Against a backdrop of fine weather and lively crowds, breeders gathered at the Great Yorkshire Show to present some of the best cattle seen this season. The dedication and skill of team Moralee were on full display, with impressive animals taking top prizes across the board.
Yet again, Moralee 1 Pippa RK281, from husband-and-wife team Tom and Di Harrison, triumphantly claimed the overall championship at the Great Yorkshire Show. This marks a third consecutive championship win this show season for the May 2022-born cow. At her side was her calf, Moralee 1 Pippa TE401, completing a stylish and powerful outfit that won their class against three other working cows.
Sired by Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks KS R12 and out of Coley 1 Pippa 356, this cow exemplifies all the desirable Hereford traits, functionality, strong mothering ability, and excellent docility, without putting a foot wrong in the ring.
Moralee 1 Pippa RK281
Not to be left out of the female honours was Coley 1 Malan from the Jackson-Carr family, another example of Coley breeding delivering impressive results. Expertly led by Abbie Jackson-Carr with big brother Liam, and family watching on with anticipation. This powerful and stylish two-year-old heifer won her class against seven other promising females. Sired by Romany 1 Distiller and out of Kammerherre Malan, she went on to secure the reserve breed champion and overall junior champion titles, overcoming stiff competition.
Coley 1 Malan
Another success story for T & D Harrison of Northumberland came with their March 2024-born bull, Moralee 1 Big Time RK349, who claimed both the male champion and reserve junior champion titles. It was a repeat of his strong showing at the Royal Highland, where he also secured the reserve breed, male, and junior championships.
Following in the family tradition of his sire, Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks KS R12, and out of Moralee 1 Kylie, this promising young bull impressed in the show ring parade. He also enjoyed the company of his stablemate, Moralee 1 Baz, who placed second in the same class.
Moralee 1 Big Time RK349
No stranger to the show ring, Dendor 1 Vodka was exhibited by Miss Bethan Hutchinson. This impressive senior bull showed his dominance in the bull born on or before 31 August 2023 class, competing alongside two other powerful senior bulls. Although Vodka has secured many championship titles in his career, on this occasion he took the reserve male champion title. Born in April 2021, he is sired by Gouldingpoll 1 Moonshine and out of Dendor 1 Wattle 9th.
Dendor 1 Vodka
To finish off the judging and give spectators an amazing sight were the groups of three animals and the pairs classes, all entries required to be the property of the exhibitor. It was an impressive display in the pairs, with eight entries forward. Winning both classes were Tom and Di Harrison of the Moralee herd, demonstrating a consistent breeding program.
Judge Mr Richard Bartle, Herefordshire, complimented all exhibitors on the tremendous standard of the cattle presented. He went on to say the breed is on the world stage, producing top quality beef using functional modern cattle.
Overall supreme breed and female champion – Moralee 1 Pippa RK281 – T & D Harrison
Reserve female and overall junior champion – Coley 1 Malan – L Jackson- Carr
Overall male and reserve junior champion – Moralee 1 Big Time – T & D Harrison
Reserve Male Champion – Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss B Hutchinson
Bull born on or before 31 August 2023
1st – Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss B Hutchinson
2nd – JC 1 Austin – L Jackson-Carr
3rd – Hallwood 1 Allspice – Mr R Shaw
Bull born on or between 1 September 2023 & 31 March 2024
1st – Moralee 1 Big Time – T & D Harrison
2nd – Moralee 1 Baz – T & D Harrison
3rd – Newtoncroft 1 Bushwhacker – Newtoncroft Farms Ltd
Bull born on or after 1 April 2024
1st – RTC Biggus Dickus – Newtoncroft Farms Ltd
2nd – Auckvale 1 Crusader – W R Kemp & Sons
3rd – JC 1 Bacardi – L Jackson – Carr
Male champion – Moralee 1 Big Time – T & D Harrison
Reserve Male Champion – Dendor 1 Vodka – Miss B Hutchinson
Cow born before 1 January 2023
1st – Moralee 1 Pippa RK281 – T & D Harrison
2nd – Porton House 1 Duchess – Miss B Hutchinson
3rd – Spartan 1 Jen 4th – Miss R Moore
Heifer born in 2023
1st – Coley 1 Malan – L Jackson-Carr
2nd – Midford 1 Elke – W Awan
3rd – Moralee 1 Kylie PR 294
Heifer born in 2024, on or between 1 January & 31 March
1st – Ings 1 Emma Jane 24a – Mr G Redmayne
2nd – Dendor 1 Silver Lady – Miss B Hutchinson
3rd – Auckvale 1 Marvel 2336b – W R Kemp & Sons
Heifer born in 2024, on or after 1 April
1st – Hollyvale 1 Ruby 5th – A & P Massey
2nd – Coley 1 Mink 744 – Miss H Whittaker
3rd – Ashdale 3 Queen 956 – Miss H Whittaker
Group of three animals, from the same exhibitor
1st – T & D Harrison
2nd – A & P Massey
3rd – W R Kemp & Sons
Pair of animals, from the same exhibitor
1st – T & D Harrison
2nd – A & P Massey
3rd – Mr R Shaw