This year’s Primestock Show, at Knockaloe on Monday evening was a fantastic success, writes Southern Show secretary Zoe Hampton.

It was organised jointly by the Southern District and Royal Manx Agricultural Societies with great support from producers, and everyone involved in the industry.

Monday night’s show was literally packed out as everyone came to Knockaloe Mart to watch a really tough competition with some outstanding livestock. Judges, Stevie Radcliffe from Ballacain Farm in Ballaugh, judged the Cattle and Young Handlers sections and Alan Radcliffe from Ballayockey in Regaby judged the Lambs.

Both did a fantastic job, picking the winners from very close classes.

Stevie selected Ashley, Sandra and Michael Kinvig’s Limousin cross as a deserved Champion, with another exceptional exhibit from Trevor Quirk as reserve. Alan and Alison Rothwell took top prizes for lambs with a fine pair of Beltex cross taking the Championship award and Sarah Kewley took reserve.

His Excellency, The Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Lorimer and Mrs Lorimer attended, to give support to the industry, and kindly presented the main awards along with Lee Gale from Conister Bank

Young Handlers did a great job: it was wonderful to see so many of them showing on the night. Fergus Quayle won, showing excellent skills, with Jenny Cain taking well-earned reserve from a competitive ring.

The Young Farmers had a huge number of members taking part in the Stock Judging Competition, showing some significant skills. Expertly judged by Kirree Kermode and Ben Kelly.

Many thanks to Peter Quayle for commentary, and the many volunteer stewards. Thanks also to Brenda Skillicorn and team for the delicious food, and Central Marts for hosting.

Christmas Prime Stock Show 2021 Results

Cattle Section

The Southern District Agricultural Society Trophy, presented to the Champion in the Cattle Section:

Sandash Farms.

Reserve champion in the cattle section: Trevor Quirk

Best Steer in Show: Sandash Farms; reserve, Adrian Corlett

Best Heifer in Show: Trevor Quirk; reserve, Jim Caley

The Davison Trophy for Best Breeding Heifer: Lee and Tom Cain; reserve, Jenny Cain

Young Handlers

Manx Beef Producers Trophy for the Best Young Handler: Fergus Quayle

Reserve Best Young Handler: Jenny Cain

Jenny Cain

Sheep Section

The Southern District Agricultural Society Trophy for Champion Pair of Lambs: Alan and Alison Rothwell

Reserve Champion Pair of Lambs: Sarah Kewley

Best Shortwool Exhibit: Alan and Alison Rothwell

Reserve Best Shortwool Exhibit: Sarah Kewley