The GOS Northern Champion final took place late in the afternoon of Wednesday 15th July at the Great Yorkshire Show. All qualifiers were in attendance except for Carol Knights qualifier from Suffolk.
Robert Overend from Northern Ireland had the unenviable task of deciding which GOS merited the crown. Alfie Dallaways Kilcot Sambo was the only boar entrant, ably managed by Andrew Brenchley around the ring the rest of the entrants being sows or July gilts.
Judge Overend assesses Birchfield Bluebell 402
Kilcot Sambo 22 guided by Andrew Brenchly with owner Alfie Dallaway keeping lookout
Marlene Renshaw & Dockenbush Star 59
Teresa Cook trys to keep Buckenham Dolly 3 on track
Mike Smith & Cosscoombe Primrose 6
Mandy Garbutt & Birchfield Princess 666
- Lorraine Whitley with Birchfield Princess Freda 631
Ella Kirtley & Birchfield Dolly 622
Brian Kelly & Forthill Ellen 463
After much deliberation it was down to the two big girls Forthill Ellen 463 (Jenny) and Birchfield Bluebell 402 (Sheila) and after some head scratching and consultation the prize went to Sarah Whitley and Birchfield Bluebell 402 a remarkable achievement as she won it as a gilt in 2014.
Sarah & Sheila (Birchfield Bluebell 402)
Sheila gets a well earned drink from proud owner Sarah Whitley
Sarah retains the Myrtle Styles Trophy and title. Congratulations to all those who qualified and came to Harrogate to take part.