That’s a wrap: Day 8 at the Melbourne Royal Show
Competitors really took the bull by the horns today! Day 8 of the Melbourne Royal showcased the impressive strength of award-winning cattle breeds alongside the grace and agility of champion dogs, highlighting the passion and dedication of breeders and exhibitors alike.
Brad Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Royal, praised the dedication and enthusiasm of breeders and exhibitors who make the effort every year to attend the prestigious Melbourne Royal.
“Today was a testament to the dedication of our breeders and their passion for the industry,” he remarked. “We are incredibly fortunate to showcase the highest calibre of livestock breeders in the country, and it fills me with pride every year to see these exhibitors set new standards of excellence.”
“The Waterford Charolais Youth Team Challenge Trophy tonight brought yet another level of energy and excitement to the show,” said Mr Jenkins. “These young competitors are the future of agriculture, honouring Garnet Halliday’s legacy and proving that the values of hard work and commitment are in good hands.”
Here’s a wrap-up of today’s highlights.
Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition
The “Col. A.V. Pope Cup” Final Presented By Racing Victoria Off The Track:Aunt Bridge (Regilia), ridden by Ali Kent
Melbourne Royal All Breeds Championship Show
Italian Greyhound
Best of Breed: Mrs S Reeve & Mrs T Clift & Ms J Weekes: Piccino Vaga Bond, bred By: Mr M & Mrs S Reeve & Ms J Hardwicke
Best Baby Puppy of Breed: Ms N Robbins: Piccino Aston Martin, bred by Mrs S Reeve & Mrs T Clift
Pug
Best of Breed: Mrs E Joseph: Tangetoppen’s Feel Like a Rockstar, bred by Ms E Juverud
Best Baby Puppy of Breed: Triseter Kennels: Triseter Mopsi Zoe
Jack Russell Terrier
Best of Breed: Mrs A J & Mr M D Mann: Tiarker Ripple in the Water
Best Baby Puppy of Breed: Mr G J Butler: Whatajack Rose of Tralee
Labrador Retriever
Best of Breed: Mr G Spagnolo: Driftway Trade Mark
Best Baby Puppy of Breed: Mr B Wells & Ms J Mcdonnell: Lornell Art Nouveau
Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition
Simmental & Fleckveih
Grand Champion Bull: S & S Moeck, VC Simmentals
– VC Under The Radar U065
Grand Champion Female: S & S Moeck & Tayla Miller, NSW, VC Simmentals – VC Strike U042
Supreme Champion: S & S Moeck & Tayla Miller, NSW, VC Simmentals
– VC Strike U042
Best Three Head, Progeny of One Sire or Dam: Mavstar Simmentals: Group by JB CDN Captain Call 1948
Breeders Group: S & S Moeck, VC Simmentals
Most Successful Simmental Exhibitor: S & S Moeck
Angus
Grand Champion Bull: Pine Creek Angus Stud Pty Ltd, PC Angus
– PC Great Northern U013
Grand Champion Female: Jack & Sam Robson, JSR – JSRL Annie U43
Supreme Angus Champion: Jack & Sam Robson, JSR
– JSRL Annie U43
Best Three Head, Progeny of One Sire or Dam: Myers Angus
Group by Premier Stunner R55
Breeders Group: JSR Livestock, JSR
Most Successful Angus Exhibitor: Pine Creek Angus Stud Pty Ltd
Hereford
Grand Champion Female: Amanda Watkins, Sundene – Sundene Irish Girl T006
Grand Champion Bull: Kianma Poll Herefords – Kianma Top Shelf T014
Supreme Champion: Kianma Poll Herefords – Kianma Top Shelf T014
Australian Lowline
Grand Champion Bull: Vicki Gilbert, Rotherwood Lowline Stud – Rotherwood U2 Revival
Grand Champion Female: Matt Cooney – Cann Valley Uncanny
Supreme Champion: Matt Cooney – Cann Valley Uncanny
Breeders Group: Cann Valley Cattle Co
Charolais
Grand Champion Female: Monique Miller, MLM Livestock – Carinda Que Gaiety
Grand Champion Bull: Winchester Livestock – Winchester Unlimited U1E
Supreme Champion: Monique Miller, MLM Livestock – Carinda Que Gaiety
Waterford Charolais Youth Team Challenge Trophy
From 5:00pm to 7:30pm, the prestigious Waterford Charolais Youth Team Challenge Trophy, honouring the memory of Garnet R. Halliday, took place. Established in 2007, this award celebrates the commitment and skill of young breeders in the Charolais cattle industry.
The challenge showcases teams competing in various tasks that test their knowledge, handling skills and teamwork, all while emphasising the exceptional qualities of the Charolais breed, known for its meat production and strong maternal instincts.
Winner: Simmental (team: SA Superstars)
