kapprico Tyrell; 2, Ronald Dick’s Ronick Thunderbird; 3, D McBeath and SJ Jessop’s Springsett Tip Top. Junior bull – 1, D and L Graham’s Burnbank Umpire; 2, R and J Graham’s Graham’s Ulysses; 3, D McBeath and SJ Jessop’s Springsett Unison. Senior heifer – 1, JM and SM Priestley’s Brontemoor Tropipop; 2, Ronald Dick’s Ronick Tyrabanks; 3, D and L Graham’s Burnbank Tangerine. Junior heifer – 1, J and JF Nimmo’s Maraiscote Ubeauty.

Maraiscote Ubeauty stood Limousin champion for the Nimmos (Image: Lynsey Clark)

British Blue (Judge: C Souter). Champion – K Watret, Maulscastle, Annan, with Solway View Tamsin, a seven-month-old heifer by Boherard Overdose, out of Solway View Punch. Reserve – A and I MacInnes, Ruaig, Tiree, with Ruaig Stella, a 14-month-old heifer sired by Aimsley Mahrez and out of Ruaig Lucy. Senior bull – 1, Kevin Watret’s Solway View Supreme; 2, Tom and Allison Cockburn’s Kingside Scotty; 3, A and CS Comrie’s Stonebyres Storm. Junior bull– 1, A and CS Comrie’s Stonebyres Titan; 2, G Scott’s Thistle Tilt in your Kilt; 3, Ian McGarva’s Abington Turbo. Senior heifer – 1, Alastair and Iain MacInnes’ Ruaig Stella; 2, Kevin Watret’s Solway View Sunlight; 3, A and CS Comrie’s Stonebyres Sassy. Junior heifer – 1, Kevin Watret’s Solway View Tamsin; 2, Alastair and Ian MacInnes’ Ruaig Tilly; 3, A and CS Comrie’s Stonebyres Tiara.

Hereford champion was Harveybros 1 A-Ladies-Man for G and S Harvey (Image: Lynsey Clark)

Charolais (Judge: J Morton, Annan). Champion – R McCornick, Barnbackle, Lochfoot, with Ricnick Tyson, a sixteen-month-old son of the privately bought Castellmawr Rocketman, out of Ricnick Peach. Reserve – J Wight, Townfoot, Symington, with Midshield Tilly, a yearling heifer by Glenericht Reggie, out of Midshield Joyce. She was reserve senior heifer at Stars of the Future. Senior bull – 1, Richard McCornick’s Ricnick Tyson; 2, Brailes Livestock’s Brailes Tyson. Junior bull – 1, J and D Hodge’s Hodges Uncle Buck. Senior heifer – 1, J and E Wight’s Midshield Tilly; 2, Alan Shiels’ Barkhill Teardrop. Junior heifer – 1, Brailes Livestock’s Coolnaslee Ursula; 2, Meikle Farms’ Yondercroft Ubeauty.

Kirkstead Gangster stood Galloway champion for A McClymont (Image: Lynsey Clark)

Simmental (Judge: J Morton). Champion – Delfur Farms, Dundurcas, Rothes, with Delfur Nifty, a 12-month-old heifer by Ballymoney Larry and out of Delfur Joyful. She was champion at AgriExpo and reserve senior female at Stars of the Future. Reserve – Delfur Farms’ Delfur Weigela N12, another heifer by Ballymoney Larry. She was reserve female at AgriExpo and stood first at Stars of the Future. Senior bull – 1, DL and S Currie’s Braegarrie Night Rider; 2, J and E Dyet’s Merkland Nelson; 3, DL and S Currie’s Braegarrie Northern Light. Junior bull – 1, Jim and Patricia Goldie’s Newbiemains Pacquiao; 2, Richard McCulloch’s Overhill House Patrick; 3, Gavin Brown’s Springfield Perry. Senior heifer – 1, Delfur Farms’ Delfur Weigela N12; 2, Gavin Brown’s Springfield Next Generation; 3, Gavin Brown’s Springfield Night Shade. Heifer – 1, Delfur Farms’ Delfur Nifty; 2, Jim and Patricia Goldie’s Newbiemains Nap; 3, Richard McCulloch’s Overhill House Nigela. Junior heifer – 1, Frank Gwynne’s Castlewigg Empire Stella 3; 2, Jim and Patricia Goldie’s Newbiemains Posh Wag; 3, Jim and Patricia Goldie’s Newbiemains Pretty Woman.

Young handlers – Aged 12-13 years – 1, Fletcher Russell; 2, Iona Park; 3, Jim Goldie. Aged 14-15 years – 1, Elizabeth Haughan; 2, Lucy Clark; 3, Craig McKinnel. Aged 16-18 years – 1, Amy Scott; 2, Catriona Muir; 3, Gemma Dandie.

Reserve inter-breed went to the Charolais bull, Ricnick Tyson, from R McCornick (Image: Lynsey Clark)

Pedigree lambs

MV accredited (Judge: B Ingram, Logie Durno, Pitcaple). Champion – J and D Hodge, Dykes Farm, Auchinleck, with Hodges Jolene, a Beltex ewe lamb by Airyolland Greyjoy, out of a Tercrosset-bred ewe. Reserve – K O’Connor, Carstairs, with a Texel ram lamb bred at Collielaw, by Knock Yardsman. Texel ewe lamb – 1 and 2, R and M Struthers, Collielaw; 3, R Laird, Cambwell. Texel ram lamb – 1, Kenny O’Connor; 2, R Laird; 3, Kenny Johnstone, Boghouse. Beltex ewe lamb – 1, J and D Hodge; 2, D and K Padkin, Muirhouse; 3, Kenny O’Connor. Beltex ram lamb – 1, Kenny O’Connor; 2, Michael Russell, Ashley, Lamington; 3, Andrew Baillie, Carstairs Mains. Any other breed ewe lamb – 1, Chloe Cormack, Oxnam Neuk; 2, Stephanie Dick, Westerton; 3, J and D Hodge, Dykes. Any other breed ram lamb – 1, J and D Hodge; 2, David Gray, Sunnycroft.

Non-MV accredited (Judge: F Smith, Cloverhill, Broughton). Champion – J Guild, Laight, New Cumnock, with a Mule ewe lamb bred by Jim Walker, Tower. She was champion at East Kilbride, Coylton and Muirkirk shows. Reserve – J and A Boswell, Burnhead, Darvel, with a Blackface ewe lamb by a £1600 Towiemore, out of a ewe by a £450 Orchilmore. She stood first at Newmilns and 2nd at Strathaven. Blackface ewe lamb – 1, J and A Boswell; 2, Gavin Donald, Windhill; 3, R and B Dickie, Spango. Blackface ram lamb – 1, William Craig, Blendewing; 2, R and B Dickie, Spango; 3, Firm of Shawhead, Douglas. Bluefaced Leicester ewe lamb – 1, James Nisbet, Sorn Mains; 2, Bruce Guild, Ashmark; 3, David Bryson, Mauchline. Bluefaced Leicester ram lamb – 1 and 2, David Bryson. Mule ewe lamb – 1, John Guild, Laight; 2, Bruce Guild, Ashmark; 3, Gavin Donald, Windhill. Any other breed ewe lamb – 1, Gavin Donald; 2, J and A Boswell; 3, J and A Boswell.