Sarkley herd tops Limousin trade at Welshpool

Consigned by E.H. Pennie and Son, Montgomery, it sold to Messrs Potter, Faringdon, Oxfordshire.

Next making 5,000gns was Trisant Peakyblinder, an April 2019-born son of Ampertaine Magnum out of Trisant Jewel from G. and E. Jones, Anglesey, which sold to Messrs Hughes, Denbigh.

Dylans Oblivion, a November 2018-born son of Foxhillfarm Logan from G.J. Morris, Brecon, sold for 4,800gns to Messrs Pritchard, Crickhowell.

At 4,700gns was Ashledge Paragon, a March 2019-born bull by Haltcliffe Iceman consigned by A.G. Kirton and Son, Bewdley. It went home with Messrs Sabine, Daventry.

Females sold to 6,200gns for Dylans Margarita, a four-year-old cow by Sympa out of the Wilodge Vantastic daughter, Dylans Fanta, from Messrs Morris. It sold with a bull calf by Swarland Eddie at foot and in-calf to Ampertaine Majestic to Messrs Jones, Betws Y Coed.

Frogmore Ophelia, a two-year-old daughter of Trueman Jagger, in-calf to Lodge Hamlet sold for 4,000gns. Consigned by Chris White, Moreton-in-Marsh, it was knocked down to Boden and Davies, Stockport.

Averages - 14 bulls, £4,305; 2 cows served and/or suckling, £4882.50; 4 served or maiden heifers, £2,782.50.

Auctioneers: Harrison and Hetherington with Welshpool Livestock Sales.