HER domination in the show arena has resulted in an exceptional fine-wool ewe, exhibited by Wurrook, Rokewood, Vic, crowned Australian supreme champion ewe following a trifecta of wins.
The two year-old’s accumulated wins in the past month, including supreme Merino Australian Sheep and Wool Show (ASWS) and Ballarat sheep show, and grand champion ewe at Sheepvention Hamilton, delivered her the top title.
Repeatedly praised by judges for her “big bulky fleece”, the “magnificent ewe” had a 17.5 micron fleece with a standard deviation of 2.5 micron, 14.3 per cent coefficient variation (CV) and 99.7 per cent comfort factor (CF).
It brings the tally of Wurrook’s run of supreme wins at major shows to eight in a row, including their grand champion Merino ram win at Sheepvention in 2015.
Sheepvention’s grand champion ram was sashed to a fine-wool exhibit paraded by the young powerful performers Coryule, Willowvale, Vic, which was founded in 2009.
Stud manager Craig Trickey showcased the 23 month-old ram which weighed 132 kilograms.
The 17.1m ram recorded a standard deviation of 2.7m, 15.8pc CV and 99.9 per cent CF.
Sired by a Pemcaw ram, he was an embryo transfer son of a Coryule ewe which had won grand champion restricted ewe at ASWS, Bendigo.
Mr Trickey attributed the win to sound genetics as well as the expertise of nutritionist San Jolly.
“This is right up there – it is the best we have ever done,” he said.
Orrie Cowie was the Most Successful Exhibitor of the show taking home 12 broad ribbons.
OVERALL
Grand Champion Merino Ram; Coryule
Grand Champion Merino Ewe; Wurook
Australian Supreme Champion Ewe; Wurrook
Merino Ultra Fine Merino
Champion ram; Conrayn, Berridale, NSW
Reserve; Beverley, Redesdale, Vic
Champion Ultra Fine Ewe; Beverley
Res; Wurrook
Super Fine Merino
Champion Superfine Unhoused Ram; Mt Challicum, Ararat, Vic
Champion Superfine Unhoused Ewe; Mt Challicum Res; Mt Challicum
Champion Superfine Open Ram; Demondrille, Murrumburrah, NSW. Res; Wurrook, Rokewood, Vic
Champion Superfine Open Ewe; Beverley. Res; Montrose Hill, Illabarook, Vic
Grand Champion Superfine Ram; Demondrille. Res; Wurrook
Grand Champion Superfine Ewe; Beverley. Res; Mt Challicum
Fine Wool Merino
Champion Fine Wool Open Ram; Coryule, Willowvale, Vic. Res; Orrie Cowie, Warooka, SA
Champion Fine Wool Open Ewe; Wurrook. Res; Orrie Cowie
Grand Champion Fine Wool Ram; Coryule. Res; Orrie Cowie
Grand Champion Fine Wool Ewe; Wurrook. Res; Orrie Cowie
Medium Wool Merino
Champion Medium Wool Restricted Ram; Acorn, Jeriliderie, NSW
Champion Medium Wool Open Ram; Nareeb Nareeb. Res; Nareeb Nareeb
Champion Medium Wool Open Ewe; Wurrook. Res; Nareeb Nareeb.
Grand Champion Medium Wool Ram; Nareeb Nareeb. Res; Nareeb Nareeb.
Grand Champion Medium Wool Ewe; Wurrook. Res; Nareeb Nareeb.
Strong Wool Merino
Champion Strong Wool Open Ram; Oakbank. Res; Orrie Cowie.
Champion Strong Wool Open Ewe; Orrie Cowie. Res; Kerrilyn
Poll Merino
Champion Superfine/Fine Wool Poll Merino Ram; Wurrook. Res; Kedleston Park
Champion Superfine/Fine Wool Poll Merino Ewe; Coryule. Res; Coryule
Champion Medium/Strong Wool Poll Merino Ram; Terrick West. Res; Radnor
Champion Medium/Strong wool Poll Merino Ewe; Kerrilyn. Res; Orrie Cowie
OVERALL
Grand Champion Merino Ram; Coryule
Grand Champion Merino Ewe; Wurook
Australian Supreme Champion Ewe; Wurrook
SPECIAL CLASS
Dual Purpose Ram; Radnor. Res; Orrie Cowie
MERINO GROUPS
Group of 1 Ram 2 Ewes; Orrie Cowie. Res; Oakbank
Group of 3 Ewes; Wurrook. Res; Oakbank
Group of 3 Rams, 2 Ewes; Orrie Cowie. Res; Mt Challicum
L.W. Crawford Group of 3 Rams; Orrie Cowie. Res; Radnor
Merino Aggregate; Fine Wool Open and Restricted Classes - Orrie Cowie
Most Successful Exhibitor - Orrie Cowie
Annabelle Cleeland
Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.
Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.
