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Castle Douglas Spring Show and Sale – Wallets Marts Castle Douglas

Friday 12th February, 2016
Judge – Mr Willie McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart.

With the uncertainly of receipt of the Single Farm Payment,  purchasers at all the spring sales have been cautious and at the Galloway Cattle Society sale held in Wallets Marts, Castle Douglas it was very evident that purchasers had a tight budget and as a result averages were down on the year with only 50% of the bulls sold.  

  Now a one day show and sale,  the male champion from the morning show received the top price of the day,  Troloss Juggernaut from Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar, Lanarkshire, this January 2014 born, son of Blackcraig Rasputin sold for 5000gns to Steve Langdon for his  100 head herd based at Luckworthy, Mollan, South Molton.  Mr Langdon also purchased another Troloss entry, Troloss Jester, again a Rasputin son, he is a month younger than the champion,  he sold for 2000gns.  Both of these bulls’ dams go back to Kirkstead Lieutenant which was purchased for 6000gns when the Troloss herd was established in 2005. 

The reserve male champion Jock of Balgray from husband and wife team, David and Rosemarie Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, is a May 2014 born bull and is sired by Blackcraig Sid,  he stood second to the champion and sold for 2000gns to local breeder Mr George Gourlay, Craigmuie, Moniaive, Thornhill, Dumfries.  

  The Finlay Family, John, Ann and Iain received the female champion and topped the female trade for Blackcraig Dusty V514, another Blackcraig Sid progeny, this 27 month old sold for 4000gns to new breeders John and Harry Donughy of Claudy, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.  The Donughys also purchased the next top price heifer, Blackcraig Dusty V498 another Sid daughter for 3000gns, both heifers sold AI’d to Diamond B Universe.  The next best price for the Finlay family was 2000gns for Blackcraig Noreen V494 again by Blackcraig Rasputin,  she is out of a Blackcraig Nimrod daughter, this September 2013 born heifer, which is AI’d to Diamond B Universe is off home with Brendan O’Maly, Bothesial, Recess, Co Galway.

The reserve champion heifer Nerys Vienna of Nether Cleugh from Peter Hunter Blair and Sons Duncan and Andrew of Nether Cleugh, Dalry sold for 1900gns, this March 2013 born heifer was purchased by John Welsh, Nether Craigenputtock, Dunscore,  she is a Blackcraig Tom Tom daughter and out of Nerys Quintanna of Nether Cleugh. 

  The bulling heifers peaked at 2000gns for  Twinkle Xana of Over Barskeoch, this March 2014 born heifer from Gib, Mary and Allan McMillan, Over Barskeoch, Dalry who exhibit  under the Wallace Family name of Hannaston, Dalry is off home with Rena Paterson, Low Threemark, Stoneykirk.  This Viper of Over Barskeoch daughter will be shown this year.  

Troloss also received the next best bull price of 3800gns for Troloss Jaguar, this March 2014 born bull is also a son of Rasputin but this time his dam Rose 20th of Auchenhay is a daughter of Blackcraig Jury.  He sold to Jimmy Ions, Thornyburn, Falstone, Hexham for his 130 head Thornyburn herd. 

There were two bulls at 3000gns,  Huntly Aviator from  R & M McIntosh, Outer Huntly, Ashkirk, Selkirk, is a son of Blackcraig Kodiac who was interbreed at both the Royal Highland and Great Yorkshire shows in 2009 is off home with  Percy Farms, Emblehope, Tarset, Hexham.  The other one at that money was Spectre of Fingland from Jimmy Wallace of Fingland, Dalry, Castle Douglas he sold to Miles Partridge, Townswood Farm, Poundsgate, Devon, Spectre is by X Factor of Fingland, a bull which is out of Lady Polka 1st of Fingland, a cow that has bred sons to 10,000gns and 11,000gns.  The Wallace’s also sold Skyfall of Fingland for 2800gns, this Penninghame Trooper son sold to Alastair Murray, Sewingshields, Haydon Bridge, Hexham.

Robert McTurk Barlaes, Dalry also sold Barlaes Nero for 2800gns,  this December 2013 born bull is by home bred bull Barlaes Colossus and out of Barlaes Robina 27th, he sold to Alistair Busby, Unthank, Ewes, Langholm.

  Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bewcastle, Carlisle sold Wizard of Kilnstown, this September 2014 born Buccleuch  Adonis son was reserve senior champion and is out of Doreen 31st of Kilnstown who was dam of Super Mario, who won various winter show championships.  Wizard is off home with Philip Robson of Middle Horselyhope Farm, Consett for 2500gns.

In the unled section, the single champion Kirkstead Amber X27 from RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow sold for 1300gns, this Ringleader of Nether Cleugh daughter sold to new breeder AP Carlin, 14 Main Street, Mountfield, Omagh, Co Tyrone.

The McClymont’s also received the pair championship for Kirkstead Nancy X8 and Kirkstead Amber X20, Nancy an Ronaldo of Fingland daughter made 1800gns and sold to Judith Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland, while Amber is a Penninghame Major daughter and sold to  Steve Langdon for 1000gns. 

Troloss Farms was also in the money for two unled heifers, Troloss Joker and Julie, again Blackcraig Rasputin daughters they made 1700gns to part time fireman Richard Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria.

The only steer forward, an April born , Coldplay of Fingland son  from Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bewcastle, Carlisle sold to Alistair Paterson, Low Threemark, Stoneykirk for 1050gns and  is for the 2016 winter show circuit. 

AWARDS

Champion

Reserve

2 year old Champion

Troloss Farms Ltd – Troloss Juggernaut

D & R Cornthwaite – Jock of Balgray

Senior Champion

J & S Ross – Xanadu of Romesbeoch

Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Wizard of Kilnstown

Junior Champion

Messrs Wallace – Yosemati Sam of Over Barskeoch

Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Welling of Kilnstown

 Male Champion

Troloss Farms Ltd – Troloss Juggernaut

D & R Cornthwaite – Jock of Balgray

Best Pair of Bulls

D & R Cornthwaite – Jet Stream & Jock of Balgray

Troloss Farms Ltd – Troloss Juggernaut & Jaguar

Female Champion

J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Dusty V514

Mr P Hunter Blair – Nerys Vienna of Nether Cleugh

Group of 3 females

Mr P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh

 


Averages
6 Bulls  - 2475gns
16 Bulling Heifers - 1340gns
13 Incalf Heifers - 1634gns
1 Steer – 1000gns
Or
16 Bulls - £ 2598.75 (-£1136.25)
16 led heifers - £1732.50 (-£468.12)
13 Unled heifers – £1235.76 (-£260.49)

1 Steer - £1050

 

Best unled heifer: Messrs RA McClymont – Kirkstead Amber X27
Best pair of unled heifers: Messrs RA McClymont - Kirkstead Nancy X8 and Kirkstead Amber X20

PRIZE LIST

THE DOCTOR GILLESPIE ROSE BOWL, presented by Miss Gillespie, Dunblane, Perthshire, for the BEST FEMALE  won by J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Dusty V514  

THE CHOLMONDELEY CUP, presented by The Most Honourable The 6th Marquess of Cholmondeley M.C. for the Herdsman or Owner/Herdsman bringing out the CHAMPION GALLOWAY FEMALE  won by    Iain Finlay, Blackcraig 

THE DR. WILLIAM HEUGHAN MEMORIAL TROPHY, Presented by the Lady MacRobert Special Trust in memory of the late Dr William Heughan, for the BEST GROUP OF THREE HEIFERS, any age, by the same Sire - won by Mr P Hunter Blair

THE COLTHERD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP,  presented by Mr A Coltherd for CHAMPION TWO YEAR OLD BULL won by Troloss Farms Ltd – Troloss  Juggernaut

THE CASTLE MILK PERPETUAL TROPHY, presented by Sir John Wm Buchanan Jardine of Castle Milk, Bart., for the SENIOR BEST BULL won by J & S Ross – Xanadu of Romesbeoch

THE GILCHRISTLAND PERPETUAL TROPHY, presented by the late Sir Arthur Duncan, for the BEST JUNIOR Bull  won by    Messrs Wallace – Yosemati Sam of Over Barskeoch

THE DUKE OF QUEENSBERRY PERPETUAL CUP, presented by His Grace the Duke of  Buccleuch and Queensberry, for BEST Bull won by  Troloss Farms Ltd – Troloss Juggernaut

A CHAMPION PRIZE OF £10, will be given for the BEST BULL won by  Troloss Farms Ltd – Troloss Juggernaut

THE GALL-WAY CUP,  presented by the Gall Family for the Herdsman or Owner/Herdsman bringing out the CHAMPION GALLOWAY BULL.  Won by  Joe Cockburn, Troloss

THE SPECIAL PRIZE, presented by Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Ltd., for the BEST PAIR OF BULLS won by D & R Cornthwaite – Jet Stream of Balgray and Jock of Balgray

Best Pair of Unled heifers   Messrs R A McClymont & Son,  - Kirkstead Amber X20 and Kirkstead Nancy X8

The McCLYMONT/MCINTOSH MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by the families of Mr Robin McClymont, Kirkstead and Mr Robert  McIntosh, Huntly for best single unled heifer won by Messrs R A McClymont & Son – Kirkstead Amber X27

MacIntosh Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented for the Best Young Handlers Animal – McKenzie Ross

GLENKILN CUP, for best JUNIOR STEER won by Kilnstowns Farm Ltd

CLASS RESULTS
Class 1     Bulls born on or  before 7th May 2013
1st          Mr Carr –Ellison – Beanley Equinox

Class 2     Bulls born  between 29th November 2013 and 28th February 2014
1st          Troloss Farms – Troloss Juggernaut sold to Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland, South Molton, Devon for 9000gns           
2nd         Troloss Farms – Troloss Jester sold to Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland, South Molton, Devon for 2000gns
3rd            Mr R J McTurk – Barlaes Nero sold to SRE Busby, Unthank, Ewes, Langholm for 2800gns
4th          Messrs D & R Cornthwaite – Jock of Balgray sold to JK Leonard, Netherstreet Farm, Broomham, Chippenham, Wiltshire for 2000gns
5th            Messrs D & R Cornthwaite – Jack the Lad of Balgray sold to Roskilly Farms, Old Nutley, Tavistock, Devon for 2000gns
6th         Mr A M Brown – Drumhumphry Xavier

Class 3    Bulls born between   2nd March 2014 and 16th April 2014
1st         Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Value of Kilnstown  sold to SH Spours & Son, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland for 1800gns
2nd        Troloss Farms Ltd – Troloss Jaguar sold to J & J Ions, Thornyburn, Falstone, Hexham for 3800gns
3rd         Messrs J,M & D Maxwell – Ben Lomond Glenkinchie sold to J Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick for 1500gns
4th         Mr R J McTurk – Barlaes Noah
5th         Mr JJ Tear – Ballavair Hallmark
6th         R & M McIntosh – Huntly Aviator sold to Percy Farms, Emblehope  Farm, Tarset, Hexham for 300gns

 

Class 4    Bulls born between  18th April 2014 and 3rd July 2014
1st         Messrs D & R Cornthwaite – Jock of Balgray sold to DW Gourlay, Craigmuie, Moniaive, Thornhill, Dumfries for 2000gns
2nd        Messrs J & S Ross - Wipa of Romesbeoch
3rd         Messrs D & R Cornthwaite – Jet Stream of Balgray sold to K C Heard  & Son, Hughslade, Okehampton, Devon for 1800gns
4th         Messrs J & S Ross - Wopa of Romesbeoch
5th         Messrs W Wallace & Son – Skyfall of Fingland sold to A Murray & Son, Sewingshields, Haydon Bridge, Hexham for 2800gns

Class 5    Bulls born between 1st September 2014 and 2nd November 2014
1st         Messrs J & S Ross – Xanadu of Romesbeoch sold H Kraft, Germany for 2000gns
2nd        Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Wizard of Kilnstown sold to P & E Robson for 2500gns
3rd         Messrs Wallace – Yoda of Over Barskeoch 
4th         Messrs R A MClymont & Son – Kirkstead Warrior

 

Class 6    Bulls born on or after 19th December 2014
1st         Messrs Wallace – Yosemati Sam of Over Barskeoch sold to WC Ferguson, Markdhu, New Luce, Newton Stewart for 1600gns
2nd        Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Welling of Kilnstown

 

Class 7    Unled Best Pair of Heifers
1st         Messrs RA McClymont & Son – Kirkstead Amber X27 sold to AP Carlin, 14 Main Street, Mountfield, Omagh Co Tyrone for 1300gns
2nd        Troloss Farms – Troloss Julie sold to R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria for 1700gns

Class 8    Unled Best Single Heifer (Not to be shown in previous class)
1st         Messrs RA McClymont & Son – Kirkstead Nancy X8 sold to Judith Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland for 1800gns and Kirkstead Amber X20 sold to Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland, South Molton, Devon for 1000gns
2nd        Mr R J McTurk – Barlaes Katie 69th sold to G & E Todd, Blakehope Farm, Otterburn, Northumberland for 1200gns and Barlaes Katie 70 sold to Mr Douglas, 14 Ganvaughan Road, Castlederg, Co Tyrone for 1000gns

 

Class 9    Heifers born between 10th September 2013 and 9th December 2013
1st         Messrs J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Dusty V514 sold to Harry Donughy, 76 Carnanreagh Road, Claudy, Co Derry for 4000gns
2nd        Messrs J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Dusty V498 sold to Harry Donughy, 76 Carnanreagh Road, Claudy, Co Derry for 3000gns
3rd         Messrs J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Noreen V494 sold to Mr Omally, Ireland for 2000gns
4th         Mr P Hunter Blair – Countess Victoria of Nether Cleugh

 

Class 10  Heifers born between 7th January 2014 and 27th April 2014   
1st         Mr P Hunter Blair – Nerys Vienna of Nether Cleugh sold to M/s Welsh,Lochurr, Moniaive, Thornhill for 1900gns
2nd        Mr P Hunter Blair – Ida Veronica of Nether Cleugh sold to H Kraft, Germany for 1500gns
3rd         Messrs Wallace – Twinkle Xana of Over Barskeoch sold to Mrs R Paterson, Low Threemark, Stoneykirk, Stranraer for 2000gns
4th         Messrs J & S Ross – Hilda 1594 of Romesbeoch sold to R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria for 1300gns
5th         Mr P Hunter Blair – Elise Verity of Nether Cleugh sold to H Kraft, Germany for 1700gns
6th         Messrs J & S Ross – Lady Maud 1590 of Romesbeoch sold to SH Spours & Son, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland for 1000gns


Class 11  Steer
1st         Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Steer sold to Mr A Paterson, Low Threemark, Stoneykirk, Stranraer for 1050gns

 

Lot 

No.

Guineas

         Buyer

1

 

Beanley Equinox

N/S

2

 

Drumhumphry Xavi

N/F

3

 

Barquhill Hamish

N/S

4

 

Barlaes Nero

2800

SRE Busby, Unthank, Ewes, Langholm

5

 

James of Balgray

2000

JK Leonard, Netherstreet Farm, Broomham,
Chippenham, Wiltshire

6

 

Kirkstead Viper

N/F

7

 

Drumhumphry Xavier

N/S

8

 

Troloss Jester

2000

Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland,
South Molton, Devon

9

 

Troloss Juggernaut

5000

Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland,
South Molton, Devon

10

 

Troloss Joker

N/F

11

 

Jack the Lad of Balgray

2000

Roskilly Farms, Old Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

12

 

Ballavair High Command

N/F

13

 

Ballavair Hallmark

N/S

14

 

Huntly Aviator

3000

Percy Farms, Emblehope  Farm , Tarset,
Hexham

15

 

Huntly Ambassador

N/S

16

 

Barlaes Noah

N/S

17

 

Klondyke Yeoman

N/F

18

 

Klondyke Yokelman

N/F

19

 

Ben Lomond Glenkinchie

1500

J Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawkick

20

 

Beanley Firecracker

N/S

21

 

Troloss Jaguar

3800

J & J Ions, Thornyburn, Falstone, Hexham

22

 

Value of Kilnstown

1800

SH Spours & son, Twizell Farm, Belford,
Northumberland

23

 

Bowanhill Casio

N/F

24

 

Wipa of Romesbeoch

N/S

25

 

Wopa of Romesbeoch

N/S

26

 

Jetstream of Balgray

1800

K C Heard  & Son, Hughslade, Okehampton,
Devon

27

 

West Acres Jack

N/F

28

 

Jock of Balgray

2000

DW Gourlay, Craigmuie, Moniaive, Thornhill,
Dumfries

29

 

Spectre of Fingland

3000

MJ Partridge, Townwood Farm, Poundsgate,
Newton Abbot, Devon

30

 

Wallace of Fingland

N/F

31

 

Ben Lomond Glenlivet

N/S

32

 

Skyfall of Fingland

2800

A Murray & Son, Sewingsheilds, Haydon Bridge,
Hexham

33

 

Xcaliber of Over Barskeoch

N/F

34

 

Watchman of Kilnstown

N/F

35

 

Xanadu of Romesbeoch

2000

H Kraft, Germany

36

 

Wizard of Kilnstown

2500

P & E Robson.

37

 

Kirkstead Warrior

N/S

38

 

Blackcraig Warrior

N/F

39

 

Xakery of Romesbeoch

N/F

40

 

Yoda of Over Barskeoch

N/S

41

 

Yosemati Sam of Over Barskeoch

1600

WC Ferguson, Markdhu, New Luce,
Newton Stewart

42

 

Welling of Kilnstown

N/S

 

Females

43

 

Troloss Joker

1700

R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator,
Cumbria

44

 

Troloss Julie

1700

R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator,
Cumbria

45

 

Barquhill Yeast G692

1100

Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland,
South Molton, Devon

46

 

Barlaes Grace 87th

1000

Mr Douglas, 14 Ganvaughan Road,
Castlederg, Co Tyrone

47

 

Barlaes Katie 69th

1200

G & E Todd, Blackehhope Farm, Otterburn,
Northumberland

48

 

Barlaes Katie 70th

1000

Mr Douglas, 14 Ganvaughan Road,
Castlederg, Co Tyrone

49

 

Barlaes Nancy 159th

1250

Mr M Boone, 49 Blackrock Road, Crookstown,
Co Tyrone, NI

50

 

Kirkstead Nancy X4

1000

Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland,
South Molton, Devon

51

 

Kirkstead Nancy X8

1800

Judith Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough,
Cleveland

52

 

Kirkstead Bondchen X9

1250

AP Carlin, 14 Main Street, Mountfield,
Omagh Co Tyrone

53

 

Kirkstead Amber X13

1000

Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland,
South Molton, Devon

54

 

Kirkstead Amber X20

N/F

55

 

Kirkstead Nancy X24

N/F

56

 

Kirkstead Moss Rose X26

N/F

57

 

Kirkstead Amber X27

1300

AP Carlin, 14 Main Street, Mountfield,
Omagh Co Tyrone

58

 

Kirkstead Moss Rose X31

1000

Henry O'Donnell, Drunfries, Clondany,
Co Donegal

59

 

Kathleen 600183 of Ardoch

N/F

60

 

Kathleen 700184 of Ardoch

N/F

61

 

Barquhill Foxglove G673

1200

Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland,
South Molton, Devon

62

 

Blackcraig Noreen V494

2000

Mr Omally

63

 

Blackcraig Dusty V498

3000

Harry Donughy, 76 Carnanreagh Road,
Claudy, Co Derry

64

 

Blackcraig dusty V514

4000

Harry Donughy, 76 Carnanreagh Road,
Claudy, Co Derry

65

 

Countess Victoria of Nether Cleugh

N/S

66

 

Blackcraig Noreen V521

N/S

67

 

Barquhill Gloria G700

1000

Henry O'Donnell, Drunfries, Clondany,
Co Donegal

68

 

Barquhill Blondchen G715

1200

J McKenna & Sons, Gass, Kirkcowan,
Newton Stewart

69

 

Barquhill Nancy G718

14000

J McKenna & Sons, Gass, Kirkcowan,
Newton Stewart

70

 

Blackcraig Noreen V530

N/F

71

 

Lady Maud 1580 of Romesbeoch

1000

SH Spours & son, Twizell Farm, Belford,
Northumberland

72

 

Barquhill Yeast H725

N/S

73

 

Nerys Vienna of Nether Cleugh

1900

M/s Welsh,Lochurr, Moniaive, Thornhill

74

 

Pepsi Xtreme of Over Barskeoch

1100

Mr S Langdon, Luckworthy Farm, Molland,
South Molton, Devon

75

 

Ida Veronica of Nether Cleugh

1500

H Kraft, Germany

76

 

Countess Venetia of Nether Cleugh

1000

James Brelin, Carrickmaquigley, Redcastle,
Co Donegal

77

 

Elis Verity of Nether Cleugh

1700

H Kraft, Germany

78

 

Twinkle Xana of Over Barskeoch

2000

Mrs R Paterson, Low Threemark,
Stoneykirk, Stranraer

79

 

Daisy 1593 of Romesbeoch

1100

SH Spours & son, Twizell Farm,
Belford, Northumberland

80

 

Hilda 1594 of Romesbeoch

1300

R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale,
Cleator, Cumbria

81

 

Kilnstown Steer

1050

Mrs R Paterson, Low Threemark,
Stoneykirk, Stranraer