Stars of the Future returned to United Auctions’ Stirling Agricultural Centre last weekend with a cracking entry of 400 pedigree and commercial beef calves across 10 breed sections.
The event, which aims to showcase the next generation of top-quality stock, was again well attended with the young handlers competing on the Friday evening and the main calf show on the Saturday.
Taking the continental championship in the senior classes was Annick Lucia’s Nicosia from Reece and Andrew Simmers, Backmuir, Keith. This September 2022-born Simmental heifer is by Kilbride Farm Karl and out of former Highland show champion, Annick Ginger’s Lucia.
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Judge Teresa Wilson was most impressed by all the senior winners and added: “There were excellent champions in all the breeds but the inter-breed seniors were particularly close. It was the way the Simmental heifer walked that sold it for me.”
Reserve senior was the Charolais heifer Falleninch Teziana from Andrew Hornall, Falleninch, Stirling. His July 2022-born entry is by French sire Falleninch Memo and out of previous Stars’ champion, Falleninch Lottie.
A Charolais also topped the junior continentals when Newlogie Unique, a seven-month-old bull, scooped the main honours for AJR Farms, Milton of Collieston, Ellon. The youngster, shown by herd manager Andrew Reid’s son, Andrew (18), is an ET bred from Newlogie Papillon and sired by Maerdy Morwr. Ms Wilson added: “He is a real beauty of a calf and I very much look forward to seeing what he achieves in his future.”
Taking reserve was Solway View Tamsin, a British Blue heifer from Kevin Watret, Maulcastle Farm, Annan. This April 2023 calf is an AI daughter of Boherard Overdose and the first flush from Solway View Peach.
For the native senior champion, it was Chloe Dunlop’s Beef Shorthorn bull, Stallashaw Senate, that stood supreme. This yearling son of Stallashaw President is out of Hyndford Nina. He was followed closely by a Highland bull from first-time exhibitors Kirsty Neil and Andrew Polson, Carnoustie, which landed the reserve section award. Their Inness Glenfinnan is a 2022-born AI son of Alasdair 4 Woodneuk, out of Lorna Craigluscar.
Taking the junior title was Foxhill Diamond Mist Z253, an 11-month-old Aberdeen Angus heifer from Mike and Melanie Alford, Foxhill Farm, Devon. Their youngster is by Linton Gilbertines President S021 and bred from Weeton Diamond Mist M351.
Pipped to the post was Harveybros 1 Crocus Aurora from Sophie and George Harvey, Balfron. This nine-month-old Hereford heifer is an AI daughter of Sky High 1 Take-a-Chance, out of Harveybros 1 Crocus Tiara.
Closing the show was the coveted Joe Watson Memorial trophy for the best pair of calves which was presented to Charolais by Andrew Hornall. This comprised his 2022-born heifers Falleninch Tiziana and Falleninch Tenetia, both by Falleninch Memo. Judged between continental and native judges Teresa Wilson and Andy Frazier, the Charolais pipped the native pairs champion from Wellbeck’s Natalie Hynd, Ayrshire to the post. Her pair of 2023-born Beef Shorthorns, Westbroad Trident and Westbroad Bramble Tina, took reserve with the latter also winning the reserve junior female champion in the Beef Shorthorn section. Judge Andy Frazier commented: “The pair had a fantastic spark about them, just great looking breeding heifers.”
Leading Awards
Aberdeen-Angus (Judge: A Adam). Senior champion – Caroline Orr, Halbeath Farm, Dunfermline, with October 2022-born bull, Keirsbeath Powerhouse Y586, by Linton Gilbertines President S021, bred from Keirsbeath Pam P532. Reserve senior – WJ Ashworth, Sibberings Barn, Bolton, with October 2022-born bull, Retties Lord Lucas Y277, by Retties Lark Royal U025, bred from Retties Lady Ruth V056. Junior champion and junior native champion – Mr. and Mrs. M Alford, Foxhill Farm, Devon, with January 2023-born heifer, Foxhill Diamond Mist Z253, by Linton Gilbertines President S021 and from Weeton Diamond Mist M351. Reserve junior – JAM Rettie, Stirling, with January 2023-born heifer, Hillfoots Evie Z019, by Tonley Jester Eric S318 and bred from Hillfoots Evie V072.
Beef Shorthorn (Judge: M Severn). Senior champion and senior native champion – Chloe Dunlop, Hillhead Farm, Auchengray, Carnwath, with September 2022-born bull, Stallashaw Senate, by Stallashaw President and out of Hyndford Nina. Reserve senior – Brenda Wear, Bristol, with August 2022-born heifer, Dunsyre Lily 101, by Fearn No Limits and bred from Dunsyre Lily 91. Junior champion – A and S Ryder, Holme House, Ainstable, Carlisle, with January 2023-born heifer, Ryden Tequila, by Poyntington Himself and out of Ryden Jaeger Bomb. Reserve junior – Fiona Davidson, Kirkton, Mintlaw, with February 2023-born bull, Fordie Taskmaster, by Coxhill Prince and out of Glenisla Eva Broadhooks J98.
British Blue (Judge: C Drysdale). Senior champion – K Watret, Maulscastle Farm, Annan, with September 2022-born bull, Solway View Supreme ET, by Empire D’Ochain bred from Solway View Elegance. Reserve senior – A and CS Crombie, Stonebyres Mains Farm, Lanark, with November 2022-born bull, Stonebyres Storm, by Tamhorn Enterprising and bred from Stonebyres Paloma. Junior champion and reserve junior continental champion – K Watret, with April 2023-born heifer, Solway View Tamsin ET, by Boherard Overdose, bred from Solway View Peach. Reserve junior – K Blackwood and D Davidson, Auldtoon Cottage, Abington, with March 2023-born bull, Blackstane Triumph, by Abington Nitro, bred from Blackstane Little Princess.
Charolais (Judge: W Owen). Senior champion and reserve continental senior champion – A Hornall, Falleninch, Stirling, with July 2022-born heifer, Falleninch Tiziana, by Falleninch Memo and out of Falleninch Lottie. Reserve senior – J and S Middleton, Cowfords, New Pitsligo, with August 2022-born bull Hollywell T20, by Nuthampstead Judas and out of Hollywell Italy. Junior champion and junior continental champion – AJR Farms, Ellon, with February 2023-born bull Newlogie Unique ET, by Maerdy Morwr, bred from Newlogie Papillon. Reserve junior – D Irvine and Michelle Hanson, Upper Drakemyres, Keith, with January 2023-born heifer Silvermere Unique, by Clyth Diplomat and out of Silvermere Ocala.
Commercial (Judge: J Nisbet). Senior champion – B Duffton, Huntly, with August 2022 born Limousin cross heifer Little Miss Muffit, bred by John and Craig Robertson, Newton of Logierait. Reserve senior – A and Susan Campbell, Crawlaw, Ayrshire, with August 2022-born Charolais cross heifer, Legally Blonde, bred by Duncan Semple, Dippen. Junior champion – S Dunlop, Holehouse, Ayrshire, with March 2023-born Charolais cross heifer, Barbie Girl, by Fiston. Reserve junior – K Watret, with April 2023-born Limousin cross heifer, Silver, by Anside Foreman.
Hereford (Judge: Maddie Clarke). Senior champion – G and Sophie Harvey, Balfron, with November 2022-born heifer, Harveybros 1 Crocus AbsolutRose, by Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman and bred from Harveybros Crocus 1 Tequila-Rose. Reserve senior – WP and K Watson, Redwells Farm, Kinglassie, Fife, with November 2022-born heifer, Saltire 1 Ruth 3, by Dorepoll 1 499 Einsteine and bred from Saltire 1 Ruth 2. Junior champion and reserve junior native champion – G and Sophie Harvey, with February 2023-born heifer, Harveybros 1 Crocus Aurora, by Sky High 1 Takea-Chance and from Harveybros Crocus 1 Tiara. Reserve junior – JM Cant and Partners, Easter Knox, Arbroath, with January 2023-born Panmure 1 Alexander, by Romany 1 Thor FR T4 and bred from Panmure 1 Blessing S4.
Highland (Judge: W MacLean). Senior champion and reserve senior native champion – Kirsty Neil and A Pollok, Carnoustie, with September 2022-born bull, Inness of Glenfinnan, by Alasdair 4 of Woodneuk and out of Lona Of Craigluscar. Reserve – G Hyslop, Glentewing Farm, Biggar, with March 2022-born Mollaig of Black Glen, by Eoin Mhor 30 of Mottistone and out of Mollaig 2 of Edgerston. Junior champion – Leys Castle Farm, Inverness, with March 2023-born heifer, Morag 20 of Leys, by Dougald 2 of Leys and out of Lora 6 Of Mottistone. Reserve junior – J and Catherine McKechnie, France Farm, Gartocharn, with April 2023-born heifer, Kirsty 9 of Gartocharn, by Brodie of Culfoich and out of Kirsty Morag of Ubhaidh.
Limousin (Judge: M Irvine). Senior champion – AW Jenkinson Farms, Penrith, with September 2022-born bull, Whinefellpark Topnotch, by Whinfellpark President and out of Wilodge Poshspice. Reserve senior – Mr. and Mrs. M Alford, with August 2022-born bull, Foxhillfarm Terminator, by Ampertaine Elgin and out of Foxhillfarm Natasha. Junior champion – J and JF Nimmo, Bogside Farm, Wishaw, with January 2023-born heifer, Maraiscote Ubeauty, by Bassingfield Machoman and out of Maraiscote Gucci. Reserve junior – A and J Gammie, Drumforber, Laurencekirk, with March 2023-born bull, Westpit Ullapool, by Johnstown Premier, out of Westpit Priceless.
Simmental (Judge: N McIlwaine). Senior champion and senior continental champion – R and A Simmers, Backmuir, Keith, with September 2022-born heifer, Annick Lucia’s Nicosia, by Kilbride Farm Karl, and out of Annick Ginger’s Lucia. Reserve senior – The Stronach family, Berryleys, Keith, with October 2022-born bull, Islavale Novak, by Coose Lincoln and out of Islavale Jazz. Junior champion – The Stronach family, with April 2023-born heifer, Islavale Peaches, by Islavale Lucifer and out of Islavale Honeypot. Reserve junior – R and A Simmers, with February 2023-born heifer, Annick Ginger’s Paprika, by Kilbride Farm Karl and out of Annick Colleen’s Ginger.
Any other breed (Judge: Maddie Clarke). Senior champion – D and Carolyn Logan, Greenhead Farm, Alva, with December 2022-born Galloway bull, Rogan Glen, by Blackcraig Kodiak and out of Laura 1 of Troloss. Junior champion – A and Susan Campbell, with March 2023-born Belted Galloway heifer, Crawlaw Jura, by Mochrum Colonel and out of Higherhouse Poppy.
Continental pairs (Judge: Teresa Wilson). Champion and overall pairs champion – A Hornall, with Charolais half-sisters, Falleninch Tiziana and Falleninch Tenetia both by Falleninch Memo with Tenetia out of Falleninch Fenetia shown by Jessica Hornall and Stephen Taylor. Reserve champion – RA Milne, Kennieshillock, Elgin with Charolais half brothers Elgin Tucker by Glenericht Pegasus and out of Elgin Margo, and Elgin Teuchter by the same sire and out of Elgin Ovette.
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Native pairs (Judge: A Frazier). Champion and reserve overall pairs champion – Natalie Hynd, Welbeck, Ayrshire with Beef Shorthorn pair, Westbroad Trident and reserve junior female Shorthorn champion Westbroad Bramble Tina, by Shawhill Leroy and out of Westbroad Bramble 3. Reserve champion – Fiona Davidson, Kirkton, Peterhead with Beef Shorthorn half-brothers, Fordie Taskmaster by Coxhill Prince and out of Glenisla Eva Broadhooks J98 and Fordie Topgun an ET bred from Coxhill Kyla-M413 and by the same sire.
Young handlers (Judge: Teresa Wilson). Junior – 1 and overall champion, Lily Smith, 2, Olly Paterson, 3, Flether Russell, 4, Lexi Pattinson. Intermediate – 1, Chloe Mcewan, 2, Rachel Forbes, 3, Sophie Adams, 4,
Maisie Beinsford. Senior – 1, Finlay Soutter, 2, Sarah Hunter, 3, Emma Stronach, 4, Sara Cheyne.
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