Highland Show


July 4, 2023 Royal Highland Show 22nd-25th June 2023

Thor Hammers The Highland Show

Judge: R A Owen, Trefaldwyn Herd, Welshpool

The sun was shining over Edinburgh as Charolais breeders once again flocked to the Royal Highland Show over the course of Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th June 2023. The breed had a particularly strong showing, with plenty of well contested classes, all judged by the discerning eye of R A Owen of the Trefaldwyn herd.

Ricnick Thor, bred and exhibited by R F McCornick Reserve Junior Beef Interbreed Champion, Overall Charolais Champion, Overall Junior Champion, Male Champion, and Junior Male Champion

Undoubtedly, the star of the show was 15-month old Ricnick Thor, bred and exhibited by R F McCornick of the Ricnick herd in Lochfoot, Dumfriesshire. This young lad is packed full of potential and went on to claim an impressive list of titles including Reserve Junior Beef Interbreed Champion along with Overall Champion, Overall Junior Champion, Male Champion, and Junior Male Champion in the Charolais classes. Thor was sired by Goldstar Gentleman – a trait leader for 200-day weight – and his dam, Ricnick Precious, is by the 30,000gns Dingle Hofmeister.

Newlogie Royaleclipse, bred and exhibited by AJR Farms Female Champion and Reserve Overall Champion

In reserve for the Overall Charolais Championship was the day’s Female Champion – 3-year-old Newlogie Royaleclipse from AJR Farms in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, exhibited with her sweet 8-month-old heifer calf Newlogie Totaleclipse at foot. This family consists of some sought-after foreign genetics, with Royaleclipse being sired by the French-born Newlogie Nobel, and her calf being by the Irish-born Rosanna Rudolph. Royaleclipse’s dam is Balmaud Eclipse, a daughter of the 26,000gns Maerdy Amontillado.

Falleninch Suzie, bred and exhibited by A B Hornall Junior Female Champion, Reserve Junior Champion, and Reserve Female Champion

Standing in reserve to Thor for the Junior Championship, and to Royaleclipse for the Female Championship, was Junior Female Champion Falleninch Suzie. This charming 23-month-old was bred & exhibited by A B Hornall of the Falleninch herd in Stirling. Suzie was sired by the 70,000gns Barnsford Ferny, and her dam Falleninch Lottie goes back to the Irish-born Dereskit Fernando.

Formakin Style, bred and exhibited by McMurrich Partnership Reserve Junior Female Champion

The day’s Reserve Junior Female Champion was Formakin Style, a 22-month-old from the McMurrich Partnership’s Stirling-based Formakin herd. This young heifer was born to Formakin Image, a daughter of Balthayock Matthew, and she was sired by the French AI bull Hatenon.

Tonley Ranald, exhibited by Brailes Livestock Reserve Male Champion

In reserve to Thor for the Male Championship was 3-year-old Tonley Ranald, exhibited by Brailes Livestock of Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire. Ranald was bred by N A Wattie of Alford, Aberdeenshire, and boasts some noteworthy names in his heritage. He was sired by the 30,000gns Silver Joss, and his dam Tonley Nancy is a daughter of the 12,000gns Caylers Hustler.

Barnsford Thistle, bred and exhibited by T & S Gatherer Reserve Junior Male Champion

Finally, the day’s Reserve Junior Male Champion was Barnsford Thistle, a promising young 12-month-old bred and exhibited by T & S Gatherer of Inchinnan, Renfrewshire. Thistle is out of Alwent Broom, a daughter of the 10,000gns Elrick Uranium, and he was sired by the 17,000gns Elgin Jagger.

Charolais Reserve Interbreed Group Formakin Style, Falleninch Suzie, Newlogie Royaleclipse, and Tonley Ranald

Later in the week, the Charolais team of four went on to take the Reserve spot in the Interbreed Group and 4th in the Interbreed pairs. 

Thanks must go to the Scottish and Northern Club members, especially Carolyn Milne and Carlene Mackay who stewarded the classes, and assisted in the smooth running of the Charolais marquee.

All Results:

Elgin Tern, exhibited by R A Milne Class 251 Winner

Class 251 – FEMALE, born between 1 April and 31 July 2022
1st – R A Milne – Elgin Tern – s. Thurso Paul
2nd – Brailes Livestock – Skysea Tickle – s. Foxacre Memnon
3rd – I & D Goldie – Solwayfirth Tilly – s. Glenericht Majestic

Bessiebell Tilly, exhibited by R Dunlop Class 252 Winner

Class 252 – FEMALE, born on or between 1 January and 31 March 2022
1st – R Dunlop – Bessiebell Tilly – s. Newhouse Bigal
2nd – J M Cant & Partners – Panmure Tilly – s. Balmyle Oscar
3rd – R & C Rettie – Retties Tiffany – s. Balmyle Jasper
4th – S Gilleard – Gilleard Tuttifrutti – s. Tophill Oscar
5th – D Muirhead – Firhills Tinsel – s. Gretnahouse Ming
6th – J M Cant & Partners – Panmure Tangerine – s. Balmyle Oscar

Class 253 – FEMALE, born on or between 24 June and 31 December 2021
1st – A B Hornall – Falleninch Suzie – s. Barnsford Ferny
2nd – McMurrich Partnership – Formakin Style – s. Hatenon
3rd – Brailes Livestock – Gower Sequin – s. Hatenon
4th – R A Milne – Elgin Sunrise – s. Maerdy Norseman
5th – R & N Barclay – Harestone Shailee – s. Harestone Monarch
6th – T Atkinson – Goldstar Saoirse – s. Goldstar Echo

Rutherston Sienna, exhibited by A J Taylor Class 254 Winner

Class 254 – FEMALE, born on or between 1 January and 23 June 2021
1st – A J Taylor – Rutherston Sienna – s. Balmyle Oscar
2nd – Brailes Livestock – Skysea Serenade – s. Foxacre Memnon
3rd – T Atkinson – Goldstar Sally – s. Infidele
4th – S Gilleard – Gilleard Savannah – s. Tophill Oscar
5th – J Irvine & Son – Inverlochy Sarah – s. Caylers Napoleon
6th – D F W H & N R Walter – Balthayock Shona – s. Elrick Paragon

Class 255 – FEMALE, born on or between 1 January and 31 December 2020
1st – AJR Farms – Newlogie Royaleclipse – s. Newlogie Nobel
2ndR & N Barclay – Harestone Rapunzel – s. Harestone Nano Sc
3rd – Brailes Livestock – Burradon Raquel – s. Clenagh Lyle
4th – D Russell – Airthmains Rosie – s. Thrunton Lachlan

Class 256 – FEMALE, in milk or in calf, born on or before 31 December 2019
1st – A B Hornall – Falleninch Orla – s. Falleninch Imperator
2nd – McMurrich Partnership – Formakin Ladybird – s. Blelack Digger
3rd – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Orange – s. Whitecliffe Lacroix
4th – D F W H & N R Walter – Balthayock Pamela – s. Balthayock Loyalist
5th – R Aitken – Lourie Panache – s. Tweeddale Lookout

Class 257 – BULL, born on or between 1 April and 30 June 2022
1st – T & S Gatherer – Barnsford Thistle – s. Elgin Jagger
2nd – I & D Goldie – Solwayfirth Tierney – s. Glenericht Majestic
3rd – AJR Farms – Newlogie Topprize – s. Newlogie Nobel

Class 258 – BULL, born on or between 1 January and 31 March 2022
1st – R F McCornick – Ricnick Thor – s. Goldstar Gentleman
2nd – D Russell – Airthmains Torpedo – s. Mowbraypark Torpedo
3rd – R F McCornick – Ricnick Turbo – s. Harestone Hercules
4th – AJR Farms – Newlogie Transformer – s. Maerdy Impeccable
5th – J Rix – Wissington Trent – s. Wissington Observer

Class 261 – BULL, born on or before 31 December 2020
1st – Brailes Livestock – Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss

Championship Results:

Class SP01/SP02 – Best Charolais Pair
Champions – R & N Barclay – Harestone Shailee – s. Harestone Monarch
                        R & N Barclay – Harestone Singsong – s. Goldies Oasis
Reserves – R F McCornick – Ricnick Thor – s. Goldstar Gentleman
                    R F McCornick – Ricnick Turbo – s. Harestone Hercules

Newlogie Royaleclipse with calf Newlogie Totaleclipse (left), exhibited by AJR Farms Best Charolais Female Champion
Falleninch Suzie (right), exhibited by A B Hornall Best Charolais Female Reserve

Class SP03/SP04 – Best Charolais Female
Champion – AJR Farms – Newlogie Royaleclipse – s. Newlogie Nobel
Reserve – A B Hornall – Falleninch Suzie – s. Barnsford Ferny

Falleninch Suzie (left), exhibited by A B Hornall Best Junior Charolais Female Champion
Formakin Style (right), exhibited by McMurrich Partnership Best Junior Charolais Female Reserve

Class SP05/SP06 – Best Junior Charolais Female
Champion – A B Hornall – Falleninch Suzie – s. Barnsford Ferny
Reserve – McMurrich Partnership – Formakin Style – s. Hatenon

Ricnick Thor (left), exhibited by R F McCornick Best Charolais Bull Champion
Tonley Ranald (right), exhibited by Brailes Livestock Best Charolais Bull Reserve

Class SP07/SP08 – Best Charolais Bull
Champion – R F McCornick – Ricnick Thor – s. Goldstar Gentleman
Reserve – Brailes Livestock – Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss

Ricnick Thor (left), exhibited by R F McCornick Best Junior Charolais Bull Champion
Barnsford Thistle (right), exhibited by T & S Gatherer Best Junior Charolais Bull Reserve

Class SP09/SP10 – Best Junior Charolais Bull
Champion – R F McCornick – Ricnick Thor – s. Goldstar Gentleman
Reserve – T & S Gatherer – Barnsford Thistle – s. Elgin Jagger

Ricnick Thor (left), exhibited by R F McCornick Overall Charolais Champion
Newlogie Royaleclipse with calf Newlogie Totaleclipse (right), exhibited by AJR Farms Overall Charolais Reserve Champion

Class SP12/SP13 – Overall Charolais Champion
Champion – R F McCornick – Ricnick Thor – s. Goldstar Gentleman
Reserve – AJR Farms – Newlogie Royaleclipse – s. Newlogie Nobel

Class SP15/SP16 – Overall Junior Charolais Champion
Champion – R F McCornick – Ricnick Thor – s. Goldstar Gentleman
Reserve – A B Hornall – Falleninch Suzie – s. Barnsford Ferny

Formakin Style, Falleninch Suzie, Newlogie Royaleclipse, and Tonley Ranald (left to right) Beef Interbreed Team Reserve Championship

Class BIC01 – Beef Interbreed Team Championship
Reserves – AJR Farms – Newlogie Royaleclipse – s. Newlogie Nobel
                     A B Hornall – Falleninch Suzie – s. Barnsford Ferny
                     Brailes Livestock – Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss
                     McMurrich Partnership – Formakin Style – s. Hatenon

Class BJI01 – Junior Beef Interbreed Championship
Reserve – R F McCornick – Ricnick Thor – s. Goldstar Gentleman


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