Peter and Liz Russell, Tullamore Park, Donald, with their champion Texel ram.
Tullamore Park principals Peter and Liz Russell were awarded grand champion Texel ram with their under 1.5 years entry.
The ram was part of a team of four the Russells brought to Melbourne, also having another ram named in reserve, while they also won champion Texel ewe and reserve.
The 12-month-old grand champion had just lost his milk teeth and weighed 111kg.
He had been shown at both the Australian Sheep & Wool Show at Bendigo and Hamilton Sheepvention, where he also performed well.
He will now be offered for sale privately.
- More Melbourne Show results in the Stock & Land September 25 edition