Lightning Ridge MB Bontino Rosario named champion heifer of 2023 all breeds youth competition

The heifer was named champion over reserve champion Rivendell Valentino Tammy MRB 5553.

Lightning Ridge MB Bontino Rosario is owned by Rob Wilson, Jamberoo.

While Rivendell Valentino Tammy, is owned by the Menzies family, Nowra.

The two South Coast-based Jersey heifers topped, what was a record number of entries in the all breeds youth competition.

Mr Wilson had only purchased Lightning Ridge MB Bontino Rosario only two weeks prior to her Sydney Royal win.

The heifer was entered into the competition as a late entry.

"She is an imported embryo from a famous overseas family," he said.

"She comes from 11 generations of excellence.

"I've always been interested in the family in particular.

"I saw it as a good opportunity to buy into it."

Judge Tom Cochrane, Pyree, said he was looking for the most complete animal when naming his champion heifer.

"I am looking for a heifer with the most body capacity for her age, who has the most openness of rib and an animal I feel would grow out to be an ideal animal to compete in a large herd," he said.

WINNERS

Class 900: Heifer four to six months

First: Violet Dodd, Llandovery Bashful Beth 2862. Second: Marlie Wilson, Shirlinn CP Starfinch 2 L5W3179. Third: Shae Tweddle, Brunchilli Viral Bubble BRG 5622.

Class 901: Heifer six to nine months

First: Abbie Hanks, Lightning Ridge MB Bontino Rosario. Second: Rivendell Valentino Tammy. Third: India Cole, Murribrook Sidekick Charity Door Charity x Sidekick.

Class 902: Heifer nine to 12 months

First: Chelsea Atkins, Kenmar Viral Noelene ATK 902. Second: Ella Wilson, Shirlinn Chrome Priscilla L5W3144. Third: Leah Dickson, Benleigh Superstar Fantasy MRW 2617.

Class 903: Heifer 12 to 18 months

First: Aloah Thompson, Rockstar Jaxon Carla 1140. Second: Elly Simms, Rivendell Gun Noelene MRB 5363. Third: Matilda Cole, Liddel Ringer Debbie Solax RC1 708.

Class 904: Heifer 18 to 24 months

First: Anna Dickson, Benleigh Bender Snoweagle MRW 2491. Second: Matthew Smith, Foxton Reaction Melys Fox 384. Third: Leah Dickson, Benleigh Superstar Sasha Second MRW 2515.

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