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British Blue champion results have just been announced and taking the champion title was the female calf for A E Neachell and Son with Cromwell Gia. This one is by Bringlee Carlos and out of Cromwell Duchess. In reserve was M D Gamble and S J Rigg with Sharplaw Gamble. This one is by Nether Hall Costa and out of Marsh Blue Bluebell.

Here's the remaining results from the Angus Winter National Show

The heifer calf championship went to Mr V and Mrs P Dobson with Water End Miss Betsy L090. This one is by Blelack Ever Great H003 and out of Water End Miss Belle. In reserve was Marsdens Farms with Rawburn Kinannie L326. This one is by Rawburn Elmer J921 and out of Rawburn Kinannie J993.

The calf champion went to Mr V and Mrs P Dobson with Water End Miss Betsy L090. This one is by Blelack Ever Great H003 and out of Water End Miss Belle. In reserve was Bryan S Ronan with Jerusalem Lord Haydn. This one is by Jerusalem Dartagnan H138 and out of Jerusalem Lady Heather B522.

The male champion went to Bryan S Ronan with Jerusalem Lord Haydn. This one is by Jerusalem Dartagnan H138 and out of Jerusalem Lady Heather B522. In reserve was Mr Ronan with Jerusalem Walk on K180. This one is by Blelack Blacksmith Y291 and out of Jerusalem Wavura B233.

The female champion went to Mr V and Mrs P Dobson with Water End Miss Betsy L090. This one is by Blelack Ever Great H003 and out of Water End Miss Belle. In reserve was H P and L S Whittaker Farms with Flodden Elegant K572. This one is by Wedderlie New Era  H573 and out of Wedderlie Elegant H634.

The heifer champion went to Mr V and Mrs P Dobson with Water End Miss Betsy L090. This one is by Blelack Ever Great H003 and out of Water End Miss Belle. In reserve was . In reserve was Marsdens Farms with Rawburn Kinannie L326. This one is by Rawburn Elmer J921 and out of Rawburn Kinannie J993.

The yearling champion went to H P and L S Whittaker Farms with Flodden Elegant K572. This one is by Wedderlie New Era  H573 and out of Wedderlie Elegant H634. in reserve was Messrs W and D McLaren with Netherton Francis K550 by Netherton Big Edition and H460 and out of Netherton Frances H455.

In the Beef Shorthorn the overall champion went to Mr and Mrs B Landers with the female calf Cairnsmore Eloise Scarlet. This one is by Vortrekker of Upsall and out of Elliot Starlet. In reserve was Mr H Horrell with Podehole Gypsy Estelle. This one is by Trojan Of Craigeassie and out of Westerbleaton Swallow.

In class 9a J W Smith-Jackson took top spot with baby beef steer Goldon Eye. This Limousin x is by Shire Appollo and was bred by the exhibitor and weighed 281kgs. In reserve was Lawson and Wilkinson with his Limousin cross Billie, This one was sired by Procters Cougar and was bred by Messrs Lawson and Son, North Yorks and weighed 303kgs.

In class 10 baby beef heifer first prize went to J W Smith-Jackson with Limousin x Private Dancer. This one is by Hightown Daglish and weighed 287kgs. In reserve was Mr and Mrs M J Alford with British Blue Poker Doll. This one was bred by C Dick, Stirling and weighed 305kgs.

In class 11 was James Nesbitt with Edge of Glory a Charolais x. In reserve was Wil Owen with Beyonce with a Charolais x by Allanfauld Vintage.

In class 12 was Sedgewick and Slack with Flossi a Limousin x heifer out of Rossignol. In reserve was Robert Kingston with Crackers Girl a Limousin x sired by Brutus Cracker.

In class 13 winner was T C Edwards and Sons with Cracker a Blonde x . In reserve was K D Harryman with Fern a Limousin heifer by Terrance Clint and out of Terrance Daisy.

In class 14 the winner was M L Howatson and Son with Minnie M a Limousin x British Blue by Hartsideanew Crackerjack. In reserve was Hyslop and Richardson with Mistique a Limousin x sired by Brontemorr Andover.

In class 15 was Cr Donaldson with a Limousin x Ruby. In reserve was Dylan Hughes with Suga Babe.

In class 16 the winner was L T and S E Sellers with the British Blue x All Wrapped Up. This one was by Auchenlay Vagabond. In reserve was the Rice family with Butterfly Flip, a British Blue x by the British Blue Blue Grass.

In class 17 the winner was Tecwyn Jones with Black Beauty a Limousin x. In reserve was J L White and Son with Lulu a Limousin x.

In class 18 the winner was Dylan Jones with Cheeky Girl a British Blue x. In reserve was R Arfon Jones with Secret Obsession a Limousin x by Curracaher Bill.

In class 19 was Hyslop and Richardson with Mickey Finn a Limousin x and sired by Craigatoke Butch. In reserve was Issy Hartley with Spite a British Blue x sired by Greystone Bonzer.

In class 20 the winner was Thomas Illimgworth with Glenrock Exclusive a Limousin by Wilodge Vantastic. In reserve was Hannah Brown with Alfie a Limousin x by Fieldson Alfy.

The overall beef championship has just been announced and taking top spot and repeating the same results as last weekend's Countryside Live was Tecwyn Jones, north Wales with Jager Bomb.

This Limousin x weighing in at 658kgs is by the French bull Saphire and was bought at Ruthin Show Potential for an undisclosed sum and was bred by M Jones and Son, Ruthin. There's no stopping Jager Bomb who has already won seven summer shows including six interbreeds this year.

He is heading to the Welsh Winter Fair but not Smithfield as Mr Jones is judging the beef classes at the show. Jager Bomb will be up for sale at the Welsh Winter Fair.

In reserve was Glyn Howatson and Son with Minnie M- a Limousin x British Blue weighing in at 510kgs. This homebred heifer is by Hartsideanew Crackerjack and out of Firecracker. She is the first calf out of Firecracker who was first in class at Agri-Expo in 2008. Minnie M has also had a successful season winning reserve overall at the Royal Welsh and reserve at Countryside Live last weekend.

The judge Archie Macgregor said it was a fantastic show of tremendous cattle. The champion was all correct in legs and had a tremendous loin and top without being over muscled. "The reserve however, didn't quite have the lion of the champion but was terrific and stood well."

Just managed to track down Simmental results and taking the championship with his one year old bull was Brian Allan, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. Glenturk Bonaza 10 is by Celtic Rock and out of homebred Glenturk Paradise. This is the first time this one has been shown and he will be sold in Stirling in February. Mr Allan has been breeding Simmentals since they were first imported in the 70's.

In reserve was M/S J H and V G Wood, Dutton with the heifer calf Popes Nelly Camilla, This one is by Banwy Wonderboy and out of Popes Nellys Surprise.

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In class 8 David Hall took first spot his British Blue cross steer Blu Boy which weighed 850kgs. This one is by Fiacre Dizier and was bred by D and C E Marston, Kirkby Stephen. In reserve was Mr Hall with his Limousin x Black Fella which weighed 802kgs. This one is by Rossignol and was bred by D and C E Marston, Kirkby Stephen.

In class 9a J W Smith-Jackson took top spot with baby beef steer Goldon Eye. This Limousin x is by Shire Appollo and was bred by the exhibitor and weighed 281kgs. In reserve was Lawson and Wilkinson with his Limousin cross Billie, This one was sired by Procters Cougar and was bred by Messrs Lawson and Son, North Yorks and weighed 303kgs.

In class 10 baby beef heifer first prize went to J W Smith-Jackson with Limousin x Private Dancer. This one is by Hightown Daglish and weighed 287kgs. In reserve was Mr and Mrs M J Alford with British Blue Poker Doll. This one was bred by C Dick, Stirling and weighed 305kgs.

The sheep championship has just been announced and after a year off from showing Andrew Bishop and wife Becky have just taken the overall championship in the sheep ring with their pair of Beltex's which weighed in at 87kg. Both are ewe lambs by Luggsmill Laney and were homebred.

Mr Bishop also took the reserve place with a pair of pure Texel's by Luggsmill Dillon weighing 89kgs. The family who farm in Gloucestershire will be making a trip north of the Scottish border with the reserve pair for the Scottish Winter Fair.

The champion pair of Hill bred lambs went to a pair of Scottish Blackface lambs forward from Crofts Estate, Castle Douglas. Weighing in at 85kg this is the first time this pair have been out and will be the last time for this year. In reserve was I Graham with a pair of Cheviot lambs.

Full Sheep Results 

Class 23 Pair of Texel up to 40kgs: A D Bishop; res, R Hall and Son

Class 24 Pair of Texel lambs over 40.1kg: A D Bishop; res, R Hall and Son

Class 26 Pair of Suffolk lambs over 40.1kg: Messrs Black; res, Eifion Hughes

Class 27 Pair of any other Continental lambs: R Hall and Son; res, Andrew Baillie

Class 28 Pair of cross bred lambs from a Herdwick ewe: J and D Richardson; res, Hannah Dickinson

Class 29 Pair of Down bred lambs: Anthony Thompson; res, Adam Steel

Class 30 Pair of Continental lambs: A M and H V Brown; res, Robin Slade

Class 31 Pair of Swaledale lambs: R G and L A Grieve and Son; res, Messrs H Huddleston

Class 32 Pair of Cheviot lambs: I Graham; res, Alex Main

Class 33 Pair of Blackface lambs: Crofts Estate (Messrs Black); res, Andrew Baillie

Class 34 Pair of Mule lambs: Messrs Black; res, R G and L A Grieve

Class 35 Pair of Rough Fell lambs: G H Capstick and Sons; res, Miss A Harrison

Class 36 Young Farmers pair of lambs R Hall and Son; res, Thomas Hope

The Baby beef championship has just been announced and continuing their winning success after last week's Countryside Live was the Charlotte Alford, Devon with Pokemon. This Limousin cross steer was bred by Messrs McArthur, Nairn and was bought for £3000 at the Thainstone Spectacular where it was also Supreme Baby Calf. This one will next be appearing in Birmingham, Scottish Winter Fair and at the Welsh Winter Fair where it will be sold.

In reserve was John W Smith-Jackson with the Limousin x steer Golden Eye. This one is by the Limousin Shire Apollo and was bred by the exhibitor.

Bull Calf champion in the Aberdeen Angus Winter National Show has been awarded to Brian Ronan of the Jerusalem Angus Herd, Appleby, Cumbria with his calf Jerusalem Lord Haydn. This one is by Jerusalem Dartagnan and out of Jerusalem Lady Heather. This one came forward from the yearling bull class.

In reserve was Messrs P J and R M Lane, Raeburnhead, Lockerbie with Rosslayne Phantom. This one is by Jerusalem Lord Jellicoe and out of Kincardine Castle Primula.

In the regional Hereford Calf Show at Agri-Expo, Carlisle the supreme champion has just been announced and was awarded to J A Cameron and Son, Fife with bull Baldinnie 1 Kingsway. By Dorepoll 499 Einsteine and out of Baldinnie 1 Kay 16^th this was this one year olds first outing this year. He was shown in the ring by Pauline Wason and was winner of the male champion class.

In reserve was J R B Wilson and Sons, Kelso with heifer Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34. By Baybridge 1 Atlas who is the current National Hereford Sire of the Year and out of Romany 1 Ishbel R22 C53 this one was shown by Robert Wilson who farms 80 pedigree Herefords near Kelso and was also female champion.

Full results:

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Beltex pairs have just finished being judged. Taking top spot in class 21, lambs weighing up to 40kgs was D R and D C Findlay. In reserve was Brian Hall.

In class 6, G E Jones took first place with the British Blue x steer, The Wanted. This one weighed in at 596kgs and was bred by the exhibitor. In reserve was Mr C R Donaldson with his British Blue cross, Rupert. This one which weighed in at 598kgs was bred by Andrew Woodburn, Ayrshire.

In class 7 Tecwyn Jones took first place with Jager Bomb, a Limousin x by Saphire. This one weighed in at 658kgs and was bred by M Jones and Sons, Ruthin.

In reserve was Mr Sedgewick and Mr Slack with Real Deal  a Limousin crossd out of Volcano. This one was bred b y W Richardson and Son, Appleby, Cumbria and weighed in at 624kgs.

In class 5 -continental steers split according to weights, Mr and Mrs M J Alford took first place with I'm your Man, a Limousin cross which was bred by Messrs Blandford and Son, Ledbury and weighed in at 540kgs.  

In reserve was Andrew Scarborough with Jo, a Limousin x steer which was sired by Snoopy and out of a British Blue x. This one was bred by C R Raine, Middleton in Teesdale and weighed in at 564kg.

In class 4 - Continental Steers (split according to weights) E MacPherson and Sons took first place with Golden Delicious, a Charolais cross. This one is by Tullygarley Alibaba and was bred by James Alexander, Northern Ireland and weighed in at 483kgs.

In reserve was P and B Robson with Black Jack, a Limousin Cross. This one was bred by R J and K Tiplady, Long Martin, Cumbria and weighed in at 514kgs.

In the Continental Steer classes James Nisbet took the champion title in class 3 with Swagger Jagger a September 2010 Limousin Cross. This one was bred by Ballachin Farms, Pitlochry and weighed in at 477kgs.

In reserve was M L Howatson and Son with their pure Limousin, Pluto. This one is by Heathmount Barrister and out of Brenig Urgain and weighed in at 451kgs.

In the native heifer class Mr and Mrs M J Alford took the champion title with their pure Galloway Superstar. This September 2010 heifer was bred by the Alfords and weighed in at 417kgs.

In reserve was Douglas Ross with his purebred Galloway Moira 1003 of Ronesbeoch. This one is by Kirkmabreck Nimrod and out of Moira of Doon-of-Urr and weighed 560kgs.

Winner in the native steer class (class 1) was B E Willaims with Black Hill. This Welsh Black cross was sired by Rhuddel Keidlych and out of a British Blue. This one was bred by R T Halhead, Lancaster and weighed 616kgs.  

In reserve was Richard Wright with Elmford Lord a pure Devon, sired by Elmford Sultan and out of Elmford Jubilee Lady Lorna and was bred by S and S Marton, Devon and weighed 550kgs.