Galloway cattle were in demand at the recent sale held at Wallets’ Marts, Castle Douglas as purchasers came from the length and breadth of the UK and a strong contingent of buyers from Ireland and Germany meant that nearly a third of the cattle sold headed overseas.
The top price of 15000gns was for the male champion and the newly awarded overall champion prize which was kindly sponsored by Mr Stuart Brown, Browhaze was Troloss Matrix from Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar expertly brought out by stockman Joe Cockburn and his team, this stylish May 2017 born bull by the prolific Blackcraig Dec and out of Troloss Gypsy who bred the 2016 Royal Highland Show Female Champion Troloss Jackie is off home with Richard and Alison Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator. Troloss Farms had a great day they also sold Troloss Maverick for 3200gns, this 23 month old bull is by a different sire Hallmark of Upper Buckna but out of the same dam lines as the 15000gns bull, as the dam is Troloss Jackie, he is off home with Clive Groves, Higher Farm, Sutton Mallet, Bridgewater, Somerset. Another Blackcraig Dec son Troloss Matador who is a full brother to the 2018 sale female champion Carley 1st of Troloss sold for 2500gns, this May 2017 born bull is out of Highland Queen 14th of Nether Rusko one of the original cows purchased to establish the Troloss herd and is off home with Mr M McCart, Glenquicken Creetown, Newton Stewart.
The next top price was 8000gns for Ben Lomond Blackthorn from the Maxwell Family, John, Margaret and Duncan and their Ben Lomond herd at Rowardennan at Drymen, Glasgow, their 22 month old bull is by locally bred Carslae Eddie and out of Ben Lomond Peaches, he was purchased by Lockerbie based breeders David and Rosemarie Cornthwaite, Balgray for their 50 cow herd.
The Ben Lomond herd then went on to purchase Zonda of Kilnstown from Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bewcastle, Carlisle, Cumbria for 4000gns, this September 2017 born bull was Senior Champion at the show earlier in the day, he is by Kirkstead Taurus who was Champion bull at the sale in 2013and out of Bridget 14th of Kilnstown.
Kilnstown Farms also sold Zoro of Kilnstown for 2800gns, this 10 month old bull is by their new stock sire Buccleuch Adonis and out of Rambler Rose 739 of Castlefairn and is one of the 9 animals off to Germany.
The Blackcraig Team of Society Chairman John, Anne and son Iain, Blackcraig, Corsock, enjoyed a super day in the show ring and sale ring, their bull Blackcraig Zodiac born in August 2017 by the homebred sire Blackcraig Vindicator sold to Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill for 3000gns and in the female classes they secured the female champion and top price with Blackcraig Noreen Y694, again by Blackcraig Vindicator and out of Blackcraig Noreen R334.This stylish heifer is by Blackcraig Noreen R334 sold in calf to new stock sire Ufus Vom Bechtelsberg to returning purchasers Derek and Kate Cowie, Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynock. The couple also purchased Blackcraig Bertha Y733 for 2800gns and Blackcraig Noreen Y705 for 2500gns again sold running with the German bull, these two stylish heifers are by Blackcraig Vagrant and Blackcraig Vagabond respectively. The family also secured the very impressive trophy the DR William Heughan Memorial Trophy, this award is for the best Group of three heifers with the female champion Blackcraig Noreen Y694, Blackcraig Noreen Y705 and Blackcraig Dusy Y719 a Blackcraig Vagabond daughter who sold to new members D & M Henrey, 8 Gruige Lane, Cloughmills Ballymena for 1950gns.
In the female classes, the Troloss team was also successful securing the reserve female with Beatrix 2nd of Troloss, again by Blackcraig Dec and out of Troloss Beatrix, she sold in calf to Yorker of Romesbeoch to Messrs Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington for 2200gns. Also at that price was the youngest beast in the sale ring, Debbie 1st of Troloss, this stylish heifer is by Yorker of Romesbeoch and was purchased by German breeder U & O Hasenbein.
The McCornick Family, Barquhill, Newton Stewart also had a successful day as they received the championship rosettes in the unled pairs and single sections, their champion in single class was Barquhill Bertha L895 this November 2016 heifer is by the home bred bull Barquhill Barney, who received the junior championship award at the 2015 Royal Highland Show and out of Barquhill Bertha F670. This stylish heifer sold to M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington for 1600gns. In the pairs class it was Barquhill Foxglove L876 and Blondchen L881 who clinched the red ticket, these October 2016 born heifers are by Barquhill Dominator and Barquhill Barney went home with Mr H Smith, Wylie Syke for 1250gns and Mr Langdon, Cripton Farm, Sandford, Spiney for 1000gns.
The Young Handlers competition was won by Hayden McEleavey Ross, Romesbeoch, this was hotly contested by four young members, who are the future of the Society.
Champions
Overall Champion & Male Champion – Troloss Matrix from Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar sold to R & A Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator sold for 15000gns.
Reserve Male – Troloss Matador from Troloss Farms sold to M C McCart, Glenquicken, Creetown, Newton Stewart for 2500gns
Female Champion – Blackcraig Noreen Y694 from J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas sold to Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch for 4500gns
Reserve Female Champion – Beatrix 2nd of Troloss from Troloss Farms sold to Messrs Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington for 2200gns
Champion unled single – Barquhill Bertha L895 from Mr M McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart sold to M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington for 1600gns.
Averages
21 bulls £3175 (-£663.33)
25 heifers incalf or ran with bull £2076.90 (+£170.32)
17 bulling heifers £1537.94 (-£308.12)
Class Results
Bulls born before 31st December 2016
1st M/s RA McClymont & Son – Kirkstead Yesman sold to Devon Farming Ltd, Benton Farm, Bratton Fleming Barnstaple for 1500gns
2nd Messrs Wallace – Amadeus of Over Barskeoch sold to Kahl & Schuchteile, Germany for 2000gns
3rd Mr A M Brown – Drumhumphry Ace
Bulls born between 22nd February 2017 and 27th April 2017
1st Troloss Farms – Troloss Maverick sold to Mr C Groves, Higher Farm, Sutton Mallet, Bridgewater for 3200gns
2nd M/s J,M & D Maxwell – Ben Lomond Blackthorn sold to D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie for 8000gns
3rd Troloss Farms – Troloss Maestro sold to CW Abel, Higher Godsworthy, Petertavy, Tavistock for 2000gns
4th M/s J,M & D Maxwell – Ben Lomond Blazing Star sold to Barbara Heyes Land Improvement, Mossborough Hall, Rainford, St Helens for 2000gns
Bulls born between 4th May 2017 and 27th August 2017
1st Troloss Farms – Troloss Matrix sold to R & A Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleater for 15000gns
2nd Troloss Farms – Troloss Matador sold to Mr McCart, Glenquicken, Creetown, Newton Stewart for 2000gns
3rd D & R Cornthwaite – Nationalist of Balgray sold to Forest Hall Farm Partnership, Forest Hall, Selside, for 1800gns
4th Troloss Farms – Troloss Mustang sold to Glenlark Farm, c/o Jamie Patrick, 39 Glencullin Raod Gortin for 2000gns
Bulls born between 8th September 2017 and 1st December 2017
1st Kilsntown Farms Ltd - Zonda of Kilnstown sold to M/s J,M & D Maxwell, Blairvockie, Rowardennan, Drymen for 4000gns
2nd J & S Ross – Zac of Romesbeoch sold to J W Reddaway, Restland Farm, Church Hill Cross, Sampford Courtenay for 1500gns
3rd Messrs Wallace – Bullet of Over Barskeoch sold to Drannandow Farms, Drannandow, Newton Stewart for 2000gns
4th J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Zac sold to M/s Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas for 1800gns
Bulls born on or after 2nd December 2017
1st J & S Ross – Alfie of Romesbeoch
2nd Mr R J McTurk – Barlaes Revolution
3rd Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Zoro of Kilnstown sold to HH Kraft, Germany for 2800gns
4th Messrs Wallace – Beethoven of Over Barskeoch
Heifers born before 18th August 2016
1st Troloss Farms – Beatrix 2nd of Troloss sold to Messrs Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington for 2200gns
2nd Troloss Farms – Chloe 2nd of Troloss sold to Mr H Smith, Wylie Syke, Gilsland for 2200gns
3rd Troloss Farms - Kathleen 1st of Troloss sold to Mr J McEvoy, 126a Tully Frame Road, Kilkeel, Co Down for 2350gns
4th Troloss Farms – Gypsy 2nd of Troloss sold to Mr H Smith, Wylie Syke, Gilsand for 2250gns
Heifers born between 2nd September 2016 and 15th October 2016
1st J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Noreen Y694 sold to Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynock for 4500gns
2nd J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Noreen Y705 sold to Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston for 2500gns
3rd J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Dusty Y719 sold to Mr D Henry, 8 Gruige Lane, Cloughmills, Ballymena for 1950gns
4th Mr P Hunter Blair – Foxglove Yoko of Nether Cleugh sold to Mr J McEvoy,
126a Tully Frame Road, Kilkeel, Co Down for 2050gns
Heifers born between 16th October 2016 and 8th December 2016
1st J & S Ross – Beauty 1935 of Romesbeoch sold to Helen Ryman, North Kildarroch, Whauphill, Newton Stewart for 1700gns
2nd J & S Ross – Moira 1943 of Romesbeoch sold to Mr Devine, Glengraniagh Gardens, Co Derry, Ireland for 1850gns
3rd Mr AM Brown – Drumhumphry Alice 1306 sold to Mr S Langdon, Criptor Farm, Sandford, Spiney for 1100gns
4th Mr AM Brown – Drumhumphry Audrey 1303 sold to HH Kraft, Germany for 1100gns
Heifers born between 10th March 2017 and 15th June 2017
1st Troloss Farms – Bonnie 2nd of Troloss sold to Udo Wipfler, Germany for 1800gns
2nd J & S Ross – Beauty 2014 of Romesbeoch sold to Mr Weir, Falbae, Newton Stewart for 1800gns
3rd Mr RJ McTurk – Barlaes Nancy 168th sold to Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar for 3000gns
4th Troloss Farms – Davina 2nd of Troloss sold to Mr H Smith, Wylie Syke, Gilsland for 1400gns
5th Troloss Farms – Charm 3rd of Troloss sold to R Kress, Germany for 1400gns
Heifers born after 24th November 2017
1st J & S Ross – Lady Diana 2044 of Romesbeoch sold to Mr Weir, Falbae, Creetown, Newton Stewart for 1400gns
2nd Troloss Farms – Debbie 1st of Troloss sold to U Hasenbein, Germany for 2200gns
Best Pair of Heifers Unled
1st Mr M McCornick – Barquhill Foxgolve L876 sold to Mr H Smith, Wylie Syke for 1250gns and Barquhill Blondchen L881 sold to Mr Langdon, Cripton Farm, Sandford, Spiney for 1000gns
Best Single Heifer Unled (Not to be shown in previous class)
1st Mr M McCornick – Barquhill Bertha L895 sold to M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington for 1600gns
2nd Mr R J McTurk – Barlaes Whitney sold to C Crowther, Upperwood House Farm, Holmforth Road, Greenfield for 1600gns
3rd Mr H Guthrie – Alma 300208 of Ardoch sold to GB Milroy, Mains of Machermore, Newton Stewart for 1500gns
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