Championship presentation to Jack & Steph Simpson, with judge, Adam Mitchell, Spruit Flock
Leek Sale
Friday 11 September 2026
Back Tor takes top honours at Leek as Dutch Spotted females meet strong demand
The Dutch Spotted Sheep Society returned to Leek Auction Mart for its second annual Show and Sale on Friday 11th September, with 65 sheep catalogued and another strong show of Dutch Spotted sheep forward.
Taking centre stage was Back Tor Ilona, a shearling ewe from Jack and Steph Simpson’s Back Tor flock, Hope Valley. Ilona was tapped out Overall Champion and Female Champion by judge Adam Mitchell, Spruit flock before going on to lead the day’s trade at 900gns, purchased by the Judge
It proved an excellent day for the Back Tor flock, who also secured the Reserve Overall Championship and Male Championship with shearling ram Back Tor Init, which went on to sell for 750gns. Their strong run continued with shearling ewe Back Tor Ivanna at 700gns.
Demand was strong throughout the shearling ewe section, with the Kilcroft flock of Alderley Edge enjoying an excellent trade. Kilcroft Isabella sold for 850gns, while Kilcroft Imelda followed closely behind at 820gns. Further females from the Kilcroft pen realised 700gns and 600gns, adding to a strong day for the flock.
The ewe lamb section also attracted plenty of interest. Leading the prices was Smallwood Jilly from Emily Nicholls, Smallwood, selling for 650gns. First prize ewe lamb and Reserve Female Champion, Fachwen Jean Jeanie, from A Breese, Tregynon, realised 600gns. Emma Webster and Jack Hall’s Sutton Manor flock also enjoyed a good run in the ewe lamb section, with Sutton Manor Jiggle Wiggle selling for 600gns.
There was plenty of interest in the males too. Away from the Reserve Overall Champion at 750gns, Dovedale Impeccable from Lucy Miller, Ramshorn, also sold for 750gns, while stablemate Dovedale I’m a Gambler realised 700gns.
Ram lambs reached 550gns, led by Park Hills Jack Rabbit from M Tomlinson and Master R Tomlinson, Muggington.
The Society’s second sale at Leek once again attracted support from breeders and buyers across the region and further afield, with a particularly buoyant demand for quality females.
The Dutch Spotted Sheep Society would like to thank all vendors and purchasers for their continued support, and the team at Leek Auction Mart for their work in hosting the Society’s second Show and Sale at the venue.
With a quality entry, a competitive pre-sale show and good demand throughout the sale ring, the event marked another successful outing for the Dutch Spotted breed at Leek.
Averages:
7 Shearling Rams – 578gns
6 Ram Lambs – 403gns
9 Shearling Ewes – 650gns
12 Ewe Lambs – 562gns
4 Graded Aged Ewes – 292gns
4 Graded Shearling Ewes – 392gns
Auctioneers:
Leek Auctions
Show Results
Judge: Adam Mitchell, Spruit Flock
Shearling Ram
1st Lot 13 J & S Simpson - Back Tor Init
2nd Lot 4 L Miller Dovedale I’m a Gambler -
3rd Lot 12 J&S Simpson - Back Tor Iceman
4th Lot 3 L Miller - Dovedale Impeccable
5th Lot 7 A Breese - Fachwen In-di-go
6th Lot 11 S Greig - Lane Farm Ice Cap
Ram Lamb
1st Lot 21 E Webster & J Hall - Sutton Manor Jiggilo Jim
2nd Lot 19 J & S Simpson - Back Tor Johnny
3rd Lot 20 J & S Simpson - Back Tor Jack Flash
4th Lot 27 E Nicholls - Smallwood Jewel In The Crown
5th Lot 17 M & R Tomlinson - Park Hills Jack Jones
6th Lot 18 M & R Tomlinson - Park Hills Jack Rabbit
Shearling Ewe
1st Lot 37 J&S Simpson - Back Tor Ilona
2nd Lot 36 J&S Simpson - Back Tor Ivanna
3rd Lot ?? RM&PJ Eminson - Highclose Isla’s Sparkle
4th Lot 34 S Greig - Lane Farm Icelandic Breeze
5th Lot ?? E Hambleton - Wolfscote Iris
Ewe lamb
1st Lot 51 A Breese - Fachwen Jean Jeanie
2nd Lot 53 E Webster & J Hall - Sutton Manor Jiggle Wiggle
3rd Lot 42 E Nicholls - Smallwood Jar of Magic
4th Lot 55 E Webster & J Hall - Sutton Manor Jim’s Junk
5th Lot 50 A Breese - Fachwen Jezebelle
6th Lot 54 E Webster J Hall - Sutton Manor Jobsworth
Male Champion
Lot 13 J & S Simpson – 1st Shearling Ram
Reserve Male Champion
Lot 21 E Webster & J Hall – 1st Ram Lamb
Female Champion
Lot 37 J&S Simpson – 1st Shearling Ewe
Reserve Female Champion
Lot 51 A Breese – 1st Ewe Lamb
Overall Champion
Lot 37 J&S Simpson – Shearling Ewe
Reserve Overall Champion
Lot 13 J & S Simpson – Shearling Ram
