Massie family take Aberdeen-Angus championship

Neil and Graeme Massie, Blelack, have just taken the overall Angus title here at Stirling.

Taking the top ticket and the intermediate title was Blelack Lord Hildago, an April 2008-born son of Netherallan Peter Pershore out of Blelack Lady Heather, a Blelack Blackstock daughter. This one was yearling champion at the Black Beaty Bonanza and has a TSI of +37 and an SRI of +44, he was one the pre-sale preview picks from Taking Stock.

Standing reserve overall and junior champion was Neil Wattie with his bull Tonley Alonso. This is by Mosston Muir Edgar and out of Tonley Annie, a TLA Northern Samurai daughter. This one has a TSI of +26 and an SRI of +34.

Taking the reserve intermediate title was David Lucas with Cheeklaw Erick, a Tweedside Jewgal Eric son out of Erika of Cheeklaw. He’s got a TSI of +23 and an SRI of +32.Reserve junior, meanwhile, was Galawater Bentley from Jim Logan. This is a Rawburn Elysium son out of Galawater Bonita, an Eyrton X20 of Blelack daughter. He has a TSI of +39 and an SRI of +49.

Senior championship honours went to another from the Massies, Blelack Evor. This is again by Netherallan Peter Pershore and is out of Blelack Evora, full sister to a 25,000gns bull. He has a TSI of +37, an SRI of +48 and was another of the Taking Stock picks from the catalogue.Standing reserve senior was Wedderlie Tidy Baron from the Campbell and Tilson families. this is by Aynhon Rossiter Eric and out of Tui Tidy Bee, a Big Dry Ranchers Choice daughter. He comes with a TSI of +26 and an SRI of +45.