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Tasmania’s Kody Steers has been crowned best axeman after winning the coveted Golden Axe trophy at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show. The Golden Axe is awarded based on the most points received across all grand final events. Steers claimed the coveted Golden Axe after placing first, second, third or fourth in the 37 finals events.

Sup. Ch. Alaqadar Rigoletto (Ai) (Riggs) the Afghan Hound has been awarded Best in Show at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show. Co-owners Wayne Douglas and Arnold Tan couldn’t be more proud.

Rebecca Farrow won the prestigious 84th Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout riding former galloper Stage Presence (raced as Persistency), at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show. Conducted annually by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) as part of the Horses in Action Program, 40 talented riders competed for the prestigious honour in front of a packed grandstand, at Melbourne Showgrounds Sunday 30 September.

The Suffolk Ram by A.E. Day and Sons Bordertown SA, has taken out the top prize for Interbreed Champion Ram at the Royal Melbourne Show Sheep Competition, conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.

Having so far received strong entries across new and returning classes, the Royal Melbourne Show Beef Cattle Competition is excited to recognise the Red Poll as the feature breed this year. The Competition is expecting more than 60 Red Poll cattle at the Show.