Ballyrobin Rockstar soared his way to the top at a Limousin society sale at Ballymena Livestock Mart, selling for the lead price of 6500gns for Joan Gilliland, Co Antrim.

This January 2020-born entry is an AI son of Ampertaine Magnum out of Ballyrobin Northernstar, a heifer by Lowerffydd Empire. He sold to Dessie Magee, Rostrevor, Co Down.

Selling for 5500gns was Aghadolgan Rasputin from RAG Savage, Drumahoe, Co Derry. The breeding here includes Ampertaine Jeronimo, onto the Sympa daughter, Aghadolgan Filly. Rasputin caught the eye of John Robinson, Portadown, Co Armagh.

Newhillfarm Paddy fetched 5000gns for M and J Mc Polin, Newry, Co Down, when selling to JF Savage and Partners, Ballywalter, Newtownards. This November 2019-born entry is by Goldies Jackpot and out of a home-bred Kaprico Eravelle daughter.

Females peaked at 4200gns for the eight-month-old, Melbreak Rennes from J and A Callion. She is a daughter of Attila, out of the Wilodge Vantastic daughter, Melbreak Geneva, and sold to John O’Kane of the Gleneagle herd in Garvagh, Coleraine.

averages: 39 bulls, £3816.75; 12 females, £2782.50

Auctioneers: JA McClelland and Sons.