Trade was on fire at the annual In-Lamb Sale held at Clitheroe Auction Mart, which began with the pre-sale show under this year’s judge, Kirk Kenyon.
Pre-Sale Show Results
The show kicked off with the Gimmer Lamb Class, where young Stanley Kempson took first place.
In the Shearling Ewe Class, John Kempson stood first, followed by George Morton in second and third places.
The Aged Ewe Class saw Clive Mitchell take top honours, with George Morton in second place and Freddie Shorrocks also in the prizes.
🏆 Champion: Aged Ewe from Clive Mitchell
🏆 Reserve Champion: Shearling Ewe from John Kempson
Championship Trade
The day’s Champion from Clive Mitchell led the way in the sale ring, selling for 850gns to J&M Redfern of Stockport.
A strong trade continued throughout the sale, with an abundance of new and returning buyers ensuring a consistent demand across all classes.
Sale Averages and Leading Prices
Aged Ewes – Average £646.50
- 850gns – C. Mitchell to Josh Redfern, Stockport
- 780gns – S. Bosworth to Matthew Hewlett, Lancaster
- 600gns – C. Mitchell to Challenger
- 600gns – C. Mitchell to K. Gibson, Latham
- 550gns – G. Morton to GA & SM Wainwright, Sheffield
- 480gns – F. Shorrocks to H.S. Shuttleworth, Bentham
- 450gns – N. Brown to M. Hewlett, Lancaster
Shearling Ewes – Average £436.80
- 525gns – G. Morton to J. Stoyles, Cumnock
- 525gns – J. & C. Kempson to K. Gibson, Latham
- 420gns – G. Morton to M. Metcalf
- 380gns – G. Morton to A. Dixon, Lancaster
- 280gns – C. Mitchell to B. Coventry, Newbury
Gimmer Hoggs – Average £161.44
- 525gns – J. & C. Kempson to H.S. Shuttleworth, Bentham
- 210gns – A. Greenwood to J. Stoyles, Cumnock
- 126gns – A. Greenwood to A. Hodgson, Skipton
Thanks
A big thank you goes to Clitheroe Auction Mart, all vendors, bidders and underbidders for supporting the sale.
Here’s to a successful lambing season ahead. 🐑