Ayrshire’s Neil Sloan fought off tough competition to win the Scottish Holsteins Club's annual calf show at Ayr Market, with Ve-Tech Atwood Frolie bought in partnership with Ewan Corbett, at the Perfection Collection Sale in April.

Judge Steve McLoughlin from Southern Ireland said the 14-month-old heifer caught his eye as soon as she came into the ring.

Reserve spot went to Parkend LA Striptease owned by Andrew Struthers and Salvie Esquirdo while Andrew Neilson was honourable mention with Overside Upright Zeebee.

Competition was just as stiff in the handling classes with Alison Hunter taking the overall title; Zoe Bryson reserve and Neil Sloan honourable mention.

LEADING awards

Showmanship – Junior – 1, Ellis Caldwell; 2, Katie Watson; 3, Andrew Watson. Intermediate – 1, Mark Bryson; 2, Isabell Currie; 3, Wilson Sloan. Seniors – 1, Alison Hunter; 2, Zoe Bryson; 3, Emily Bryson. Mature – 1, Neil Sloan; 2, Amy Weatherup; 3, Andrew Neilson.

Calves – Born on or after February 8, 2018 – 1, Overside Montana Amanda; 2, Mossbog Cashman Rieke; 3, Carnduff April Fools Peaches Red. Born between December 8, 2017 and February 7, 2018 – 1, Muir Atwood Ellie 2; 2, Eastford Diamond Tabitha ET; 3, Arranview Awesome Jubilee Red ET. Born between October 8, 2017 and December 7, 2017 – 1, Parkend Rollingstone Tamara; 2, Carnduff Legacy Annie; 3, Drointon Flashy G Baby Doll. Born between August 8, 2017 and October 7, 2017 – 1, Ve-Tech Atwood Frolie; 2, Lynnholme Upright Florette; 3, Lynnholme Doorman Promises. Born between June 8, 2017 and August 7, 2017 – 1, Overside Upright Zeebee; 2, Ve-Tech Beemer Laurie; 3, Parkend Awesome Eileen Red. Born between April 1, 2017 and June 7, 2017 – 1, Parkend LA Striptease; 2, Lesmay Awesome Starlet Red; 3, Starlet Erie Byway Ash. Red and White – Born on or after April 1, 2017 – 1, Parkend LA Striptease; 2, Arranview Awesome Jubilee Red ET; 3, Carnduff April Fools Peaches Red.