David Hodgson just confirmed what the global dairy community already knew – Mag Pandor from Blyth Farms is the real deal.
When Mag Pandor stepped into the ring at UK Dairy Day 2025, the question wasn’t if she’d win the Holstein Grand Championship – it was by how much. This globally celebrated 5-year-old has been making waves from Canada to Europe, and her dominant performance at UK Dairy Day proved the international buzz was absolutely justified.
Reserve: Berryholme Chief Rose, H Wright & Son
HM: Riverdane Chief Lila Z, Riverdane Holsteins
The worldwide dairy community has been tracking this cow for months. Social media lit up when her entry was announced, and foreign breeders made special trips just to see her compete. That’s the kind of pull only true genetic gold can generate.
But here’s what nobody expected: Blyth Farms wasn’t content with just one championship. They also claimed the Heifer Championship with Cadog Doral Afligem Red, a red and white stunner that’s got everyone rethinking their breeding strategies.
When Global Stars Meet Local Competition
H Wright & Son’s Berryholme Chief Rose earned a well-deserved Reserve Grand Championship, proving that homegrown talent can still stand toe-to-toe with international sensations. This senior 3-year-old has been quietly building her reputation, and placing second to a cow of Mag Pandor’s caliber is no small achievement.
Wright & Son doubled down with Reserve Heifer Champion Billincoat Newera Barbie (partnered with G J Mutton), showing the kind of program depth that keeps you competitive year after year.
The Red Revolution Gets Royal Treatment
Seaton Farms and Granchester Farms made their own statement with Redsky Altitude Jazz Red, claiming the Best Red & White trophy and the Richard Beard Trophy. With Blyth Farms’ heifer champion also sporting red and white genetics, this color pattern is proving it’s not just trendy – it’s the future.
Mature Cow Division Sets the Standard
Riverdane Holsteins’ Chief Lila Z topped the mature cow class in a field that could’ve headlined shows across Europe. Five quality entries proved the UK breeding pipeline is deeper than most people realize.
The 4-Year-Old Showcase
Eleven entries made this the most competitive division, with Scott Partnership’s Clydeview Sidekick Matilda emerging victorious. That kind of depth signals a healthy, thriving breeding community.
2-Year-Old Future Stars
The Davis Family’s Rivermead Lambda Missy grabbed second in Senior 2-Year-Olds and Highly Commended in Heifer Championship. Mark that name – she’s tracking to be the next international sensation.
Complete Class Results – UK Dairy Day 2025
Judge: David Hodgson
Championships
Holstein Grand Championship Sponsored by Lely Center Midlands, NWF Agriculture, The Cattle Information Service, Holstein UK
- Champion: Mag Pandor, Blyth Farms, Blyth Farms and Ferme Blondin
- Reserve: Berryholme Chief Rose, H Wright & Son
- HM: Riverdane Chief Lila Z, Riverdane Holsteins
Holstein Heifer Championship Sponsored by Holstein UK Presented with the George Hobson Perpetual Trophy
- Champion: Cadog Doral Afligem Red, Blyth Farms
- Reserve: Billincoat Newera Barbie, H Wright & Son & G J Mutton
- HM: Rivermead Lambda Missy, The Davis Family
Holstein Best Red & White Presented with the Richard Beard Trophy
- Winner: Redsky Altitude Jazz Red, Seaton Farms & Granchester Farms
Special Awards
- Tidy Lines Award: Crossfell Holsteins
- Best Presented Lines: Seaton Farms
Individual Classes
Holstein Mature Cow in Milk Sponsored by Holstein UK
- Riverdane Chief Lila Z, Riverdane Holsteins
- Richaven Byway Kay, R A Bown
- Saxelby Jazznight Sallie, R A Bown
- Hailstone Lighthouse Sheila, Mark Wilson
- Davlea Sidekick Wattle, IM Davies
Holstein 5 Year Old in Milk Sponsored by Collinsons
- Mag Pandor, Blyth Farms
- Corringham Lambda S Gremlin, DW & CE Jones & A Salter-Chalker
- Lambroda Lambda Gelic, Crossfell Holsteins
- Richaven Goodwhone Adrienne, R A Bown
- Wigboro Outlay Beechnut, John Smith
Holstein 4 Year Old in Milk Sponsored by Lely Center Midlands
- Clydeview Sidekick Matilda, Scott Partnership
- Riverdane D-L Beauty, Riverdane Holsteins
- Winkleigh Chief Pickles, A H Wilson & Son
- Wolston Mogul Diamond, J & S Doherty & AD & RM Thomas
- Richaven Unix Squaw, R A Bown
- Wiltor Chief Atlee, D W & C E Jones
Holstein Senior 3 Year Old in Milk Sponsored by Afimilk
- Berryholme Chief Rose, H Wright & Son
- Clydeview S Chief Barbie, Riverdane Holsteins
- Bartinney Duplo Swizzle 2, Woodcatt Holsteins
- Firstlook Jackpot Sara, J & S Doherty & Jackpot Holsteins
- Wiltor Sidekick Dolly, D W & C E Jones
- Loford Crushabull Marie, K & S Rickard & A Wilson
Holstein Junior 3 Year Old in Milk Sponsored by O’Donovan Engineering Ltd
- Boclair Lambda Reizend 5, Boclair & Grayridge Holsteins
- Tregibby Praire Chief Snapple, A H Wilson & Son
- Moorshard Davinci Shower 3, I M Davies
- Panda Miss Diamond, Mycocks Agri Ltd
- Wiltor Chief Cheers, E T Tomlinson & Son
- Sprucegrove King Peggy 2333, Crossfell Holsteins
Holstein Senior 2 Year Old in Milk Sponsored by Neogen
- Billincoat Newera Barbie, H Wright & Son & G J Mutton
- Rivermead Lambda Missy, The Davis Family
- Wolfa Lambda Ivy, Blyth Farms
- Wiltor Legend Shakira 6, D W & C E Jones
- Boclair Lambda Joan 22, J & E Brewster
- Feizor Sidekick M Kandie, Newmeadow Holsteins
Holstein Intermediate 2 Year Old in Milk Sponsored by Holstein International
- Riverdane Summerbreeze, N Sloan & A Struthers
- Wiltor Energy Graceful, D W & C E Jones
- Styche Doc Rene, Seaton Farms
Holstein Junior 2 Year Old in Milk Sponsored by Shropshire Farm Vets
- Boclair Davinci Ariel 2, J & E Brewster
- Flagg Lambda Brenda 2, Mycocks Agri Ltd
- Wiltor Lambda Atlee, D W & C E Jones
- Designer Tregibby Loyall Pickles, H Wilson & Son
- Richaven Lambda Lilli, R A Bown
Holstein Milking Yearling [1] Sponsored by World Wide Sires UK & CowManager
- Tregibby King Geraldine, A H Wilson & Son
Holstein Senior Yearling Sponsored by Farmers Guardian
- Tregibby Rager Lustre Red, A H Wilson & Son
- Sweetpea JS Barbie, Isla Arrell
Red & White Classes
Holstein Senior Red & White Cow in Milk Sponsored by The Cattle Information Service
- Redsky Altitude Jazz Red, Seaton Farms & Granchester Farms
- Riverdane Awesome Bonita Red, Riverdane Holsteins
- Hanview Aladdin Stocking Red, R A Bown
- Drointon Jordy Edna Red, Drointon Holsteins & Serena Holsteins
Holstein Junior Red & White Cow in Milk Sponsored by The Cattle Information Service
- Logan Latenite Shania Red, B & M Yates
- Designer Tregibby Ranger Cheers Red, A H Wilson & Son
- Firstlook Jones Lexi Red, Crossfell Holsteins
- Hipsley Awesome Kleopatra Red, P B Sutton & Partners
- Wolston Jordy Elegance Red 3, AD & RM Thomas
Holstein Senior Red & White Heifer in Milk Sponsored by Cogent Breeding Ltd & LIC UK
- Cadog Doral Afligem Red, Blyth Farms
- Topcroft Reeve Pollula Red, Robert Crawford & John Smith
Holstein Junior Red & White Heifer in Milk Sponsored by Morgan LaRoche
- Hanview Snowdrop Stocking Red, R A Bown
- Logan Power Tabitha Red, B & M Yates & Arranview Holsteins
- Mox Alva Red, Crossfell Holsteins
- Tregibby Rager Rosanne Red, A H Wilson & Son
- Cassia Dealmaker Dorothy Red, Roston Partners
