Carlisle Rouge sale hits 650gns

A top of 650gns was the highlight of the Rouge sale at Carlisle with J Gate, Northwhich, Cheshire, paying that sum for David Jane’s Broadwood Gilbert. This January born shearling is by Broadwood Dynamo and out of a homebred dam by Broadwood Bashful and was make champion at the Royal and Royal Welsh shows earlier this year.

Next top was for the highest priced ram lamb, Bennachie Handyman from Patricia Imlah. This East of Eden Emperor son sold to join Messrs McCosh Brothers of Biggar, Lanarkshire, having stood second in the tup lamb class.

Also selling at 600gns was another from Mr Jane, Broadwood Governor. This one is by Broadwood Dynamo and is a quad-born son of Broadwood Blow Wave.

Averages: 10 shearling rams £408.45; 7 ram lambs £453.