Again a successful showing for the Doncombe herd, with Sacrosanct getting second in class and Sassafras getting forth in the senior class and Saracen getting first in class and Dodimead Slogger getting fourth. Sacrosanct went on to get reserve senior champion while Saracen went all the way to become the first Druk Lance Supreme Champion.

Unlike the last Carlisle the success was carried into the show ring. Sacrosanct went for 2000gns, Slogger made 3000gns and the top two prices of the day where Sassafras with 3200gns and Saracen achieving 3500gns.

The first Druk Lance Supreme Champion at Carlisle
DONCOMBE SARACEN

A thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all. The visit started as it was set to continue with delicious beef rolls and sumptuous cakes. The cattle were all very well behaved and made imposing figures in the scorching sunshine. The finale was a lineup of bulls that had to be seen to be believed. There were 15 Doncombe bulls and Dodimead Slogger and Retyn Skywalker also were there. 60+ people turned up to the event and we would like to express our thanks to those that made the journey. To those that didn’t - You have no idea what you missed out on.

Ian Pritchard the head of Signet inspects a sea of beef at the Doncombe herd visit