Dual Honors at Hay for Sims Uardry

"The best hogget I've ever seen." This statement from Western Australian judge, Phillip Russell as Sims Uardry S080600 (x S050541, aka "Stirling") was awarded the 2009 Riverina Wool Australian Champion Merino Hogget Ram at the inaugural Hay Sheep Show on June 13.

The 18.9 micron ram with a 2.4 standard deviation and a comfort factor of 100% competed in an impressive field of hoggets from various studs from New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia to take out the $5000 cash prize. Mr Russell commended the 96 kilogram ram on his overall balance, superior soft white stylish wool, and his faultless structure.

Sims Uardry continued its run of success as the stud took out dual honors when awarded the $1500 Lugsdin Toyota Australian Champion Merino Hogget Ewe. The 72.5 kilogram ewe, S080065, measured 19.6 micron, 3.0 standard deviation, 15.3 co-efficient variation, and a comfort factor of 99.5%.

This is the second consecutive year Sims Uardry has taken out both the ram and ewe hogget titles.