Grace Shears to Victory at Golden Shears 2025

In a gripping Senior Shearing Final at the Golden Shears 2025 competition, Bruce Grace emerged as the champion with a stellar performance, securing a total score of 45.08. Grace's victory was underpinned by his impressive time of 12:36.55, coupled with exceptionally low board and pen points of 0.92 and 6.33, respectively, showcasing his efficiency and precision throughout the competition. John Cherrington followed closely behind, finishing the competition with a total of 49.17 points. Cherrington's shearing time of 12:48.35 slightly trailed Grace's, and his higher board and pen points of 2.50 and 8.25, respectively, contributed to the gap between their final scores. Tommy Stevenson claimed the third spot with a total score of 49.68, only marginally behind Cherrington by 0.51 points. Stevenson completed his shearing in 13:06.94, and his board and pen points stood at 1.58 and 8.75, reflecting a competitive but slightly less efficient performance compared to the top two. Laura Bradley was the top female competitor, finishing fourth with a commendable total of 50.89 points. Bradley's time of 14:01.22 was the longest among the top performers, yet her low board points of 0.75 highlighted her precise handling, despite a slightly higher pen points tally of 8.08. Aiden Tarrant and Cody Waihape rounded out the top six, scoring 52.72 and 56.73 points, respectively. Tarrant's performance was notable for a relatively quick time of 13:10.96 but was offset by higher board and pen points. Waihape faced challenges with the highest time of 14:49.63 and accumulated pen points, impacting his overall standing. The competition was marked by a close contest among the top three shearers, with Bruce Grace setting a high benchmark through his blend of speed and accuracy. The Senior Shearing Final at the Golden Shears 2025 proved once again to be a showcase of top-tier shearing talent, with competitors pushing the limits of their skills in pursuit of the prestigious title.