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Newark Simmental Show & Sale Report 2011

by | Apr 9, 2011

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The inaugural British Simmental Society Show and Sale was held at Newark Livestock Market on April 9, 2011, showcasing top-quality Simmental cattle. Theberton Augustus was named Overall Champion, selling for 3600 guineas, and Theberton Amber 2nd won the Female Championship for 2600 guineas. Thursford Treble 34th achieved the highest price of the day, realizing 4600 guineas, contributing to an average of £2226 for the 5 bulls sold.


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Inaugural Society Show and Sale at Newark Livestock Market on Saturday 9th April 2011.
Judged by Mr Denis Mitchell, Station Farm, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk.

Theberton Augustus

Overall Champion was Theberton Augustus, an AI son of Kilbride Farm Newry from Mr & Mrs LJ Dowley,Theberton House, Theberton, Leiston, Suffolk, sold for 3600 guineas. Capping an excellent day for the Theberton stable they took the Female Championship as well with Theberton Amber 2nd, a Burghbridge Nero daughter selling for 2600 guineas.

Therberton Amber

Topping the trade on the day was Thursford Treble 34th, this Blair Rory daughter which wasn’t shown realised 4600 guineas was sold to C R Fovargue Bros, Bottom Farm, Colerton, Leicester, joining their Edroda herd.

Reserve Overall Champion Midhope Augustus , a Dirnanean Snowie son sold for 1900 guineas.

5 bulls averaged £2226