The Stars of the Future Calf Show once again proved to be an excellent indicator of the quality and promise to come for the upcoming show season. This year’s event did not disappoint, with a strong display of quality cattle throughout the classes.
Senior Males
The day began with the senior male section, which saw two strong entries forward. Leading the way was Maxwell 1 Crack-a-Lackin, exhibited by Miss Cara Doggett. This October 2024-born bull demonstrated true potential and style. Sired by Coley 1 Weiderman and out of Coley 1 Mink 634, a cow purchased by Cara, he went on to impress the judge, Mr William McLaren of the Netherton herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, to claim both the senior male and overall male championships.
Maxwell 1 Crack-a-Lackin
Taking the reserve male championship was Panmure 1 Colonel from J. M. Cant & Partners. This December 2024-born bull, out of Panmure 1 Plum P10 and sired by Romany 1 Thor FR T4, showed excellent breed character and presence throughout.
Junior Males
In the junior male section, Moralee 1 Casino PR395, exhibited by Daniel Holmes, topped his class for bulls born between 4th January and 22nd April 2025. He then went on to secure both the junior male and overall junior championships. This January 2025-born bull is sired by Moralee 1 RHS Prince KR R8 and out of Moralee 1 Kathryn 2nd.
Moralee 1 Casino PR395
The reserve junior male championship went to Bennachie 1 Cracker from Ian Skea of the Bennachie herd. Competing in the same class as Casino, this March 2025-born bull proved the exceptional quality within this age group.
Bennachie 1 Cracker
Females
The female section also impressed, with a strong line-up of young heifers representing the breed.
Leading the senior division was Panmure 1 Plum C3, again from J. M. Cant & Partners. True to her breeding, she hails from the renowned Plum family, her dam Panmure 1 Plum S8 is a half-sister to stablemate Colonel, and she is sired by Romany 1 Thor FR T4.
Taking the reserve senior female championship was Coneys 1 Eira, from T. & K. Coney & Sons. The oldest heifer forward on the day, she was born in September 2024 and is out of Hean 1 Eira 000, sired by Hean 1 Worthwhile 217.
In the junior female section, the junior female and reserve overall championship went to Bennachie 1 Zara 3rd, also from Ian Skea and the Bennachie herd, rounding off a highly successful day for the team. One of the youngest in her class, this March-born heifer is sired by Bennachie 1 Tam and out of Polinar 1 Zara.
Bennachie 1 Zara 3rd
Finally, the reserve junior female championship went to Garnet 1 Eira 008, exhibited by Brenda R. Wear. The youngest heifer forward, born in April 2025, is out of Hean 1 Eira 854 and sired by Hean 1 Worthwhile 217. Her dam was purchased at the Hean dispersal sale in August 2024.
Full results
Junior overall and junior male champion – Daniel Holmes Moralee 1 Casino PR395
Reserve male champion – Ian Skea – Bennachie 1 Cracker
Junior female and reserve overall champion – Ian Skea – Bennachie 1 Zara 3rd
Reserve female champion – Brenda R Wear – Garnet 1 Eira 008
Senior male and overall senior champion – Cara Doggett – Maxwell 1 Crack-a-lackin’
Reserve male champion – J M Cant & Partners Panmure 1 Colonel
Senior female and reserve overall champion – J M Cant & Partners Panmure 1 Plum C3
Reserve female champion – T&K Coney & Sons – Coneys 1 Eira
Class 1 – Senior Males (3rd October – 28th December 2024)
1st – Cara Doggett – Maxwell 1 Crack-a-lackin’
2nd – J M Cant & Partners – Panmure 1 Colonel
Class 2 – Senior Females (14th September – 20th December 2024)
1st – J M Cant & Partners – Panmure 1 Plum C3
2nd – T&K Coney & Sons – Coneys 1 Eira
3rd – Daniel Holmes – Moralee 1 Lucy PR383
Class 3 – Junior Males (4th January – 22nd April 2025)
1st – Daniel Holmes – Moralee 1 Casino PR395
2nd – Ian Skea – Bennachie 1 Cracker
3rd -. Ian Skea – Bennachie 1 Caber
Class 4 – Junior Females (1st January -2nd April 2025)
1st – Ian Skea – Bennachie 1 Zara 3rd
2nd – Brenda R Wear – Garnet 1 Eira 008
3rd -.Daniel Holmes Back O Hill