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Royal Welsh Show 2026
Date – 20th - 23rd July
Judge: Mr Graham Jones
The Royal Welsh Show once again showcased an outstanding standard of cattle, with exhibitors from across the country presenting exceptional stock in a highly competitive lineup. Judge Mr Graham Jones of the Mabon herd had the challenging task of selecting winners from strong classes throughout the day, with quality and depth evident across both the male and female sections.
The bull classes opened with Fronfedw Ule from Rhydian Davies taking the senior bull class, before Thor Atkinson’s Newland Valentino claimed the 2024-born bull class. The youngest bull class was won by Lowercroft Axel exhibited by Philip Marsden, who continued his successful day by securing the Junior Championship.
In the cow/heifer section, Sam Marsden’s Lowercroft Rhubarb headed the cow classes, while Newland Tanza from Thor Atkinson impressed to win the younger cow class. Timothy Owen’s Bickley Upside-Down Cake topped the in-calf heifer class before a particularly strong 2024-born heifer class was won by Fronfedw Voelallt from Rhydian Davies. Penwen Andrea, exhibited by Molly Hickin, led the maiden heifer class.
Thor Atkinson enjoyed further success in the group competitions, winning both the Group of Three and Best Pair classes.
The championships rounded off an excellent day of judging, with Newland Valentino from Thor Atkinson taking the Male Championship ahead of Lowercroft Axel from Philip Marsden as Reserve Male Champion.
In the female section, Fronfedw Voelallt from Rhydian Davies was tapped out as Female Champion, with Newland Tanza from Thor Atkinson taking the Reserve Female Championship.
The Junior Championship went to Lowercroft Axel (Philip Marsden), while Penwen Andrea (Molly Hickin) stood Reserve Junior Champion.
The day’s highest honour, the Overall Championship, was awarded to Fronfedw Voelallt exhibited by Rhydian Davies, with Newland Valentino from Thor Atkinson named Overall Reserve Champion—bringing the curtain down on another memorable Royal Welsh Show for the breed.
Full Results
Class 474 – Bull, born on or before 31 Dec 2023
1st – Fronfedw Ule – Rhydian Davies
Class 476 – Bull, born on or between 01 Jan 2024 and 31 Dec 2024
1st – Newland Valentino – Thor Atkinson
2nd – Ballygowan Viper – Richardson Farms
Class 478 – Bull, born on or after 01 Jan 2025
1st – Lowercroft Axel – Philip Marsden
2nd – Penwen Alexander – Molly Hickin
Class 482 – Cow, born on or before 30 June, with own calf at foot or certified in calf
1st – Lowercroft Rhubarb – Sam Marsden
Class 483 – Cow, born on or between 01 July 2021 and 31 Dec 2022, with own calf at foot or certified in calf
1st – Newland Tanza – Thor Atkinson
Class 485 – Heifer in calf or with own calf at foot, born on or between 01 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023
1st – Bickley Upside-Down Cake – Timothy Owen
2nd – Fronfedw Ungan – Rhydian Davies
Class 487 – Heifer, born on or between 01 Jan 2024 and 31 Dec 2024
1st – Fronfedw Voelallt – Rhydian Davies
2nd – Newland Vimto – Thor Atkinson
3rd – Penwen Valentina – Michelle Hickin
4th – Penwen Valery – Molly Hickin
5th – Silverwood Vita – Richardson Farms
6th – Lowercroft Vixen – Philip Marsden
Class 489 – Maiden Heifer, born on or after 01 Jan 2025
1st – Penwen Andrea – Molly Hickin
2nd – Fronfedw Awen – Rhydian Davies
3rd – Newland Antonia – Thor Atkinson
4th – Bickley Apple – Timothy Owen
Best Pair
1st – Thor Atkinson
2nd – Molly Hickin
Group of Three
1st – Thor Atkinson
2nd – Rhydian Davies
JUNIOR CHAMPION
Lowercroft Axel – Philip Marsden
RESERVE CHAMPION
Penwen Andrea – Molly Hickin
FEMALE CHAMPION
Fronfedw Voelallt – Rhydian Davies
RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION
Newland Tanza – Thor Atkinson
MALE CHAMPION
Newland Valentino – Thor Atkinson
RESERVE MALE CHAMPION
Lowercroft Axel – Philip Marsden
OVERALL CHAMPION
Fronfedw Voelallt – Rhydian Davies
RESERVE CHAMPION
Newland Valentino – Thor Atkinson