2023 Best in Show Winners
03 Oct 2023 / Melbourne Royal Competitions, Melbourne Royal Show
Melbourne Royal is incredibly grateful for the thousands of competitors who competed to win a coveted Melbourne Royal Blue ribbon and the hundreds of volunteers who generously provided their valuable time to assist us present the 2023 Melbourne Royal Show.
Thank you to:
Melbourne Royal Competition Committees for their tireless work, commitment, passion and enthusiasm to maximize the appeal and success of their respective competitions. We are most grateful for their involvement and support.
Competitors and exhibitors for taking part in the Show and congratulations to all those who won a coveted Melbourne Royal blue ribbon.
Congratulations to the following Best in Show winners:
Melbourne Royal Art, Craft & Cookery Competition
Best in Show, Photography
Jacqui Garnsworthy, Newport, VIC 3015
Best in Show, Art
Leanne Viglione, Doreen VIC, 3753
Best in Show, Preserves
Lexi Rose, Gisborne South, VIC 3437
Best in Show, Decorated Cakes
Elena Chiorsac, Doncaster East, VIC 3109
Best in Show, Cookery
Jessica Carrascalao Heard Rosanna, VIC 3084
Best in Show, Confectionary
Rosemary Keogh, Mount Wallace, VIC 3342
Best in Show, Junior Photography
Grace Popperwell – Loreto Mandeville Hall Student. Loretto Mandeville Hall - Toorak
Best in Show Junior, Cookery
Cindy Oats – Bacchus Marsh Grammar Student Bacchas Marsh Grammar, Maddingley, VIC
Best in Show Junior, Art
Sofia Staropoli – St Aloysuis Student St Aloysuis College – North Melbourne
Best in Show, Junior Craft
Heath Grave, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC 3808
Best in Show, Junior with Disability
Eli Campesi – Mildura Christian College (Accepted by Mildura Principal) Student Mildura Christian College, Mildura
Best in Show, Junior Decorated Cake
Sienna Kenadijian
Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition
Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout, presented by Racing Victoria Off The Track
Jessica Stalling, riding Verdict by Direction
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Noel Mason Perpetual Trophy
Leawarra Queen Bee ridden by Micah Cox from Murray Valley Hunt Club
Alistair Irving Memorial Trophy
Sheady Jubilation exhibited by Gordon Prichard Trust
R & J Galloway Clydesdale Challenge Cup
Meadow Lane Casper exhibited by Meadow Lane Clydesdales
Prince of Wales Cup Presented by Petcover
Daprice ridden by Russell Johnstone owned by GD & SL McCann
Melbourne Royal Sheep Competition
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Supreme Champion Suffolk Feature Exhibit
Blue Rock South Suffolk Stud from Romsey, Victoria
Melbourne Royal Alpaca Competition
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Supreme Champion (Huacaya)
Ambersun Luminosa, owned by Adrienne Clarke of Ambersun Alpacas
Supreme Champion (Suri)
Chakana Blue Time Machine, owned by Julie Blake of Chakana Blue Suri Alpacas
Supreme Champion Suri Fleece
Pacofino Bacardi, owned by Max and Taryan Matthews of Precision Alpaca Group
Supreme Champion Huacaya Fleece
Precision Sceptre, owned by Max and Taryan Matthews of Precision Alpaca Group
Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition
Supreme Breeders Group
Woonallee Simmentals
Supreme Senior Champion of (Beef female)
Woonallee Simmentals
Supreme Beef Breed Exhibit
Woonallee Simmentals
Supreme Senior Champion Beef Breed Bull
IC and LE Frecklington, Peak Hill, NSW, Hollywood Angus with Hollywood Smokin’ S57
Melbourne Royal Beef Carcase Competition
Grand Champion Steer
Jacob Kerrisk and Shaw’s Livestock
Grand Champion Carcase
Grant High School, Mt Gambier, South Australia.
Melbourne Royal Poultry Competition
Gary Sheppard Memorial Trophy
Michael Paterson from Ferny Creek, Victoria for Champion Bird in Show with his male Black Red Old English Game
Reserve Supreme Champion in Show
T.J & D.M Dent – Black standard Softfeather Orpington Pullet
Grand Champion Pair or Trio in Show
Ducknuts Waterfowl – Light Duck Pair
Reserve Grand Champion Pair or Trio in Show
T.J & D.M Dent – Wyandotte Bantam Softfeather Heavy Trio
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Melbourne Royal All Breeds Championship Show
Dogs Best in Show
SMILING SNOWBALL LUMINOUS PANDORA - Samoyed, exhibited by Ying (Helen) Chen
Best Puppy in Show
Lakewinds X Marks The Spot - Pointer, exhibited by Miss Julie Manser
Best Baby Puppy in Show
Oldiron Rampaging Roy - Airedale Terrier, exhibited by Mr R & Mrs A Sorraghan
Melbourne Royal Woodchop Championships
Grand Aggregate Trophy (Golden Axe)
Laurence M O'Toole (VIC)
Handicap Aggregate Trophy
Clayton Draper (VIC)
Champion Axeman Trophy
Laurence M O'Toole (VIC)