Texel Female Invitational Sales 2012
The six invitational sales dealt with in this summary again attracted large audiences of prospective buyers at their respective venues.
In total 53 flocks from throughout the UK were represented and deserve an immense amount of credit for the general high standard offerings.
In spite of the absence of prices in excess of 20,000gns, there was a marginal increase in the overall price average. However 10% less gimmers found new homes. Consignors unanimously indicated that demand for the top quality animals in lamb to influential sire was as strong as ever. However plainer gimmers, lacking size and tight fleeces often failed to reach modest reserves, set by their consigners.
As regards the background genetics of the top 30 gimmers, no fewer than 16 sires featured. However by far the most successful sire was the 40,000gn 2011 “Sire of the year” – Glenside Razzle Dazzle – FPG1000055. IIn addition to his numerous high priced daughters at the 6 invitational sales, he also sired the top priced gimmers at two of the leading Scottish collective sales held at Stirling & Thainstone.
In spite of the current economic gloom prevailing within the UK commercial sheep industry, the majority of Texel breeders are very optimistic about their 2013 forthcoming sales prospects.
Top 30 Individual Gimmers at Six Major Female Invitational Sales 2012
|
Consignor Flock |
Gimmer Sire |
Price (Gns) |
Purchaser |
|
|
1 |
Milnbank (LYM) |
Glenside Razzle Dazzle |
18,000 |
John Forsyth – Glenside |
|
2 |
Ettrick (GGH) |
Knock Reebok |
11,000 |
Procters Farms |
| Forkins (GAF) | Duncryne Ringmaster JRV1000001 |
11,000 | Paul O’ Connor – Drumgooland Alastair Gault – Forkins |
|
|
4 |
Glenside (FPG) |
Strathbogie Python |
10,000 |
Alasdair Beaton – Wester Crosshill |
| Sportsmans (BGS) | Hen Gapel Royal Gold OJH1000008 |
10,000 | Graham Morrison – Deveronvale | |
|
6 |
Ballynahone (HBR) |
Maineview Lionheart |
8,500 |
Hugh & Alan Blackwood – Auldhouseburn |
| Garngour (CJN) | Clinterty Romeo BBY1000064 |
8,500 |
Stuart Barclay – Harestone | |
| Knock (HAK) | Cambwell Rob Roy LTC1000028 |
8,500 | Messrs Ridley – Haltcliffe | |
|
9 |
Deveronvale (MGV) |
Glenside Razzle Dazzle |
8,000 |
J Innes & Sons – Strathbogie |
| Ballynahone (HBR) | Duncryne Ringmaster JRV1000001 |
8,000 | Stephen Cobbald – Lavenham | |
|
11 |
Ettrick (GGH) |
Knock Reebok HAK1000041 |
7,500 |
Hugh & Alan Blackwood – Auldhouseburn |
| 12 | Tima (GCT) | Knock Reebok HAK1000041 |
7,000 | Charlie Boden – Sportsman’s /Mellorvale |
| Procters (PFD) | Haddo Ringleader KWJ1000063 |
7,000 | Stephen Cobbald – Lavenham | |
|
14 |
Sportsmans (BGS) |
Cowal Rob Roy |
6,500 |
James Ruggeri – Gyrhos William McCaffrey – Scholars |
|
15 |
Strathbogie (IJS) |
Glenside Razzle Dazzle |
6,000 |
Charlie Boden – Sportsman’s/Mellorvale |
|
16 |
Clinterty (BBY) |
Clinterty Par One |
5,800 |
J Innes & Sons – Strathbogie |
|
17 |
Cambwell (LTC) |
Allanfauld Rockafella |
5,200 |
Procters Farms |
|
18 |
Milnbank (LYM) |
Glenside Razzle Dazzle |
5,000 |
Kenneth Pratt – Hilltop |
| Milnbank (LYM) | Glenside Razzle Dazzle FPG1000055 |
5,000 |
Helen Hunter – Foudland | |
| Strathbogie (IJS) | Glenside Razzle Dazzle FPG1000055 |
5,000 | Graham Morrison – Deveronvale | |
| Forkins (GAF) | Watchknowe Rustic Boy WJW1000196 |
5,000 | Messrs Millar & McComb – Millcomb | |
|
22 |
Ettrick (GGH) |
Baltier Rascal |
4,800 |
Solway Enterprises |
|
23 |
Sportsmans ( BGS) |
Hen Gapel Royal Gold |
4,200 |
M Kellet – Booley |
| Deveronvale (MGV) | Glenside Razzle Dazzle FPG1000055 | 4,200 | John Forsyth – Glenside | |
|
25 |
Grougfoot (HDG) |
Glenside Rocket |
4,000 |
Alasdair Beaton – Wester Crosshill |
| Knock (HAK) | Knock Papoose HAK091075 |
4,000 | D N Bennet & Sons | |
| Connachan (CKP) | Baltier Rascal FEB87021 |
4,000 | R Henderson – Ballynahone | |
|
28 |
Rascarrel (MTR) |
Didcot Record Breaker |
3,800 |
Alasdair Beaton – Wester Crosshill |
|
29 |
Cherryvale (GCN) |
Watchknowe Rustic Boy |
3,600 |
Buyer not disclosed |
|
30 |
Deveronvale (MGV)
|
Glenside Razzle Dazzle |
3,500
|
Charlie Boden – Sportsman’s/Mellor Vale |
| Alwent (NTA) | Allanfauld Rockafella XMM1000014 |
3,500 | D M & S Prince – Hightecs |
Top 20 Flock Averages at 6 Major Female Invitational Sales 2012
|
Consignor Flock |
Top Price (Gns) |
Average (to nearest £) |
|
|
1 |
Milnbank – LYM |
18,000 |
£4130 (12) |
|
2 |
Sportsmans – BGS |
10,000 |
£2,993 (12) |
|
3 |
Procters – PFD |
7,000 |
£2,525 (5) |
|
4 |
11,000 |
£2,525 (20) |
|
|
5 |
Strathbogie – IJS |
6,000 |
£2,458 (11) |
|
6 |
Rascarrel – MTR |
3,800 |
£2,275 (3) |
|
7 |
Knock – HAK |
8,500 |
£2,015 (19) |
|
8 |
Deveronvale – MGV |
8,000 |
£1,894 (13) |
|
9 |
Forkins – GAF |
11,000 |
£1,670 (16) |
|
10 |
Glenside – FPG |
10,000 |
£1,554 (13) |
|
11 |
Cambwell – LTC |
5,200 |
£ 1,519 (14) |
|
12 |
Hull House – MJH |
2,200 |
£1,496 (4) |
|
13 |
Clinterty – BBY |
5,800 |
£1,443 (7) |
|
14 |
Connachan – YSM |
4,000 |
£1,313 (5) |
|
15 |
Ballynahone – HBR |
8,500 |
£1,170 (26) |
|
16 |
8,500 |
£1,165 (17) |
|
|
17 |
Penparc – SJP |
2,600 |
£1,098 (5) |
|
18 |
Baltier – FEB |
1,800 |
£1,076 (4) |
|
19 |
Tophill – HPH Castlecairn – RNA |
2,000 1,400 |
£1,050 (3) £1,050 (8) |
Texel Female Invitational Sales Overall Results Summary 2012
Overall 6 invitational sales involving 53 flocks achieved overall averages of £1,257 for 452 females sold. At the 2011 identical sales 510 females were sold to an average £1,200
|
Sale |
Venue |
Flocks |
Top Price (Gns) |
Sale Average to nearest £ |
|
Twilight |
Carlisle |
13 |
7,000 |
£1,108 (65) |
|
Christmas Stars |
Carlisle |
10 |
18,000 |
£1,823 (76) |
|
Christmas Crackers |
Carlisle |
8 |
10,000 |
£1,520 (71) |
|
Select Seven |
Lanark |
9 |
11,000 |
£1,273 (97) |
|
Northern Stars |
Ballymena |
6 |
11,000 |
£1,050 (71) |
|
Northern Lights |
Hilltown |
7 |
3,300 |
£720 (72) |
Robbie Wilson – Milnbank LYM11374 – sold for 18,000gns at the Christmas Stars female sale at Carlisle. 
Alastair Gault – Forkins – sold for 11,000gns at the Northern Stars collective Texel female sale at Ballymena 
Gordon Gray – Ettrick GGH1101087 sold for 11,000gns at the Select Seven female sale at Lanark 