The 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show commences on Thursday 2 April, with Shorthorns judging scheduled to take place on Saturday 4 April.  Attached for your information is the Judging program as well as the judges nominated for the Beef Cattle judging.  A livestream to this event will be provided closer to the event. https://www.rasnsw.com.au/globalassets/document-library/rasnsw/competitions/cattle/competition_cattle_judging_program_2026.pdf https://www.rasnsw.com.au/globalassets/document-library/rasnsw/competitions/cattle/competition_cattle_2026_judges_preshow_23.02.2026-1.pdf

Scott Bruton of Roly Park Australian Shorthorns has advised his "highest achievement to date at the Sydney Royal Carcase competition with 3 steer carcases all receiving Silver Medals for their carcase scores, and all receiving 20/20 for their individual market specifications.  We were 2nd out of 40 in the Light weight class 5  with a score of 87.61;  another steer in the same class scored 86.04.  The third steer placed 2nd (missing out by .05 of a point) in securing the win scoring 85.60. The 3 carcasses also went on to take out 1st place in the Breeders Carcase Group class with a total score of 259.25. One of the steers was selected in the Shorthorn Stan Hill team of 3 that were placed 2nd overall with a score of 254.96."