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Holegate Bandit, the Senior & Supreme Champion Bull, in our Annual Pedigree Spring and Sale at Melton Mowbray Market on Saturday 23rd March 2024, sold for 10,000 Gns! Bred and Exhibited by Ed Middleton, Lincolnshire, sired by Sharlock Xtreme (the Judge’s top placed Lincoln Red in our 2023 National Herd Competition – Judge was Richard Bartle) out of Donington May V4. Sold to our Judge, Graham Parkinson, Lincolnshire.
Beverley Atomic, from the Clough’s Beverley Herd, Lincolnshire, was Reserve Senior & Reserve Supreme Champion Bull, sired by Beverley Vantage out of Beverley Miss V93, sold to Michael Read’s Hemingby Herd, Lincolnshire, for 5,000 Gns.
Brackenhurst Bellingham, from the Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst Herd, Nottinghamshire, was Junior Champion Bull. Sired by Auchmacoy Xeno out of Brackenhurst Grace V443.
Beverley Braveheart, from the Clough’s Herd, was Reserve Junior Champion Bull, Sired by Beverley Wingman out of Beverley Kelsie U21, sold to Rob Smyth’s Ashfield Herd, Bedfordshire, for 4,100 Gns.
Brackenhurst Beretta, 2nd in his Class, from the Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst Herd, another Auchmacoy Xeno son out of Brackenhurst Rose X494, sold to the Clough’s for 6,700 Gns.
Yarn Hill Bandit, from the Mann’s Yarn Hill Herd, Suffolk, sired by Walmer Yara out of Yarn Hill Elspeth T340, sold to the Skipworth’s Adbury Park Herd, Berkshire.
Holegate Banjo, from Ed Middleton’s Holegte Herd, also a son of Sharlock Xtreme out of Donington Diana V44, sold to John Carrick’s De’Morley Herd, Norfolk.
10 Bulls sold at an overall average of 4,640 Gns (£4,872)
Supreme Champion Female was Chestnut Tree Mattie B195, a Maiden Heifer from Tom Green’s Chestnut Tree Herd, Lincolnshire. 2022 born Heifer, Sired by Beverley Samson out of Chestnut Tree Mattie X135, sold for 2,000 Gns to a commercial breeder. Her stable mate, Chestnut Tree Limithan Keira B186, also a Beverley Samson daughter out of Chestnut Tree Limithan Keira U88, sold to the same buyer for 1,800 Gns.
Reserve Supreme Champion Female was Highbarn Ruby B250, a Maiden Heifer from Nick Barton’s Highbarn Herd, Cheshire. Sired by Donington Yuri out of Highbarn Ruby U171.
Holyoak Corin B30, from Mr R J & Mrs G Goodwin’s Holyoak Herd, Leicestershire, 2022 born Heifer, Sired by Highbarn Xion out of Wragby Corin V222, sold to a commercial breeder for 1,500 Gns.
The Females sold for an overall average of 1,757 Gns (£1,855)
President, Dean Hullah, thanked Vendors and Buyers from across the Country for supporting this, the Society’s most prestigious and long-standing Pedigree Show & Sale. He also thanked Graham Parkinson, our Breed Judge, who also collaborated with other breeds Judge in going on to Judge the Overall Inter-breed Champion. He congratulated all the show winners and the Vendors who achieved the tremendous prices. He also thanked our Auctioneer, Scott Ruck, and his Team at Melton Mowbray Market, who had ensured the expert running of the multi-breed Show & Sale.The next official Lincoln Red Show & Sale will be held on 26th October 2024 at Melton
3rd November 2023, saw Members and Guests gathered at the Stallingborough Grange Hotel for the Presentation of the Society's 2023 National Herd Competition Winners.
A huge "Thank you" to Richard Bartle for Judging and to all our Sponsors.
Results: OVERALL JUDGES CHOICE -was SHARLOCK XTREME XP80925, OWNED BY ED MIDDLETON’S HOLEGATE HERD - Prize monies Sponsored by Mr A Parker and Trophy Sponsored by John Cusson's FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery)
All 1st Prize Winners received Tankards Sponsored by John Cusson's FAB
Class 1 - Small Herd - Sponsored by Rand Farm Park - 1st Nick Barton's Highbarn Herd; 2nd Ron Goodwin's Holyoak Herd; 3rd Chris Page & Melissa Bollon's Foulness Herd
Class 2 - Medium Herd - Sponsored by Rand Farm Park - 1st Sharon Buchan's Auchmacoy Herd; 2nd University of Lincoln's Riseholme Herd; 3rd Ed Middleton's Holegate Herd
Class 3 - Large Herd - Sponsored by Rand Farm Park - 1st Nottingham Trent University's Brackenhurst Herd; 2nd Tony & Emily Bambridge's Hobart Herd; 3rd Michael Read's Hemingby Herd
Class 4 - Senior Bull (over 24 months) - Sponsored by Trehudreth Herd - 1st Ed Middleton's Sharlock Xtreme XP80925; 2nd Sharon Buchan's Auchmacoy Xcalibur XP80953; 3rd Scott Thompson's Sudbrooke Whisky Mac XP80849
Class 5 - Junior Bull (12 to 24 months) - Sponsored by Derrick & Pauline Cooper - 1st Michael Read's Heming Blake XP81266; 2nd Ed Middleton's Holegate Bandit XP81289; 3rd R I Clough & Son's Beverley Atomic XP81293
Class 6 - Best Cow - Sponsored by Robin Dennett - 1st Auchmacoy Heroine U291 XP95860; 2nd Tony & Emily Bambridge's Hobart Heroine Y831 XP98419; 3rd Ed Middleton's Donington Jessie V12 XP96560
Class 7 - Best Heifer - Sponsored by Gablestock - 1st Sharon Buchan's Auchmacoy Heroine A015 XP99591; 2nd Ed Middleton's Holegate Jessie A120; 3rd Graham Parkinson's Donington Molly A7 XP99670
Class 8 - Bull Calf (under 12 months) - Sponsored by Farm Star - 1st Chris Page & Melissa Bollon's Foulness Crusader; 2nd University of Lincoln's Riseholme Commander; 3rd Nottingham Trent University's Brackenhurst Captain
Class 9 - Heifer Calf (under 12 months) - Sponsored by F Leakes Butchers, Tom Bollon - 1st University of Lincoln's Riseholme Cracker Hannah C774; 2nd Nick Barton's Highbarn Pettal C261; 3rd Ed Middleton's Holegate Jessie C214
Class 10 - Cross-bred Butchers Beast - Sponsored by Michael Read - 1st Michael Read's BBxLR Bonnie; 2nd Nottingham Trent University's "650"; 3rd Tony Mallon's LimxLR "3083"
Class 11 - Pure Bred Lincoln Red Butchers Beast - Sponsored by Michael Read - 1st Michael Read's "Bart"; 2nd Tony Mallon's "3038"; 3rd Martin Cooper's Holyoak Bounty
4000 Gns for Lincoln Red Heifer Calf at Melton Mowbray Market
Champion Female Calf and Overall Champion Calf from the Cooper’s Coneygarth Herd in South Yorkshire: Coneygarth Nancy C299 sold for 4,000 Gns to Hayley &Tom Williamsons’ Williamsons Herd in Lincolnshire. The March 2023 born calf is Sired by Donington Yuri (bred by Mr J G Parkinson) out of Coneygarth Nancy X217.
Reserve Champion Female Calf & Reserve Overall Calf from Mrs S Buchan’s Auchmacoy Herd in Aberdeenshire: Auchmacoy Bianca C64 sold for 1,500 Gns to Kit Corbridge’s Shutt Herd , Derbyshire. Also a March 2023 born calf Sired by Auchmacoy Xcalibur who was Champion Bull and Overall Breed Champion at the 2023 Royal Highland Show, out of Auchmacoy Bianca T228.
Champion Bull Calf from Mrs S Buchan’s Auchmacoy Herd, Auchmacoy Conlan sold for 1,600 Gns to Chris Page’s Foulness Herd, East Yorkshire. March 2023 born he is also Sired by Auchmacoy Xcalibur out of Auchmacoy Ada S187.
2,800 Gns for Maiden Lincoln Red Heifer
The highest priced Maiden Heifer from the Ed Middleton’s Holegate Herd in Lincolnshire; Holegate May B152 sold for 2,800 Gns to Tom Nicholls’ Ladycrofts Herd in Buckinghamshire. Sired by Brackenhurst Warrior out of Holegate May Y70. Also selling to the Ladycrofts Herd for 2,500 Gns was Holegate Gloria B146, another Brackenhurst Warrior daughter out of Holegate Gloria Y51.
The Female Champion, 2022 born Maiden Heifer, Mrs S Buchan’s Auchmacoy Bianca B45 sold to new Member, Lisa Kemp’s Kemp Herd in Nottinghamshire, for £2,800. Sired by Brackenhurst Wiseguy out of Auchmacoy Bianca P116.
The Reserve Champion Female, 2022 born Maiden Heifer, from Jamie Quinn & Sue Oliver’s Axholme Herd in North Lincolnshire, Axholme Heroine B82 sold for 2,000 Gns to Tim Hunter’s Lindsey Herd in Lincolnshire. Sired by Axholme X12 David Brown out of Legbourne Heroine S141.
AVERAGES:
Maiden Heifers: £2,082
Calves: £1,974
Champion Bull was Walmer Alberta from the Walmer Herd in Lincolnshire, Sired by Houghton Warden out of Walmer Lass T1060. Reserve Champion Bull was Misterton Boeuf from the Misterton Herd in South Yorkshire, Sired by Brackenhurst Ranger out of Axholme Matilda Y38.
President of the Lincoln Red Cattle Society, Mr Dean Hullah, thanked both Vendors and Purchasers who had come from across the Country to support our Autumn Show & Sale. He wished it especially noted, too, that the average for Maiden Heifers had increased significantly and congratulated the Show winners and the Cooper Family on setting a Lincoln Red Calf Record. Dean also thanked Scott Ruck and all his Team at Melton Mowbray Market for their support and efficiency.
23rd March 2024 is the date of our next Premier Pedigree Spring Show & Sale at Melton Mowbray Market
LINCOLN RED BULLS “RED HOT”
AT MELTON MOWBRAY
Brackenhurst Admiral was First in his Class, Senior Champion, Overall Breed Champion and Overall Interbreed Champion; he went on to sell for 7,000 Guineas at the Lincoln Red Cattle Society’s Premier Pedigree Spring Show and Sale and Multi-Breed Show and Sale on Saturday 25th March 2023 at Melton Mowbray Market; which was the top price paid across the board in the Multi-Breed Sale.
Brackenhurst Admiral Sired by Auchmacoy Xeno out of Brackenhurst Ann W458 bred by Nottingham Trent University, Nottinghamshire, sold to Natasha and Richard Mann’s Yarn Hill Herd, Suffolk. His stable mate; Brackenhurst Avatar was First in his Class, also a son of Auchmacoy Xeno out of Brackenhurst Effie T400 sold to Mr White’s Pelham Holt Herd, Lincolnshire, for 5,200 Guineas.
Holegate Atomic Sired by Sharlock Xtreme out of Walmer Heroine T1018 bred by Ed Middleton, Lincolnshire, sold to Jill Holland’s Newball Herd, Lincolnshire, for 5,500 Guineas. From the same stable; Holegate Alvin; another son of Sharlock Xtreme out of Donington Diana V17 sold to a commercial breeder in Lincolnshire for 5,000 Guineas.
Highbarn Atlas who was Second in his class and Reserve Junior Champion Sired by Donington Yuri out of Highbarn Pauline U168 bred by Nick Barton, Cheshire, also sold for 5,000 Guineas to Tom Green’s Chestnut Tree Herd, Lincolnshire
Beverley Apollo was First in his class and Junior Champion & Reserve Breed Champion Sired by Beverley Vantage out of Beverley Gift W78 bred by R I Clough & Son sold for 4,600 Guineas to Daniel Howes’s Eckland Lodge Herd, Leicestershire
Hobart Apollo out of Auchmacoy Vulcan and Walmer Nancy M19 bred by Tony & Emily Bambridge, Norfolk, sold for 3,400 Guineas to R I Clough & Son, Lincolnshire
Misterton Atacama Sired by Highbarn Yankee out of Highbarn Treasure X209 bred by Ian McNee, South Yorkshire, sold to J H Hewson & Son, Leicstershire for 4,000 Guineas.
8 Bulls averaged 4,963 Guineas (£5,211)
9 Females averaged 1,517 Guineas (£1,593)
SHOW FEMALES
Beverley Sunny B14 First in her class and Supreme Champion Female Sired by Beverley Vantage out of Beverley Sunny U33, this January 2022 born Maiden Heifer bred by R I Clough & Son, Lincolnshire, sold for 1,800 Guineas to Rob Smyth’s Ashfield Herd in Bedfordshire
Othorpe Gloria A256 Second in her class and Reserve Supreme Champion Female Sired by Holyoak Sultan out of Othorpe Gloria S38, this February 2021 born Maiden Heifer bred by Will & Ellie Jackson, Leicestershire, sold for 2,300 Guineas to R J & G Goodwin’s Holyoak Herd, Leicestershire
Axholme Miss Fire Z51 Third in her class Sired by Axholme Watchet out of Chestnut Tree Marwood Miss S68, in Calf Heifer to Bates Moor Zion and due in May, bred by Jamie Quinn & Sue Oliver, North Lincolnshire, sold for 1,700 Guineas to Field Farming Co, Nottinghamshire
SALE ONLY FEMALES
BEST PEN OF A PAIR OF HEIFERS
NEWBALL NICOLA Z735 & NEWBALL NICOLA Z745 won the Best Pen of a Pair of Lincoln Red Heifers; both in Calf to Newball Xhosa; both sired by Highbarn Warrior out of Newball Nicola T469 & Newball Nicola U494 respectively; bred by Jill Holland, Newball Nicola Z745 (5 weeks in calf) sold for 1,900 Guineas to a commercial breeder Underwood Lodge in Leicestershire.
Selling to the same new home was NEWBALL GIFT Z743 another daughter of Highbarn Warrior out of Newball Gift W558, sold for 1,800 Guineas.
YEARLING MAIDENS
Axholme Pippa B83 out of Axholme X12 David Brown and Highbarn Pippa Y219; January 2022 born; sold for 900 Guineas to a commercial breeder in Nottinghamshire. Axholme Gift B88 by the same Sire out of Beverley Gift S45; May 2022 born; sold for 650 Guineas to Charlotte Corbishley & Steve Jones’s Wyndlow Herd; both bred by Jamie Quinn & Sue Oliver, North Lincolnshire
From R I Clough & Son’s April 2022 born heifer sold to Rob Smyth’s Ashfield Herd in Bedfordshire, Beverley Mary B57 Sired by Beverley Vantage out of Beverley Mary R64 for 1,200 Guineas and from Jenny Hurst also sold to Rob Smyth’s Ashfield Herd, March 2022 born, Brandon Mary B1 Sired by Beverley Vantage out of Brandon Mary P1 for 1,400 Guineas
President, Ian McNee; and a number of people around the Show Ring, remarked on the quality of the Lincoln Reds; and commented that all our Lincoln Red Vendors had done an excellent job of presenting their cattle; which was clearly reflected in the prices and overall averages. He noted there had been a tremendous amount of interest generated around the Show Ring and this had carried on into the Sale Arena where there was standing room only as the Sale began and throughout the Pedigree Sale. Ian, thanked our Lincoln Red Vendors, Members and all those who invested in Lincoln Reds today, for their support. He also thanked Scott Ruck, Oliver, Riona and the entire Melton Team for their assistance and enthusiasm in ensuring a hugely successful day; at this the third year of running this prestigious Show & Sale at Melton Mowbray Market.
Thank you to our JUDGE MR KEN JACKSON and to MRS ANITA JACKSON (Photographer)
CLASSES 1 to 11 JOHN CUSSONS FERRY ALE BREWERY (FAB) SPONSORED ENGRAVED TANKARDS FOR EACH CLASS WINNER. FAB ALSO SPONSORED THE ENGRAVED TROPHY FOR THE OVERALL JUDGES CHOICE.
CLASSES 1 to 3 SPONSORED BY RICHARD WARING - RAND FARM PARK
CLASS 1 - SMALL HERD
1st Highbarn Herd - Nick & Lisa Barton -Cheshire
2nd Coneygarth Herd - Martin Cooper - South Yorkshire
3rd Rand Herd - Richard Waring - Lincolnshire
CLASS 2 - MEDIUM HERD
1st Brackenhurst Herd - Nottingham Trent University - Nottinghamshire
2nd Holegate Herd - Ed Middleton - Lincolnshire
3rd Riseholme Herd - University of Lincoln - Lincolnshire
CLASS 3 - LARGE HERD
1st Auchmacoy Herd - Sharon Buchan - Aberdeenshire
2nd Hemingby Herd - Michael Read - Lincolnshire
3rd Hobart Herd - Tony & Emily Bambridge - Norfolk
CLASS 4 - SENIOR BULL SPONSORED BY KEITH JEMPSON
1st Auchmacoy Xcalibur - Sharon Buchan - Aberdeenshire
2nd Sudbrooke Whisky Mac - Scott Thompson - Leicestershire
3rd Donington Xanadu - Michael Read - Lincolnshire
CLASS 5 - JUNIOR BULL SPONSORED BY DERRICK & PAULINE COOPER
1st Hemingby Alexander - Michael Read - Lincolnshire
2nd Holegate Atomic - Ed Middleton - Lincolnshire
3rd Axholme Airfield Defence - Jamie Quinn & Sue Oliver - North Lincolnshire
CLASS 6 - BEST COW IN MILK OR IN CALF SPONSORED BY ALAN PARKER
1st Westacre Bryony T2171 - Tony Mallon - Norfolk
2nd Highbarn Pettal V183 - Nick & Lisa Barton - Cheshire
3rd Auchmacoy Lass P121 - Sharon Buchan - Aberdeenshire
CLASS 7 - BEST HEIFER SPONSORED BY ROBIN DENNETT
1st Hobart Milkmaid Z892 - Tony & Emily Bambridge - Norfolk
2nd Othorpe Lobelia Z215 - Will & Ellie Jackson - Leicestershire
3rd Auchmacoy Bianca Z523 - Chris & Melissa Page - East Yorkshire
CLASS 8 - BULL CALF SPONSORED BY LYNDA BURDITT
1st Hobart Ajax - Tony & Emily Bambridge - Norfolk
2nd Riseholme Bertie - University of Lincoln - Lincolnshire
3rd Auchmacoy B40 - Sharon Buchan - Aberdeenshire
CLASS 9 - HEIFER CALF SPONSORED BY LYNDA BURDITT & RICHARD & NATASHA MANN
1st Starlite Hannah 1 B868 ET - David Wright & Mark Hallam - Derbyshire
2nd Auchmacoy Dot B35 - Sharon Buchan - Aberdeenshire
3rd Brackenhurst Ann B655 - Nottingham Trent University - Nottinghamshire
CLASS 10 - X-BRED BUTCHERS BEAST SPONSORED BY RICHARD & NATASHA MANN
1st Hemingby Amanda - Michael Read - Michael Read
CLASS 11 - PURE BRED LINCOLN RED BUTCHERS BEAST SPONSORED BY RICHARD & NATASHA MANN
1st Foulness Orchid Z166 - Chris & Melissa Page - East Yorkshire
2nd Hemingby Polly A1334 - Michael Read - Lincolnshire
3rd Holegate Wilma B173 - Ed Middleton - Lincolnshire
OVERALL JUDGES CHOICE SPONSORED BY HUGH BROWN - FAB ALSO SPONSORED THE ENGRAVED TROPHY FOR THE OVERALL JUDGES CHOICE.
HOBART MILKMAID Z892 - TONY & EMILY BAMBRIDGE - NORFOLK
Thank you to all our Sponsors
2022 Premier Pedigree Spring Show & Sale Report ....
Lincoln Red sells to high of 5,800 Guineas
Lincoln Red Bull Trade at the Lincoln Red Premier Pedigree Spring and Multibreeds Show & Sale on Saturday 26th March 2022 at Melton Mowbray Market saw the highest priced Bull; out of all the Breeds; from Michael Read’s famous Hemingby Herd, in Lincolnshire; Hemingby Zander sold for 5,800 Gns to David Wright’s Starlite Herd in Derbyshire. Hemingby Zander was Reserve Senior and Reserve Supreme Champion Lincoln Red Bull. He is Sired by Hemingby Illustrious out of Hemingby Treasure P732.
Senior and Supreme Champion and Interbreed Champion Bull, Walmer Zion, Sired by Brackenhurst Ranger out of Walmer Lobelia U1115, from H M & J M Needler’s legendary Walmer Herd, also in Lincolnshire, sold for 4,000 Gns to Chris & Melissa Page’s Foulness Herd, in East Yorkshire.
Reserve Junior Champion, St. Fort Zodiac, Sired by Walmer Troy out of Walmer Blossom U1126, from A Mylius & Partner’s of St. Fort, Fife, prominent St. Fort Herd; sold to 2,200 Gns to David & Julie Inman’s Lindum Herd, Leicestershire. Also selling for 2,200 Gns was Beverley Zion ET, Sired by Beverley Wingman out of Beverley Miss K42 from the Clough Family’s renowned Beverley Herd, in Lincolnshire.
A total of 5 bulls sold to an overall average of: 3,140 Gns (£3,297)
13 Females sold to an overall average of: 1,079 Gns (£1,133)
Top priced female was from Tom Green’s well-known Chestnut Tree Herd, Lincolnshire, a Maiden Heifer Chestnut Tree Teasel Z160, sired by Beverley Samson out of Chestnut Tree Teasel T77, sold for 1,450 Gns to Robin & Deb Whittle’s Wellhouse Herd, Carmarthenshire. Maiden Heifer Beverley Miss Z94 Sired by Yarn Hill Xchequer out of Beverley Miss X19, from the Clough Family’s Beverley Herd sold for 1,200 Gns to Jonathan & Elaine Bradley’s Holthead Herd in West Yorkshire.
Selling for 1,180 Gns to Richard Garner’s Ortum Herd, Lincolnshire, were Lots 61 to 63 all from the Beverley stable, maiden heifers; Beverley Miss Z72 sired by Beverley Vantage out of Beverley Miss V93; Beverley Gift Z80 (twin) sired by Yarn Hill Xchequer out of Beverley Gift W30 and Beverley Annie Z79 sired by Beverley Vantage out of Beverley Annie S29.
The winning Pen of a Pair of Heifers (in Sale only) went to Tom Green’s, Chestnut Tree Herd : Chestnut Tree Mattie Z159 & Chestnut Tree Teasel Z160 both sired by Beverley Samson.
Thank you to our respected Judge and Cattleman, Steven O’Kane, who travelled up from Wales and judged all the Breeds. Auctioneer, Scott Ruck, Riona and all the Team at Melton Mowbray Market our thanks and gratitude for their efficiency and enormous enthusiasm in hosting this prestigious Show & Sale. All the Vendors and Buyers; who came from all four corners of the UK are thanked for their support, particularly in these uncertain times!
Our next Society Show & Sale is at Carlisle on Friday 30th September 2022.
Autumn Show & Sale plus Show & Sale of potential show calves of the future
Friday 1st October 2021 held at Harrison & Hetherington in Carlisle
5,200 GNS FEMALE RECORD FOR LINCOLN REDS AT CARLISLE
A record-breaking price of 5,200 Guineas was paid for an in-calf heifer at the Lincoln Red Cattle Society Annual Autumn Show and Sale at Carlisle on Friday 1st October. Reserve Champion Female bred by Nottingham Trent University; Brackenhurst Grace Y536, a daughter of Beverley Raider out of Brackenhurst Grace S388; in calf to Premier Young Gun, who is one of the first sons of Foulness Ultra; sold to the University of Lincoln’s Riseholme Herd.
Champion Female bred by Nottingham Trent University; Brackenhurst Diana Y532, daughter of Beverley Raider out of Brackenhurst Diana S382; in calf to Premier Young Gun; sold for 3,500 Guineas to the University of Lincoln’s Riseholme Herd,
In Calf heifer, Auchmacoy Nancy Y494, Sired by Brackenhurst Whistler out of Auchmacoy Nancy V365; in calf to Brackenhurst Wiseguy; bred by Mrs S Buchan, Ellon, Aberdeenshire; sold for 3,500 Guineas to Johnathan & Elaine Bradley’s Holthead Herd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Mrs Buchan’s February 2020 born maiden heifer, Auchmacoy Bianca Z523, Sired by Brackenhurst Warrior out of Auchmacoy Bianca P115; sold for 2,500 Guineas to Chris & Melissa Page’s Foulness Herd, Brough, East Yorkshire.
Champion Calf from Rob Mawer’s Premier Herd, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire; December 2020 born Bull; Premier Zorro sired by Highbarn Storm; who was Supreme Champion at the Society’s 2015 Premier Pedigree Spring Show & Sale; out of Auchmacoy Dot X458, sold for 2,400 Guineas to new Member Philip Mellor’s Dodsworth Herd, York, Yorkshire.
Also selling to Philip Mellor’s Dodsworth Herd were Mrs S Buchan’s 2021 born heifer calves; both daughters of Brackenhurst Warrior; Auchmacoy Norah A003 out of Auchmacoy Norah P105 selling for 2,200 Guineas and Auchmacoy Ada A002 out of Auchmacoy Ada V381 selling for 1,700 Guineas.
Both Judge John Elliot and Auctioneer Scott Donaldson commented on the good quality cattle presented. It was most definitely “ladies’ day” for Lincoln Reds at Carlisle. 5,200 Guineas was the second highest price paid for all Breeds. Whilst the number of cattle forward was lower than previous years there was 100% clearance on Lincoln Red females.
Averages: Females 3675Gns (£3859); Heifer Calves 1950Gns (£2047)
Bull Calf 2400Gns (£2520
President, Ian McNee, thanked all Vendors for supporting the Sale and for turning out very well-presented Lincoln Reds – which most definitely reflected in the prices and thanked Purchasers who ensured 100% clearance and a record price, you couldn’t get any better. He also thanked Auctioneer, Scott Donaldson, the Pedigree Sales & Marketing Manager, Heather Pritchard, and the H&H Team for all their help in making the Show and Sale such a success.
Our next Official Society Show & Sale will be the Premier Spring Show and Sale at Melton Mowbray Market on 26th March 2022.
