Arradfoot Udine takes top honours at the 2025 Royal Welsh Show

• Arradfoot Udine crowned supreme beef interbreed champion
• Cowin Viper crowned elite junior interbreed champion
• Glangwden Velvet tapped out as reserve overall commercial champion and reserve senior champion
• Sarkley Vianna tapped out as baby beef champion
• Limousin bred heifer takes home commercial championship

The Limousin section at the 2025 Royal Welsh Show, held on Monday 21st July, once again showcased the strength and appeal of the British Limousin breed. This year’s judging responsibilities were undertaken by Mr Ian Nimmo of the renowned Maraiscote herd, based at Bogside Farm, North Lanarkshire.

Although entry numbers were slightly down on previous years, the standard of cattle on display remained impressively high. Judging attracted a strong ringside audience of breeders, commercial producers, and keen spectators.

Arradfoot Udine, an eye-catching and well-balanced heifer bred by Thor Atkinson, Ulverston, Cumbria, stood out from the outset and was awarded female and overall Limousin champion, before going on to secure the prestigious overall interbreed championship, underlining her exceptional quality and stand out appeal.
Born in January 2023 Udine is sired by the herd’s stock bull, Upperffrydd Power, a Trueman Jagger son, and is out of Arradfoot Nancy, a homebred daughter of Goldies Comet.

Commenting after the judging, Mr Nimmo said:
“My champion stood out as soon as she entered the ring, tremendous quality and oozed style, and character. My reserve champion was a super fresh young cow doing a tremendous job on her exceptional calf at foot. Although cattle numbers were down, I thought there were exceptional Limousin cattle forward.”

Taking reserve female and overall reserve champion was Pabo Rightlove, a mature cow with calf at foot from W P Hughes & Son, Fferam Gyd, Anglesey. Born in April 2020, Rightlove is sired by Gerrygullinane Glen, out of the homebred cow Pabo Ladylove. Her June 2025-born bull calf, Pabo Allnightlong, is by Pabo Rocknroll and features Grahams Nashville and Claragh Franco in his pedigree.

The junior bull and overall male champion title went to Pabo Valencia, also from W P Hughes & Son. This April 2024-born is sired by Doldorsllwyn Brynmor and out of the homebred cow Pabo Nainsi, a daughter of Netherhall Jackpot.

Reserve male and reserve junior bull was Cowin Viper, exhibited by W D D & C James of Blaencowin, Carmarthenshire, who later went on to win the elite junior interbreed championship. Born in February 2024, this stylish young bull impressed with his balance and ring presence. Viper is sired by the renowned Gunnerfleet Lion, who sold for 22,000gns at Carlisle in February 2017. His dam is Cowin Heather, a homebred Objat daughter.

In the younger female classes, Cowin Voney claimed both best junior heifer and best exhibitor-bred maiden heifer born in 2024, bred by W D D & C James. She is sired by the herds stock bull Homebyres Lockett, a Lowerffrydd Empire son and is out of a Wilodge LJ daughter, Cowin Riley.

Pabo Venus, another top young heifer from W P Hughes & Son, was awarded reserve best junior heifer and reserve best exhibitor-bred maiden heifer born in 2024. Born in June 2024, she is an embryo calf sired by homebred bull Pabo Oldspice and out of Pabo Haf, a daughter of Sympa.

In the pairs and group competitions, W P Hughes & Son demonstrated the consistency of their team, securing best pair and best group of three animals. Their team’s performance across various classes earned them a notable collection of accolades.

In the commercial section, Bella, a February 2024-born Limousin-cross, was crowned overall commercial champion after winning both the exhibitor-bred class and the senior championship. Bred by Tecwyn Jones of Caer Gwrli, Anglesey, Bella is sired by the homebred bull Seisiog Rio, whose pedigree features leading sires Elite Forever Brill and Wilodge Vantastic.

Bella has already enjoyed fantastic results on the show circuit, having claimed the baby beef championship at Agri Expo 2024, along with champion heifer and reserve baby beef champion honours at the Welsh Winter Fair 2024. Success clearly runs in the family—her full sister, Twilight, secured the prestigious supreme champion title at the same Welsh Winter Fair.

Glangwden Velvet, exhibited by Edwards Brothers, Pencraig Fawr, Denbighshire, was tapped out as reserve overall commercial champion and reserve senior champion. This striking May 2024-born heifer was admired for her style and presence. Bred by C L & F E Jerman, Glangwden, Powys, Velvet is sired by the herds stock bull Mystyle Perigrino, a Ampertaine Elgin son, and out of the home bred cow Glangwden Opium.

Limousins also dominated the baby beef commercial section with Sarkley Vianna being tapped out as Baby Beef Champion. This November 2024-born heifer is sired by Carnew Millreef and is out of a Claragh Franco daughter.

While entries may have been fewer this year due to Bluetongue restrictions, the cattle that were able to attend were of high calibre and clearly demonstrated the enduring qualities that make Limousin cattle a first choice for both pedigree and commercial producers.

Pedigree class results:

• Class 501 Bull, born on or between 1st January 2024 & 31st March 2024
• 1st 3129 COWIN VIPER, W D Dyfan & Carol James
• 2nd 3130 GLENCROSS VANTASTIC, Caryl Davies
• Class 502 Bull, born on or between 1st April & 31st May 2024
• 1st 3133 PABO VALENCIA, W P Hughes & Son
• 2nd 3137 DYFRI VICTOR, D G & M J Edwards & Son
• 3rd 3131 DYFRI VOLCAN, D G & M J Edwards & Son
• Class 503 Bull, born on or after 1st June  2024
• 1st 3142 SILVERSTONE VIKING, J & I Phillips
• Best Junior Bull
• 3133 PABO VALENCIA, W P Hughes & Son
• Reserve Junior Bull
• 3129 COWIN VIPER, W D Dyfan & Carol James
• Male Champion
• 3133 PABO VALENCIA, W P Hughes & Son
• Reserve Male Champion
• 3129 COWIN VIPER, W D Dyfan & Carol James
• Class 506 Cow in milk with calf at foot, born on or before 31 December 2021
• 1st 3143 PABO RIGHTLOVE, W P Hughes & Son
• Class 508 Heifer in calf or maiden, born on or between 1st August 2022 & 30 June 2023
• 1st 3144 ARRADFOOT UDINE, Thor Atkinson
• 2nd 3146 BLAENCWM ULRIKA, D & E Davies
• 3rd 3147 PABO UNBEATABLE, W P Hughes & Son
• Class 509 Heifer in calf or maiden, born on or between 1st July 2023 & 31st December 2023
• 1st 3152 SEISIOG UNSTOPPABLE, Tecwyn Jones
• 2nd 3151 CLETWR URIEL, C & F C Jones
• Class 510 Heifer born on or between 1st January 2024 & 31st March 2024
• 1st 3154 CROMLECH VALORIE, Richard Eastwood
• Class 512 Heifer born on or after 1st June 2024
• 1st 3160 COWIN VONEY, W D Dyfan & Carol Jones
• 2nd 3157 PABO VENUS, W P Hughes & Son
• 3rd 3159 CLETWR VIOLET, C & F C Jones
• Best exhibitor bred maiden heifer born in 2024
• 3160 COWIN VONEY, W D Dyfan & Carol Jones
• Reserve best exhibitor bred maiden heifer born in 2024
• 3157 PABO VENUS, W P Hughes & Son
• Best Junior Heifer
• 3160 COWIN VONEY, W D Dyfan & Carol Jones
• Female Champion
• 3144 ARRADFOOT UDINE, Thor Atkinson
• Reserve Female Champion
• 3143 PABO RIGHTLOVE, W P Hughes & Son
• Overall Champion
• 3144 ARRADFOOT UDINE, Thor Atkinson
• Reserve Overall Champion
• 3143 PABO RIGHTLOVE, W P Hughes & Son
• Best Group
• 1st W P Hughes & Son
• 2nd D G & M J Edwards & Son
• Best Pair
• 1st W P Hughes & Son
• 2nd D G & M J Edwards & Son
• Overall Inter-Breed Champion
• ARRADFOOT UDINE, Thor Atkinson
• Elite Junior Inter-Breed Champion
• COWIN VIPER, W D Dyfan & Carol Jones

Commercial class results:

• Class: 666 HEIFER, 425kg liveweight and under
• 1^st – SARKLEY VIANNA, E H Pennie & Son, Powys
• 2^ND – VICKY, J & I Phillps, Carmarthenshire
• Class: 666.01 Split 1 – HEIFER, 425kg liveweight and under
• 1^st – SARKLEY VIANNA, E H Pennie & Son, Powys
• 2^nd – THIRD PARTY, J & I Phillps, Carmarthenshire
• 3^rd – VIENNA, Dylan & Elen Davies, Ceredigion
• 4^th – BLACK BEAUTY, Caenog, Sir Ddinbych
• 5^th – RUBY RED, Minysarn, Powys
• Class: 666.02 Split 2 – HEIFER, 425kg liveweight and under
• 1^st – VICKY, J & I Phillps, Carmarthenshire
• 2^nd – ANNIE, Owain And Ffion Roberts, Anglesey
• 3^rd – COWIN VERLGOCH, W D Dyfan & Carol James, Carmarthenshire
• 4^th – RONA, Emyr Owen, Conwy
• 5^th – SNAPCHAT SEREN DU, Erin Thomas, Ceredigion
• 6^th – EIRA WEN, Gwion Jones Howells, Carmarthenshire
• Class 667 STEER, 425kg liveweight and under
• 1^st – ROCKY, E H Pennie & Son, Powys
• 2^nd – JAC Y DO, Gwanwyn & Meleri Rowlands & Francis, Gwynedd
• 3^rd – BACH Y RHEW ELVIS, Dafydd Davies, Ceredigion
• Class: 668 HEIFER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – BELLA, Tecwyn Jones, Anglesey
• 2^nd – GLANGWDEN VELVET, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• Class: 668.01 Split 1 – HEIFER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – ECHO, M H & E H Owens, Ceredigion
• 2^nd – I’M YOUR SIS, Owain And Lee Roberts And Hopwood, Anglesey
• 3^rd – GRETNA GREEN, J & I Phillips, Carmarthenshire
• 4^th – BETSY, Elfed & Sam Williams, Powys
• 5^th – SPICE GIRL, Elfed & Sam Williams, Powys
• 6^th – BAMBI, D W & L E Morgan, Montgomeryshire
• 7^th – LILIWEN, Gwion Jones Howells, Carmarthenshire
• 8^th – ROSIE, J E L & C S Morgan, Carmarthenshire 3298
• Class: 668.02 Split 2 – HEIFER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – GLANGWDEN VELVET, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• 2^nd – BONNIE BLUE, Richard Evans, Ceredigion
• 3^rd – THAT’LL DO, T Edwards Ar Teulu, Conwy
• 4^th – MOTSI, Annie Lewis, Powys
• 5^th – BARA BRITH, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• 6^th – HONEY BUN, Teulu Williams, Sir Ddinbych
• Class: 668.03 Split 3 – HEIFER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – LOVE HEART, Robin A Leri Roberts, Anglesey
• 2^nd – CARDI, M L Howatson & Son, Denbighshire
• 3^rd – ROWENA, J E L & C S Morgan, Carmarthenshire
• 4^th – PEPSI, Teleri Jenkins Davies, Dyfed
• 5^th – KIWI QUEEN, Richard Evans, Ceredigion
• 6^th – IZZY, Catherine Nicholas, Ceredigion
• Class: 668.04 Split 4 – HEIFER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – MORNING GLORY, Arfon Evans, Gwynedd
• 2^nd – MARMIE, Hugh Evans, Denbighshire
• 3^rd – LADY GAGA, Tony & Iona Ponsonby, Anglesey
• 4^th – MAGIC, Louise Jones, Powys
• Class: 668.05 – Split 5 – HEIFER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – BELLA, Tecwyn Jones, Anglesey
• 2^nd – STARLINK, Dylan & Elen Davies, Ceredigion
• 3^rd – TREACLE, Owain And Lee Roberts And Hopwood, Anglesey
• 4^th – HOBNOB, Simon Hughes, Powys
• 5^th – OREO, Simon Hughes, Powys
• Class: 669 STEER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – CRUNCHIE, T E & F M Edwards, Sir Ddinbych
• 2^nd – SPICED RUMP, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• Class: 669.01 Split 1 – STEER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – CRUNCHIE, T E & F M Edwards, Sir Ddinbych
• 2^nd – SPICED RUMP, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• 3^rd – BERTIE, Annie Lewis, Powys
• 4^th – HRN, V A S, S M & T V S Corbett, Powys
• 5^th – BOBI, Teulu Williams, Sir Ddinbych
• 6^th – RED DEVIL, Tomos Jenkins, Dyfed
• Class: 669.02 Split 2 – STEER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – RAMBO, M L Howatson & Son, Denbighshire
• 2^nd – BRUNO MARS, Tony & Iona Ponsonby, Anglesey
• 3^rd – ROBIN GOCH, Gwanwyn & Meleri Rowlands & Francis, Gwynedd
• 4^th – RONALD, J E L & C S Morgan, Carmarthenshire
• 5^th – PADDY, Hugh Evans, Denbighshire
• 6^th – SMARTY PANTS, Minysarn, Powys
• 7^th – DERYN DY, Gwanwyn & Meleri Rowlands & Francis, Gwynedd
• Class: 669.03 Split 3 – STEER, 426kg liveweight and over
• 1^st – SUPER TED, A & N Roberts, Gwynedd
• 2^nd – RICHARD, J E L & C S Morgan, Carmarthenshire
• 3^rd – ROCKY, Teulu Williams, Sir Ddinbych
• 4^th – SIANCO, G D & J B Jenkins, Ceredigion
• Class: S.670 THE PATRICK AND BERNICE TANTRUM CRYSTAL AWARD
• 1^st – FRONFEDW THALIA, Rhydian Davies, Ceredigion
• 2^nd – VICKY, J & I Phillips, Carmarthenshire
• Class: S.671 – Champion Senior Cattle
• 1^st – BELLA, Tecwyn Jones, Anglesey
• 2^nd – GLANGWDEN VELVET, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• Class: S.672 – The Champion Commercial Cattle
• 1^st – BELLA, Tecwyn Jones, Anglesey
• 2^nd – GLANGWDEN VELVET, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• Class: 674 – RWAS Exhibitor Bred Competition
• 1^st – BELLA, Tecwyn Jones, Anglesey
• 2^nd – CRUNCHIE, T E & F M Edwards, Sir Ddinbych
• Class: 675 Pair of Cattle – Property of the Same Exhibitor
• 1^st – SPICED RUMP, Edwards Brothers, Sir Ddinbych
• 2^nd – BONNIE BLUE, Richard Evans, Ceredigion

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