Royal Welsh Show


July 24, 2023 Royal Welsh Show 24th July 2023

Rapunzel Towers Above at the Royal Welsh Show

Judge: David Barker, Caylers Charolais

Despite grey skies, the Charolais breed shined bright at the Royal Welsh Show 24th July 2023, with thirty-two animals in total appearing before David Barker to be judged by his expert eye. Our thanks go to our stewards, Gareth Roberts, Will Owen, Alwyn Rees and Medwyn Williams as well as to Emma of Robert Smith Photography for the livestream commentary.

Harestone Rapunzel, exhibited by Mr Sean Mitchell – Overall Champion and Female Champion

The spotlight shined on Harestone Rapunzel in this year’s show as she won Overall Champion and Female Champion. A 3-year-old heifer, Rapunzel was exhibited by Mr Sean Mitchell, Cumbria and bred by R & N Barclay, Aberdeenshire. She was sired by Harestone Nano and out of Harestone Nancy.

Teme Stardust, bred and exhibited by VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Reserve Overall Champion and Reserve Female Champion

Following with Reserve Overall Champion and Reserve Female Champion was Teme Stardust, a 2-year-old heifer bred and exhibited by VAS & SM & TVS Corbett of Knighton, Powys. Stardust was sired by the 70,000gns Barnsford Ferny, and her dam, Teme Magnolia achieved Breed Champion at the Royal Welsh Show in 2018.

Teme Totty, bred and exhibited by VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Junior Female Champion

Teme Totty took Junior Female Champion, a 19-month-old heifer also bred and exhibited by VAS & SM & TVS Corbett of Knighton, Powys. A daughter of Teme Poshtotty, who took Reserve Overall and Reserve Female Championships at last year’s Royal Welsh Show, and Totty’s sire being the popular AI bull Clenagh Lyle.

Teme Totty (left), and Moelfre Tanwen (right), bred and exhibited by Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Reserve Junior Female Champion

In Reserve to Junior Female Champion was 19-month-old heifer, Moelfre Tanwen, bred and exhibited by Kevin & Sioned Thomas, Carmarthenshire. Tanwen was sired by 13000gns Thrunton Nugget and out of dam, Moelfre Poppy.

Gower Sequin, exhibited by Brailes Livestock – Competing in the Interbreed Junior Heifers

The Charolais breed was represented by Gower Sequin from Brailes livestock in the interbreed Junior Heifers (under 2 Years old).

Gilleard Toronto, bred and exhibited by G & S Gilleard of Doncaster – Junior Male Champion and Reserve for Best Male Exhibit

Gilleard Toronto, a 16-month-old bull won Junior Male Champion and took Reserve for Best Male Exhibit. Toronto was bred and exhibited by G & S Gilleard of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, sired by Tophill Oscar, and out of dam Gilleard Nadine, who was sired by Logan Leonardo.

Moelfre Tecwyn, bred and exhibited by Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Best Junior Bull Bred in Wales and Reserve Junior Male Champion

Best Junior Bull Bred in Wales and Reserve Junior Male Champion were achieved by Moelfre Tecwyn. Tecwyn is a 19-month-old bull bred and exhibited by Kevin & Sioned Thomas, Carmarthenshire. A son of the 13000gns Thrunton Nugget and out of dam, Moelfre Noella.

Tonley Ranald, exhibited by Messrs N A Wattie – Best Male Exhibit

Tonley Ranald took home the title of Best Male Exhibit, a 3-year-old bull exhibited by Messrs N A Wattie, Brailes Livestock of Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire. Bred by N A Wattie of Alford, Aberdeenshire, Ranald’s breeding includes notable names in his lineage, being sired by the 30,000gns Silver Joss, and his dam Tonley Nancy is a daughter of the 12,000gns Caylers Hustler.

All results:

Class 1 – BULL born on or before 31 December 2020

1st – Brailes Livestock – Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss

2nd – Gower Charolais – Sportsmans Roman – s. Maerdy Newman

CLASS 2 : BULL born on or between 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2022

1st – G & S Gilleard – Gilleard Toronto – s. Tophill Oscar

2nd – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Tecwyn – s. Thrunton Nugget

3rd – G H Woollatt Farming – Sopwell Tidal – s. Mortimers Phenomenal

Breos Trex, exhibited by SI & LJ Evans – Class 3 Winner

CLASS 3 : BULL born on or between 1 April 2022 and 31 July 2022

1st – SI & LJ Evans – Breos Trex – s. Breos Perfectstorm

2nd – D Huw Jones – Gwarcwm Tim – s. Esgob Orlando

3rd – Richard Arwel Owen – Trefaldwyn Trilby – s. Oakchurch Maximus

4th – VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Thistle – s. Gretnahouse Oleander

Class 4 – Junior Male Championship

Champion – G & S Gilleard – Gilleard Toronto – s. Tophill Oscar

Reserve – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Tecwyn – s. Thrunton Nugget

Class 5 – Best Junior Bull Bred In Wales

Champion – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Tecwyn – s. Thrunton Nugget

Class 6 – Best Male Exhibit

Champion – Brailes Livestock – Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss

Reserve – G & S Gilleard – Gilleard Toronto – s. Tophill Oscar

Moelfre Nana, exhibited by Buches Moelfre Herd – Class 7 Winner

Class 7 – COW or heifer in milk or in calf born on or before 31 December 2019

1st – Buches Moelfre Herd – Moelfre Nana – s. Balmyle Impression

2nd – Brailes Livestock – Bassett Orange – s. Whitecliffe Lacroix

3rd – Gower Charolais – Gower Jaytwooh – s. Dingle Hofmeister

Class 8 – COW or heifer in milk or in calf born in 2020

1st – Mr Sean Mitchell – Harestone Rapunzel – s. Harestone Nano

2nd – Brailes Livestock – Burradon Raquel – s. Clenagh Lyle

Class 9 – HEIFER born on or between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021

1st – VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Stardust – s. Barnsford Ferny

2nd – G & S Gilleard – Gilleard Savannah – s. Tophill Oscar

3rd – D Huw Jones – Gwarcwm Snowdrop – s. Thrunton Flyingscotsman

4th – GG & HE Sevenoakso – Sevenoaks Sophieanne – s. Wesley Forceful

Moelfre Silk, exhibited by Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Class 10 Winner

Class 10 – HEIFER born on or between 1 April 2021 and 31 December 2021

1st – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Silk – s. Thrunton Nugget

2nd – Thor Atkinson – Goldstar Sally – s. Infidele

3rd – Brailes Livestock – Gower Sequin – s. Hatenon

4th – Thor Atkinson – Goldstar Saoirse – s. Goldstar Echo

5th – Brailes Livestock – Skysea Serenade – s. Foxacre Memnon

6th – Gower Charolais – Gower Sassy – s. Diplo Gir

Class 11 – HEIFER born on or between 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2022

1st – VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Totty – s. Clenagh Lyle

2nd – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Tanwen – s. Thrunton Nugget

3rd – G & S Gilleard – Gilleard TuttiFrutti – s. Tophill Oscar

Breos Tiara, exhibited by SI & LJ Evans – Class 12 Winner

Class 12 – HEIFER born on or between 1 April 2022 and 31 July 2022

1st – SI & LJ Evans – Breos Tiara – s. Goldstar Echo

2nd – VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Tilly – s. Barnsford Ferny

3rd – Brailes Livestock – Skysea Tickle – s. Foxacre Memnon

4th – G H Wollatt Farming – Sopwell Tulip – s. Mortimers Phenomenal

Class 13 – Junior Female Championship

Champion – VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Totty – s. Clenagh Lyle

Reserve – Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Tanwen – s. Thrunton Nugget

Class 14 – Female Championship

Female Champion – Mr Sean Mitchell – Harestone Rapunzel – s. Harestone Nano

Reserve Champion – VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Stardust – s. Barnsford Ferny

Class 15 – Overall Championship

Overall Champion – Mr Sean Mitchell – Harestone Rapunzel – s. Harestone Nano

Reserve Champion – VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Stardust – s. Barnsford Ferny

Left to right: Moelfre Silk, Teme Stardust, Harestone Rapunzel, Moelfre Nana, and Tonley Ranald

British Charolais won the prestigious team of five Beef Interbreed Championship at the Royal Welsh Show on Tuesday 25th July 2023:

Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Silk – s. Thrunton Nugget
VAS & SM & TVS Corbett – Teme Stardust – s. Barnsford Ferny
Mr Sean Mitchell – Harestone Rapunzel – s. Harestone Nano
Buches Moelfre Herd – Moelfre Nana – s. Balmyle Impression
Brailes Livestock – Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss

Left to right: Skysea Serenade, Gower Sequin, and Tonley Ranald, Brailes Livestock – Team of three Exhibitor Interbreed Champions

Brailes Livestock also won the team of three Exhibitor Interbreed Championship with:

Skysea Serenade – s. Foxacre Memnon

Gower Sequin – s. Hatenon

Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss

Left to right: Harestone Rapunzel, Mr Sean Mitchell, and Tonley Ranald, Brailes Livestock – Reserve Interbreed Pair

Interbreed Pair

Reserve: Mr Sean Mitchell – Harestone Rapunzel – s. Harestone Nano

Brailes Livestock – Tonley Ranald – s. Silver Joss

Left to right: Gilleard Toronto and Gilleard Savannah, G & S Gilleard – Reserve Continental Exhibitor Pairs

Continental Exhibitor Pairs Championship

Reserve: G & S Gilleard

Gilleard Toronto – s. Tophill Oscar

Gilleard Savannah – s. Tophill Oscar

Gower Sequin, Brailes Livestock – Reserve Interbreed Heifer

Interbreed Heifer Championship

Reserve: Brailes Livestock – Gower Sequin – s. Hatenon

Moelfre Tecwyn, Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Beef Breeder Continental Champion

Beef Breeder Continental Championship:

Champion: Kevin & Sioned Thomas – Moelfre Tecwyn – s. Thrunton Nugget


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