Reserve Interbreed - Craigdoo Iconic
Male Champion - Craigdoo Jackpot
Reserve Male Champion - Binnian Jack the Lad
Judge: Ali Jackson, Tiptop Flock
The Dutch Spotted classes at Balmoral Show 2026 once again demonstrated the tremendous popularity and quality of the breed, with an exceptional turnout of sheep presented across all classes. Exhibitors travelled from far and wide to compete at one of the most prestigious agricultural events in the calendar, and the standard throughout the day was a credit to both breeders and stockmen alike.
Despite unsettled weather earlier in the morning, judging took place in favourable conditions before a packed ringside, with spectators showing great interest throughout the classes. Judge Ali Jackson had the difficult task of sorting through strong line-ups in every section, commenting on the outstanding depth of quality, correctness, and breed character on display.
It was the shearling ewes who caught Ali’s eye the most, where he found his Overall and Female Champion in Craigdoo Iconic from P&O Grant. Ali commented that his champion caught his eye from when she entered the ring and just had a little more flash than his reserve female and reserve overall champion. This was another of the shearling ewes exhibited by P&O Grant, Craigdoo Indigo. The Grants also had third place in the shearling ewe class with Craigdoo Irresistible. Iconic also went on to be reserve interbreed champion on the Friday.
Success for the Grant Family didn’t stop there, as their ram lamb, Craigdoo Jackpot was tapped out as male champion. Following closely behind was Binnian Jack the Lad, the second place ram lamb and reserve male champion.
In a strong ewe lamb class, Adrian Trainor was first place with Binnian Josie and in second place was P&O Grant with a paternal sister to their first place ram lamb, Craigdoo Jitterbug.
Ali Jackson commented on the standout females on show and mentioned that his champion and reserve champion were both sheep you wouldn’t mind having at home.
Congratulations to all exhibitors on a great show and the after social was enjoyed by all who attended.
Supreme Champion
P & O Grant Craigdoo Shearling Ewe
Reserve Supreme Champion
P & O Grant Craigdoo Shearling Ewe
Male Champion
P & O Grant Craigdoo Ram Lamb
Reserve Male Champion
Adrian Trainor Binnian Ram Lamb
Female Champion
P & O Grant Craigdoo Shearling Ewe
Reserve Female Champion
P & O Grant Craigdoo Shearling Ewe
Aged Ram
1st Tommy Jackson Milltown 537/H02055
2nd Liam Lynn Doonans 537/H02056
Shearling Ram
1st James Reilly Glentaisie 438/I02772
Ram Lamb
1st P & O Grant Craigdoo 288/J01880
2nd Adrain Trainor Binnian 675/J00457
3rd Tommy Jackson Milltown 537/J02659
4th Lesley Liggett Carony 730/J02078
5th P & S Fee Tullynagowan 252/J00710
6th M Quinn & G McCabe Mourneview 345/J00614
Aged Ewe
1st Chris Johnston Johnstown 086/G01220
2nd Joanne Reid Kilfarn 467/F01099
3rd M Quinn & G McCabe Mourneview 345/G00392
4th Alana Steenson Fellowshall 343/G00145
5th Joanne Reid Kilfarn 966/H00162
6th Liam Lynn Doonans IMP2619
Shearling Ewe
1st P & O Grant Craigdoo 288/I01587
2nd P & O Grant Craigdoo 288/I01560
3rd P & O Grant Craigdoo 288/I01572
4th Liam Lynn Doonans 736/I00577
5th Seamus Killen Ballintur 302/I03269
6th Seamus Killen Ballintur 452/I05333
Ewe Lamb
1st Adrian Trainor Binnian 675/J00458
2nd P & O Grant Craigdoo 288/J01894
3rd Tommy Jackson Milltown 537/J02645
4th Chris Johnston Johnstown 276/J00322
5th Gareth Edgar Hotspur 864/J00837
6th Adrain Trainor Binnian 675/J00459
Pairs
1st P & O Grant Craigdoo
2nd J Reid Kilfarn
Group of Three
1st P & O Grant Craigdoo
2nd J Reid Kilfarn
