The Solway and Tyne Texel Club’s second sale, Carlisle, saw a brace of ram lambs sell at 3800gns, with the first of these being Allanfauld Jumping Jack from the MacGregor family.
This Brackenridge Fly Half son is out of a dam by Sportsmans Grand Slam and was bought by S and M Pickworth, Hexham.
Second at this price was Kerr Jarvie’s lamb, Duncryne Jonah Lomu. He’s by Garngour Highlander II and out of a dam by Stainton Foundation and sold to Messrs Robinson and Pedley, Kirkby Stephen.
Then making 3600gns was Garngour Jump Start from Alan Clark and family. He’s a son of Wedderburn Icon out of a dam by Procters Chumba Wumba and sold with a top 5% index. He was taken by J G and P H Thompson and Sons, Kendal.
Also at this price was Duncryne JCB, another from Kerr Jarvie. He’s another by Garngour Highlander II and is out of a dam by Scholars Dynamite and sold to A L Mounsey for the Wardhall flock.
Following him at 3200gns was Brookhill Jenson from Gemma Brown, with this Wedderburn Icon son being out of a dam by Okehall Gunner. He found a new home with Carl Fawcett, Rothbury, for the Wellthorn flock.
Close behind at 3000gns was Galloper Garth Just In Time from H and N Wharton. This Rue Wood Indiana son is out of a dam by Saltcotes G Force and was sold in a two-way split when bought by Messrs MacGregor, Allanfauld and Jack Arnott, Haymount.
Gimmers
Leading the female trade at 1400gns was one from Nick Woodmass’ Harene flock, WHH2501138. She’s by Knap Grand Master and out of a dam by Mullan Double Diamond and sold to J Gray, Whittingham.
Averages; 25 gimmers £940.80, 75 ram lambs £1392.30 (Harrison and Hetherington).