Supreme Dairy Exhibit winner Anthony Michael (centre) with Michaela Thompson and judge Hayden King.
The dairy ring drew strong competition at the Finley Show, with exhibitors from well‑known local studs presenting a high‑quality lineup of calves, heifers and cows across the All Breeds sections.
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Experienced handlers and first‑time juniors were also out in force, reflecting the depth of youth involvement in the region’s dairy industry.
The day’s top award, the Max Wilson Memorial Supreme Champion Dairy Exhibit, went to entrants from Deniliquin.
Mayberry Bubbles 4 was the standout, exhibited by Anthony Michael of Mayberry Jerseys.
Other results from the all breeds sections are as follows:
Heifer, born May-August 2026 - Destiny Park Verbena, Rachael & Cody Trickey, 1; Cherrylock Broadway Ella Estelle, B & J Gavenlock, 2.
Heifer, born January-April 2026 - Cherrylock Video Special K, B & J Gavenlock, 1; Cherrylock OV Epiphany Princess, B & J Gavenlock, 2; Mayberry Noeline 19, Anthony Michael, 3.
Heifer, born 1/10/25-31/12/25 - Destiny Park Queenie, Rachael & Cody Trickey.
All Australian Holstein Calf - Cherrylock OV Epiphany Princess, B & J Gavenlock.
Heifer, born 1/7/25-30/9/25 - Destiny Park Queenie, B & J Gavenlock.
Junior Champion All Breeds Heifer - Cherrylock Video Special K, B & J Gavenlock; reserve - Cherrylock OV Epiphany Princess, B & J Gavenlock.
Cow, born 1/7/23-31/12/23 - Mayberry Bubbles 4, Anthony Michael.
Senior Champion All Breeds Cow - Mayberry Bubbles 4, Anthony Michael.
Best Udder - Mayberry Bubbles 4, Anthony Michael.
Most Successful Dairy Exhibitor - B & JGavenlock.
Overall Dairy Encouragement Award - Liam Gleeson.
Dairy handlers comp
10 Years & Under - Britney Gavenlock, 1; Ryan Gleeson, 2; Kai Gleeson, 3; Maggie Gavenlock, 4.
11 to 13 Years - Penny Gavenlock, 1; Liam Gleeson, 2; Darcy Cleve, 3.
14 to 17 Years - Jackson Cleve, 1; Catie Michael, 2.
Liam Gleeson was awarded the Overall Dairy Encouragement Award.
