7600GNS ISLAVALE JAMMYDODGER TOPS STIRLING BULLS AS THE SIMMENTAL BREED INCREASES ITS SALE AVERAGE BY £375

by Nicky Moreton | Jun 9, 2020 | 2020 Scottish News, 2020 Stirling Sales

21 bulls sell to average £4814.15
Simmental average up on the year by £375.15
5 Islavale bulls average £6794
Islavale Jammydodger 18 from Mr WS Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, sold for 7600gns to lead the trade for Simmental bulls from United Auctions’ Stirling Bull Sales May catalogue. From a strong line-up of bulls offered from the herd, Islavale sold five bulls in all at over 6000gns to gross £33,968 at an average of £6794.

Due to the lockdown and restrictions in place with the Covid-19 pandemic, this years’ sale was conducted via direct marketing instead of a live sale at Stirling Agricultural Centre. A very solid demand for Simmental bulls has seen 21 sell to date to average £4814.15, up by a mighty £375.15. Of the six breeds offered for sale in the catalogue, only one other breed saw an increase in averages on the year.

The November 2018 born Islavale Jammydodger, the youngest catalogued Islavale bull, is by the AI sire Team Celtic 11 and is out of Islavale Elisha EX 91, a Curaheen Bandit daughter. Heading down south and to a pedigree home, Islavale Jammydoger was purchased by Rhys Grenham, Boars Head Farm, Crowborough, Sussex to join his Boars Head Simmental herd.

Commenting, Mr Grenham said: “We saw the bull advertised in the pre-sale catalogue, and whilst we hadn’t seen him in the flesh we saw the pictures of him and also spoke to Stewart Stronach. The bull has a combination of good breeding and performance figures that we like. We could see in the pics, and now confirmed when he’s home, he’s got terrific conformation, length, width and power, and carries a real Simmental presence.”

After settling into his new surrounds, Islavale Jammydodger will be heading out to work in the herd which presently comprises of 10 pedigree cows with youngstock coming through behind. The Boars Head herd was established in the early 1970s and has carried on through three generations to present. “We very much try and produce the best stock we can to sell good Simmental bulls commercially, and to support pedigree sales with both bulls and females. Purchasing Islavale Jammydodger is an investment for the herd to continue to meet that quality aim”, said Mr Grenham.

The Simmental breed has enjoyed a strong trade into the Scottish islands in recent years and this was continued when the second top priced bull, Islavale Jordi 18 (TF) also from the Stronach family, sold for 6500gns to JR Rendall, Whitehow, Orkney. This bull, October 2018 born, is by the herd’s stock bull Corskie Highlander and is out of another Curaheen Bandit daughter, Islavale Topaz 3. A maternal half-brother to the noted 25,000gns Corskie Gingersnap, Corskie Highlander’s first calf at sale for the Islavale herd, Islavale Jackpot, made the 15,000gns sale top price when selling at Stirling in October 2019.

Continuing the May 2020 sale run, Islavale Javelin 18 sold for 6250gns. This calf is sired by Ranfurly Confederate C24 11 EX 94, and is out of Islavale Freda, a Woodhall Walker daughter. October 2018 born, Islavale Javelin was purchased by Islay Estates, Isle of Islay. A prolic sire, Ranfurly Confederate sons have previously sold up to 24,000gns for the Islavale herd. Heading to the same buyer was Islavale Javan at 6000gns. October 2018 born, Islavale Javan is by Atlow Dixon 12 and is out of another Woodhall Walker daughter, Islavale Cassie. Islavale Javan is a full brother to Islavale Gambler who was the Overall Simmental Champion at Stirling in February 2017.

The last bull at 6000gns was Islavale Jabba who was purchased by Gavin Brown for his Springfield pedigree herd at Springfield Farm, Penicuik. This bull, November 2018 born is by the Team Celtic 11 son, Wolfstar Elusive 13, and is out of Islavale Eleanor, another Curaheen Bandit daughter.

Selling at 5200gns was the polled bull Corskie Journal PP 18 from Mr WJ & J Green, Fochabers, Moray. This November 2018 bull is by Linde General and is out of Lykke Isabella who was imported from Denmark as a heifer after Iain Green judged her as overall junior female champion at the Danish National Simmental Show in 2015. Buying this bull was J C McLaren & Partners, for their Dargill pedigree herd at Crieff, Perthshire. The Corskie herd also sold the Auchoracan Farmer 14 sired Corskie Joking to J Gordon, Wester Clunie for 4800gns.

Raymond Kennedy, Auctioneer and Sales Executive at United Auctions, said: “There has been a tremendous entry of bulls available in both numbers and quality at the May Bull Sale. While it has been unfortunate for all involved not to have the usual sales platform, vendors and buyers have adapted quickly and all those involved are confident that the right customers have found the right bulls to best suit their individual needs.

“The online catalogue continues to be regularly updated and there is still an excellent selection of bulls available for sale to suit all needs and budgets. For any enquiries do not hesitate to contact our sales team.”

Simmental average: 21 Simmental £4814.15 +£375.15

Stirling Bull sales 16th & 17th February 2020 – Sale Report

by Nicky Moreton | Feb 18, 2020 | 2020 Scottish News, 2020 Stirling Sales

Judging the Stirling Spring pre-sale show was Mr Phillip Simmers from Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire.

Topping the male trade on the day at 18,000gns was the Intermediate and Overall Champion WOLFSTAR JACKAROO 18, bred by Mr A King, Wolfstar, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5NH. A TEAM CELTIC son, out of a WOLFSTAR WOTSIT daughter. Purchased by the judge Mr Phillip Simmers, Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire.

Second top price, also from the same stable, selling for 17,000gns was the Reserve Senior Champion WOLFSTAR JIMMY CHOO 18. An ISLAVALE GUY 15 son, out of a TEAM CELTIC 11 daughter. Also purchased by the judge Phillip Simmers, Back Muir Farm, Keith Banffshire.

Third top price of the day, selling for 10,000gns was FINLARG JAGUAR 18, bred by Kate & Alan McNee, Over Finlarg Farm, Tealing, Dundee, DD4 OQE. A TEAM DRAMBUIE 12 son, out of a HALENOOK VARGNER daughter. Sold to McClymont & Son, Yarrow, Selkirk.

3 went under the hammer at 9,000gns

RANFURLY JACKPOT J12 18, bred by Mr WD & JD Hazelton, Cohannon House, 25 Bovean Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, N Ireland, BT71 6HR. An AUCHORACHAN ACDC 09 son, out of a HILLCREST CHAMPION daughter, sold for 9,000gns to Philip Haugh Estates, Selkirk.

Next came, CORSKIE JACKPOT 18, bred by MR WJ & J GREEN, CORSKIE, GARMOUTH, FOCHABERS, MORAY, IV32 7NN. A DIRNANEAN BRADLEY 10 EX 93 son, out of one of the Breed Record BEL DHU CAPERCAILLIE 11 daughters. Sold for 9,000gns to J S Gunn, Mavsey, Caithness.

The last to secure 9,000gns was SALTIRE JAGUAR 18, bred by J & G HOULISTON, 10 NEWMAINS, DREM NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN, EH39 5BL. Another TEAM CELTIC 11 son, out of a KILBRIDE FARM DRAGOON 12 daughter. Purchased by JA Griffin, 54 Common Lane, Hemingford Abbots.

BROOMBRAE JOEY 18, bred by Mr G L Clark, Broombrae Farm, Auchtermuchty, Cupar, Fife KY14 7EE. A CORSKIE ELGIN 13 son, out of a TEAM WISCONSIN daughter, sold for 8,200gns to R Forrest Ltd, Duns, Berwickshire.

MANOR PARK JOHN 18, bred by Mr D C Houldey, Kirtleton House, Waterbeck, Lockerbie, DG11 3HD. A CORSKIE EBAY 13 son, out of a BLACKFORD WORZEL 2 daughter, sold for 8,000gns to Floors Farming, Kelso.

Also, selling for 8,000gns was BLACKFORD JUMBO 18, bred by MR W G MACPHERSON (A FIRM), BLACKFORD FARM, CROY, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 5PS. A BLACKFORD GALAXY 15 son, out of a KILBRIDE FARM DOUBLEACTION 12 EX 93 daughter. Purchased by A Wright, Argaty, Doune.

Topping the female trade of the day was the Female Champion ANNICK DUCHESS 19TH, bred by Mr L D Quarm, HOLEHOUSE FARM, ANNICK LODGE ESTATE, BY IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA11 2AF. Sired by WOLFSTAR GOLD DIGGER 15 and out of a SKERRINGTON VISA daughter, sold for 4,200gns to the judge Phillip Simmers, Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire.

Bulls met a 67% clearance, with 86 bulls selling to average £5039, up £64

16 females sold to average £1995

5 Cows and calves sold to average £2415

Stirling October Bull Sales 20th – 22nd October 2019 – Sale Report

by Nicky Moreton | Oct 9, 2019 | 2019 Scottish News, 2019 Stirling Sales

Judging the Stirling Autumn pre-sale show was Mr Adrian Ivory of Strathisla Farms, Moolies, Meigle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire.

Topping the trade on the day at 15,000gns was the Reserve Junior Champion, ISLAVALE JACKPOT 18, bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire. A CORSKIE HIGHLANDER 16 EX 92 son, out of a CURAHEEN BANDIT daughter. Purchased by Mr L Quarm of Holehouse Farm, Annick Estate, Irvine, Ayrshire. (ANNICK)

3 went under the hammer, securing the second top price on the day at 14,000gns. First up was TEAM JACKPOT, bred by Mr R J Macgregor of Kirkton Of Mailler, Craigend, Perth, Perth & Kinross. A TEAM CELTIC 11 son, out of a TILBROOK NOBLE daughter. Purchased by Barker & Borlase Ltd, Sacombe Hill Farm, Watton At Stone, Nr Hertford, Herts. (SACOMBE)

Next at 14,000gns was ISLAVALE JERICO 18, bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire. A RANFURLY CONFEDERATE C24 11 EX 94 son, out of a GLENTURK PREMIER daughter. Purchased by Mr & Mrs Gummow, Higher Killaworgey Farm, Blackcross, Newquay, Cornwall. (KILLIWORGIE)

The third bull to secure 14,000gns was the Junior & Overall Champion RANFURLY JACKALL J9 18, bred by Mr W D Hazelton, Cohannon House, 25 Bovean Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, N Ireland. A TEAM CELTIC 11 son, out of an OMORGA MURRAY daughter. Purchased by the Judge on the day, Mr Adrian Ivory of Strathisla Farms, Moolies, Meigle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire. (STRATHISLA)

Trading at 12,000gns was the Reserve Intermediate Champion ISLAVALE JACOB 18, bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire. Another son of RANFURLY CONFEDERATE C24 11 EX 94, out of a CURAHEEN BANDIT daughter. Purchased by JH Logon & Co, Dalfask Farm, Girvan, Ayrshire.

Selling at 10,500gns was SALTIRE JUDGE 18, bred by J & G Houliston, 10 Newmains, Drem, North Berwick, East Lothian. A WOODHALL FERRARI 14 son, out of a POPES BARCLAY 10 daughter. Purchased by Stewart Farms, Balglass, Lennoxtown, Glasgow.

AUCHORACHAN JUGGERNAUT 18 went for 10,000gns. Bred by D & R Durno & Sons, Auchorachan Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire. A son of CURAHEEN GUNSHOT (P), out of an OMORGA SAMSON daughter. Purchased by Pitgaveny Farms, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire. (PITGAVENY)

Next at 8,500gns was the Intermediate Champion DRUMSLEED JERONIMO 18, bred by Mr G W Smith, Drumsleed, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire. A WOLFSTAR GORDY 15 son, out of a HOCKENHULL MATTHEW daughter. Purchased by A D Sutherland, Connachie, Elgin, Morayshire. (GLENLOSSIE)

Again at 8,500gns was ISLAVALE JOKER 18, bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire. An ATLOW DIXON 12 EX 91 son, out of a CURAHEEN BANDIT daughter. Purchased by D & DM Leslie, Redhill Farm, Mosstowie, Elgin, Morayshire. (REDHILL)

Topping the female trade at 3,200gns was the Female Champion DENIZES CADETTE 35TH, bred by M A Barlow, Four Oaks, Ulnes Walton Lane, Nr Leyland, Lancashire. A BOSAHAN DYNAMO 12 daughter, out of an ASHLAND TORNADO daughter. Purchased by A Stephen, Hatton Cottage, Dallas, Orres, Morayshire.

65% clearance, with 66 bulls selling to average £5178

Drafts:

Glenturk: 5 selling to average £2226

Denizes: 7 selling to average £2699

Chestermann: 5 selling to average £2646

The Breed sold the most bulls in a week through the ring