Great Yorkshire Show 2024

Great Yorkshire Show 9^th to 12^th July 2024, Judge: Mr George Harvey, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow   

• Overall, female & junior champion -  Kirkstead Lea G11 exhibited by  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk. 
• Reserve female, overall reserve champion – Blackcraig Blondchen Z850, exhibited and bred by J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas
• Male champion– Gage of Romesbeoch,   exhibited and bred by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries. 
• Reserve junior champion – Gladiator of Romesbeoch exhibited and bred by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries. 

The forecast had predicted rain, and it was certainly accurate. From the early hours of the morning, the heavens opened, leading to a persistent downpour that lasted throughout the judging on the first day of the popular Great Yorkshire show. Both exhibitors and animals were subjected to the relentless rain, resulting in everyone getting thoroughly soaked.  

In less than favourable conditions, it was Kirkstead Lea G11 from Jim & Selina Ross, son Doug and grandson Lloyd, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, which shone through to receive the championship and junior  awards, this September 2022 born, is a daughter of Blackcraig Bugsy Malone who was purchased in 2021 for 7000gns and out of Kirkstead Lea D14 who is a Troloss Impeccable daughter. The family purchased Kirkstead Lea G11 bred by RA McClymont, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk at this year’s Castle Douglas Spring show and sale for 2400gns and on her only previous outing,  she was reserve champion at this year’s Royal Highland Show. 

Romesbeoch also received the male championship award with Gage of Romesbeoch, this September 2023 born bull is by Strathurr Yogi  and out of Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch, a Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh daughter. The family also took the reserve male award with Gladiator of Romesbeoch this junior bull who also  received the junior reserve rosette is by the homebred Ego of Romesbeoch and out of Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch. 

Blackcraig Blondchen Z850 secured the reserve overall champion title for John, Ann, and son, Iain Finlay of Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas. This 7 year old cow which has been recently flushed with embryos from her having been sold to Australia,   is sired by Blackcraig Xtream and out of Blackcraig Blondchen W554.    Her daughter Blondchen D1314 had been champion at the Royal Highland show the month before. 

In the pairs competition, new members David and Lynn Watret from Muirfield, Lockerbie, emerged victorious. Their exceptional pair of stylish heifers not only took the championship award but also secured an entry into the new interbreed pairs competition. The winning pair consisted of Blackcraig Rose D1299,  a daughter of Barlaes Rivellion and  out of Rose 29th of Auchenhay and Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh, sired by Blackcraig Ynot and out of Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh.

This year the Breed was able to compete in the interbreed teams competitions which resulted in a tremendous result as Gage of Romesbeoch, Kirkstead Lea G11, Blackcraig Blondchen Z850 & D1314 received fourth place. Well done to all.   

Once again Jason and Sarah Wareham, Tottingworth Farms Ltd, East Sussex traveled the long journey north to show their Galloways and  Belties. Once again they were flying the Galloway flag in the commercial classes where their     Galloway cross heifer - Star Bar, this  home bred was first in her class.  This followed on from last year’s successes and  native champion at the 2024 Royal Highland Show. 

The Society would like to give thanks to David and Debs Heath for hosting the Galloway Bar, along with their daughter Emma, they  extends a very warm welcome to everyone at the show and ensure one and all have  a great time.       

Overall, the weather was far from ideal and we thank the exhibitors for their   dedication and perseverance to continue to show their animals in horrible conditions. 

Leading Awards    

The Cholmondeley Perpetual Trophy for Galloway Champion:-   Kirkstead Lea G11 exhibited by  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk.

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Cash Prize for Champion:-    Kirkstead Lea G11 exhibited by  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk.

Slitheroford Perpetual Trophy for Group of Three Animals owned and bred by exhibitor :-   J & S Ross

Class Placings 

Class 67 BULL born before 1 January 2023. 

• 1^st J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries - Gage of Romesbeoch,   b.21/09/2022, s.Strathurr Yogi, d.Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch

Class 68 BULL born on or after 1 January 2023.

• 1^st J & S Ross  Gladiator of Romesbeoch,   b.11/04/2023, s.Ego of Romesbeoch, d.Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch 

Class 69 COW any age. 

• 1^st J & A Finlay , Blackcraig, Blondchen Z850,   b.11/10/2017, s.Blackcraig Xtreme, d.Blackcraig Blondgen W554
• 2nd D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie, Phoebe of Balgray,   b.04/09/2019, s.Troloss Impeccable, d.Penninghame Queen 

Class 70 COW born on or between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. 

• 1^st J & A  Finlay  - Blackcraig Blondchen D1314, b.21/09/2021, s.Nucamp of Balgray, d.Blackcraig Blondchen Z850 
• 2^nd Messrs J & J Graham & Mr D Gall, Mains of Burnhead, Blair Drummond, Stirling  Blackcraig Noreen,  b.25/09/2021, s.Nucamp of Balgray, d.Blackcraig Noreen
• 3^rdTottingworth Farms Ltd, Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield, East Sussex, Wareham’s Gracie’s 2nd,  ,b.04/01/2022, s.Warehams Blackjack, d.Warehams Gracie 1^st
• 4^th Messrs D & L Watret, Muirfield, Lockerbie   - Blackcraig Rose D1299,  b.15/09/2021, s.Barlaes Rivellino, d.Rose 29th of Auchenhay   
• 5^th  Messrs D & L Watret  - Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh  b.16/09/2021, s.Blackcraig Ynot, d.Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh 

Class 71 COW born on or after 1 September 2022. 

• 1^st J & S Ross, Kirkstead Lea G11,   b.23/09/2022, s.Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, d.Kirkstead Lea
• 2^nd Miss J Cowie, Gatehouse of Fleet, Clerkhill Thyme,   b.19/03/2023, s.Outlook of Trolossé, d.Clerkhill Ohio
• 3^rd  D & R Cornthwaite, Tiana of Balgray,   b.19/09/2022, s.Blackcraig Kodiac, d.Penninghame Queen

Class 72 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS the property of the same exhibitor. Open to animals already entered and SHOWN in this breed section.  

• 1st J & S  Ross  Kirkstead Lea G11, Gage of Romesbeoch & Gladiator of Romesbeoch  

Class 73 PAIR OF ANIMALS the property of the same exhibitor but not necessarily bred by the exhibitor. Open to animals already entered and SHOWN in this breed section. The winner of this class is eligible for the Pairs Championship on Friday of Show. (4 entries)

• 1^st Messrs D & L Watret  -  Blackcraig Rose D1299  & Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh 
• 2^nd J & S Ross – Gage & Gladiator of Romesbeoch
• 3^rd J & A Finlay -  Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 & Blackcraig Blondchen Z850