Elsa also consigned the third prize shearling ram, 700gns to J&M Wood, Shap, and the fourth prize shearling ewe, 550gns to ST Birkett & Son, Carnforth. The fourth prize shearling ram from Karen Swindlehurst, Brackenhurst flock, Grunsagill, Skipton, made 450gns. Blue Texel judge Michael Davis, Rathbone flock, Eldroth, was also among the purchasers, paying 500gns for a ram lamb. The 62 Blue Texel forward achieved a 61% clearance rate. Top price of 550gns among the Dutch Spotted entry fell to a ram lamb from Ben Whitham, Gilstead, Bingley, joining P Head, Higham, Burnley.