Rempstone secures Alpha Male and Supreme Championship

The National Poll Hereford Show is icing on the cake for team Rempstone, with Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 dominating the show.

Out of Danish imported dam Rosenkaer Miss World, and sired by Dendor 1 Nairobi Rempstone 1 Alpha, from breeder M. Ludgate, Thame, Oxfordshire, took the male and supreme championships, marking a significant win for all concerned. Judge William Smith from Oldcastle, County Meath, Eire commented on this outstanding bull, saying he has exceptional plates and hind legs, excellent locomotion and has great balance. William went on to say that the bull had a great future within the breed.

The March 2023 born bull has had an impressive run throughout the summer, taking many championships up and down the country and most recently, Alpha won the breed and interbreed championships at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show. It not only highlights Alpha’s exceptional qualities but also showcases the strength and potential of the Native breed.

Alpha took further victory in the interbreed championship and is a testament to his outstanding characteristics. Judge Becky Hurd from Somerset stated that he is flawless, especially given the high standards and competition from both native and continental breeds.

Standing in the reserve supreme spot was Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret from S.C and G.L Hartwright, also from Oxfordshire. It was no surprise that this veteran cow challenged the bull to the top position, as she also has many championships under her belt, including Great Yorkshire Show, Staffordshire and Royal Highland Show to name but a few. Taking nothing away from her on the day, judge William stated that the cow looked fresh and carried herself exceptionally well.

With Solpoll 1 Perfection as her sire and Cleland 1 Glissade 26th as her dam, this 2020 born cow benefits from a lineage of top-notch genetics. Solpoll 1 Perfection’s track record of success and the quality of his offspring clearly shine through. This strong heritage not only contributes to Victoria’s own achievements but also reinforces the reputation of his breeding line. It’s clear that the combination of these winning genes has played a significant role in the outstanding performance.

Allwood 1 Greta from F.J Wood & Sons took the reserve senior female champion, and this strong in-calf heifer stood top of the class amongst five other females. The February 2022 born heifer is out of Dendor 1 Greta 33^rd and sired by Kilvrough 1 Thomas, demonstrating excellent beef qualities, was well balanced and showed herself well.

Next up in the intermediate section was heifer Midford 1 Elke, another show winning heifer. Breeder W. Awan from Somerset made the journey to showcase this March 2023 born heifer.  Elke has had an exceptional season claiming championship titles including Bath and West Show. Her success didn’t stop at the intermediate female champion, she then went on to secure reserve overall female champion. This clean, young feminine heifer is out of Bosbury 1 Elke 50^th, sired by Grifford 1 Try and promises to have a prosperous future ahead.

Reserve intermediate champion heifer went to Rempstone 1 Lily N684 from breeder M. Ludgate. With a pedigree that includes Romany 1 Lily BL R40 and Dendor 1 Nairobi, it’s clear that quality breeding is a strong theme in this family. Being a half-sister to the grand champion further underscores the impressive lineage and consistent quality in their breeding program.

Young breeder L. Jackson-Carr had a successful day by winning the heifer born on or between 1^st October and 31^st October class. Dendor 1 Greta 39^th was bred by D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones, but now resides with Liam. Sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and out of Dendor 1 Greta 27^th this young heifer displayed style and class. This was evident to our judge as she then went on to secure the junior female champion title and further adding to her success, the overall junior champion of the day.

Standing reserve to Greta on both counts from the same breeder D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones, was Dendor 1 Keepsake 27^th. Shown expertly by Twm Jones this heifer stood top amongst a lovely line up of ten young heifers in the 1^{st of} September to 30^th September 2023 class. She caught the judge’s eye with her show presence and style. Sired by Dendor 1 Vivian and out of homebred cow Dendor 1 Keepsake 18^th, this winning duo stood side by side until the end.

With thirty-one bulls forward for selection, the male section certainly didn’t disappoint. The senior division saw Kingsland 1 Wolf from S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan, Powys, take the senior male championship. The two-and-a-half-year-old bull is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Moonshine out of a Kingsland 1 Lily 1st cow. Returning to reclaim his male champion title from last year meant this was a great start to the campaign, with high standards being maintained year after year.

Breeder Mrs. E. Jackson made the journey down from Lancashire and this proved very successful. Eveter 1 Alan Jackson won the bull born on or between 1^st September and 31^st December 2022 class and then stood reserve to Kingsland 1 Wolf in the senior male championship. This young bull is sired by Solpoll 1 Lawman and is out of Barbern 1 June 349. Alan has been shown throughout the summer with success at Burwarton and Halifax Shows.

Rempstone 1 Alpha took the intermediate male championship and was the second step to reaching the greatest prize.  In the reserve intermediate male position was JC 1 Austin from L. Jackson-Carr, his second major achievement of the day. This smart young bull showed well under Liam.

A strong contender emerged in the bull class for animals born between September 1st and October 31st, 2023, with Tom and Di Harrison from Moralee, Northumberland, achieving notable success. Their entry, Moralee 1 Baz KS315, claimed first place, while stablemate Moralee 1 Bond took second. This impressive result underscores the importance of consistency, as both bulls are descended from well-regarded female lines, Sparkles and Kylie. Their performance was further highlighted when they both secured the junior male championship, marking a pleasing victory for the Harrison team.

In the group classes, Moralee achieved further success by taking first place in both the group of three animals owned by the exhibitor, by the same sire and the group of three to include both sexes, owned by the exhibitor. These wins highlight the consistency and quality of their genetics and breeding program. In the biggest class of the day S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan won the best pair of animals owned by the exhibitor, with the senior bull and cow and calf outfit making up the team.

 

Judge William Smith commented on the exceptional quality of the cattle presented, noting that he thoroughly enjoyed both the challenge and the experience of the day. His observing eye was validated as the interbreed competitions yielded impressive results. Kingsland 1 Wolf and Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret clinched the interbreed pairs title, while Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 emerged as the overall interbreed hotspot winner.

Setting the stage for the upcoming competitions, Friday night’s young handler events were marked by warm weather and grey skies, but neither the judge nor the competitors were deterred.

In the junior section, which featured four participants aged 7 to 12, Judge Thea Woollatt from Chepstow put the young handlers to the test by removing their show sticks to challenge their handling skills. Abbie Jackson-Carr emerged in first place, with Mia Shaw securing a close second.

The intermediate section, though smaller with just two competitors, did not fall short in terms of quality. The competitors showcased their skills and fielded technical questions with precision. Katherine Shaw took first place, while Liam Jackson-Carr earned second.

In the senior category, which included three participants, Ollie Garnett-Smith achieved first place and Cerys Mai Jenkins followed in second. The seniors were tasked with removing their show sticks, swapping animals, and answering questions, demonstrating their advanced handling expertise.

 

Full Results List

Grand Supreme Champion – Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 – M. Ludgate

Reserve Supreme Champion – Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C and G.L Hartwright

 

Cow, before 31^st August 2021, with calf at foot born 2024

1^st – Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C & G.L Hartwright

2^nd – Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 – T. & D. Harrison

3^rd – Keadyview 1 Pippa Kicks – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Heifer, born between 1^st September 2021 & 31^st December 2021, calf born 2024

1^st – RTC 1 Terri 459 – R. Coates

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st January 2022 and 31^st August 2022, in-calf or with calf

1^st – Allwood 1 Greta – F.J. Wood & Sons

2^nd – Bromley 1 Vanessa 995 – M. & M. Roberts

3^rd – Maxstoke 1 Molly 858 – D.P. Jones Agri. Cont

 

Senior Female Champion – The Warnica Trophy –

Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C and G.L Hartwright

Reserve Senior Female Champion – Allwood 1 Greta – F.J Wood & Sons

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 31^st December 2022

1^st – Moralee 1 Sparkles PR285 – T. & D. Harrison

2^nd – Taymar 1 Stella 3^rd – S. Taylor & D. Marsh

3^rd – Spartan 1 Juliet ST A202- S.C and G.L Hartwright

Special Award – The Pernille Perpetual Trophy – Moralee 1 Sparkles – T. & D. Harrison

 

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st January 2023 and 28^th February 2023

1^st – Moralee 1 Kylie PR294 – T. & D. Harrison

2^nd – Hallwood 1 Oyster Princess 2^nd – R. & R.I Shaw

3^rd – Welburn 1 Ishbel 699 – Welburn Herefords

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st March 2023 and 31^st March 2023

1^st – Midford 1 Elke 1^st  – W. Awan

2^nd – Rempstone 1 Lily N684 – M. Ludgate

3^rd – Kingsland 1 Lily 23 – Vaughans Farms Ltd

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st April 2023 and 31^st August 2023

1^st – Kingsland 1 Ishbel 233 – Vaughans Farms Ltd

2^nd – Coley 1 Malan 697 – L. Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Kinglee 1 Nikita 717 – P.K & I.F Cobley

 

Intermediate Female Champion – The Mandalay Trophy – Midford 1 Elke 1^st  – W. Awan

Reserve Intermediate Female Champion – Rempstone 1 Lily N684– M. Ludgate

 

Heifer, born on or between 1st September 2023 and 30^th September 2023

1^st – Dendor 1 Keepsake 27^th – D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones

2^nd – Coley 1 Lima 700 – Miss H. Whittaker

3^rd – Coley 1 Keepsake 706 – Miss H. Whittaker

 

Heifer, born on or between 1^st October 2023 and 31^st October 2023

1^st – Dendor 1 Greta 39^th – L. Jackson-Carr

2^nd – Normanton 1 Jews Ear – G. Denning

3^rd – Normanton 1 Fistulina 61st – T.D. & W.T. Livesey

 

Heifer, born after 1^st November 2023

1^st – Normanton 1 Jews Ear 43^rd – T.D. & W.T. Livesey

2^nd – Pepperstock 1 Jennefer B1003– Spiers Farms Ltd

3^rd – Keadyview 1 Pippa B29- S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Junior Female Champion – The Kaypark Trophy – Dendor 1 Greta 39^th – L. Jackson-Carr

Reserve Junior Female Champion – Dendor 1 Keepsake 27^th – D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones

 

Grand Female Champion – The Berkhampstead Trophy –

Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret – S.C and G.L Hartwright

Reserve Female Champion – Midford 1 Elke 1st – W. Awan

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st January 2022 and 31^st August 2022

1^st – Kingsland 1 Wolf – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st September 2022 and 31^st December 2022

1^st – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs. E. Jackson

2^nd – Kinglee 1 Admiral – P.K & I.F. Cobley

3^rd – Hallwood 1 Allspice – R. & R.I. Shaw

 

Senior Male Champion – The Grafton Trophy –

Kingsland 1 Wolf – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

Reserve Senior Male Champion – Eveter 1 Alan Jackson – Mrs. E Jackson

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st January 2023 and 28^th February 2023

1^st – Wykeham 1 Albert – Cox Farms

2^nd – Newtoncroft 1 Aintree – Newtoncroft Farms Ltd

3^rd – Panmure 1 Alexander – J.M. Cant & Partners

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st March 2023 and 30^th April 2023

1^st – Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 – M. Ludgate

2^nd – JC 1 Austin – L. Jackson-Carr

3^rd – Glenvale 1 Hendre Pollard – T.G., E.I., & E.N. Thorne

 

Bull, born on or between 1^st May 2023 and 31^st August 2023

1^st – Coley 1 Aristocrat – Miss H. Whittaker

2^nd – Santa Maria 1 Alcatraz – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

3^rd – Normanton 1 Banquo – T.D. & W.T. Livesey

 

Intermediate Male Champion – The Kinglee Trophy – Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 – M. Ludgate

Reserve Intermediate Male Champion – JC 1 Austin – L. Jackson-Carr

 

Bull calf born on or between 1^st September 2023 and 31^st October 2023

1^st – Moralee 1 Baz KS315 – T. & D. Harrison

2^nd – Moralee 1 Bond DC313 – T. & D. Harrison

3^rd – Dendor 1 Boof – D.E., E.D., & A.L. Jones

 

Bull calf born on or after 1^st November 2023

1^st – Spartan 1 Beckham – S.C and G.L Hartwright

2^nd – Moralee 1 Billy-Bob PR353 – T. & D. Harrison

3^rd – Maxstoke 1 Bounder – D.P Jones Agri. Cont

 

Junior Male Champion – The Beaudesert Cup – Moralee 1 Baz KS315 – T. & D. Harrison

Reserve Junior Male Champion – Moralee 1 Bond DC314 – T. & D. Harrison

Grand Male Champion – The Winson Trophy – Rempstone 1 Alpha  N688 – M. Ludgate

Reserve Male Champion – Kingsland 1 Wolf – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

Group of three animals, by the same sire owned by the exhibitor –

1^st – T & D Harrison

2^nd –Vaughans Farms Ltd

3^rd – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

The Blythebarn Trophy – T & D Harrison

 

Group of three animals to include both sexes, owned by the exhibitor –

1^st – T & D Harrison

2^nd – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

3^rd – M. & C. Shaw

The Diamond Jubilee Trophy – T & D Harrison

 

Best pair of animals, owned by the exhibitor –

1^st – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

2^nd – R. & R.I Shaw

3^rd – F. J Wood & Sons

The Nitram Trophy – S. O ’Kane & H. Morgan

 

Young Handlers Results

Junior 7 – 12 years

1^st – Abbie Jackson-Carr

2^nd – Mia Shaw

3^rd – Harriet Edwards

4^th – Sid Shaw

Intermediate 13 – 17 years

1^st – Katherine Shaw

2^nd – Liam Jackson-Carr

 

Senior 18 – 21 years

1^st – Ollie Garnett-Smith

2^nd – Cerys Mai Jenkins

3^rd – Finlay Soutter

Overall Champion Young Handler – Ollie Garnett-Smith

Reserve Champion Young Handler – Cerys Mai Jenkins