The hugs, tears, cheers, and camaraderie that make the Sydney Royal so special

Cheers erupting from the grandstands, tears of pride, and silent hugs that convey so much are just some of the moments that make the Sydney Royal so special.

There were plenty of unique stories to come out of this year's show.

The supreme interbreed junior heifer was won by the Limousin, Summit Missive U174, marking a momentous Sydney Royal debut for her owners.

She was exhibited by the Chase family of Four Chases Limousins, Dromana, Vic.

Jack Chase, 11, had shown her at local events, and his mother, Kate, said they came to Sydney "for a bit of fun" and never expected to win.

Pine Creek Angus, Woodstock, continued their stunning run of show success to claim the supreme interbreed junior bull, the breeder's group trophy, and the Hordern Trophy.

The team's decade-long, good-luck ritual - consisting of a morning cocktail of beer and orange juice - paid off in spades. The show also marked the first time Pine Creek had won with a full brother and sister.

The Urquhart Trophy, was won by a Simmental bull, Elite Uproar, exhibited by Glen Waldron and Kim Groner of Elite Cattle Company, Meandarra, Qld.

Elite Cattle Co have had a string of interbreed success at Beef, Melbourne Royal, and the Ekka, but this was their first win at Sydney.

Over in the Merino sheds, Airlie 20066, exhibited by Airlie Merinos, Walcha, remains undefeated in the show ring after being sashed the supreme exhibit.

Merryville, Boorowa, had a stellar showing, winning the Tom Culley and supreme champion ewe.

The meat and dual purpose breeds judging began will continue through til Friday.