Leading the Aberdeen Angus entry was Old Glenort Precious Pollot F867, a home-bred heifer, sired by the 2006 Balmoral champion, Haymount Wessuro. This heifer is no stranger to success in the showring, having stood second in the yearling heifer class at last year's show. She is bred from prize winning genetics, her grand -dam was champion at the Royal Show in Stoneleigh in 1998.
Judge, Sean McKiernan from Corlismore, County Cavan, awarded the reserve championship honours to the five-year-old cow, Drumlister Willow, exhibited by the husband and wife team of John and Ann Henning, Moira.
Sired by the Perth prize winner, Idvies Euro, she was bred by Mrs Henning's father, Robert Campbell from Seaforde, and was originally sold to Jackie Porter from Katesbridge. Drumlister Willow was purchased by the Henning's last year at Mr Porter's herd dispersal in Dungannon.
The 10-cow Drumcorn herd has been exhibiting at Balmoral Show for 16 years, and claimed its fifth reserve breed championship title.
NI Aberdeen Angus Club chairman, Danny Ward from Saintfield, said: "It's been a great Balmoral for the Angus breed. We've had our biggest entry of Angus cattle for many years, and it is encouraging to see so many established breeders and first-time exhibitors making the effort to support the show.
"I would like to congratulate the winners, and thank everyone for taking part."
Results from the judging ring...
The Aberdeen Angus Perpetual Challenge Cup, and Engraved Whiskey Glass, for the supreme champion: James Porter. Reserve: John and Ann Henning.
The W J Carson Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup, for the best exhibitor-bred animal: James Porter. Reserve: John and Ann Henning.
Marks and Spencer Cash Award, for the junior champion: Robin Lamb. Reserve: Desmond Martin.
The J D Templeton Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy, for the best yearling bull: Desmond Martin. Reserve: Robert Sufferin.
The Drumlister Trophy, for the best animal of opposite sex to the champion: Desmond Martin. Reserve: Robert Sufferin.
John Thompson and Sons Tyrone Crystal, for the best pair of heifers, property of exhibitor: James Porter. Reserve: Desmond Martin.
Cow, born on or before 31/12/04 - 1, John and Ann Henning, Moira, Drumlister Willow by Idvies Euro; 2, Mr and Mrs Bernard Mairs and Son, Ballyclare, Huxton Blackbird by Redburn El Cid; 3, Neville Forsythe, Moneymore, Coltrim Lady Jane by Coltrim Proud Etambo.
Cow or heifer, born in 2005 - 1, John and Ann Henning, Drumcorn Ergessa by Ankonian Elixir.
Heifer, born between 1/1/06 and 31/12/06 - 1, James Porter, Upper Ballinderry, Lisburn, Old Glenort Precious Pollot by Haymount Wessuro; 2, James Porter, Old Glenort Black Bianca by Haymount Wessuro; 3, John and Liz Henderson, Strabane, Ballyheather Pinky by Ballyheather Downfield.
Heifer, born on or after 1/1/07 - 1, Robin Lamb, Richhill, Richhill Rosanna by Baronagh Euro; 2, Desmond Martin, Saintfield, Knockmountagh Doris by Knockmountagh Soros; 3, James Porter, Old Glenort Elana by The Moss Mr Eshton.
Bull, born before 1/1/07 - 1, Mr and Mrs Bernard Mairs and Sons, Netherton Kular by Netherton Royal Sovereign; 2, Mr and Mrs Andrew McKeown and Son, Templepatrick, Woodvale Exclusive by Woodvale Roscoe; 3, John and Ann Henning, Drumcorn Edison by Aberan DMM Decision.
Bull, born on or after 1/1/07 - 1, Desmond Martin, Lister Extra Special by Fordel Eisenhower; 2, Robert Sufferin, Maghera, Tamneymullan Jockey by Baronagh Euro; 3, Mr and Mrs John Blackburn, Clogher, Killaney Dynasty by Netherton Figo.
Pair, property of exhibitor - 1, James Porter; 2, Mr and Mrs Bernard Mairs and Son; 3, John and Ann Henning.