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If ever a breed deserved more support it's the British Blonde. Prices at last week's breed society sale at Carlisle topped at 6,000gns for Shanvalley Fletcher from Savage Bros and Son's herd in Co Down and there was another bull - Stubbswalden Endeavour - from the Jackson family's herd at Doncaster that made 5,000gns.

But there were only eight bulls sold to average £3,766. There was a time when the Blonde was up there with the big three Continental breeds and sires such as the imported doubled muscled-bull Abricot looked set to secure the breed's future. Even though the Blonde-cross cow has been a big success for many suckled calf producers, the Blonde still seems to be in an undeservedly sticky patch.

This week a breed record of 11,000gns was made for Blonde bull Shanvalley Fighter.

Shanvalley Fighter who weighed 1008kgs at just 20 months had caught the eye of the McCabe Brothers at Balmarol show in May 2011; where he took Junior Male and Overall Junior champion as well as Reserve Male Champion for the Savage brothers.

Fighter continued with seven more male champions and an overall Blonde Champion and two Interbred Champions this summer.

A private sale was made to the McCabe Brothers from Downpatrick, County Down this week. Jim and Maurice McCabe who run 115 suckler cows, mainly Limousin and Blue crosses have bred Blondes in the past said: 'We are delighted to have purchased this young bull, he has got everything we have been looking for in a Blonde and more. What this bull has done since we first saw him in May is staggering, and we are glad to have kept this young bull here in Northern Ireland'.

Top price at last week's production sale from David and Sue Knight's Doncombe herd of Blondes was a 4000gns bid for 18 month old bull Doncombe First Eagle.

This Druk Thor son is out of Doncombe Pocahontas, a Druk Lance daughter and sold to Paul Thomas, Wokingham, Berkshire, for the Samoht herd.

Cows and calves peaked at 3200gns for a seven year old fifth calver Doncombe Verdicchio. She is by Doncombe Rangatira and sold with her bull calf at foot, also finding a new home with Mr Thomas.  

At the same money was served heifer Doncombe Eggnog, a Rodleigh Voyageur daughter in-calf to French sire Richelieu. She went to Norwich-based breed nick Roberts.

Selling at 3000gns was Doncombe Vivacious, another Rangatira daughter out of Doncombe Ormolu, another Druk Lance daughter. She also sold with a heifer calf at foot and was bought by R A Cripps, Lechlade, Gloucester.  

Best of the first calf heifers on offer was a 2800gns call for a Druk Thor daughter with bull calf at foot taken by J Conneally, Meer End, Kenilworth, Warks.

Top price in the maiden heifer section was Doncombe Feu De Joie, an 11 month old daughter of Druk Thor peaking at 2000gns when selling to to A Bailey, Howgill, Kendal, Cumbria.

A small consignment from Mark Wheeler's Arlebrook herd topped at 2020gns for an eight year old cow with heifer calf which sold to J P Sevenoaks and Sons, Pontrilas, Hereford.  With a bid of 1900gns for Retyn Bronwyn with heifer calf the best from the Retyn herd of G W and E J Haines. She also to Messrs Sevenoaks.

Averages; Doncombe 17 cows with calves or in calf    £2487.26, two    served heifers    £2835, 14 maiden heifers £1417.50, five bulls £2335.20; Arlebrook four cows with calves or in calf £1724.62: Retyn two cows with calves £1795.50, four maiden heifers    £1317.75, two bulls £1968.75 (McCartneys).

Hereford

Nicholas & Heath's bull, Dorepoll 1 60G Chinook; res, R & R I  Shaw 's heifer, hallwood 1 fiona

 

Limousin

Mr Paul Dawes's heifer, Dinmore Daffodil; res, Mr Paul Dawes's heifer, Dinmore Elegance

 

Simmental

Mr J H & V G Wood's cow, Popes Princess Victoria; res, Mr & Mrs L & N Pennington's bull, Annick Vesuvius

 

British Blue

Mr G Jones's female, Graymar Electra; res, Mr T Mountford's female, Beck Farm Anne

 

Aberdeen Angus

Mr K Hancock's bull, Blackhaugh Easy Papa; res, North Moss Farm Partnership's bull, The Moss Ethan K974

 

British Blonde

Miss C L Boden's cow, Bridge Banana; res, Mr Chris Shenton's heifer, Bridge Ellie

Here are the highlights from today's Blonde sale at Carlisle.

Making 7000gns was the reserve overall champion Hallfield Einstein from the Weightmans. This is by Blackwater Ainsley and out of Hallfield Useful, a Ballygowan Noble daughter.

At 6500gns was the champion Doncombe Exodus from David Knight. Thsi Ridleigh Voyager son is out of Doncombe Romany, a Druk Lance daughter.

And selling at 5100gns was Hallfield Earl, again from the Weightmans. He's by Ainsley too and is out of Hallfield Uproar, a Megray Serendipity daughter.

SHEEP

 

Champion and reserve champion Suffolk

 

Mr Gary Beacom's shearling ewe; res, Lester  Aiken's ram lamb

 

Champion and reserve champion Texel

 

R  Henderson's shearling ewe; res, Mr Thomas James Carson's ewe lamb

 

Champion and reserve Hampshire Down

 

Mr Stirling Manson's ewe lamb; res, Mr Stirling Manson's ram lamb

 

Champion and reserve Charollais

 

Mrs Diane Christie's shearling ram; res, Norman J McMordie's ewe lamb

 

Champion and reserve North Country Cheviot

 

Mr Tommy McKean's ewe; res, Mr Desmond Robinson's (Jnr) shearling ewe

 

Champion and reserve Dorset Horn and Poll

 

T & S  Knox's ram; res, Wright, Mr Thomas' shearling ewe

 

Champion and reserve Rouge de l'Ouest

 

Mr N Michael Graham's ram; res,  Mr N Michael Graham's ewe lamb

 

Champion and reserve Beltex

 

Mrs Elizabeth McAllister's shearling ewe; res, Mrs Elizabeth McAllister's shearling ewe

 

Champion and reserve Rare Breeds

 

W & K Carson's ewe; res, Mrs Siobhan Holloway's ewe lamb

 

Champion and reserve Zwartbles

 

Mr Cyril Cromie's ewe lamb; res, Ms Rachel Elder's ram

 

Champion and reserve Border Leicester

 

David J Mawhinney's ewe; res, T Horner's shearling ewe

 

Champion and reserve KerryHill

 

Brian Malcomson's Shearling ewe; res, R J Mccauley's ewe lamb

 

Bluefaced Leicester

 

McCormick Bros' shearling ram; res, A J Minnis' ewe

 

 

BEEF           

 

Champion and reserve Aberdeen Angus

 

O & A  McFadden & Armstrong's bull, Blelack Elijah G747; res, Mr James Paul Porter's heifer, Old Glenort H722

 

Champion and reserve Herefords

 

J & W  McMordie's bull,  Solpoll 1 Dynamite; res, James Graham's heifer, Richmount 1 Lady Gaga

 

Champion and reserve Charolais

 

Mr Gilbert J Crawford's bull, Goldies Carnaval; res, Mr Gilbert J Crawford's heifer, Coolnaslee Diane

 

Champion and reserve Simmental

 

S&P McDonald's heifer, Clonguish Bambi; res, Mr William David Hazelton's bull, Ranfurly Barrister B1 10

 

Champion and reserve Limousin

 

William Smith's cow with calf at foot, Millbrook Celine; res, Trueman Limousins' heifer, Trueman Euphonium

 

Champion and reserve British Blonde

 

D & R McFarland's bull, Comber Boxer; res, Hillhead Blondes' heifer Hillhead Estelle.

 

Champion and reserve British Blue

 

Mr Andrew Craig's cow, Woodview Cari; res, Mr Sean O'Brien's heifer Delia.

 

Champion and reserve Salers

 

J & E.A  Elliott's heifer Drumleeagh Caitlin; res J & E.A  Elliott's bull FanFan

 

Interbreed beef champion and reserve:

William Smith's Limousin cow, Millbrook Celine; res O & A McFadden & Armstrong's Aberdeen Angus bull, Blelack Elijah G747

 

PIGS 

 

Large White

 

Agnes & Robin Todd's junior boar, Cappagh Polis 41^st; res, Mr Trevor Shields' junior gilt, Glenmarshal Dainty Lady

 

Landrace

 

Agnes & Robin  Todd's junior gilt, cappagh grafelia 992TH; res, Agnes & Robin  Todd's  junior gilt, cappagh grafelia 998TH

 

Traditional breeds

 

Primrose Spence's junior boar, Actress Duke; res, K and J Gracey's Saddleback junior gilt, Forthill Babble

 

Pork Pig

 

Agnes & Robin Todd's capagh greenback 45TH; res, Mr Trevor Shield's female

 

                                                                                          

Blonde bulls enjoyed an electric trade at Worcester on Saturday when the day's pre-slae champion took the top bid of 8000gns.

This sale topper was Quicks Edward, a 22 month son of Quicks Apollo from A R Quick and Partners, Devon. He was knocked down to Welsh breeder Andrew Thomas, Bridgend, Glamorgan.  

Demand for bulls was apparent from the first lot sold when Fronfedw Dydd from R G  Davies herd levelled at a creditable 3600gns to Messrs Williams, Newton Abbot, Devon.  

At the same money was Kinaston Elliott from Roy Kinnish. He sold to G Collins Farms,  Gore Cross Estate, Devizes, Wilts. Another second prize winner from Mr Kinnish Kinaston Enrico was knocked down at 3200gns to Worcestershire breeders Ian and Jim Phillips, Bockleton, Tenbury Wells.

West country breeders were in the money again when second prize winner Allacott Eric from D Skinner, Beaworthy, Devon, sold for  3500gns to M J Stockdale, Laxton, Nottingham.

Females enjoyed a hotly contested, if not somewhat selective trade, but Bristol breeder David Knight reaped the reward for quality selling the Female Champion Doncombe Freesia a 12 month old daughter of Rodleigh Voyageur to P Thomas, Wokingham, Reading, at 1800gns.

Averages: 21 bulls £3175, eight maiden heifers £1463.43 (McCartneys).

A brace of Blonde breeders have been splashing the cash down under buying a September 2009-born heifer for flushing at a recent Australian production sale.

Northern Irish-based William McElroy of Ivaniskey Blondes teamed up with Sheena Kennedy of the Overton herd to pay Aus$7000 for Old Kentucky El Grace from Bob Andrews' Londrigan, Victoria-based herd.

This heifer is by Bred to Hustle and out of Rahnik Afaloozy and has EBVs which place her in the top 2% of the breed in Australia.The Old Kentucky herd has a relatively short history, having been established just 18 months ago, but already it is proving to be a well placed one, with the sale recording an 85% clearance with bulls averaging $3250 and the females $4691.

El Grace will now be flushed to a number of leading sires, with the resulting embryos shipped to the UK for implantation.

Blonde bulls sold to 3500gns at Moira recently, with this top price paid for Applecroft Earl, from John and Sharon Houston Bangor, Co Down.

This Applecroft Copper son is out of Applecroft Beam and sold to M Harrison's Shapfell herd, in Cumbria.

The second highest price on the day went to Davey Thompson's bull Glenvale Fantastic born when he sold for 3020gns to Barry O'Reilly, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, this bull is out of Glenvale Christina and is sired by Islandhill Billy.

Top priced female at 1820gns was February 2010 heifer Drumraymond Fea an ET bred Druk Lance daughter out of Drumraymond Rose. She went home with Daryll Moffitt, Co Tyrone.

Averages; bulls £2164,  females £1509 (Taafe Auctions).

Saturday's sale of Blondes at Carlisle saw a top call of 6800gns paid for April 2009-born bull Shapfell Esquire from M K Harrison.

This is a son of Forthview Rosco and is out of Shapfell Sexpot, a Whistlet Nazir daughter. He sold to K and G J Huck, Austwick.Second best call was a 5400gns bid for the senior male champion from the pre-sale show, this was Hallfield Empire from the Weightman family.Sired by Blackwater Ainsley and out of Hallfield Teardrop, a Druk Lance daughter, he has a beef value of +19. He went home with J King, Thorntonhall, Glasgow.

At 5000gns was Droit Ethan from Richard Mowbray. This Rayneside Brett son is out of Droit Vivi, an Ardmore Steakhouse daughter. He stood second in his class and sold to N S and S Wood, Windemere.Then making 4000gns was Shanvalley Enter, the junior and overall male champion from Messrs Savage Bros and Son. This Glenvale Billy son is out of Moyola Valentine, a Whistley Dollar daughter. Born in July 2009 he sold to Scriveton Manor Holdings, Middleton by Youlgrave, Derbyshire.Making 3000gns was Ramrig Eureka from G and A Hamilton. This Ardmore Upgrade son is out of Strathisla Autumn, a Druk Lance daughter and sold to J and J Mather, Nenthorn, Kelso.

Best in the females on sale was a 2300gns bid for Blackwater Fancy from I R Calderbank. She is a January 2010 daughter of Blackwater Jockey out of Blackwater April, a Blackwater Tensyn daughter and sold to J Anderson, Thurso.Averages; 13 bulls £3267.12, seven maiden heifers £1380 (Harrison and Hetherington).

Last Friday's Blonde sale at Carlisle saw a top price of 8000gns paid for Ark Diego, a Whistley Dollar son out of Ark Verity, an Ashtonledge Jet daughter, from Alan Keith. Having stood third in his class on the day this one was bought in a two way split by T H Harrison and Sons, West Sleddale, and A J and C D Scott, Corby Hill.

Next best price was a 3200gns bid for the champion from the pre-sale, January 2009-born Silverwood Emo from Norman McKnight. This is by Ashtonlodge Tyson and is out of Silverwood Venus, a Malinois, daughter. He was taken by W E Stewart, Greenhead, Brampton.A second sale at this price saw Messrs Clark sell Garngour Euro to H W Ellis and Son, Retford. This one is a Whitefield Bulawayo son out of Garngour Ashley, a Mir daughter. He has been junior and reserve male champion in the pre-sale show.

Selling at 3000gns was another from Mr Keith, Ark Eddie. Sired by Condor and born in January 2009 he is out of Ark Venus, a Ballygowan Noble daughter and was sold to P and J Don, Insch.

Best call in the females on offer was a brace of 1500gns bids for heifers from the Broomley herd of J and M Gibb. First to sell at this money was Broomley Estelle, a Millend Voodoo daughter out of Broomley Treasure, a Broomley Roy sired dam.

The other at this price was another by Voodoo, this time Broomley Emerald. She is out of Broomley Amber, a Hackleton Phoenix daughter and sold with her herd mate to D G Birkett and Son, Barnard Castle.

Beeech and Murray herds dispersal

The dispersals of the Beech and Murray herds for Messrs Crozier was held on the same day and sold to a top of 1700gns for Beech Velvet. This 2004-born cow is by Aveton Plage and out of Beech Sonya, a Withybrook O.K daughter and sold with her heifer calf, Beech Freeshia, at foot to C W Hurton and Sons, Grimsby.

A pair then sold at 1500gns, the first being Beech Rose, a 2000-born Beech Leo daughter. She is out of Sornfallow Gipsy and sold with her heifer calf, Beech Fuschia, at foot to W and M Linton and Son, Carluke.

Second to make this money was Beech Ripple, another 2000-born cow. Selling with her heifer calf Beech Fern, at foot, she is by Withybrook O.K and is out of Beech Honey, a Billingford Vauzon daughter. She went to C Hamilton, Scone.

Averages; 15 bulls £2702, two females £1575; Beech and Murray dispersal seven cows served/suckling £1545. seven heifers served/suckling £1024.50, nine maiden heifers £977.67 (Harrison and Hetherington).

Yesterday saw the majority of the beef classes at Lincolnshire show- here's a break down of the results:

 

BEEF

 

Lincoln Red

 

H M & J M  Needler's cow, Walmer Lobelia F2; res; H M & J M  Needler's heifer, Warmer Lass L5

 

British Blue

 

Jonathan Timm's heifer, Davina; res, Barwood & Padfield's heifer, Bringlee Electra  

 

Charolais

 

Cow or heifer

Mortimers Farms' Mortimers Cameo ; res, Rand Farm Park's White Randall Clematis.

 

Bull

North, D W Newbrooton Ezra; res, Wesley Estates' Wesley Elton

 

Limousin

 

Smiths of Bloxham's Ironside Dumandy; res, Barwood & Padfield's Withersdale Donna

 

British Simmental

 

D K & J C  Pick's Scarthingwell Water Lily; res, P D  Thurston's Ferrylane Alex 09 

 

 

Longhorn

 

Mr & Mrs C T D  Sutcliffe's Tetford Jedi; res, E M Hallifield's Dunstall Genesis

 

British Blonde

 

W & M Seels' Burghwallis Cadbury; res, W & M Seels' Burghwallis Diva

 

Other Pure breeds

 

Mrs C  Fox's Saler, Manor Lane Spirit

 

Commercial beef

 

Jonathan Timm's Hereford, Miss Flash; res, Barwood and Padfield's Limousin, Diesel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top in the British Blondes at Carlisle on Friday was a 2500gns bid for Applejack Doodle Bug, a February 2002-born Maidenlands Upbeat son from I R Appleton. This one is out of Rayneside Violet, an Easterton Rowan daughter and sold to J G and E A Armstrong, Trimdon Grange, Co Durham.

Then at 1800gns was Bilsington Errant from Peter De Giles. This is a Bilsington Snowdon son out of Bilsington Trollop,  a Ravensworth Mitchel daughter. He was bought by W H Hutchinson, Kirkby Stephen.

And at 1600gns was another from Mr De Giles, Bilsington Danchana, this one, also by Snowdon, is out of Bilsington Rhune, a Bilsington Nelson daughter. He sold to G G Stevenson and Son, Saltburn.

In the females the best bid was a 1580gns call for Brownhill Dolly from T M and J Hope. This Whistley Publican daughter is out of Brownhill Orange,a  Druk India daughter and sold to J Mellor, High Peak.

Averages; three bulls £2035, six females £1247.75 (Harrison and Hetherington).

Taking a 3800gns call at Carlisle today was the female champion from the Blondes on offer, Strathisla Danielle (lot 338). This is a Strathisla Sorrel daughter out of Strathisal Uphiphi, a Strathisla Orlandi daughter. Sorrel was last year's RHS champion.

Top call so far today in the Blondes at Carlilse is a 4700gns bid for Coole Damian (lot 305). This one is by Glenvale Billy and out of Coole Annie, a Druk Lance daughter.

Second best price of 4600gns went to Hallfield Duke (lot 325) a Blackwater Ainsley son out of Hallfield Uproar, a Megray Serendipity daughter. He has a beef value of +29.

Making 4100gns was Hillhead Drogba from Hillhead Blondes. This is by French sire Sauveur and out of Hillhead Tiranna, a Lyre daughter. With a beef value of +11 he sold to A Baillie, Kirkowan.

At 4000gns is Hillhead Dazzler (lot 317) a Palace son out of Hillhead Pop-Star, a Romer Major daughter. He traded with a beef value of +12.

Following that at 3700gns was Hallfield Denver (lot 324) a Blackwater Ainsley son out of Hallfield Tilly, a Ballygowan Noble daugter. He has a beef value of +28.

 And at 3600gns was Doncombe Delboy (lot 330), a Doncombe Vahalla son out of Doncombe Vallulah, a Doncombe Rangatira daughter.

Top price among the Blondes at Newark's multibreed sale on Saturday was a 5000gns call for Tillbridge Dave, a Tillbridge Alex son out of a homebred cow. Consigned by John Ingle, Gainsborough, he sold to Ian Bosworth, Rolleston.

Second top at 4000gns was Burghwallis Dimebar from Willy and Michael Seels, a Maidenlands Vince son out of Elmhirst Liquorice, a Brigorman Freddie daughter. He was bought by R A Hall, Boston.

Topping the Blonde females on offer was a 2200gns call for Tilbridge Beth, a Bradbury Evan daughter out of a homebred cow from John Ingle. This one, sold with her first calf at foot by Ballygowan Noble sold to Mr Hackett.

At 2100gns was Marstonmill Bernadine from Ian and Sue Archer. This Uruba daughter is out of a Kinaston Noah sired dam and sold to Peter Fitzhugh, with a September-born bull calf at foot.

OTHER BREEDS

Top in the Simmentals on offer was a trio of 2600gns bids, firstly for Caistor Willhelm, an Exodus son out of Caistor Neptune. He sold to the Twell family, Spalding. The other at this money was Tilbrook Wizard, a Kilbride Farm Newry son out of an Arkmill Franklyn sired dam. He was taken by S and E Dow, Huntingdon.

Finally at this level was Brooklyn Ambassador from Linda Burditts. This Burghbridge Supersonic son is out of a Gretnahouse Supersonic-sired dam and sold to Messrs Atkin Bros, Harrow on Trent.

And leading the Aberdeen Angus was a 2150gns sale for Tree Bridge Estimator. He was bought by John and Brenda Popplewell, Newark.

In the Salers the top price was a 2600gns call for Rigel Antignac, a Sagitaire son out of a Crocodile Dundee sired dam. He went to Harry Wright, Cromer. 

Trade for Blonde bulls at Worcester went to a top of 3900gns for Bostock Elite from C Boden. This Hillhead Anfield son is out of Hackfield Aimee, last year's Royal and Royal Welsh breed champion. He sold to S W Clarke, Burton on Trent.

Selling at 3850gns was Allacot Dude an Allacot Bulla son from D Skinner. He sold to H R Thomas, Shrewsbury.

At 3500gns was Frondfedw Druid from R G Davies, while Frondfedw Dyfed from the same vendor sold at 3000gns.

Also at 3500gns was Retyn Descartes from G Haines, Cornwall. This Whistley Dollar son sold to D C Rees and Son, Brecon. And at the same money again was Doncombe Dunedin from David Knight. This Druck Lance son sold to C W Thomas, Leominster.

 

The bull Seaview Dagger, received a top call of 4500gns at the recent Spring Show of British Blondes at The Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

 

 The pre sale show champion from Gerard Stranney's Seaview herd was bought for the Geldney herd by Mark Savage.

 

At the next best price was another bull, Classic Eamon from Dermot McCusker, which was secured for 3200gns.

 

Two entries were snapped up for 3000gns, the first of which was Pinehill Dynamo, a bull put forward by Colin Todd. This one was also awarded reserve champion and was purchased by David Hyde, Newtownhamilton.

 

The bull Silverwood Dodi, consigned by Norman McKnight, was bought for the same money.

 

Among the females, Hillhead Daffodil topped the section, selling for 2100gns. Close behind were two entries selling for 2000gns.

 

 The show champion, Silverwood Dolly from Norman McKnight's Silverwood herd, Newry, sold to Gerard Devlin, Randalstown for this money. Diamond Debbie, put forward by Ivan Campbell, also went for the same price.

 

 

 

 

Heading up Friday's sale of Blondes at Carlisle was a 7000gns bid for July 2008-born bull Hallfield Designer from Messrs Weightman. This son of Blackwater Ainsley is out of Hallfield Pandora, a Whistley Dollar daughter and sold with a beef value of +25 to M K Harrison, Wet Sleddale, Shap.

Selling at 6500gns was another from the same vendors, Hallfield Destiny. This son of Blackwater Ainsley is out of Hallfield Rhona, a Ballygowan Noble daughter and carries a beef value of +21. Having stood reserve male champion in the pre-sale show he was bought by G and A Hamilton, Duns.

Then making 4800gns was Brownhill Drew from T M and J Hope. This is a son of Cromkill Sandy, an Intrepide son, and out of Brownhill Uzell, a Whistley Publican daughter. He sold to A R and H C Thomas, St Brides Major, having been pre-sale male champion.

After that at 3500gns was Hackleton Convair from J Smith. He is by Hadley Hank and out of Hackleton Serena, a Hackleton Mellors daughter. Having stood first in his class this one was bought by Messrs Fleming, Kelso.

And then selling for 3200gns was Pinehill Dynamite from Colin Todd. This is a Whistley Dollar son out of Hillhead Velma, a Palace daughter. He had previously been junior and reserve male champion at Balmoral last year and sold to G McClanachan and Sons, Torthorwald.

Leading the female trade at 2300gns was Strathisla Darcy from Alison Watt. Sired by Strathisla Roger and out of Strathisla Orchid, a Freefield Jove daughter, she goes back to Romer Lewella which stood breed champion at the Highland in 2003. This one was female champion and sold to J and J E Bradley, Litton, Skipton.

Selling at 2000gns was Kinaston Dione from Roy Kinnish. This is by Kinaston Ulmas and out of Kinaston Tiona, a Haydens Platinum daughter. She sold to J D Southward, Bootle.

And at 1900gns was the best of the day from David Knight, Doncombe Enigma. This one is by Rodleigh Voyageur and out of Doncombe Baringa, a Doncombe Valhalla daughter. She was taken by A and L C Evans, Machynlleth.

Averages; 15 bulls £3749, 1 served heifer £2415, eight maiden heifers £1863.75 (Harrison and Hetherington).

After the long run home late last night I've spent a few minutes uploading more photos to the Stirling sales gallery, so go ahead and take a look and see if you can spot yourself or your purchase in any of the pictures.....