Crowds descended on Haughmuir, Brechin, for the Angus Show where Inverurie’s Finn Christie, bagged the event’s first supreme overall champion of champions with a one-crop Suffolk ewe.
Supreme judge David Leggat said: “The Suffolk is an outstanding example of the breed with great character, fleshing ability and conformation.”
Mr Christie’s champion winner is a daughter of Howgillfoot Sniper, a tup that has already bred two champion winners at the Royal Highland Show, and out of a ewe by Crewlands Kinpin. Reserve supreme was a 16-month-old Charolais bull from Jack Nicoll Farms’ Mornity herd Alyth. Mornity Usher, a 16-month-old bull, is by Westcarse Houdini and out of Elrick Rizzo which was bought privately from Mike Massie.
“The bull had lots of breed character, good locomotion, and conformation. The three inter-breed winners in the championship line-up were impressive and it was a close competition between the Charolais, Suffolk, and Clydesdale,” said Mr Leggat.
Pipped to the post was the champion Clydesdale Tulloes Sensation from Jim and Louise Greenhill, Upper Tulloes, Letham. Sired by Arradoul Balvenie and out of Tulloes Lady Jane, this yearling colt is unbeaten in his class at six events attended this season including the National Stallion Show.
Leading Awards
Aberdeen Angus (Judge: J Smith, New Craig, Alyth). Champion – N and M Wattie, Alford with Tonley Fiona Y937, a two-year heifer by Tonley Jester Eric S318 out of Tonley Fiona V594. She was champion at the Winter National Calf show at the Agri Expo last year. Sole entry.
Commercial cattle (Judge: Avril Aitken, Perth). Champion and reserve inter-breed beef champion – WA Peters, Crieff with CC Cindy, a 21-month-old Limousin cross heifer by Carmorn Lionbar and out of a British Blue cross Limousin cow. Champion at Fife and reserve at West Fife and Ayr. Reserve – D Nelson, Mains of Lundie, Edzell with Bobby Bingo a 16-month Limousin cross bullock bred by Raymond Martyn, Wester Bleaton Farm, Bridge of Cally. Bullock calf, pair of bullocks, heifer calf, heifer, heifer pair – WA Peters. Bullock – D Nelson.
Simmental (Judge: C Inglis, Craegorry, Aberdour). Champion – G, M, and D Smith, Drumsleed, Fordoun with Drumsleed Nesta, a rising two-year-old heifer sired by Wolfstar Gordy, out of Drumsleed Ibiza. First outing. Reserve – G Patterson, Delfur Farming, with Delfur Weigela N12, a 19-month-old heifer, by Ballymoney Larry, out of Delfur Weigela E12. Reserve champion at the Borderway Agri Expo, 2023. Bull born in 2022 – CMR Soutar, Peasiehill, Arbroath. Bull born between Jan 1 and June 30 2023, heifer born between Jan 1 and 31 Dec 2022 – G and M Smith. Heifer born between Jan 1 and June 30 2023 – Heather Duff, Pitmudie, Brechin.
Charolais (Judge: C Inglis). Champion, overall cattle and reserve supreme champion – Jack Nicoll Farms, Mornity, Alyth with Mornity Usher, a 16-month-old bull sired by Westcarse Houdini, out of Elrick Rizzo. Reserve – Jack Nicoll Farms with Mornity Uther, a 14-month bull by Glenericht Pegasus bred from Mornity Nikita which has bred sons to 13000gns. Bull born between Jan 1 and June 30 2023 – Jack Nicoll Farms Ltd. Heifer born in 2022 – JM Cant and Partners, Easter Knox. Heifer born between Jan 1 and June 30 2023 – Abbie Anderson, Rutherston, Ugenie.
Limousin (Judge: Avril Aitken). Champion – A and J Gammie, Drumforber, Laurenceskirk with Westpit Ultra Natty, a 15-month-old heifer by Springsett President out of Sarkley Polly. First at Ayr Show. Reserve – I and G Grant, Banks of Gallery, with Gallery Umbro, a 17-month-old bull by Claragh Neymar, out of Gallery Regan. First outing . Bull born between Jan 1 and June 30 – I and G Grant. Bull born between July 1 and Dec 31 2023, heifer born between July 1 and Dec 31 2023 – Miller Farms, North Lurg, Midmar. Heifer born between Jan 1 and June 30 2023 – A and J Gammie.
Any other continental cattle (Judge: Avril Aitken). Champion – B Duffton, Huntly with British Blue heifer Harelaw Star. Bred by Jean McKay and sired by Henlli Wishmaster, this 28-month-old was champion when purchased at the Carlisle British Blue sale in January last year. Champion and reserve inter-breed at Ayr and champion at Fife 2024. Sole entry.
Any other native cattle (Judge: J Smith). Champion – JM Cant and Partners, Easter Knox, Arbroath, with the Hereford bull Panmure 1 Alexander, by Romany 1 Thor and out of Panmure 1 Blessing. Reserve male champion at the Agri Expo calf show and junior male champion at Stars of the Future 2023. Reserve – MG Bailley, B3I Farms, Craigeassie with the yearling Beef Shorthorn heifer Craigeassie Tabatha, a Podehole Lincoln daughter bred from Craigeassie Natalie. Female champion at Fife. Bull born in 2022, bull born between Jan 1 and June 30 2023 – JM Cant and Partners. Heifer born in 2023 – R Marshall. Heifer born between Jan 1 and June 30 – MG Bailley. Calf – Alice Haigh.
Highland (Judge: J McKechnie, France Farm, Gartocharn). Champion – Heather Corrigall, Nigg with Magaida 4 of Earn, a seven-year-old cow out of Maigaida 3 of Earn. Former second prize winner at the Royal Highland and champion at club shows. Full brothers have sold for 5000gns and 10,000gns. Reserve – K Neill and A Polson, Carnoustie with Inness of Glenfinnan, a 21-month-old bull by Alasdair 4 of Woodneuk, out of Lona of Craigluscar. Senior champion at Stars of the Future and male champion at Kirriemuir 2023. Bull, heifer born in 2023 – Kirsty Neill. Cow – Heather Corrigall. Heifer born in 2022, calf – J Singer.
Cattle young handlers – 12yrs and under – 1, Olly Patterson; 2, Lily Smith. 13-16yrs – 1, Chloe McEwan.
North Blackface (Judge: R Marshall, Dufftown, Keith). Champion – M Simpson, Sidlaw with a one-crop-ewe by a Hillhead of Morinsh sire, out of a home-bred ewe by an Auchnacloich tup. Her twin was champion here last year. Reserve – D Beaton, Newmill with a gimmer by an £1100 Auchdregnie and out of a ewe by a £3000 Woolfords. First outing. Tup, gimmer, ewe lamb – D Beaton. Tup lamb – P Myles, Edzell. Ewe – M Simpson.
South Blackface (Judge: B Wight, Midlock, Biggar). Champion – M Simpson with a three-crop-ewe by a £7500 Auchloy, out of an £1100 Dullator-sired dam. Champion at Angus and Alyth last year. Reserve – P Alexander, Mains of Mause with a gimmer by an £1800 Midlock, out of a £4200 Connachan ewe. First outing. Tup, tup lamb, ewe, ewe lamb – M Simpson. Gimmer – P Alexander.
Beltex (Judge: J Young, Muirton). Champion – Ellie Miller, Miller Farms with Ellie’s King of the Jungle, a tup lamb by Smartass Jackpot out of Ellie’s How Do You Like Me Now. First outing. Reserve – B and D Wylie, Balbrydie, Kirriemuir with Kutiepie. A February-born ewe lamb by Brilly Heatwave, a tup shared with Andrew Dunlop and Graham and Fiona Burke. Tup, ewe, ewe lamb – B and D Wylie. Tup lamb, gimmer – Ellie Miller.
Cross sheep (Judge: D Moir, Home Farm, Cairness). Champion and reserve inter-breed – B McDonald with three home-bred Texel cross gimmers that were shown as ewe lambs. Reserve – Kim Stretch, Crieff with a cross bred Texel cross Cheviot Mule ewe and lamb, that was reserve inter-breed sheep at Fife and supreme sheep at West Fife. Three continental bred lambs, and three cross or mule gimmers – B McDonald. Three native-bred lambs, and three cross bred lambs (undressed) – W Mather and Sons, Shandford. Cross ewe with lamb – Kim Stretch.
Suffolk (Judge: J Douglas, Cairness, Fraserburgh). Champion and supreme overall – F Christie, Inverurie with a one-crop-ewe by Howgillfoot Sniper, out of a dam by Crewlands Kinpin. Reserve – Senga Barron, Findowrie Farm, with a tup lamb by Bridgeview Belvenie, out of a Cairnton-bred ewe. First outing. Tup lamb, ewe lamb – Senga Barron. Ewe, gimmer – F Christie. Pair of untrimmed lambs – Fallon Mather.
Texel (Judge: M Leggat, Huntly). Champion – Kim Stretch with a home-bred one-crop ewe by Cressage Enforcer that was successfully shown as a gimmer and a ewe lamb. Reserve – A and T Greenhill, Dundee with Knap Fast Freddy, a two-shear tup by New View Electrifying, that was first at Kirriemuir last year. Tup lamb – A and T Greenhill. Ewe, ewe lamb – Kim Stretch. Gimmer – F Dandie.
Any other native sheep (Judge: I Ogg, Carroch Farm, Kirriemuir). Champion – Meg Mackie, Balhall Farm with a four-crop Shropshire that was champion at Fettercairn in 2022. Reserve – A Grant, Innergellie, with the two-shear Cheviot tup Kinaldy Classic bred by George Milne. Tup – A Grant. Tup lamb, ewe lamb – Kiah Burgoyne. Ewe, gimmer – Meg Mackie.
Any other breed sheep (Judge: I Ogg). Champion – C Nicholson, Kinclaven with a Blue Texel ewe lamb by Jem’s Hatrick, out of Jem’s Elenor. First outing. Reserve – C Nicholson with a Blue Texel tup lamb by Jem’s Hattrick, out of Strathellie Esmerelda. First outing. Tup, Tup lamb, ewe lamb – C Nicholson. Ewe, gimmer – Allan Alston Jnr.
Clydesdale (Judge: E Anderson). Champion – J Greenhill, Letham with Tulloes Sensation, a yearling colt by Arradoul Balvenie, out of Tulloes Lady Jane. Unbeaten in his class at six events he was also champion Clydesdale at the National Stallion Show. Reserve – S Aitken, Memus, with the four-year-old mare Doura Allegra, shown with her foal Newton Glens Charlie. Allegra is sired by Glebeview Sir Charles and out of Islabay Lucy, while the foal is sired by Dillars Caledonia. Mare is a former second prize winner at the Royal Highland, and champion winner at Kirriemuir and Aberfeldy, and reserve at Fettercairn. Senior gelding, ridden – J and L Martin. Yeld mare – B Warburton. Brood mare, foal – S Aitken. Filly one year – J Anderson. Filly two year – Suzanne Anderson. Gelding/colt under two years – J Greenhill. Harness – D and E Proctor. Young handler – Eva Warburton.
Shetland ponies (Judge: Cheryl Robertson McGhee). Champion – Shonah Wood, Forfar with Penroyd Surprise, a three-year-old filly by Penroyd Endeavour out of Terregles Little Sabrina. Placed at West Fife. Reserve – Clair Stewart, Rothienorman, with Warrackston Bob, a 19-year-old stallion by Drum Director, out of Beauty of Codder. Yearling filly, colt or gelding, yeld mare, and stallion four years and over – Clair Stewart. Two to three year colt, filly or gelding – Shonah Wood. Gelding four years and over – S Harrison.
Miniature Shetland (Judge: Cheryl Robertson McGhee). Champion – Gayle Thomson with Gardie Quiver, a yearling filly, by Hermits Vanilla Ice out of Gardie Cassie. Second at Fife. Reserve – Rory Andrews, Coupar Angus, with Narinian Cuckoo, a 16-year-old mare by Firth Jason out of Narinian Cowslip. Champion at the Royal Highland in 2015.Filly, colt or gelding three years and under – Gayle Thomson. Mare or gelding four years and over – Adele Stewart. Young handler 16 years and under – Rory Andrews.
Highland ponies (Judge: F Lawson, Invergowrie). Champion – Rebecca Chalmers with Sovereign of Forglen, a 15-year-old gelding by Calum of Forglen out of Leona of Craignetherty. Bought as a 10-year-old, is third season ridden and champion in hand gelding at Blair Horse trials last year. Reserve champion – Nuala Noble with yeld mare Moulzie Blossom.Mare with foal at foot – S MacIntosh. Mare four years and over Nuala Noble. Young handler – 1, Hannah McIntosh.
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